Manchester United evening headlines as Van der Sar picks his Reds number one between De Gea and Henderson

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, October 4Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that the club could yet appoint a director of football as they review the club's processes in the transfer market behind the scenes.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see Donny van de Beek and Dean Henderson start tonight's Carabao Cup clash against Brighton.United faced the Seagulls last weekend in the Premier League, winning in dramatic fashion late into injury time thanks to a penalty from Bruno Fernandes.Brighton hit the woodwork five times and United's performance did little to appease supporters who were concerned following the opening day defeat against Crystal Palace.With a crucial game against Jose

straight to your inboxUnited still tracking Telles ahead of transfer window closureManchester United are in talks to sign Porto full-back Alex Telles before the transfer window slams shuts on October 5. Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho remains Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s primary target, but the Norwegian boss is open to bringing in another left back, and Telles is the front-runner.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Monday, 28 September.United fans call for Van de Beek decisionManchester United fans have expressed their desire to see Donny van de Beek start ahead of Paul Pogba in the club’s next Premier League game. Van de Beek is yet to start a league game for the Reds despite scoring against Crystal Palace after being summoned from the bench.

Solskjaer picks out two positives after Brighton winManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised two of his players after the team’s 3-2 win at Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday. The Norwegian singled out Bruno Fernandes’ strong mentality and a fine Marcus Rashford goal as two of the few positives the Reds could take from their win at Brighton.

straight to your inboxUnited player ratings vs BrightonManchester United secured their first victory of the 2020/21 Premier League season on Saturday lunchtime. It did not come without its fair share of drama, though, as Brighton hit the woodwork five times.

straight to your inboxSolskjaer reacts to criticism of United’s quiet transfer activityManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit out at criticism of the club’s activity in this summer’s transfer window. Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek has been the Reds’ only signing so far in a window where they have been outspent by their top-four rivals.

straight to your inbox Ian Wright has suggested Donny van de Beek would have been a more appropriate signing for Arsenal than Manchester United. The Dutch midfielder is Ed Woodward's only summer signing to date, having joined from Ajax earlier in the window.

Donny van de Beek, Dean Henderson and Teden Mengi make their full debuts for the club against Luton Town on Tuesday.United will be looking to bounce back and get over the disappointment of losing their opening Premier League game of the season in embarrassing fashion to Crystal Palace.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will be entering the Carabao Cup in the third round, taking on Championship side Luton who have defeated Norwich City and Reading to get to this point.The United boss has confirmed that

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Monday, September 21.United will step up their transfer activity before the window closes on October 5 following Saturday’s 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace.The MEN understands that the club’s transfer negotiator Matt Judge was in contact with intermediaries after the opening day loss.United hope to sign a new left-back - with reports of interest in Porto’s Alex Telles - and could look to bring in a centre-back in the

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, 20 September.Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits his side are “short” after their Premier League season started with a 3-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace.Fan disgruntlement is growing over their lack of transfer activity and their only summer signing, Donny van de Beek, started on the bench.The Dutchman came on to pull a goal back for United, but Palace were worthy winners.Solskjaer said: “You

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has picked a team that does not include new signing Donny van de Beek or returning goalkeeper Dean Henderson, with both players on the bench. Timothy Fosu-Mensah also plays at right-back, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka a surprise omission.

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans want to see Donny van de Beek included in the starting XI against Crystal Palace and have backed David de Gea to start ahead of Dean Henderson. United are kicking off their new campaign one week later than the majority of their rivals due to their participation in August's Europa League mini-tournament and MEN Sport asked readers to pick their starting line-up to face Palace at Old Trafford.

straight to your inboxPaul Pogba will be available for Manchester United’s Premier League opener against Crystal Palace on Saturday.Pogba, 27, has recovered from the coronavirus and took part in training last week but did not travel with the squad for the pre-season friendly against Aston Villa.The Frenchman has been involved in outdoor sessions at the club’s training ground this week and has now been deemed fit to face Palace.Elsewhere, new signing Donny van de Beek is expected to make his

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Wednesday September 16.Van de Beek makes prediction about United careerDonny van de Beek says he is excited for his future at Manchester United after speaking positively about his first few days at the club.Van de Beek is United’s only signing in the current transfer window having joined from Ajax for £35million.And as the Dutchman approaches a possible debut against Crystal Palace on Saturday, he admits United’s

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Wednesday, 16 September. United discover Carabao Cup opponents Manchester United will face Luton Town in the Carabao Cup third round.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Monday September 14.With less than a week to go until Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund begin their respective domestic seasons, we’re still no closer to the English club reaching a deal for the Dortmund forward’s signature.Lucien Favre’s side are due to kick off their Bundesliga campaign against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s United will play host to Crystal Palace on the same day.While

straight to your inboxManchester United need to be more clinical in front of goal. That is the message that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hammering home to his players, as revealed by Luke Shaw.United lost 1-0 to Aston Villa in a behind-closed-doors friendly this weekend and wasted several excellent chances in the process.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, 13 September.

straight to your inboxBerbatov on Van de BeekFormer United striker Dimitar Berbatov thinks that Donny van de Beek should take up a new role in a new-look midfield.The 23-year-old’s move to Old Trafford has led to several question marks over how United could line up and Berbatov believes he could thrive in a deeper-lying role with Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba further forward.Berbatov told the MEN: “I think that should be, even though it's a bit soon, that should be the favourite three in the