Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood releases statement after inhaling laughing gas

straight to your inbox Deji Sotona has agreed to join French side OGC Nice after rejecting a new long-term contract with Manchester United. MEN Sport reported earlier this month Sotona turned down the offer of a three-year professional contract as he wanted a weekly salary just under five figures.

straight to your inboxManchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is still not fully fit despite recovering from coronavirus.Pogba was substituted just after the hour mark in the second Premier League match running after another subdued performance in United's win at Brighton.The 27-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 last month and started training with United just over two weeks ago and was selected in the starting XI against Crystal Palace last week but struggled.Despite Pogba's form, United

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see five changes to the team that was defeated by Crystal Palace last weekend for the Premier League clash against Brighton.

straight to your inboxLeeds will revive their long-standing interest in Manchester United winger Daniel James, if he becomes available this summer, reports say.James was ready to sign for Leeds on transfer deadline day in January 2019, with a deal all-but agreed and promotional photos taken, but Swansea pulled out of the arrangement at the last minute.The Welshman went on to join United that summer for around £15m, scoring four goals with seven assists in 46 appearances in his debut season in

straight to your inboxManchester United fans were left fuming after Angel Gomes registered three assists during his official debut for Boavista on the same day United lost their Premier League opener to Crystal Palace.Gomes failed to agree a new contract at Old Trafford and was allowed to leave on a free earlier this year, joining Ligue 1 side Lille after months of speculation.The 20-year-old signed a five-year deal with the French club but was immediately loaned to Portuguese side Boavista for

straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did not contact England coach Gareth Southgate amid reservations over his handling of Mason Greenwood as he did not have his number.Solskjaer felt Greenwood should have rested rather than be called up to the senior squad for the first time and was unhappy the Football Association selected the 18-year-old to attend a press conference prior to the Nations League win over Iceland.

straight to your inboxGary Neville has issued a firm defence of Mason Greenwood and taken aim at the reports about the youngster inhaling laughing gas.

Manchester United and Manchester City starlets made their England debuts against Iceland earlier this month but were sent home in disgrace after breaking quarantine rules at the team hotel.Ferdinand takes a sympathetic view of young players getting into trouble due to the fact they are learning about their responsibilities.Speaking on BT Sport, the former United defender said it is a case of understanding what is expected.He said: "Understanding your responsibilities is very difficult so I can

straight to your inboxMason Greenwood is training separately at Manchester United's training ground as part of the standard bubble induction process.Greenwood, 18, returned to the Carrington training complex on Thursday afternoon after he was removed from the England squad for breaking COVID-19 protocols.The MEN understands Greenwood spent around an hour at Carrington doing fitness work on Thursday and the club hope he can start training with the first-team squad early next week.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side finish third in the Premier League.The 22-year-old also recently missed England duty with another minor niggle, though believes he is ready to return fitter and stronger than ever before.Rashford enjoyed his best ever Old Trafford campaign, scoring 22 goals in all competitions, though missed out to Anthony Martial as the club's top scorer for the season, and admitted his form must improve in the new campaign after a difficult run post-lockdown."I missed four or five

straight to your inboxFrance captain Hugo Lloris says there has been a noticeable change in Anthony Martial's confidence over the past year.The 24-year-old achieved his best scoring season in senior football as he netted 23 goals for Manchester United across all competitions.Martial's revitalised form as a centre-forward saw him recalled to the France national side for their Nations League double header ahead of the new season and he made an immediate impact with an energetic cameo vs Sweden

straight to your inboxGood evening, Manchester United fans. Here are your evening headlines for Tuesday, September 8.Manchester United and England forward Mason Greenwood found himself in hot water for breaking COVID-19 protocol while on England duty in Iceland on Sunday.

English footballer hosting a house party but instructing their guests to leave phones outside to prevent any evidence surfacing. To this day, no pictures or videos have emerged from the gathering and no-one will ever know how many guests tested positive for COVID-19."Some think they are superhuman," an agent said at the time.

Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood after they were sent home by England for breaches of COVID-19 protocols. The former England midfielder has leapt to the defence of the City and Manchester United starlets following the drama in Iceland.

straight to your inbox England coach Gareth Southgate has confirmed Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood and Manchester City playmaker Phil Foden have been told to leave the squad after breaking COVID-19 guidelines.

straight to your inboxManchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah took to social media over the weekend to congratulate Dayot Upamecano on his international debut.RB Leipzig defender Upamecano made his first appearance for the France national side on Saturday night as they defeated Sweden 1-0 in a Nations League encounter.Upamecano played the entirety of the match in Stockholm as Kylian Mbappe netted the only goal of the game to secure all three points.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have been sent wild by Mason Greenwood as they continue to monitor Sergio Reguilon in the summer transfer window.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side made their first summer acquisition earlier in the week when they officially confirmed the arrival of Donny van de beek from Ajax, and now fans are hungry for even more signings.Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains the ongoing priority as United look to bolster their attacking line, but the club is also

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Mason Greenwood's switch to the No.11 shirt number means Jadon Sancho will be the club's new No.7.United announced that both Greenwood and Brandon Williams will wear new squad numbers for the 2020/21 campaign.Greenwood, 18, was handed the No.11 jersey previously worn by United legends Ryan Giggs, George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton.

straight to your inboxManchester United are still working on more academy signings before the new season starts.United are preparing to formally announce the additions of Isak Hansen-Aaroen, Marc Jurado, and Alvaro Hernandez and the MEN understands there could be 'a couple more' arrivals.Although United are still awaiting international clearance for Hansen-Aaroen, 16, the Norwegian has started training with the Under-18s and believed to have impressed in his first sessions.