Manchester United great Wayne Rooney reveals Thiago Alcantara transfer wish

straight to your inboxGary Neville says Manchester United need to end any speculation surrounding Jadon Sancho. After it appeared that hopes of signing Sancho were over earlier in the summer, the Reds made a breakthrough in their chase for the Borussia Dortmund star earlier this week.It has boosted hopes that a deal may be done before the delayed transfer deadline at the start of next month.

straight to your inboxA week ago the general view of Manchester United's summer would have been a negative one, with the club yet to make a new signing as the summer window reached the halfway point.But then came the slick, quiet move for Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek and the mood changed.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Friday, September 4.Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen says he is 100% sure new signing Donny van de Beek will play alongside Bruno Fernandes. United earlier this week made Van de Beek their first signing of the summer by capturing the 23-year-old in a £40.1million deal from Ajax. And while his arrival has generated excitement, some have questioned how he fits into a United midfield alongside Bruno and Paul

straight to your inboxMason Greenwood believes Manchester United teammate Marcus Rashford has had the biggest influence on his career so far.The 18-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, netting 18 goals in all competitions to help United secure a return to the Champions League.Greenwood's impressive form led to praise from legendary England forwards Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney with Gareth Southgate rewarding his efforts with a debut call-up to the senior England

straight to your inbox Fred has no intention of leaving Manchester United or been informed he is available for transfer as the club prepares to announce the arrival of Donny van de Beek. United are on the verge of signing Van de Beek, 23, in a £40million deal from Ajax after he passed a medical in the Netherlands and agreed personal terms.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Monday, 31 August.Manchester United are poised to make Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek their first signing of the summer in a deal that could rise to €45million (£40.1m). MEN Sport understands that United are close to finalising an agreement with Ajax, although the 23-year-old is yet to agree personal terms.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday August 30.United legend Wayne Rooney has praised Mason Greenwood’s “rare” knack for scoring goals – but says Marcus Rashford is not a natural goalscorer.18-year-old Greenwood finished 2019/20 with ten Premier League goals, only the third player to reach that milestone when 18 or younger, and even broke into the senior England squad.“He is probably the best finisher at United already at the age of 18 and in

straight to your inboxWayne Rooney believes England manager Gareth Southgate made the wrong decision by initially selecting Manchester United defender Harry Maguire in his Nations League squad.The United captain was arrested and then found guilty of charges including resisting arrest, aggravated assault and bribery after a disturbance on the Greek island of Mykonos, though after being sentenced his legal team lodged an appeal on Wednesday, nullifying the conviction in accordance with Greek

straight to your inboxWayne Rooney would not select Phil Foden for the England squad if the European Championship tournament started tomorrow following his first call up to the senior England squad.Foden impressed for Manchester City last season but still found game time limited under Pep Guardiola.However, following the departure of David Silva to Real Sociedad, the youngster is expected to take on more responsibility in the first-team squad.

straight to your inboxWayne Rooney believes Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is not a natural goalscorer, unlike his teammate Mason Greenwood who has a "rare" knack for scoring goals.Both players were crucial for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last season with Greenwood making a huge impact in his breakthrough campaign for the Reds.The 18-year-old ended the season with ten Premier League goals, becoming only the third player to reach such a tally aged 18 or under.As a result of his impressive

Manchester City are the most likely Premier League destination for Messi, who played under Pep Guardiola for four years between 2008 and 2012, with a deal to take him to Manchester United implausible. Neville still doubts Messi will actually leave Barcelona this summer but thinks a transfer to City will be the outcome if he decides to move to England.

Maguire was found guilty in a Greek court in Syros on Tuesday of aggravated assault, resisting arrest and attempts of bribery and was handed a 21-month suspended sentence after a 'disturbance' last Thursday night. United confirmed Maguire's legal team had lodged an appeal on Wednesday morning, which immediately overturned the guilty verdict.Maguire and his legal team remain convinced that Maguire will ultimately be found not guilty.

straight to your inboxLouis van Gaal has revealed he tried to sign Robert Lewandowski, Neymar and Gonzalo Higuain during his spell as Manchester United's manager.The Dutchman was appointed United manager in the summer of 2014 after David Moyes was sacked towards the end of the previous season.Van Gaal secured qualification for the Champions League in his first season at the club and won the FA Cup in his second before being sacked and replaced by Jose Mourinho.During his time at Old Trafford,

straight to your inboxManchester United supporters have told the club to continue their pursuit of Jadon Sancho despite the deal appearing to hit a standstill.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aiming to add more quality to his attacking ranks this summer to turn his promising side into Premier League title challengers, with Sancho his number one target.United are long-term admirers of the rapid winger and have twice failed to sign him in the past - in 2017 when he left Manchester City and in 2019 - but

She hit the town on Saturday evening for a date with her husband, Wayne Rooney, at The Ivy in Manchester. But Coleen Rooney appeared to be on top form on Sunday morning, despite the late night, as she departed her hotel alone as her husband, 34, left earlier in the morning in a separate car. The WAG, 34, nursed a coffee as she debuted her perfectly styled brown tresses while heading to her vehicle - miraculously avoided ruining her hairdo in the rain. She exited the Manchester hotel in high

Louis van Gaal sealed a £59.7million move for the former Real Madrid winger in 2014, with Di Maria touted to turn United back into a winning force after he'd been Man Of The Match in that year's Champions League final. But the Argentine flopped at United and never justified his transfer fee, despite a promising start.