Manchester United handed further Axel Tuanzebe fitness boost

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have named Dayot Upamecano as the centre-back they want the club to sign the most.Although Edinson Cavani, Alex Telles, Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo were all signed on transfer deadline day, as well as the earlier signing of Donny van de Beek, it was still an underwhelming window from United.Not only was top target Jadon Sancho not signed despite months of posturing but the club also didn't bring in a new centre-back, which looks

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United left the bulk of their summer transfer business until the final day of the window, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side securing £40m worth of late deals.Amad Diallo Traore, Alex Telles and Facundo Pellistri were signed on deadline day, with Telles likely to make his debut on Saturday against Newcastle and teenage pair Traore and Pellistri still unproven at the highest level.However, despite their arrivals, the big news swirling around Old

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United scout Mark Anderson has announced he is leaving after almost four years working for the club. Anderson joined United from Brighton and Hove Albion in January 2017 with the remit of scouting potential new recruits in the south of England.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans disagree with Paul Scholes' view that Anthony Martial "conned" supporters into thinking the club did not need to sign a striker.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backed Martial to become the club's central forward and the Frenchman rewarded his faith by posting the best scoring numbers of his career, finding the back of the net 23 times in 48 appearances in all competitions.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have called for Bruno Fernandes to replace Harry Maguire as the club's captain ahead of their next Premier League fixture.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be looking for a response from his squad following the humiliating 6-1 home defeat to Tottenham last time out.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have voiced how unimpressed they are with the club's summer transfer business after the window closed last week.Thousands of United fans responded to the MEN's survey asking for their thoughts on the window.After Donny van de Beek signed in the summer, three players came through the door on deadline day, with Alex Telles, Edinson Cavani and Facundo Pellistri all joining the Reds.A deal was also agreed for Atalanta's Amad Diallo on

straight to your inbox every day, free Axel Tuanzebe believes summer signing Edinson Cavani will strengthen Manchester United in defence as well as in attack.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe has admitted it's been tough to be on the sidelines for so long but is happy to finally be back in training.Tuanzebe looked as though he was primed to have a breakout season at United last year, as he slowly started to establish himself in the first team with several strong performances.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United expect Edinson Cavani to miss the Premier League trip to Newcastle after the international break as he in self-isolation after his arrival in the UK. The news will come as a blow to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who will be without Anthony Martial for the game at St James' Park on Saturday, October 17, as he begins a three-man game for the red card he received in the defeat to Tottenham at the weekend.

United welcome Spurs to Old Trafford for a 4.30pm kick-off at Old Trafford, with Maguire fit again after missing the midweek League Cup encounter with Brighton.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to rotate his squad for the rematch against the Seagulls, with Dean Henderson, Brandon Williams, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard and Odion Ighalo all likely to be involved from the start.United don't have any additional injury concerns ahead of the game, with Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe set to miss out once again. First team regular Harry Maguire could also agai from the start on Wednesday night (tonight).

Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discussed their win at Brighton. It was a nervy afternoon for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men, who came back from behind to pull off a dramatic victory at the Amex Stadium.

straight to your inbox Manchester United were naturally a big talking point on Match of the Day on Saturday night as Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discussed their win at Brighton. It was a nervy afternoon for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men, who came back from behind to pull off a dramatic victory at the Amex Stadium.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer rhapsodized about Eric Bailly when asked about the possibility of Manchester United moving for a centre-back before deadline day.United are believed to be open to reinforcing at centre half with Chris Smalling and Marcos Rojo preparing for possible transfers, Phil Jones injured and Axel Tuanzebe not match-fit.Solskjaer started Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof in last week's 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace and Lindelof was culpable for all three goals.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer insists Harry Maguire does not need a rest after he started his 18th consecutive match for Manchester United.Maguire was the only survivor from the weekend's 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace at Luton Town, where United started their Carabao Cup campaign with a 3-0 victory.United have eight centre halves in their first-team squad but Phil Jones is injured, Axel Tuanzebe is not match-fit and Marcos Rojo and Chris Smalling are not under consideration for

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to rotate in this Third Round tie, with Dean Henderson, Eric Bailly, Scott McTominay, Fred, Jesse Lingard, Odion Ighalo and others all available, as is new signing Donny van de Beek.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer doesn't expect to see Manchester United really hit their stride for another four or five games as his squad try to build up their match fitness.United were beaten by Crystal Palace in their first Premier League game of the new season and with some of the squad having only had a week of pre-season training they looked understandably short of match sharpness against the Eagles.Solskjaer's side could fit in only one pre-season friendly before the campaign

straight to your inboxManchester United supporters were left fuming at VAR and referee Martin Atkinson during their team’s 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side made a dreadful start to their 2020/2021 Premier League season, as Palace dispatched their opponents in humiliating fashion.As well as an abject performance, United fans were also irritated after Palace netted their second goal in dubious fashion.The visitors were awarded a penalty

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are rightfully frustrated with the (lack of) transfer recruitment this summer, but there has been one silver lining in the current market. While there is clear need for further reinforcement to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-team following their dire opening day defeat to Crystal Palace there is at least the positive of youth development.