Manchester United have an obvious reason to sign Donny van de Beek that is being overlooked

United have now won back-to-back matches after beating fellow European chasers Sheffield United and sweeping aside Norwich City in the FA Cup.That has led to an increase in optimism heading into the finale of the season, where the club are fighting for Champions League football as well as hunting glory in the FA Cup and Europa League.Van Persie has joined the growing list of those attributing praise to the club, identifying the solidness that has been shown in recent performances.“Manchester

Nemanja Matic in the team following his performance in the win against Sheffield United.Anthony Martial stole the headlines after becoming the first United player since Robin van Persie in 2013 to score a league hat trick.Solskjaer fielded both Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba from the start against the Blades with Matic operating as the anchor of the midfield.The 31-year-old impressed, continuing his recent form after returning to the starting XI.

Manchester United evening headlines on Thursday, June 25.Former England striker Alan Shearer waxed lyrical about Manchester United’s latest performance as they cruised to a 3-0 victory over Sheffield United on Wednesday.The 49-year-old, who was famously close to signing for Sir Alex Ferguson’s United in the 90s before deciding on his hometown club Newcastle, was speaking on Match Of The Day.“There are definitely big improvements, particularly going forward in the number of players they were

United player to score a league hat-trick since Van Persie scored three as United wrapped up the title against Aston Villa in April 2013. United went into Wednesday's game at Old Trafford knowing three points would open up a five-point gap between them and their opponents and close the gap to fourth-placed Chelsea to just two points.

United player to score a Premier League hat-trick since Robin van Persie in May 2013 and now has 19 goals in what is already a career-best season. The 24-year-old read Marcus Rashford's cross for the first and moved into space for a similar delivery from Aaron Wan-Bissaka to make it 2-0 before half-time.

Manchester United are back at Old Trafford at last tonight as they take on Sheffield United.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side returned to Premier League action following the coronavirus-induced suspension on Friday when they traveled to face Tottenham Hotspur.It was an entertaining game in North London, despite the 1-1 score-line, with Bruno Fernandes' second-half penalty cancelling out Steven Bergwijn's opener.There was cause for excitement among United fans too, as Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford

Manchester United were back in Premier League action last night, salvaging a 1-1 draw away at Tottenham Hotspur.A late Bruno Fernandes penalty secured a point for Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side after Spurs had taken an earlier lead through Steven Bergwijn.

United sit in fifth place in the table, 37 points behind Liverpool who are on the verge of securing their first Premier League title.

Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson will extend his stay at the club until the end of the season.After playing a key role in their march to the Premier League last year, Henderson is enjoying another successful campaign on loan in South Yorkshire.The 23-year-old has been a vital part of the side that are holding their own in the upper echelons of the league and there have been calls for him to oust Jordan Pickford as England's first-choice goalkeeper.Henderson's loan deal doesn't expire

Manchester United after the Football Association ordered a one-match suspension in relation to a social media post. The 24-year-old was charged back in February over a joke made on social media regarding the coronavirus pandemic.

United v Stoke friendly called off after positive coronavirus test A proposed friendly between United and Stoke City was called off on Tuesday after Potters manager Michael O’Neill tested positive for coronavirus .

confirmed Manchester United are among the clubs interested in signing Donny van de Beek.The MEN revealed in January that Van de Beek was on a three-man shortlist of playmaker targets along with James Maddison and Jack Grealish ahead of the summer window.And Van der Sar's comments got us thinking, what kind of impact could Van de Beek have at United were he to join this summer?We used Football Manager 2020 to predict how United might perform with Van de Beek in the squad after the next transfer

Donny van de Beek amid speculation of a move to Manchester UnitedAlthough Ed Woodward has warned that big money transfers could be a thing of the past in a post-coronavirus world, United plan to press ahead with their transfer plans regardless this summer.Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham are top targets for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer when the window reopens and he would also like to add a new playmaker to his squad.M.E.N.

United on transfer deadline day in the summer of 2013 alongside Marouane Fellaini. He joined from FC Zürich and he was voted the Reserve Player of the Year that year.

Van Gaal at the club and, while his tactics were widely criticised, Giggs has praised him for shaping his career.“Obviously I had different international managers, but that's only obviously a short space of time. That's why I talk about Louis (van Gaal), regarding my coaching, because I'm actually two years in the meetings, [taking] responsibility, and I talk so fondly of him because that was really my first coaching role.

Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba after Ajax confirmed United's interest in the Dutchman.On Saturday, Dutch national De Telegraaf reported that United were aiming to hijack Van de Beek's prospective move to Real Madrid.MEN Sport reported in January that Van de Beek was on a shortlist of playmakers United were targeting ahead of the summer window.Ajax CEO and former United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar confirmed that United are one of the clubs interested in the 23-year-old.He told NOS: "It’s clear

Interest in van de Beek confirmedFormer Manchester United goalkeeper and current Ajax CEO Edwin van der Sar has confirmed United are interested in Donny van de Beek.The midfielder has long been linked with a move to Real Madrid, but a report in Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf on Saturday claimed United were ready to hijack the deal and bring Van de Beek to Old Trafford. The MEN reported in January the 23-year-old Dutch international was on a list of potential targets for the summer window and

Kalidou Koulibaly ahead of the summer window.The Senegalese central defender continues to be linked with a move away from Naples at the end of the season and Manchester United are admirers of him.MEN Sport understand United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer regards Koulibaly as one of the best centre-backs in the world along with Virgil van Dijk, Matthijs de Ligt, and Harry Maguire, but they aren't expected to move for him this summer.United do not regard Koulibaly as an essential target and