Manchester United have been shown how to unleash Daniel James next season

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer swooped in to seal a £15million deal a few months later in the summer. MEN Sport understands Marcelo Bielsa remains a huge admirer of James, but sources close to the player do not expect a deal of any kind to happen this year.

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 inboxJesse Lingard could reportedly be offered a Manchester United escape route by former manager Jose Mourinho at Tottenham.Lingard was left out of the matchday squad in the Premier League opening day defeat to Crystal Palace, and has seen Donny van de Beek arrive to seemingly move ahead of him in the midfield hierarchy.Now, it's claimed by ESPN that Mourinho has asked Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy to explore a move to bring Lingard to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and that

straight to your inboxManchester United are well accustomed to long-running transfer sagas.Last year, Leicester City’s Harry Maguire was linked all summer before arriving at Old Trafford six days ahead of the club’s opening Premier League game against Chelsea.This summer, it has been Jadon Sancho’s turn to dominate the United rumour mill.

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.

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 fans fumed at VAR and referee Martin Atkinson after Crystal Palace netted their second goal of the game in dubious fashion at Old Trafford. United found themselves behind after just seven minutes following some poor defending which allowed Andros Townsend to put Roy Hodgson's men ahead.United struggled to find their rhythm and committed to throwing more players forward in the second-half as they searched for an equaliser.

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 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 inboxManchester United fans are concerned that they will lose out on Alex Telles to Paris Saint-Germain, amid fresh speculation that the defender could join the club.While attacking targets remain the priority for United and Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is still the top target, United have been monitoring left-backs this summer due to uncertainty in the position.One of the left-backs was Real Madrid's Sergio Reguilon, who had impressed United's recruitment department

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have laughed off suggestions from Liverpool supporters that their new signing Thiago Alcantara is a better piece of business than the Reds re-signing Paul Pogba from Juventus.Thiago has dominated the headlines since the transfer window opened after signalling his intention to leave Bayern Munich with just one year remaining on his current contract.

straight to your inboxManchester United winger Daniel James has been named as one of the fastest players in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, with EA confirming the players with the highest pace rating on the game this year.James has been confirmed as the joint-second fastest player on FUT 21, level with Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior, Kensuke Nagai (FC Tokyo) and Anibal Chala (Dijon FCO), with only Kylian Mbappe, Adama Traore and Alphonso Davies given a higher pace rating.The 22-year-old features

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have been pointing out how badly Sheffield United are doing without Dean Henderson. The goalkeeper is back at United this season and looks set to vie with David De Gea for the starting XI after an impressive debut campaign in the Premier League on loan at Sheffield United.

1-0 pre-season defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon, dominating the first half but falling behind to an Ollie Watkins goal.And although players like Shaw, Daniel James and Donny van de Beek impressed, the United left-back admitted it has been a strange pre-season so far.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer told Manchester United players they needed to be more clinical after a dominant first-half against Aston Villa.United trailed 1-0 at half-time and ended up losing their only pre-season friendly at Villa Park after squandering several presentable chances either side of Ollie Watkins' 16th-minute winner.Villa goalkeeper Jed Steer denied Jesse Lingard on two separate occasions and Harry Maguire, Odion Ighalo and Daniel James miscued efforts in a madcap

straight to your inboxDean HendersonHad little to do with his hands but showcased his underrated distribution with his first pass to Diogo Dalot. 6Diogo DalotGot caught out for Villa's second-best chance when Jack Grealish got the run on him and was rarely seen in attack.

straight to your inboxManchester United supporters are split on what the club should do with promising talent Hannibal Mejbri this season.Creative midfielder Hannibal arrived in a £10million move from Monaco last summer.

United winger manages James in the Welsh national team and gave a positive report on the 22-year-old's two performances in recent Nations League victories over Finland and Bulgaria.James provided a crucial assist for Cardiff City striker Kieffer Moore in the 1-0 win over Finland and, following a difficult second half to his debut campaign at United, Giggs has backed the former Swansea winger to come good again at Old Trafford."He was excellent, especially in the first game.