Manchester United issue statement on Mason Greenwood after England squad removal

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans were comparing Marcus Rashford to club legend Cristiano Ronaldo in the wake of his superb goal against Brighton. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side found themselves a goal down at the Amex Stadium after Neal Maupay beat David de Gea from the penalty spot before Nemanja Matic forced an own goal from Lewis Dunk to level the scores heading into half-time.

straight to your inboxManchester United will not announce their next set of financial results until next month with the transfer window open for the entirety of September.The MEN understands United's results for the fourth quarter ended June 30 2020 will be published in October, when executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is due to speak on the investors' call.

straight to your inboxManchester United have stepped up plans to strengthen their defence in the wake of Saturday's shambolic defeat to Crystal Palace.The MEN understands the United transfer negotiator Matt Judge contacted intermediaries following the weekend humbling, the first time United had conceded three goals in their first league fixture of a new season since 1995.United accept the need for a new left-back has become more pressing and are receptive to recruiting a centre half before

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 inboxTeden Mengi has been promoted to the Manchester United first-team squad indefinitely.Mengi, 18, enjoyed more first-team exposure with a 30-minute outing in last week's friendly defeat at Villa Park and has been training with the senior squad again this week.The Mancunian started for the Under-21s in their 6-0 thrashing of Salford in the EFL Trophy last week but Mengi was withdrawn from the Under-23 squad for Monday's 2-0 defeat to Leicester.The MEN understands United are

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer lauded the performances of Dean Henderson and Teden Mengi after Manchester United's friendly defeat to Aston Villa.Henderson made his first appearance for the United senior side nine years after joining the club's academy in the absence of David de Gea at Villa Park and Mengi replaced Odion Ighalo in the second-half.Solskjaer compared Mengi, 18, to Matthijs de Ligt earlier this week and the Mancunian could get more first-team exposure following his

straight to your inboxManchester United appear to have confirmed goalkeeper Dean Henderson will wear the No.26 in his first full season as a first-team squad member.Henderson returned to United's Carrington training complex in August to begin training ahead of the new campaign having spent the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons on loan at Sheffield United.Henderson started for United in their pre-season friendly against Aston Villa on Sunday and a graphic displayed by United's in-house TV channel had

straight to your inbox Hannibal Mejbri's air guitar celebration after giving Manchester United Under-21s the lead at Salford City ended with a flourish, which was apt for a player who continues to hit all the right notes on the pitch. The 17-year-old's quick feet and even quicker finish drew words of appreciation from Gary Neville, on co-commentary for the Salford City website, and it set the tone for a fine performance from the midfielder.

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.

Manchester United defender Gary Neville has said that people shouldn’t be too harsh on Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood after they were sent home from England duty.The duo were caught breaking social distancing rules after making their international debuts against Iceland on Saturday.Both players were sent back to England, and were available for selection in the Nations League fixture against Denmark on Tuesday.They now face criticism from fans and the media, with many calling for them to be left

straight to your inboxMason Greenwood has apologised for breaking COVID-19 protocols while on England duty and described his behaviour as 'irresponsible'. Within 48 hours of making his England debut against Iceland, Greenwood and Manchester City playmaker Phil Foden had to leave the camp after breaching the strict bio-bubble in Reykjavik.

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 Manchester United fans have congratulated Mason Greenwood after he made his senior debut for England and they believe there will be plenty more to come. Greenwood replaced Three Lions captain and Tottenham star Harry Kane with a little over 10 minutes remaining in the Nations League encounter with Iceland, which was still at a 0-0 deadlock.

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 inbox Manchester United pair Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood have been nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award. United Women's forward Lauren James is also up for the Young Player of the Year award in the women's game.

straight to your inboxManchester United will look to sell Jesse Lingard and Andreas Pereira after completing the signing of Donny van de Beek from Ajax - according to reports.A deal to bring Van de Beek is nearing completion and the Dutchman's arrival could force both players further down the pecking order in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad.Lingard has spent the majority of the season on the sidelines but finished the season on a high with goals against Leicester and LASK.

straight to your inboxHarry Maguire's legal team have lodged an appeal over his conviction for his involvement in an alleged fracas in Greece last week. The Manchester United captain was given a suspended prison sentence of 21 months and 10 days on Tuesday after being found guilty of assault, resisting arrest and attempted bribery following his arrest on the island of Mykonos last Thursday.