Manchester United make Jesse Lingard contract decision and more transfer rumours

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have heaped praise on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for the way he has handled Paul Pogba amid uncertainty surrounding the midfielder's future at the club.United climbed to the top of the Premier League in January for the first time since 2013 on Tuesday as they beat Burnley 1-0 to move three points clear of Liverpool ahead of the two sides' meeting on Sunday.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDimitar Berbatov has told Jesse Lingard he needs to leave Manchester United for the good of his own career. Lingard made a rare start for United in their 1-0 victory over Watford in the FA Cup, a quiet outing for the 28-year-old who has been touted for an exit this month.

straight to your inbox every day for freeA much-changed Manchester United side secured their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 victory over Watford.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer found valuable minutes for Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard and Axel Tuanzebe as stand-in skipper Scott McTominay scored in the fifth minute to seal the win.

straight to your inbox every day for free Scott McTominay hailed the performance of Jesse Lingard after Manchester United defeated Watford 1-0 in the third round of the FA Cup. Lingard was one of nine changes to the United side on Saturday night as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer utilised his squad depth to deal with the packed fixture schedule.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand says neither Jesse Lingard nor Donny van de Beek should be satisfied with the amount of football they are getting at Manchester United. Both players made rare starts for United in their FA Cup tie against Watford, which was only Lingard's third appearance of the season.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have included Jesse Lingard in their provisional squad for the FA Cup game against Watford at Old Trafford.United kick off their FA Cup campaign against the Championship side after suffering a semi-final defeat to Chelsea in the competition last season.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed changes will be made given United's recent fixture schedule, confirming Donny van de Beek would start against the Hornets.He said: "Donny is going to play

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have ridiculed Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after his comments on refereeing decisions in the wake of their defeat against Southampton.Liverpool's poor form has given United the opportunity to overtake the reigning Premier League champions by winning their game in hand against Burnley.United were victorious last time out thanks to a Bruno Fernandes penalty after Paul Pogba was fouled in the box by Douglas Luiz.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer insists Jesse Lingard could still have a role to play at Manchester United this season despite interest in signing him.Lingard, 28, has started once in the last five months - against Luton Town in the Carabao Cup in September - and the MEN revealed Sheffield United are interested in recruiting him on loan.United triggered the one-year extension in Lingard's contract to tie him to the club until 2022, likely in order to obtain a fee

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have not initiated contact with Sporting Lisbon over signing midfielder Pedro Goncalves - according to reports.Goncalves, 22, has stepped into the void left by Bruno Fernandes following his move to Old Trafford and has helped Sporting top the Portuguese first division.The youngster has netted 11 goals in 11 league appearances - none of which have come from the penalty spot - which has led to speculation over his future at the

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans fear the club may not have signed Bruno Fernandes last January if the club had firmed up their interest in Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff.The 23-year-old was identified by United as a long-term addition to their midfield following his breakthrough with the Magpies after the departure of Ander Herrera.MEN Sport revealed United held encouraging talks with Longstaff's representatives during the summer transfer window but he was

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have slammed Richard Keys and Andy Gray for their analysis of the win against Aston Villa.United continued their title charge with a crucial win against Dean Smith's side, moving level on points with league leaders Liverpool with a game in-hand thanks to Bruno Fernandes' penalty.Paul Pogba was adjudged to have been fouled in the area by former Manchester City midfielder Douglas Luiz much to the Brazilian's dismay.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans are speculating that Jack Grealish could move to Old Trafford after a photo emerged of him speaking with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Friday night.MEN Sport reported that United were interested in signing Grealish in 2020 but were put off by his £80million price tag after the Villa captain helped his side to avoid relegation.

straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United have triggered Jesse Lingard's one-year contract extension. The English midfielder was technically out of contract at Old Trafford at the end of the season but the club have activated a clause to keep him until the summer of 2022.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not expect to settle on a first XI this season due to the crammed schedule.United are in three cup competitions and could play up to 40 games in under five months, while their Premier League game in hand at Burnley has yet to be rearranged nearly four months after it was postponed.The club focused on strengthening the squad depth over the starting side with the additions of Donny van de Beek, Edinson

straight to your inbox every day for free Bruno Fernandes says Eric Bailly was his Man of the Match for his impressive performance against Wolves on Tuesday night. The Ivorian shone alongside Harry Maguire for Manchester United in the heart of defence during their 1-0 win against Nuno Espirito Santo's side at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeJuventus would prefer a swap-deal with Manchester United if they are to sign Paul Pogba in January, according to reports.United took the option to extend Pogba's contract to 2022 earlier this year but his agent, Mino Raiola, thrown the midfielder's future into doubt after he claimed that his time at Old Trafford was over.The super agent also name-checked Juventus, the club where Pogba spent four years between his two stints in Manchester, as a possible

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is at the centre of intense speculation ahead of the January transfer window, following comments made by his agent Mino Raiola.According to a report from Tuttosport.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained his decision to start Bruno Fernandes against Everton in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.United are taking on the Toffees just three days after their 6-2 win against Leeds United in the Premier League, and Fernandes is one of just two players to have started against Leeds to keep his place at Goodison Park.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Tuesday, 22nd December.Jesse Lingard has been absent from the Manchester United squad recently but is set to return for Wednesday's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Everton.The 28-year-old has not featured since the fourth-round victory over Brighton and has only made the United squad in two Premier League matches this season.Lingard is approaching the final six months of his contract at Old Trafford