Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gives verdict on defence before transfer deadline day

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, freeThe international summer transfer window might have shut last week, but there could still be some more movement in the coming days.Manchester United experienced a mixed summer as they managed to buy five new players and also managed to shift some of the deadwood which was occupying the squad.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was keen to trim the fat on his team in the summer months but after four deadline day arrivals he knows more work needs to be done if he is to

straight to your inbox every day, freeGood morning, Manchester United fans. Here are your morning headlines for Sunday, October 11.Facundo Pellistri rejected the chance to join Lyon in order to seal a move to Manchester United on transfer deadline day.

straight to your inbox every day, freeDimitar Berbatov admits he is not surprised by the pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after a poor start to the 2020/21 season for Manchester United.United opened their league account by losing at home to Crystal Palace and followed that up at the weekend by suffering a 6-1 defeat to Tottenham at Old Trafford, with a fortunate victory over Brighton in between.

Cavani was unveiled as United's marquee deadline day addition after joining the club on a free transfer, having left Paris Saint-Germain earlier this summer.

straight to your inbox Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained why the club have signed Alex Telles.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer described Manchester United's 6-1 thumping as his 'worst day ever' as a manager. Ten-man United trailed Spurs 4-1 at half-time at Old Trafford having taken the lead in the second minute through Bruno Fernandes.

straight to your inboxManchester United have agreed a deal to sign Facundo Pellistri ahead of transfer deadline day, according to reports.Uruguayan outlet Sport 890 suggest United have reached an agreement in principle to sign the 18-year-old winger ahead of Monday's transfer deadline.They suggest Pellistri has agreed a five-year deal to move to Old Trafford this summer but his club Penarol are keen to keep him until January before letting him move.It is reported United would instead like to

straight to your inbox"If something happens, in or out, you'll get to know," Ole Gunnar Solskjaer declared. "We’'ll tell you when and if something happens," he informed another reporter.Solskjaer was on script whenever the transfer window or Monday's deadline was mentioned during his Zoom call on Friday morning.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see a partnership of Harry Maguire and Eric Bailly in defence against Tottenham on Sunday.United have had a mixed start to the season, with their opening day 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace being followed up with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Brighton.The defending from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in both games, however, was far from ideal.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer now believes the squad depth at Manchester United is good enough having said it needed improving at the end of last season. United have only made one signing in the 10-week summer transfer window so far in Donny van de Beek and rancour is simmering among supporters frustrated by a lack of additions.

Donny van de Beek remains Ole Gunnar Solksjaer's only new recruit after a summer of frustration chasing Jadon Sancho.MEN Sport understands the Borussia Dortmund winger remains United's top transfer target but a fee is yet to be agreed between the two clubs.The bookmakers too, are tipping a deal for Sancho to go through, as well as a few other deals at very short odds.Here, we take a look at who the bookies' think could arrive at Old Trafford before the deadline.Sancho remains the name on

straight to your inboxManchester United have no intention of buying Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona and only consider him as an emergency loan option.United are expected to make a last-ditch attempt to sign their priority target Jadon Sancho before next Monday's 11pm deadline but are actively considering alternatives.Dembele, 23, has two years left on his Barcelona contract but has struggled in Catalonia since his £135million move from Dortmund in 2017.Barcelona have denied they are in talks with

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer has demanded clarity on the handball rule amid outcry after several penalty decisions in the first weeks of the season.The Premier League has adopted the International Football Association Board's terminology for handball and players are now penalised if the ball hits their their arm when it is 'clearly away from the body and outside the body line'.That has led to controversial penalties given against Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof,

straight to your inbox Manchester United are holding various discussions in an attempt to secure more signings before the transfer deadline next week.

straight to your inboxRoy Keane has warned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that his 'honeymoon period is over' at Manchester United. The Manchester United legend has been unimpressed by his former side's start to the campaign, with a defeat to Crystal Palace and a narrow win over Brighton, which came courtesy of a last-gasp penalty after the Seagulls had hit the woodwork five times.Keane says that, after making the top four last season, the aim will be higher for United this time around.

straight to your inbox Jose Mourinho has aimed his own dig at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after the Manchester United manager made a joke at his expense. United earned their first points of the Premier League season over the weekend as they struck late on to defeat Brighton at the Amex Stadium.Bruno Fernandes won the match for United in the tenth minute of added time with an expertly-dispatched penalty which was awarded after the full-time whistle had been blown.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer defended Aaron Wan-Bissaka's nervy performance after Manchester United's 3-2 win over Brighton.Wan-Bissaka started his first Premier League game of the season, having sat out the opening defeat to former club Crystal Palace yet his errors led to the penalty that Neal Maupay converted and Solly March's 95th minute equaliser.March was unmarked at the far post to steer in Adam Webster's cross when United had seven players inside their own area to

straight to your inboxSolskjaer reacts to criticism of United’s quiet transfer activityManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit out at criticism of the club’s activity in this summer’s transfer window. Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek has been the Reds’ only signing so far in a window where they have been outspent by their top-four rivals.