Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backtracks over transfer comments

straight to your inbox every day, free Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek scored his second goal of the season for club and country in the Netherlands' Nations League draw with Italy. Van de Beek equalised in the 25th minute in Bergamo to claim a point for the Dutch, who are still third in Group A1.

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

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 inboxFormer Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes his old club will not be able to compete for the Premier League title if they do not sign any more players before the 11pm Monday deadline.United have made just one signing - Donny van de Beek from Ajax for £40m - so far during this window, but have tried to add to their squad.Jadon Sancho has been a target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer throughout the window, with United set to make one last-ditch attempt to sign the

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes the squad depth at Manchester United is good enough, after stating at the end of last season it needed improving.United have completed only one deal during the 10-week summer transfer window in the shape of Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek.The Norwegian said in April he wanted to ‘exploit’ the transfer market in the wake of the coronavirus.

straight to your inboxSolskjaer drops hint over Van de Beek positionManchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted Donny van de Beek has the potential to be used on the left side of a front three after an impressive showing against Brighton."He’s got very high footballing intelligence and tactically he’s gone through the Ajax system.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer could use Donny van de Beek on the left of his front three after his impressive performance in Manchester United's Carabao Cup win at Brighton.The Holland international played as United's advanced central midfielder at the Amex Stadium but he often drifted to the left under instruction from Solskjaer and finished the game in a position that he could find himself featuring in more frequently.The United boss hailed Van de Beek's tactical flexibility and

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Monday, 28 September.United fans call for Van de Beek decisionManchester United fans have expressed their desire to see Donny van de Beek start ahead of Paul Pogba in the club’s next Premier League game. Van de Beek is yet to start a league game for the Reds despite scoring against Crystal Palace after being summoned from the bench.

Pogba has started both of United’s Premier League games this season starting alongside Bruno Fernandes and Nemanja Matic in the middle of the park for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. That has meant that summer arrival Donny van de Beek has had to settle for a place on the bench, coming on to score in his debut against Crystal Palace.

straight to your inboxManchester United are reportedly 'convinced' that they will be able to reach an agreement with Porto over the transfer of Alex Telles.With just over a week of the transfer window to go, United are still trying to add to their single signing of Donny van de Beek before the October 5 deadline.While Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho remains the top target, MEN Sport understands United stepped up plans to strengthen their defence following the opening day loss to Crystal

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.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer took umbrage with the accusation Manchester United risk standing still if they end the transfer window having made only one signing.United bought midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax in a deal worth up to £40million but the club have failed to even make a bid for priority target Jadon Sancho and the transfer window is only open until October 5.With deadline day in just over a week's time, United are under mounting pressure to strengthen their squad,

straight to your inboxJamie Carragher has identified Manchester United's midfield as a potential area of weakness this season.Whilst the signing of Donny van de Beek and Bruno Fernandes' form last season led many to believe midfield would be an area of strength for the Reds this season, their campaign started with a disappointing defeat to Crystal Palace at the weekend. Carragher believes the attacking nature of United's midfield will make it easier for teams to hit them on the break.