Manchester United morning headlines as Solskjaer addresses Paul Pogba form and Fernandes makes demand

straight to your inbox every day, freePaul Pogba remains a somewhat divisive figure at Manchester United. He has plenty of admirers, and few truly doubt he is a hugely talented footballer.

straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes the French media are trying to intensify speculation surounding Paul Pogba's future due to his connection with compatriot Zinedine Zidane.World Cup winner Pogba, 27, said at France's Clairefontaine training base last week that 'all footballers would like to play for Real Madrid' and it is a 'dream' for him to join Real Madrid.Pogba's agent Mino Raiola said last December the reappointment of Zidane as Real coach was a key factor

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, October 16.United extend Pogba contract Manchester United have triggered a one-year extension in Paul Pogba’s contract.

straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer is adamant Paul Pogba will see out his Manchester United contract despite expressing interest in moving to Real Madrid again.Pogba, 27, said on international duty last week that 'all footballers would like to play for Real Madrid' and it is a 'dream' for him to join Real Madrid.United resisted Pogba's attempts to engineer a transfer last summer but the France international has technically entered the last year of his contract and the

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Friday, October 16.Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has questioned the club’s transfer business over the summer.United signed five players during the window but were unsuccessful in their attempts to land top target Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.And Meulensteen, who was United’s first-team coach under Sir Alex Ferguson between 2007 and 2013, has questioned why a striker was not

straight to your inbox every day, freeThe international break could be a blessing in disguise for Manchester United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.United entered the latest international period on the back of a humiliating home defeat at the hands of Tottenham - only the third time in history have the Reds conceded six goals in a Premier League game.The defeat increased the pressure on the shoulders of Solskjaer following United's slow start to the campaign.

straight to your inbox every day, freeRoy Keane has criticised Marcus Rashford after England’s 2-1 victory over Belgium on Sunday.Rashford scored England’s equaliser during a solid performance for his country, but Keane had harsh words for both Rashford and Harry Maguire in the wake of the game.Keane questioned Rashford’s body language during the first-half, believing he could have done more as Belgium dominated the opening 45 minutes.“Rashford in the first-half was going through the motions,”

straight to your inboxManchester United's slow movement in the summer transfer window is only made more frustrating by the fact their recruitment policy has been near-flawless under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer so far.As part of United's recruitment overhaul the club set themselves criteria of achieving a 70 per cent hit-rate in the transfer window, it is fair to argue the success rate is beyond that.A year on from Solskjaer's first transfer window as permanent manager and the first three recruits are

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted Manchester United's plan for Paul Pogba came off in their 3-0 Carabao Cup win at Brighton. Pogba and Marcus Rashford emerged in the 69th minute with United 1-0 up and their introductions helped the visitors kick on and secure a quarter-final spot.

straight to your inboxManchester United will not challenge for the Premier League title with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes playing in the same team.

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.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side won a stoppage time penalty to win 3-2.Pogba, meanwhile, has laboured in midfield, perhaps still recovering from suffering with coronavirus. Solskjaer selected the Frenchman alongside Bruno Fernandes and Nemanja Matic at Brighton and picked Scott McTominay against Palace.But it seems United fans have identified their preferred midfield trio.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, September 27.Marcus Rashford believes that Manchester United must improve to achieve their objectives this season.The Reds scored in the 100th minute against Brighton and Hove Albion to squeeze out a 3-2 win from what was an otherwise underwhelming performance.Speaking after the game, Rashford outlined that his side must improve the way they start games.He told MUTV: “We have to use these three points as

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 inboxUnited player ratings vs BrightonManchester United secured their first victory of the 2020/21 Premier League season on Saturday lunchtime. It did not come without its fair share of drama, though, as Brighton hit the woodwork five times.

straight to your inboxManchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is still not fully fit despite recovering from coronavirus.Pogba was substituted just after the hour mark in the second Premier League match running after another subdued performance in United's win at Brighton.The 27-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 last month and started training with United just over two weeks ago and was selected in the starting XI against Crystal Palace last week but struggled.Despite Pogba's form, United

straight to your inbox Ian Wright has suggested Donny van de Beek would have been a more appropriate signing for Arsenal than Manchester United. The Dutch midfielder is Ed Woodward's only summer signing to date, having joined from Ajax earlier in the window.

straight to your inboxBruno Fernandes says he fully trusts in the penalty taking abilities of Marcus Rashford,Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba should he not take a spot-kick himself.The Portuguese midfielder has established himself as the go-to penalty taker at Manchester United since his move to the Premier League back in January.During his time at United the 26-year-old has a flawless penalty record, netting eight from eight attempts, including a high pressure execution against Leicester to

United man has explained how Solskjaer keeps harmony in the squad, despite fierce competition for places, especially in Fred's midfield position. Donny van de Beek and Bruno Fernandes have arrived to rival Fred, Scott McTominay, Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic.Solskjaer is a master at keeping everyone happy and motivated, the Brazlian said. "He is very easy to deal with," Fred told FourFourTwo.