Manchester United morning headlines as Solskjaer urged to make Donny van de Beek decision

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, 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, 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, freeManchester United toiled to get deals over the line in the summer transfer window.After signing Donny van de Beek, it went quiet for a long time at Old Trafford as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s top target Jadon Sancho eluded his grasp.The club managed to sign Edinson Cavani, Alex Telles and Facundo Pellistri in a last-minute deadline day dash, while also confirming the January arrival of Amad Diallo.But one deal that snuck under the radar was for Willy

straight to your inbox every day, freeBarcelona are furious with Ousmane Dembele for rejecting a move to Manchester United as it cost them the chance to sign Memphis Depay, according to reports.The transfer window finally came to a close on Monday and it was a busy deadline day for United, who secured the services of four more players following the earlier signing of Donny van de Beek.Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho did not arrive despite being Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's top target for a number

straight to your inboxManchester United’s summer transfer activity has yielded two big name arrivals ahead of the closure of the transfer window, with Dutch international Donny van de Beek arriving in a £35m move from Ajax and Alex Telles joining from Porto for £13.6m.With links to Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho finishing in a dead end for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, the Reds marquee deadline day signing looks to be free agent Edinson Cavani.However, with the international transfer window

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.

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.

Solskjaer picks out two positives after Brighton winManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised two of his players after the team’s 3-2 win at Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday. The Norwegian singled out Bruno Fernandes’ strong mentality and a fine Marcus Rashford goal as two of the few positives the Reds could take from their win at Brighton.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made three changes from the United side that lost 3-1 to Crystal Palace last weekend, with Matic, Mason Greenwood and Aaron Wan-Bissaka all coming back into the side. Daniel James, Scott McTominay and Timothy Fosu-Mensah all drop out, while there is no place in the starting 11 for Donny van de Beek or Eric Bailly, who are both on the bench.

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 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 inboxManchester United have been largely quiet in regards to incoming business so far in the summer transfer window, with the capture of Donny van de Beek from Ajax standing as the only major piece of business.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are still keen on landing Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund but have been unable to finalise an agreement with the Bundesliga side, who are standing firm with their stance that he will not leave this summer.United are not giving up yet though

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, 20 September.Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits his side are “short” after their Premier League season started with a 3-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace.Fan disgruntlement is growing over their lack of transfer activity and their only summer signing, Donny van de Beek, started on the bench.The Dutchman came on to pull a goal back for United, but Palace were worthy winners.Solskjaer said: “You

straight to your inboxManchester United are considering Watford winger Ismaila Sarr as a possible alternative to Jadon Sancho, according to reports.With less than three weeks until the transfer window closes, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to further improve his squad following the signing of Donny van de Beek, with Borussia Dortmund star Sancho the top target.United are long-term admirers of the 20-year-old, having tried to sign him in 2017 and 2019, and were confident of finally getting their

straight to your inboxPaul Pogba will be available for Manchester United’s Premier League opener against Crystal Palace on Saturday.Pogba, 27, has recovered from the coronavirus and took part in training last week but did not travel with the squad for the pre-season friendly against Aston Villa.The Frenchman has been involved in outdoor sessions at the club’s training ground this week and has now been deemed fit to face Palace.Elsewhere, new signing Donny van de Beek is expected to make his

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to strengthen his squad. United have made no secret of their interest in Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho but the saga has dragged on all summer, causing plenty of frustration for fans.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday, September 17.Paul Pogba remains a doubt for United’s first match of the Premier League season against Crystal Palace on Saturday.The Frenchman is back in training after recovering from coronavirus but missed last weekend’s pre-season friendly with Aston Villa.Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that Pogba faces a race to be fit for the opening game of United’s campaign.Axel Tuanzebe, meanwhile, has been