Manchester United morning headlines as Matic sends challenge and Solskjaer makes Pereira admission

Why Odion Ighalo’s United role has changedOdion Ighalo made a fast start to life at Old Trafford last season, scoring four goals in his first eight Manchester United games.However, after a quiet end to the 2019/20 campaign, the Nigerian striker has played just nine minutes of league football this season.The 32-year-old is expected to be on the bench for United’s Champions League opener against Paris Saint-Germain, having seen his loan move from Shanghai Shenhua extended until January, but the

straight to your inbox every day, freeFernandes vows to ‘do much better’ on future penalties after Newcastle missBruno Fernandes insisted he will score his next penalty after missing from the spot in Saturday’s win over against Newcastle. The Portuguese midfielder had converted all 10 of his previous penalties since arriving at the club in January but was denied by Karl Darlow on Tyneside.

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, freeDean Henderson having impact on David de Gea in Manchester United training Dean Henderson has improved David de Gea’s training performances at Manchester United . De Gea, 29, has endured a difficult start to the campaign, but the MEN understands the United coaching staff feel the Spaniard’s training form has improved since Henderson arrived.It has also seen United goalkeeping coach Richard Hartis modify De Gea’s warm-up routine before games.

straight to your inbox every day, free Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has slammed the suggestion he had a bust-up with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during the humiliating 6-1 defeat to Tottenham before the international break. Many fans were surprised to see Fernandes substituted at half-time of the match with United trailing 4-1 at home to Jose Mourinho's side after a disastrous performance.

straight to your inbox every day, freeCavani loves ‘mischievous’ PellistriManchester United striker Edinson Cavani has praised new recruit and countryman Facundo Pellistri, saying the youngster has a ‘mischievous nature to his game’. Uruguayan duo Cavani and Pellistri both joined United on deadline day, bolstering Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s attacking options after a poor start to the season.

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, freePogba revives Madrid talkPaul Pogba said it is a 'dream' for him to one day play for Real Madrid.“I am at Manchester. We know that this has been spoken about a lot and I have not [spoken about it],” Pogba said while on international duty with France.

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are the latest Manchester United evening headlines for Wednesday, October 7.Manchester United believe Edinson Cavani will miss the trip to Newcastle as he remains in self-isolation after arriving in the UK.The news comes as a blow to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as he adjusts to the absence of Anthony Martial.The Frenchman was sent-off against Tottenham Hotspur and will serve the first of his three-game ban against the Magpies at St James’ Park on October

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Wednesday, 7 October.Manchester United will keep Jadon Sancho high on their transfer shortlist after failing to land the Borussia Dortmund winger during the transfer window.Sancho was United’s top target but the Reds were unwilling to meet Dortmund’s €120million asking price for the 20-year-old.United are expected to revive their interest next summer, and while they could launch a bid to lure Sancho to

straight to your inbox every day, freeUnited’s deadline day activity in fullIt was a busy Monday for United as four new signings were secured.Edinson Cavani was the most high profile of the new arrivals, having joined on a free transfer after his contract expired with PSG in the summer.Alex Telles, Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo also agreed to join. Here’s our live blog with all the latest on all the new signings.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, October 4Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that the club could yet appoint a director of football as they review the club's processes in the transfer market behind the scenes.

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.

Manchester United’s stance on Ousmane Dembele Manchester United are not interested in buying Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele on a permanent deal, reports Samuel Luckhurst .

straight to your inboxUnited still tracking Telles ahead of transfer window closureManchester United are in talks to sign Porto full-back Alex Telles before the transfer window slams shuts on October 5. Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho remains Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s primary target, but the Norwegian boss is open to bringing in another left back, and Telles is the front-runner.

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.

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.

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 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.