Manchester United morning headlines as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises Donny van de Beek debut

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.

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 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 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.

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 inboxDavid de GeaHis early errant pass set the tone for an abysmal half from United but he pulled off a great save from Jordan Ayew. Saved a penalty but pathetically penalised and beaten on the retake.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United are working on more signings before transfer deadline day.United bought Donny van de Beek from Ajax in a deal worth up to £40million but the midfielder remains their only summer signing amid interest in Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.The online contingent of United's fanbase has been up in arms that the club passed on Real Madrid duo Sergio Reguilon and Gareth Bale, while there was more outrage at Liverpool's imminent

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

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Donny van de Beek was the 'biggest plus' in Manchester United's friendly defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday.Van de Beek played the full 90 minutes in the 1-0 loss at Villa Park on his first appearance since signing from Ajax for €39million this summer.United were without midfielders Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes, Fred and Nemanja Matic so Van de Beek started alongside Scott McTominay, substituted at half-time for Ethan Galbraith, in an axis behind

straight to your inboxBerbatov on Van de BeekFormer United striker Dimitar Berbatov thinks that Donny van de Beek should take up a new role in a new-look midfield.The 23-year-old’s move to Old Trafford has led to several question marks over how United could line up and Berbatov believes he could thrive in a deeper-lying role with Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba further forward.Berbatov told the MEN: “I think that should be, even though it's a bit soon, that should be the favourite three in the

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Friday, September 4.Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen says he is 100% sure new signing Donny van de Beek will play alongside Bruno Fernandes. United earlier this week made Van de Beek their first signing of the summer by capturing the 23-year-old in a £40.1million deal from Ajax. And while his arrival has generated excitement, some have questioned how he fits into a United midfield alongside Bruno and Paul

straight to your inboxHere are the latest Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday, September 3. Donny van de Beek has revealed how his move to Manchester United came about.

straight to your inboxDonny van de Beek has offered some insight into how Ole Gunnar Solskaer convinced him to leave Ajax and join Manchester United.The Dutchman was confirmed as United's first summer signing on Wednesday in a £34.6million deal that could rise to £39million.The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the option of an additional year and will wear the number 34 shirt in honour of ex-Ajax teammate Abdelhak Nouri.Van de Beek had been heavily linked with a move to Real

straight to your inbox Manchester United have officially confirmed Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek as their first signing of the summer. Van de Beek has become the 13th Dutchman to play for United after completing a £40.1million move to the club.