Manchester United morning headlines as Van de Beek transfer close and Thiago linked with move

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 inboxLuke Shaw says Manchester United need to make more signings before the transfer window closes in just over two weeks.United suffered a chastening 3-1 defeat at home to Crystal Palace in their season opener and have until October 5 to strengthen until the January transfer window opens.Donny van de Beek remains the only signing United have made this summer amid protracted negotiations over Jadon Sancho.

straight to your inbox Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has backed the club to finish in the top four this season despite admitting the transfer window has "not been very impressive" so far. Donny van de Beek is United's only new signing in the window ahead of the new season kicking off against Crystal Palace and Evra wants to see more business done before the window closes.

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

straight to your inboxRio Ferdinand says Chelsea's transfer business is ramping up his frustration with Manchester United this summer.United have been so far unable to land their top target Jadon Sancho in the transfer window, with Borussia Dortmund holding out until their asking price for the England starlet is met.It means United's only major signing this summer has been midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax.That is in contrast to top-four rivals Chelsea, who have spent big on the likes of

straight to your inboxManchester United are prepared to wait until the final week of the window before finally making their move for Jadon Sancho, according to reports.After already bringing Donny van de Beek to the club this summer, M.E.N.

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans are now confident that the club will sign Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon after his old club Sevilla announced the arrival of a new left-back. Following the arrival of Donny van de Beek from Ajax, MEN Sport understands that United are working on up to three more transfers before the window closes on October 5.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, 13 September.

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 inbox Donny van de Beek has impressed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in his first training sessions with Manchester United.Van de Beek, 23, only arrived at United's Carrington training complex on Wednesday following international duty with the Netherlands but is expected to make his first appearance in the friendly at Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon. "He’s been training only a couple of days but he’s a bright, bubbly character," Solskjaer told MUTV.

straight to your inboxManchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does want further players added to his first-team squad this summer, but says he will not be disappointed if United only have Donny van de Beek to show for their efforts in the transfer market. "It’s never easy to have too many new players in the team, it takes time for players to gel into units," Solskjaer said in an interview with BBC 5 live .

United completed a £35million transfer, plus add-ons, for the midfielder who impressed Solskjaer back in 2015 when playing for Ajax against Molde. He began training with his United teammates at Carrington on Wednesday.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Wednesday September 9.Manchester United’s first team are yet to coalesce as a full squad this autumn, following their summer breaks and the international calendar taking precedence.Many of United’s star men have been on international duty with their countries over the past week, meaning many are yet to start pre-season training at the club’s Carrington base.New man Donny van de Beek was away with the Netherlands when his

straight to your inboxDozens of Ajax supporters have gave Donny van de Beek a grand farewell ahead of his move to Manchester United. Van de Beek became United's first summer arrival last week after signing a five-year contract with the option of an additional year following his £34.6m transfer from Ajax.

straight to your inboxManchester United signing Donny van de Beek has revealed that close friend Steven Bergwijn urged him to sign for Tottenham Hotspur instead.Van de Beek became the first summer arrival at Old Trafford earlier this week when he signed a five-year deal with the option of an additional year.The Dutch international had been expected to join Real Madrid this summer but the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on revenues forced the La Liga champions out of the running and gave United a

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 inboxWith the signing of Donny van de Beek, officially confirmed on Wednesday, Manchester United’s summer transfer activity kicked into another gear. The Old Trafford outfit have been linked with countless players over the last few weeks and months, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer finally has a new face in through the door.Van de Beek is a shrewd addition with the Dutch midfielder proven at the top level of the game for both Ajax and Netherlands.

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 inbox Manchester United's newest arrival Donny van de Beek has opened up on how his move to Old Trafford came about. The Netherlands international completed his switch from Ajax for an initial fee of £35m yesterday, but it might have been different.

straight to your inboxAfter Manchester United confirmed the signing of Donny van de Beek earlier this evening, here are the more of tonight's headlines for Wednesday September 2.Manchester United make decision on Dean Henderson future next seasonDean Henderson will remain at Old Trafford next season to battle David de Gea for the No.1 jersey.The MEN understands the 23-year-old has agreed to one season at Old Trafford in a bid to go ‘head-to-head’ with De Gea.