Manchester United news as Solskjaer makes Haaland admission, team news for Real Sociedad

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have settled on Erling Haaland as their centre forward priority in the transfer market despite mounting competition for the Borussia Dortmund goalscorer.The Manchester Evening News understands United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and football director John Murtough mutually agree Haaland, 20, is the ideal long-term replacement for Romelu Lukaku, having tried to sign Haaland from Red Bull Salzburg last season.Haaland has plundered 37 goals

direct to your inboxPep Guardiola insisted everything is resolved between him and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after the pair were involved in a touchline debate during the Manchester derby. United shocked City to end their 21-game winning run with a 2-0 victory at the Etihad.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has urged Bruno Fernandes' Manchester United teammates to take on more responsibility if their talisman is marked out of the derby.United have found goalscoring difficult in games against the traditional big six this season, with a Fernandes penalty against Tottenham the only time they've found the back of the net in seven Premier League games against Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Spurs.Five of those seven matches

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have begged the board to sign Erling Haaland in the summer after his brace against Bayern Munich.The Borussia Dortmund striker is one of the most sought-after talents in Europe after scoring 19 Bundesliga goals this season.

straight to your inbox every day for freeLee Sharpe has urged his former club Manchester United to pull out all the stops this summer and complete a marquee double swoop for Jadon Sancho and Erling Haaland. United have previously seen attempts to lure Sancho back to England rebuffed, while Golden Ball winner Haaland has also emerged as one of the hottest properties in European football.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer did not say when David de Gea would return to Manchester United following the birth of his daughter.De Gea, 30, became a father on Thursday when his partner, Edurne Garcia, gave birth to a girl called Yanay in Madrid, Spain.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are the Manchester United evening headlines on Thursday, March 4.Henderson set for run of gamesUnited goalkeeper Dean Henderson is set for a run of games in the first-team in the absence of David de Gea.The MEN understands that Henderson was told before the 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace on Wednesday that he should prepare for the possibility of starting United's next six games.The 23-year-old has predominantly started in the cup competitions this

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba must 'perform much better' if he wishes to stay at Manchester United. That's according to former United winger Nani, who has strangely criticised Pogba when the Frenchman's importance to the team couldn't be more apparent.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Tuesday, March 2.Real Madrid are open to selling Raphael Varane as the towering centre-back enters the final 18 months of his contract.Varane has been central to Madrid's success over the past decade, but the French World Cup winner has rejected any new deals offered and MEN Sport understands that Madrid are not confident that they will sign him to a new deal.As such, the Spanish giants are open to

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are the Manchester United evening headlines on Monday, March 1.Manchester United fans believe Mason Mount should have been sent off in Chelsea’s 0-0 draw with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side on Sunday.The main area of controversy after the stalemate at Stamford Bridge was around referee Stuart Attwell’s decision not to award United a penalty after Callum Hudson-Odoi handled the ball.But eagle-eyed United supporters also spotted another bone of

United are likely to be without Paul Pogba, Juan Mata, Phil Jones and Daniel James on Sunday, with Donny van de Beek, Edinson Cavani and Scott McTominay all ruled as doubtful ahead of this weekend.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a choice to make in terms of formation, as the Reds have the option to stick with their tried and tested 4-2-3-1, or look to match the Blues' effective three at the back system.* Click here to subscribe to Level up! The Esports and Gaming Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are the Manchester United evening headlines on Saturday, February 27.Donny van de Beek is expected to be fit for Manchester United's trip to Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has also revealed that Scott McTominay will miss out at Stamford Bridge.Van de Beek is set to return after being sidelined for the last three matches to give Solskjaer more options in the centre of midfield.Edinson Cavani, though, could miss out, while

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, February 26.United have been drawn against AC Milan in the Europa League last 16.United eased their way past Real Sociedad on Thursday night, earning a 0-0 draw after a 4-0 victory in the first leg a week prior.Their victory was rewarded with a tie against the second-placed team in Serie A and a reunion with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has scored the third-most goals in the Italian division this

straight to your inbox every day for free"What a f-----g header," Dean Henderson shouted. Every outfield player celebrated with Axel Tuanzebe, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer called his name and punched the air.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonDependable and vocal on his latest outing. Can't take too much credit for Mikel Oyarzabal's horrible penalty.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has built the best Manchester United side of the last decade, says Real Sociedad boss Imanol Alguacil ahead of his side's Europa League Round of 32 second leg. Sociedad were dismantled by United's counter-attack last week as Solskjaer saw his team score four goals without reply and all but secure their place in the last 16.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday, February 22.Dean Henderson is frustrated at United as he continues to sit behind David de Gea after his return from Sheffield United in the summer, MEN Sport understands.The shot-stopper will seek to leave United in the summer if he is set to be De Gea's back-up once again next season.A series of Premier League clubs have registered their interest in the 23-year-old, including Tottenham

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has put Luke Shaw's Manchester United revival down to the impact of fatherhood and hard work on the training pitch.Shaw has been one of United's most consistent performers this season and he's seen off the challenge of summer signing Alex Telles to strengthen his grip on the left-back spot in Solskjaer's side.Solskjaer made his faith in Shaw clear 13 months ago when he suggested he could be the best left-back in England on his latest

straight to your inbox every day for free Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil has demanded a reality check after the reaction to his side's defeat against Manchester United. The La Liga side were thrashed 4-0 by United on Thursday night as the two teams met in the first-leg of their Europa League round of 32 tie.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, February 19.Donny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani could return for United against Newcastle United on Sunday, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explained in his pre-match press conference.Solskjaer also confirmed that Paul Pogba and Phil Jones remain unavailable while Scott McTominay is dealing with an injury after he was substituted in the second half of Thursday's win over Real Sociedad."Paul is out, Phil