Manchester United's Daniel James named joint-second fastest player on FIFA 21

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are the Manchester United evening headlines on Tuesday 6th October.New Manchester United signing Facundo Pellistri is being tipped for a first-team role this season, despite his inexperience outside of the Uruguayan top flight.The 18-year-old was signed as an alternative to Jadon Sancho and will feature in Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s squad alongside Mason Greenwood and Daniel James at right-wing, despite his lack of seniority.Pellistri signed a five-year deal

straight to your inboxAfter the departures of Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku last summer, Manchester United appeared to be a little short in the attacking department.Anthony Martial moved into a centre forward role, Marcus Rashford settled in on the left side of the attack, and Daniel James arrived from Swansea City to occupy the right flank until the emergence of Mason Greenwood. Depth across the front line remained problematic, though.

straight to your inbox Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has ruled out a summer move for Manchester United winger Daniel James.The Yorkshire side had been weighing up a possible deal to sign the Wales international before deadline day but now look like they will turn their attentions elsewhere. MEN Sport revealed earlier in the week Leeds managing director Angus Kinnear attended United's Carabao Cup win at Luton, where James was an unused substitute.

United just one year after signing, with Leeds United among those keen on a move either permanently or on loan this summer. MEN Sport understands James is keen to remain at Old Trafford and fight for his spot.And Giggs, James' manager for Wales, has no concerns about the 22-year-old after calling him up to his national squad for upcoming games against England, Ireland and Bulgaria.

straight to your inboxManchester United have no fresh injury concerns ahead of their Carabao Cup fourth round tie at Brighton.United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made 10 changes for the 3-0 third round victory against Luton Town last week and there could be wholesale changes again at the Amex Stadium.Dean Henderson, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Eric Bailly, Brandon Williams, Fred, Scott McTominay, Donny van de Beek, Jesse Lingard, Daniel James, Juan Mata and Odion Ighalo are in line for recalls as

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but admitted he did not expect to play as much as he did in his debut season.

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.

United face the Seagulls in the Premier League's early Saturday kick off at the Amex Stadium, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer likely to make changes from the side that lost 3-1 to Crystal Palace last week.Van de Beek, Bailly and Mason Greenwood could all come into the league side, having impressed against Luton in United's midweek Carabao Cup win.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer swooped in to seal a £15million deal a few months later in the summer. MEN Sport understands Marcelo Bielsa remains a huge admirer of James, but sources close to the player do not expect a deal of any kind to happen this year.

straight to your inboxLeeds will revive their long-standing interest in Manchester United winger Daniel James, if he becomes available this summer, reports say.James was ready to sign for Leeds on transfer deadline day in January 2019, with a deal all-but agreed and promotional photos taken, but Swansea pulled out of the arrangement at the last minute.The Welshman went on to join United that summer for around £15m, scoring four goals with seven assists in 46 appearances in his debut season in

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has picked a team that does not include new signing Donny van de Beek or returning goalkeeper Dean Henderson, with both players on the bench. Timothy Fosu-Mensah also plays at right-back, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka a surprise omission.

straight to your inbox Manchester United midfielder James Garner has agreed to join Championship side Watford on a season-long loan.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have been pointing out how badly Sheffield United are doing without Dean Henderson. The goalkeeper is back at United this season and looks set to vie with David De Gea for the starting XI after an impressive debut campaign in the Premier League on loan at Sheffield United.

1-0 pre-season defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon, dominating the first half but falling behind to an Ollie Watkins goal.And although players like Shaw, Daniel James and Donny van de Beek impressed, the United left-back admitted it has been a strange pre-season so far.