Manchester United will be looking to progress to the last eight of the Champions League for the first time since 2019 when they face Atletico Madrid in the second-leg of their last-16 showdown at Old Trafford this evening.
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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines on Thursday, March 3.
Former United defender Mikael Silvestre believes the club should consider a move for Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde in the summer.
United are set for a busy summer with a new permanent manager expected to take charge. A number of players whose contracts are expiring are likely to leave and some new additions to the squad could also be made.
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United could look to strengthen their defensive options in the summer and Silvestre thinks his countryman Kounde would be a great signing.
"You've got to consider Jules Kounde, for sure. That could be one to be added to the list." Silvestre told the Manchester Evening News as part of an interview in association with bettingexpert.
"Everybody is linked with United, all the top players and top defenders are linked. I think Jules Kounde should be high up on the list."
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Paul Parker has criticised United midfielder Scott McTominay for showing too much passion.
The ex-United full-back has revealed he is concerned by the Scotland international's lack of discipline and believes that his passion could see him being sent off sooner rather than later.
He told bettingexpert : "You look in the midfield, you've got Scott McTominay, you don’t know if he’s going to get sent off or not because he’s trying too hard to impress all the time, pumping the badge, kissing the badge.
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Manchester United will be looking to progress to the last eight of the Champions League for the first time since 2019 when they face Atletico Madrid in the second-leg of their last-16 showdown at Old Trafford this evening.
Manchester United could have a fully fit squad to choose from for their Champions League round-of-16 second leg with Atletico Madrid.
Ralf Rangnick says Fred produced one of his best performances since he took over as Manchester United manager three-and-a-half months ago.
Manchester United will be without Bruno Fernandes for the Premier League against Tottenham through illness, but David de Gea is available after recording a false positive Covid-19 test.
Pep Guardiola has faced Manchester United on two occasions in the Premier League this season and each time, he's provided a tactical masterclass. When the two sides met in November, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was in the charge of the Reds and to ensure his team remained defensively resolute, he opted for a back three system.
Scott McTominay has revealed Manchester United discussed how 'sloppy' they were in possession after Sunday's derby defeat.
Manchester City will host the second Manchester derby of the season on Sunday afternoon, as Manchester United visit the Etihad in the Premier League.
Mansfield Town manager Nigel Clough has hailed Manchester United loanee Nathan Bishop after his recent display in their win over Exeter City.
Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has confirmed that it is unlikely that Edinson Cavani will be fit enough to start Sunday's Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.
Former England midfielder John Barnes believes Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford would be a "good fit" for Liverpool - but has rubbished the possibility of him sealing a move to Anfield.
Danny Murphy doesn't believe Carlo Ancelotti is the right man for Manchester United and that they missed the boat with Antonio Conte.
Manchester United are reportedly interested in Benfica star Darwin Nunez but they have been told they will need to splash out in excess of €60m (£50m) if they want to sign him.
Scott McTominay has been criticised for showing too much passion while playing for Manchester United. The Scottish midfielder has become somewhat of an ever-present at Old Trafford this season. McTominay has made 29 appearances for United scoring two goals.
Mikael Silvestre believes former side Manchester United should consider a move for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde this summer. United are set to back their next permanent manager heavily in the next transfer window, with the signing of a new centre-back a possibility at the end of the season.
Scott McTominay has been pictured back in training for Manchester United ahead of Sunday’s derby.
Manchester United will be looking to avenge their sobering defeat to Watford earlier this season when they welcome the Hornets to Old Trafford on Saturday.
Manchester United will be looking to win their third league game in a row on Saturday as they host relegation-threatened Watford in the Premier League.
Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick is expected to freshen up the team for Saturday's Premier League fixture at home to Watford.