Manchester United team selection vs LASK Linz explained

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have congratulated Mason Greenwood for his well deserved first England call up.Gareth Southgate named his squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Iceland and Denmark on Tuesday, with young striker Greenwood being one of the surprise additions.The 18-year-old has burst on to the scene this season at United after being promoted to the first team by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and the manager's trust was repaid as Greenwood netted 17 goals in

Harry Maguire was kicked in the leg by police officers who told him 'your career is over', a Greek court heard this morning. The court had been asked to postpone proceedings over the Manchester United  captain's alleged involvement in a brawl in Mykonos in Greece - but the trial started today.

straight to your inboxThe signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains Manchester United's number one priority for the summer window, but the club have so far been frustrated in their pursuit of the England international.United’s interest in the 20-year-old is long-standing, but negotiations between Dortmund and the Reds over a transfer of the winger have reached an impasse.Dortmund set an initial deadline of August 10 for any deal to take place but that was missed and not taken

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Paul Pogba wouldn't be set for talks over a new contract at the club without being given assurances that new signings will arrive at Old Trafford.Pogba stated his desire for 'a new challenge' last summer but United remained adamant all along that he would not be leaving and stuck to their guns.Pogba missed the majority of United's 2019-20 campaign due to ankle problems as he underwent surgery in January and only featured in Ole Gunnar

straight to your inboxManchester United defender Luke Shaw is stepping up his recovery from injury ahead of the new Premier League season.Shaw suffered an ankle injury during United's draw with his former club Southampton on July 13 which sidelined him for the remainder of the league campaign.The England international was not fit enough to travel to Cologne for the Europa League finals, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hoping to have the defender back in time for the new season."Luke will be

straight to your inboxManchester United supporters have told the club to continue their pursuit of Jadon Sancho despite the deal appearing to hit a standstill.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aiming to add more quality to his attacking ranks this summer to turn his promising side into Premier League title challengers, with Sancho his number one target.United are long-term admirers of the rapid winger and have twice failed to sign him in the past - in 2017 when he left Manchester City and in 2019 - but

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are frustrated with the club's lack of activity in the transfer market thus far, especially compared with the excellent business Chelsea are getting done.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add to his forward options to build on his side's potential and turn them into title challengers, but it has been a slow start to the summer.United missed out on teenage prodigy Jude Bellingham to Borussia Dortmund and have also been unable to sign top targets Jadon

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are becoming increasingly frustrated at the lack of transfer activity at Old Trafford.The club's pursuit of Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho continues to dominate the headlines but no agreement has been reached with the Bundesliga side yet.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are still awaiting the club's first major signing of the summer transfer window. Headlines have been dominated by one name and one name only: Jadon Sancho.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans were once again trying to convince Jadon Sancho to sign for the club after he scored in another friendly for Borussia Dortmund.United are long-term admirers of Sancho and were confident of finally getting their man this summer after twice failing to do so, in 2017 and 2019, but the transfer has been thrown into doubt as Dortmund officials are adamant he will not be leaving in the current transfer window.United haven't given up on the signing, however,

straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer empathised with Victor Lindelof following his row with Bruno Fernandes over Sevilla's winning goal in the Europa League semi-final.Fernandes and Lindelof were involved in a heated argument after Luuk de Jong pounced in the 78th minute to score the winner for Sevilla and ensure a third consecutive trophyless season for United."It was a disappointing goal to give away," Solskjaer said.

straight to your inbox Bruno Fernandes insists Manchester United players must take collective responsibility for the goals they conceded against Sevilla, despite his on-pitch confrontation with Victor Lindelof. The United centre back was at fault for Luuk de Jong's winning goal in the Europa League semi-final in Cologne and Fernandes had a heated discussion with the Swede before the game resumed in Cologne.

straight to your inboxFormer coach Meulensteen names three major transfer prioritiesRene Meulensteen has had his say on where Manchester United need to strengthen this summer.The Dutchman believes the club need to prioritise a new goalkeeper, a centre-half and an out-and-out centre-forward ahead of top target Jadon Sancho.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are baffled as to why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hasn't been nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Season award, but Frank Lampard and Brendan Rodgers have.The Chelsea and Leicester City managers were named on the four-man shortlist for the accolade on Friday along with the clear favourite in Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and likely runner up Chris Wilder, after his remarkable campaign with Sheffield United.While supporters seem to have no qualms

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe that Tahith Chong should become a permanent left-back after his impressive cameo against LASK Linz.United booked their place in the next round of the Europa League as they came from behind to beat Lask 2-1 on Wednesday night, 7-1 on aggregate.The Austrian side did go ahead through a screamer from Phillipp Wiesinger but Jesse Lingard grabbed his second goal in as many games just two minutes later to erase the minuscule chance of a

straight to your inboxDiogo Dalot's disastrous season has continued after he missed Manchester United's Europa League tie with LASK through injury.The MEN understands Dalot, 21, has suffered another setback and not been involved in training sessions over the last week.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are disappointed that so few young players have been given a chance from the off against LASK Linsk. After a a short break following the conclusion of the Premier League, United return to action tonight as they take on Austrian outfit LASK in the second leg of their Europa League last 16 tie.

straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to name a similar team to the side that thrashed LASK in March when the Austrian side visits Old Trafford on WednesdayUnited ran out 5-0 winners with five different scorers in Linz, their final competitive fixture before the enforced break from action due to the coronavirus pandemic.United returned to training last week following the conclusion of the Premier League season ahead of the new tournament format proposed by

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United trio Callum Gribbin, Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and George Tanner have all secured moves in the summer transfer window.The former United hopefuls will be facing off in League Two next season after Gribbin sealed a transfer to newly-promoted Barrow AFC, Tanner signed for Carlisle United and Borthwick-Jackson penned a deal at Oldham following a successful loan spell with the club last season.Gribbin was very highly rated during his time at United and

straight to your inboxOle picks his three mentors Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has acknowledged that it’s far from a one-man band when it comes to trying to return the team back to the top of the Premier League. Even outside of his circle of backroom staff, the United manager has others to turn to with more experience and offering a different perspective, naming three mentors who have given him advice and support this term.