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straight to your inboxManchester United fans have urged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to make a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara amid reports he can leave the German champions for €30million.The Spaniard has been heavily linked with a move to United's fierce rivals Liverpool but Jurgen Klopp's are yet to make an official move for the 29-year-old.Thiago has been an integral part of the Bayern Munich side who have lifted eight consecutive Bundesliga titles.

straight to your inbox Manchester United will have to make an additional transfer payment to Sporting Lisbon after they qualified for next season's Champions League.United secured a third-place finish in the Premier League over the weekend thanks to a vital win on the final day of the season against Leicester City.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for July 24Manchester United need to avoid defeat at Leicester City to seal their return to the Champions League, and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been handed a double injury boost.Eric Bailly and Luke Shaw will both travel down to the King Power Stadium for the Premier League finale, with Solskjaer suggesting the pair could be in line to play some part in the game.Bailly left the field early during the FA Cup semi-final

Manchester United right now, with team selection set to play a major role ahead of the season's finale. If you had told United fans earlier this season that Fred and Scott McTominay — two of the hitherto cornerstones of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team — would not start any of the team's final eight Premier League games of the campaign, they would not have believed you.

straight to your inboxAlan Shearer has tipped Mason Greenwood to break his Premier League goals record. The Manchester United youngster netted his side's equaliser in their 1-1 draw with West Ham United on Wednesday evening.

straight to your inbox Manchester United are wearing black armbands against West Ham United to honour former player Alex Dawson, who passed away last week at the age of 80. The former striker spent four years at Old Trafford after being signed by legendary manager Sir Matt Busby and was one of the famous Busby Babes.

straight to your inboxThis bizarre and elongated Premier League season could take yet one more crazy twist as it's possible, though extremely unlikely, that Manchester United and Leicester City could compete in a play-off to earn the final Champions League place.United and Leicester, along with Chelsea, are all gunning for the final two spots in the top four which would see them qualify for Europe's top competition next season.United are currently level on points and goal difference with

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have demanded that David de Gea is dropped for Dean Henderson next season after his two errors in the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.De Gea's form has nosedived in recent months with a number of key mistakes creeping into his game.With Henderson impressing during a two-year loan spell at Sheffield United, De Gea's position as United's first-choice goalkeeper was already under threat.The Spaniard did not help his cause at Wembley, allowing Olivier

straight to your inboxFrank Lampard admits Manchester United probably have the 'most potent' forward line in all of English football.United will be relying on their attacking flair to make all of the difference on Sunday when they take on Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have been in immense form since the return of football last month and remain unbeaten in their last 19 matches across all competitions.

straight to your inboxManchester United forward Marcus Rashford has taken down a tweet congratulating Leeds United.Rashford took to Twitter on Friday night to congratulate Leeds on their promotion back to the Premier League after a 16 year wait.But shortly after the post hit the 'Twittersphere', it was taken down with reports suggesting Rashford took the decision due to backlash from supporters.The tweet read: "As a United fan I'm happy to see Leeds United back in the Premier League where they

straight to your inboxSheffield United manager Chris Wilder says he has already opened talks with Manchester United about the possibility of loaning Dean Henderson again next season.The 23-year-old has shone during consecutive loan spells with Sheffield United, playing a key role in their promotion to the Premier League as well as their superb first season back.Henderson has not hidden his desire of becoming United's future No.

straight to your inboxManchester United’s resurgence since lockdown hit a bump in the road when Michael Obafemi equalised in the dying seconds of Monday’s 2-2 draw with Southampton at Old Trafford.Chelsea’s subsequent 1-0 victory over Norwich City means Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are now four points behind the third-placed Blues.Crucially, however, United have the same number of points - 59 - as fourth-placed Leicester City and only trail the Foxes on goal difference.Such fine margins between

straight to your inboxManchester United coaches advised their forwards not to spend as much time on the left wing in an attempt to enhance their attack.Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, and Mason Greenwood have plundered 56 goals between them this season and if Greenwood, already on 16 goals, breaks the 20-goal mark it will be the first time since 1964-65 that three United players have done so in a single season.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer initially settled on a front three of Martial, Rashford, and

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans have labelled Monday's meeting with Southampton as a must-win game as Chelsea slipped to a defeat against Sheffield United. United are embroiled in an intense battle for the final two spots in the Premier League top four and Champions League qualification with Chelsea and Leicester City, who both currently sit above them.

straight to your inboxManchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was in sensational form In the Premier League throughout the month of June, helping Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side go unbeaten in their first three league games since the league's restart.In those three Premier League games in the month of June, Fernandes scored three goals, including a solitary goal in United's draw with Tottenham and two strikes in United's 3-0 win over Brighton.

straight to your inboxManchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is aiming to add to his appearance haul for the Reds after surpassing Peter Schmeichel to become the most capped foreign player for the club.De Gea was rarely called to action during the comfortable 3-0 win against Aston Villa on Thursday night that saw United move within one point of fourth-placed Leicester with four games remaining.Goals from Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Paul Pogba extended United's unbeaten streak to 17

straight to your inboxManchester United forward Mason Greenwood says he is focused on improving his heading ability ahead of tonight's game against Aston Villa.The 18-year-old was named in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's starting XI for the fourth consecutive league fixture and is hoping to add to his goal tally following a brace against Bournemouth last time out.His two strikes took to his total for the season to 15 in all competitions.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are delighted after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named an unchanged side to face Aston Villa tonight.United have been in great form since the restart of the Premier League and Solskjaer feels there is no need to change their winning formula - it is the first time since November 2006 that United have played the same starting XI in four consecutive league games.David de Gea starts in goal with Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw

straight to your inboxDespite training alongside Sergio Aguero at Manchester City every day, Phil Foden has overlooked his club teammate when asked to name the best finisher he has played alongside.Foden has enjoyed a breakthrough season, especially since the Premier League restart, as he has repaid Pep Guardiola with some impressive performances when given extended game time with City.His form has prompted calls for an England call-up next season, with BT Sport pundit Rio Ferdinand saying he

straight to your inboxFootball is a curious thing at times.Manchester City are still on course to have a better season than Manchester United ’s famed Treble winners, and yet there is a view that they have had a disappointing campaign. Yesterday’s defeat at Southampton was a stark reminder of the old adage that you are only as good as your last game.