Nico Gaitan explains real reason he never signed for Manchester United

United on a contract until the end of the 2020/21 season, subject to obtaining a work permit. The 32-year-old has spent the past seven seasons with National Women’s Soccer League side, Portland Thorns.

straight to your inboxThe wait is almost over for Manchester United as they prepare to go again in the Premier League starting next week.United fans will be watching on with intrigue as the opening weekend commences in just four days time, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will get a good chance to eye up his competitors ahead of another gruelling campaign.Even before a ball has been kicked there are certain expectations to be had.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe that Fred should not leave the club under any circumstances this summer.The Brazilian has bounced back after a difficult first year at Old Trafford to become a crucial first-team player under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but has found game time limited following the return of Paul Pogba.And with Donny van de Beek set to add even more competition in midfield, Fred has been heavily linked with a summer exit with Galatasaray believed to be interested in

straight to your inboxManchester United bosses are split on whether to make a move for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano this summer or wait for another year, according to reports.United are prioritising strengthening their attacking options in the transfer window and are closing in on confirming Ajax's Donny van de Beek as their first signing.However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has also not ruled out a move for a new centre-back and Upamecano is one of the names to be linked after a fine season at

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have joked it was no coincidence that Jadon Sancho was pictured alongside Marcus Rashford to model England's new training kit range.The Three Lions unveiled their new Nike jerseys with a host of promotional images and Rashford was pictured alongside the Borussia Dortmund star, setting United fans into a frenzy.Sancho remains a priority transfer target for United but MEN Sport understand there has been no resolution to the issues currently facing the

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have joked that Donny van de Beek's arrival at Old Trafford could see Bruno Fernandes enter the race for the Premier League golden boot next season.Van de Beek is set to become United's first major signing of the summer after the Reds reached an agreement with Ajax for the 23-year-old.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have slammed Danny Murphy's suggestion that Paul Pogba will leave the club if Donny van de Beek joins this summer.Van de Beek is set to become United's first signing of the summer in the coming days but personal terms are yet to be agreed with a medical still requiring completion.Murphy believes his impending arrival could force Pogba out of the club, despite his agent Mino Raiola claiming the Frenchman is happy to stay at Old Trafford with talks over

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have told Hannibal Mejbri to keep working hard following his goal for the U23 side against Huddersfield at the weekend.Mejbri, 17, joined United last summer from Monaco and is widely regarded as one of the most promising youngsters in the club's academy.United's development sides were forced out of action as a result of the coronavirus pandemic which put an end to the Premier League 2 season.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans expect the club to be beaten to the signing of Ajax playmaker Donny van de Beek this summer.United supporters are still awaiting their first signing of the summer having watched rivals Manchester City and Chelsea invest heavily in their playing squad in the current transfer window.Back in June, Edwin van der Sar confirmed United were one of the many teams interested in signing Van de Beek.Van de Beek was left out of Ajax's squad for their pre-season

straight to your inboxHow do you replace arguably the greatest player that has ever lived?That is the question that Barcelona could face this summer after Lionel Messi dropped the bombshell of the year by announcing his desire to leave the club following their humiliating end to their league season.Some United supporters dared to dream about Messi ending up at Old Trafford, but MEN Sports understand such a deal is implausible despite repeated links from all over the world.

Love Island star Georgia Steel may have just found someone to be loyal to.The reality TV star is reported to have gone after Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood during a night out in London. According to sources Georgia and her friend were in trendy restaurant and bar Amazonico when they spotted Mason out with his mates.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Anthony Martial should win the club's Player of the Year vote for the 2019/20 season.United secured a top three finish in the Premier League on the final day of the season by defeating Leicester and reached the semi-finals of the Europa League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Players are now on holiday after a gruelling campaign and are expected to report back to Carrington on September 2 ahead of the new Premier League

straight to your inboxManchester United goalkeeper Joel Pereira has agreed a season-long loan to Huddersfield Town.Pereira is way down the pecking order at Old Trafford and, after loans in the past two seasons with Vitoria Setubal, Belgian side Kortrijk and Hearts, he joins up with the Championship side.MEN Sport understands there is no option for the Terriers to make the move permanent, but Pereira may seal a transfer if he impresses at the John Smith's Stadium.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans would rather see the club sign Jadon Sancho than Lionel Messi this summer.The biggest transfer in recent football history could be on the cards this summer after Messi shocked the world by informing Barcelona that he wants to leave the club on Tuesday.Messi's decision came just 11 days after Barca's embarrassing exit from the Champions League after they were beaten 8-2 by Bayern Munich and it has sparked speculation that he could make an unlikely

straight to your inboxManchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to withdraw from the France squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures.Reports in France surfaced over Thursday lunchtime that Pogba had been left out of Didier Deschamps’ squad for the matches against Sweden and Croatia, with the France boss explaining the 27-year-old had tested positive for coronavirus.United confirmed what Deschamps told reporters in a statement: “Paul has been

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have urged the club to make a move for Cristiano Ronaldo if Lionel Messi ends up joining rivals Manchester City this summer.The Barcelona superstar handed in a transfer request on Tuesday and aims to leave the club on a free transfer thanks to a clause in his contract.

straight to your inbox Dean Henderson has signed a new five-year contract at Manchester United, with the option of a further year. The academy graduate has put pen to paper on a deal until the summer of 2025 and looks set to remain at the club next season and challenge David de Gea to be the first-choice goalkeeper.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have told Jack Grealish that he needs to move to Old Trafford in order to earn his long-awaited England call up.Gareth Southgate announced his 24-man squad for the Three Lions' upcoming Nations League games against Iceland and Denmark on Tuesday and there were several eyebrows raised when Grealish wasn't named in it.It came as a surprise because the creative midfielder had a brilliant season on his return to the Premier League, scoring 10 goals and

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.