Paul Merson sends transfer message to Kalvin Phillips amid Manchester United links

Paul Merson has slammed the Manchester United midfield in a fierce rant surrounding their lack of fight and grit amid recent performances.

Paul Merson has reiterated his belief that Manchester United are a better team without Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has previously described Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers as a "really good coach," amid ongoing connections linking the Northern Irishman with Old Trafford.

Erik Ten Hag insists he is fully committed to his current role at Ajax amid links reporting him with a possible move to Manchester United.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has previously described Brendan Rodgers as a manager with "incredible quality", amid ongoing links connecting the Leicester City boss with Manchester United.

Roy Keane might not be the first port of call for Brendan Rodgers if he needs a job reference for Manchester United.

Paul Merson has claimed that Manchester United would be better off without talisman Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Paul Pogba form for Manchester United has been affected by Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes' prominence in the team, Paul Merson has insisted.

Manchester United could be about to miss out on the chance to hire Antonio Conte with new reports once again linking him to Tottenham Hotspur.

David de Gea has played 'alright' - but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has big problems with this Manchester United team.

Manchester United have been told their top-four rivals want Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to stay put as manager.

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl has stressed that midfielder Jude Bellingham will not be leaving the German club anytime soon, amid continued interest from the Premier League.

Former Arsenal and England midfielder Paul Merson believes Manchester United's ongoing failings are partly as a result of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer being unable to settle on his best team.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will not walk away from his position as Manchester United manager as it is a "once in a lifetime job" opportunity.

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has previously described Antonio Conte as "one of the best" managers in the world, amid the news that the Italian would be open to replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford.

Former Manchester United duo Gary Neville and Peter Schmeichel are both in the opinion that turning to Antonio Conte to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager would be the wrong decision.

Former Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has already admitted that three key elements within the make-up of a football club will determine his next move, amid the news that he is understood to be open to potentially replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United.