Paul Scholes names eight key Manchester United players and identifies transfer priority

direct to your inboxNorman Whiteside, Gary Neville, Mason Greenwood and now Shola Shoretire.Manchester United’s goalless draw with Real Sociedad last month was predictably unremarkable, but when 17-year-old Shoretire entered the field as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s final substitution, the youngster joined an illustrious list of players.Shoretire became the youngest player to appear for United in European competition, rounding off an unforgettable week in which he also made his Premier League

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are still expected to be without Paul Pogba and Donny van de Beek for their Premier League match with West Ham on Sunday.Pogba has been sidelined since February 6 with a thigh injury and Van de Beek has missed the last seven games with a muscular injury.Juan Mata has also been unavailable for the last three weeks with an unspecified injury and is not due to return for the visit of West Ham.United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has all but

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes warned Manchester United they face a tough ask in the second leg of their Europa League tie with AC Milan if their forwards are not fit.The Reds conceded a last-gasp equaliser in the first leg of the round-of-16 match on Thursday, letting in what could be a crucial away goal in a 1-1 draw after Amad had opened the scoring.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes says Dean Henderson can secure his spot as Manchester United and England No.1 over the next few weeks. Usual first-choice goalkeeper David de Gea is currently in Spain after the birth of his daughter, which has granted Henderson a run in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-team.

straight to your inbox every day for freeAC Milan legend Franco Baresi would like his former club to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United.United welcome the Serie A club to Old Trafford on Thursday for the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be without the services of Rashford, as well as David de Gea, Paul Pogba and Donny van de Beek, whilst Edinson Cavani is also likely to miss out.

straight to your inbox every day for freeIt is fair to say Manchester United have seen plenty of comings and goings since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took charge of the club.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes noticed the unsung but vital roles played by midfielders Fred and Scott McTominay in Manchester United's victory over City.United were 2-0 winners on Manchester derby day at the Etihad Stadium, as Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw scored early in each half.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans were sent into a frenzy after transfer target Jadon Sancho appeared in a Pepsi advert with Paul Pogba.United are hoping to make four signings in the summer transfer window to complete their squad overhaul and, while a new centre-back is the priority, a right-winger remains high on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's wish list.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes believes Daniel James has seized his chance at Manchester United after a period of poor form. The winger struggled to make an impact for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in the opening months of the season but has figured four times in February, scoring three goals.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes says Manchester United have the best squad in the Europa League knockout stages.United cruised through their last-32 tie against Real Sociedad, recording a goalless draw in the second leg at Old Trafford after dismantling their Spanish opponents 4-0 away from home. It secured Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side's passage to the round of 16, with the draw set to take place on Friday.

straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is confident Shola Shoretire will still be in and around the Manchester United first team by the time fans are back in stadiums.

straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is not surprised by speculation Juan Mata could leave Manchester United in the summer. Mata, 32, is out of contract at the end of the season and the club has the option of an additional year but the Spaniard has been linked with a move to Italy.

straight to your inbox every day for freeShola Shoretire says that he idolises Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood, two Manchester United academy graduates that he hopes to emulate by establishing himself in the first-team squad.Shoretire was included in the United matchday squad for the midweek win over Real Sociedad but did not come off the bench.Three days later, however, he was making his first-team debut after he was introduced in the 89th minute of a 3-1 win over Newcastle United for

direct to your inboxPaul Scholes believes Manchester United haven't got "much to worry about" when they face "toothless" Chelsea next Sunday.United moved back up to second in the Premier League table on Sunday night with a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at Old Trafford. Next up for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side is a trip to Stamford Bridge against a Chelsea side yet to taste defeat under new boss Thomas Tuchel.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes dismissed Jermaine Jenas' opinion that Luke Shaw was Manchester United's standout player in the 3-1 win over Newcastle. The Reds moved up to second in the Premier League thanks to the comfortable victory at Old Trafford as Marcus Rashford, Daniel James and Bruno Fernandes found the back of the net for the hosts.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes does not believe Manchester United will be able to seriously challenge for the 'top trophies' until they solve their defensive issues.Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof have been Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's two primary central defenders so far this season but both men have faced criticism of late.United have the 10th worst defensive record in the top-flight and Scholes believes United's defensive shortcomings are also affecting their attack.Prior

United's midweek Europa League clash and are injury doubts ahead of the weekend, with Scott McTominay also a concern having been brought off in the second-half in midweek.Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof and Anthony Martial could all return to the starting lineup against the Magpies, particularly with all three not featuring from the start in Turin.Paul Pogba and Phil Jones will definitely miss out, whilst Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a decision to make in goal, with Dean Henderson earning a clean sheet

straight to your inbox every day for freeLuke Shaw has identified Paul Pogba as the "biggest personality" at Manchester United - and says the players "adore" him for it. Pogba's future at United remains in doubt after his agent Mino Raiola publicly stated that the French midfielder wanted to leave Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeLuke Shaw has praised Amad's impact on training at Manchester United.The young winger completed his move to United from Atalanta in January and made his debut off the bench in the 4-0 Europa League win over Real Sociedad on Thursday.Despite mainly playing for the under-23s since his move, the 18-year-old has taken part in first-team training and Shaw has been impressed with what he has seen.Speaking to Sky Sports, Shaw revealed that Harry Maguire had