People in sports cars have been treating this Salford neighborhood like a 'race circuit'

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester City defender Richard Dunne believes the signing of Lionel Messi could have a similar effect on the club as the arrival of Robinho in 2008.Dunne was City captain when Sheikh Mansour bought the Blues and has recalled the difference made overnight as world-class players started to arrive.The signing of Robinho was a turning point in City’s history and Dunne thinks Messi’s arrival could have a similar effect.“It was brilliant,” Dunne told Sky Sports.

straight to your inboxThe first Gremio player to win the Under-17 World Cup was a young man by the name of Ronaldo de Assis Moreira – better known as Ronaldinho. If the latest player from the “Immortal Tricolor” - as the Brazilian club are known - proves anywhere near as good, Manchester City have just landed themselves a bargain.

Former Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon, 24, has reportedly split from her HR manager boyfriend, Tom Leech, 29. The star, who played Bethany Platt on the hit ITV soap, was in a relationship with the Manchester University graduate for four years.

Jennifer Metcalfe has been spotted looking happy days after announcing her split from Greg Lake.

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 inbox Marcos Rojo has returned to England as he awaits a resolution on his Manchester United future in the summer transfer window.

straight to your inboxManchester United Under-21s will play Salford City in the EFL Trophy after the two clubs were drawn in the same group for the 2020/21 season. The group stage tie will be full of storylines, with the Ammies part-owned by United's Class of 92 academy graduates Gary and Phil Neville, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and David Beckham.

straight to your inbox Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand delivered a blunt verdict on his old team's performance after they crashed out of Europa League against Sevilla. After taking an early lead through Bruno Fernandes United were pegged back as Suso levelled the scores before half-time.

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 inboxManchester United have joined Chelsea in the race for Leicester City defender Ben Chilwell, according to reports.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aiming to strengthen the attacking options in his squad this summer with a winger and playmaker high on his wishlist, but the Norwegian has refused to rule out a move for a new defender.United struggled at left-back after Luke Shaw was ruled out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury, although Brandon Williams has performed

straight to your inbox Marcos Rojo admits he is feeling 'bittersweet' after his dream return from Manchester United to boyhood club Estudiantes came to an abrupt end. Rojo rejoined his former club in January until the end of the season but made only one appearance and was accused of flouting lockdown rules in Argentina on two occasions.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Tuesday August 11.Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has revealed his ‘bittersweet’ feelings behind a heavily disrupted loan spell with boyhood club Estudiantes.The Argentinian defender went on loan to his home country in January but unforeseen circumstances prevented a dream return to the club.Writing on his Instagram account following a return to Old Trafford, Rojo spoke of his mixed emotions about leaving

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Friday, August 7.US businessman Dan Friedkin has completed his takeover of Roma after 10 months of negotiations with his compatriot James Pallotta.According to reports in the Italian press (Calciomercato), that could see the Serie A club revive their interest in signing Manchester United centre-half Chris Smalling after negotiations stalled under their previous owners. The 30-year-old enjoyed a successful season in the

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 inbox Manchester United have named Eric Bailly and Juan Mata in their side to face LASK at Old Trafford in tonight's Europa League round-of-16 clash. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made nine changes to the side that defeated Leicester on the final day of the Premier League season which secured their place in next season's Champions League.