Rio Ferdinand backs Steve McClaren for Manchester United role

Erik ten Hag is to step up his plans for Manchester United after flying into London with assistant Mitchell van der Gaag. A deal is now in place for Van der Gaag to be confirmed as Ten Hag's No. 2 at Old Trafford and having been working remotely this week, the pair are now in the country.

Rio Ferdinand has suggested that Steve McClaren will bring a much-needed winning mindset into Manchester United if he is brought into Erik ten Hag’s coaching staff.

Rio Ferdinand has reportedly signed a deal with Amazon to make documentaries surrounding his football career. The 43 year old dad-of-four would be following in the footsteps of Wayne Rooney, whose Rooney documentary recently debuted on Prime Video to huge success. Instead of delving into his personal life with 30 year old wife Kate Ferdinand, who recently said that having their son Cree has brought the family "closer together", the three-programme series will explore issues such as sexuality and race in the world of football.There will also be a focus on mental health within the sport in the programmes fronted by Ferdy.

Former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand is adamant that Cristiano Ronaldo will play a part in Erik ten Hag's plans at Old Trafford next season, insisting there is a "100 per cent chance."

Phil Neville has named the biggest lesson he was taught during his time at Manchester United.

Incoming manager Erik ten Hag could be in the stands for Manchester United's trip to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace on the final day of the Premier League season next Sunday, according to reports.

Former Manchester United coach Warren Joyce believes this week’s FA Youth Cup victory could help in cultivating a culture of winning back at Manchester United.

When Erik ten Hag takes a break from the demands of managing, he will often turn to a book and he has a keen interest in tomes on sports psychology. Among his own collection, the 52-year-old enjoys The Winner is Seen, by Dutch sports psychologist Peter Blitz and Effect by Norwegian skater Johann Olav Koss.

Gerard Pique was forced to name 'the best and worst' players at Manchester United after signing for the club.

Crisiano Ronaldo cut a very frustrated and fed up character during and after Manchester United’s 4-0 defeat at Brighton on Saturday.

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, May 8.

Rio Ferdinand says Pep Guardiola will not even have to write a team talk before Manchester City lock horns with Newcastle on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm). Yet to kick a ball this weekend, Guardiola and his men have already saw their Premier League title aspirations boosted when Liverpool were held by Tottenham on Saturday afternoon.

Gerard Pique says former Bolton Wanderers and Real Madrid defender Fernando Hierro was his favourite player as a child as he highlighted Manchester United and Barcelona legends too as big influences.

Former striker Quinton Fortune believes Erik ten Hag needs to form a happy environment to make Manchester United successful again, referencing how Sir Alex Ferguson made the club stand head and shoulders above everyone else during his time in charge.

Rio Ferdinand says Manchester City sensation Phil Foden can send shockwaves around Europe by making a telling impact at the Santiago Bernabeu tonight. Foden was trusted to spark the City charge against Real Madrid as he was partnered by Riyad Mahrez and Gabriel Jesus in attacking quarters.

Paul Pogba was surprised at the atmosphere at Elland Road when Manchester United played Leeds this season.