Teden Mengi set for Manchester United loan transfer to Derby

straight to your inbox every day for freeDerby County manager Wayne Rooney highlighted Manchester United loanee Teden Mengi's physicality as a key reason as to why he made his full debut for the Championship side on Tuesday night.Derby beat Wycombe Wanderers 2-1 with an added-time goal from Andre Wisdom, moving up to 16th position in the Championship table, six points clear of the relegation zone.Mengi, who can play at full-back or centre-back, had to wait patiently for his first start, as

direct to your inboxWayne Rooney has stopped himself in his tracks.He has adjusted his body position.He has swivelled, while keeping his eyes locked onto the flight of the ball.Now he is in the air, horizontal to the Old Trafford turf, as he swings his trusty right foot high above his head to try and make contact with Nani’s deflected cross.Vincent Kompany is stranded, helpless, a few yards away after misreading the trajectory.Micah Richards is preparing to head it clear at the back post.But

straight to your inbox every day for freeMarcus Rashford is the most difficult Manchester United player to play against in training, according to Teden Mengi. Mengi is currently on loan with Derby County for the remainder of the 2020/21 season after being recruited by Wayne Rooney for the club’s battle against relegation from the Championship.

straight to your inbox every day for freeWayne Rooney and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer are both in agreement when it comes to their verdict on Manchester United prospect Teden Mengi. Mengi has joined Rooney's Derby County on loan for the rest of the season after making a deadline day move to Pride Park.

straight to your inbox every day for freeTeden Mengi has revealed he accepted the chance to join Derby County on loan after speaking with the Manchester United coaching team about his development.Mengi made his first-team debut under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer against LASK Linz last season and has captained Neil Wood's U23 side this term.The defender was absent from the squad which defeated Liverpool on Saturday and completed his loan move on Sunday.He links up with United great Wayne Rooney who was

straight to your inbox every day for free James Garner admits is has been 'difficult' adapting to the demands of Championship football following his second loan exit from Manchester United.The 19-year-old midfielder joined Nottingham Forest for the remainder of the season over the weekend after United had terminated his previous loan deal with Watford.Garner had started brightly for the Hornets this season but saw playing time severely diminished following a managerial change at Vicarage Road.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOne of the quietest January transfer windows to date will come to an end at 11pm on Monday evening. While Manchester United have allowed some players to depart on loan this month, such as Jesse Lingard, overall, it has not been a memorable month in the transfer market.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United youngsters Dylan Levitt, Ethan Galbraith and Matej Kovar could follow Teden Mengi out on loan before the transfer deadline. The young United quartet have all been subject to loan interest this January, though the club are yet to decide whether to sanction temporary moves for some of them.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have included David de Gea, Axel Tuanzebe and Anthony Martial in their side to face Sheffield United tonight (8.15pm UK time kick off).Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made six changes to the side that started the game against Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday, with Bruno Fernandes, Nemanja Matic and Alex Telles also coming in to the team.Eric Bailly misses out completely, as Tuanzebe plays at centre-back alongside Harry Maguire.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have included Donny van de Beek and Victor Lindelof in their side to take on Liverpool in today's FA Cup fourth-round tie.United have made five changes from the team that beat Fulham 2-1 in midweek, with Dean Henderson, Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford also coming into the side.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans might be hoping for a signing in the January transfer window - but Aaron Wan-Bissaka will probably be glad if they don't.The young defender has endured a mixed start to the new season and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is open to signing another right-back this month, should the right opportunity arise.United's midweek win over Fulham represented another of those mixed bags for the 23-year-old, who appeared to be in a weird alternative

straight to your inbox every day for freeFacundo Pellistri is in talks to leave Manchester United on loan this month, his agent has confirmed.Pellistri joined United from Uruguayan side Penarol, where he worked under former United forward Diego Forlan, in the summer.The 19-year-old appeared on United's substitutes' bench in Champions League group stage-games against Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir last year but is yet to make a first-team appearance.The MEN reported earlier this week

straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United have confirmed their starting line-up for the Premier League fixture vs Fulham. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made three changes from the side which drew with Liverpool at the weekend as Eric Bailly comes into the starting XI.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United legend Bryan Robson admits he would like to see his old club sign Jack Grealish.United were keen on signing Grealish last year but the player signed a new contract at Villa Park after they secured Premier League survival.Robson still feels as though the England international would be a good addition to the United squad. "It was a good decision giving him [Jack Grealish] the [Aston Villa] captaincy.

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville says Wayne Rooney was the best centre forward he ever saw at Manchester United. Rooney - United 's all-time leading scorer with 253 goals - called time on his illustrious playing career last week after being appointment permanent manager of Derby County.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have named Victor Lindelof, Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba in their side to face Liverpool today.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made three changes from the United side that beat Burnley 1-0 in midweek, with Lindelof, Scott McTominay and Fred coming in for Eric Bailly, Nemanja Matic and Edinson Cavani. Those three players have to make do with a place on the bench, as does fellow summer signing Donny van de Beek.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand hailed Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney after he announced his retirement from playing on Friday.Rooney enjoyed an illustrious career at Old Trafford, where he stands as the club's all-time record scorer, before returning to Everton in 2017 - then heading to Derby County, via MLS outfit DC United. Standing as one of United and England's greatest-ever players, Rooney's brilliance will be remembered for years to come.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have named their ideal starting line-up to face Liverpool this afternoon.The Reds make the short trip to Anfield to face their fierce rivals sat three points above of them at the top of the Premier League table.It is undoubtedly a big game in normal circumstances but the finely-poised table has meant the derby has taken on an added significance.There is plenty of debate over how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should take to the field, with