The truth about Paul Parker's Man United golden years - and why he pities people who abuse black players

straight to your inboxLionel Messi's tenuous links with Manchester United were inevitable as soon as he handed in his transfer request at Barcelona.United remain one of the most powerful clubs in world football and when the very best players become available it will naturally pique the interest of the Old Trafford high-ups.It almost goes without saying, but United are quite obviously admirers of Messi.

United midfielder had tested positive for coronavirus and that was later confirmed by boss Didier Deschamps at a press conference. Rennes midfield star Eduardo Camavinga is said to be his direct replacement in the squad.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United man Gary Pallister believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should be eyeing an additional midfielder ahead of the new season.United are yet to secure any major new arrivals ahead of the start of the new Premier League season on September 12 but remain in the market for additions.Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho is a prime target, although the German side are standing firm on their stance he will not leave, resulting in other wide players being

straight to your inbox Phil Foden has been rewarded for his fine Manchester City form with a debut call-up to the senior England squad. Foden, 20, has been knocking on the door of the England side for some time, but manager Gareth Southgate has always insisted the youngster must be playing regularly for City in order to be considered.

straight to your inbox"I think for me it could be a good time to have a new challenge somewhere else. I am thinking of this: to have a new challenge somewhere else." Paul Pogba didn't shy away from his desire to leave Manchester United when he spoke so openly about his future at the end of last season.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Paul Pogba wouldn't be set for talks over a new contract at the club without being given assurances that new signings will arrive at Old Trafford.Pogba stated his desire for 'a new challenge' last summer but United remained adamant all along that he would not be leaving and stuck to their guns.Pogba missed the majority of United's 2019-20 campaign due to ankle problems as he underwent surgery in January and only featured in Ole Gunnar

straight to your inboxOwen Hargreaves believes that Jadon Sancho could have a similar impact to Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United and has urged his former club to get the deal done as soon as possible.United are long-term admirers of Borussia Dortmund winger Sancho, and are aiming to finally sign him this summer after previously failing to do so in 2017 and 2019.However, the transfer saga looks set to rumble on throughout the window as Dortmund are adamant that he won't be leaving the Signal

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 Borussia Dortmund manager Lucien Favre has reiterated his wish for Jadon Sancho to remain at the club next season. England international Sancho remains a priority target for Manchester United despite Dortmund insisting their star player will not leave this summer.

straight to your inboxHere's how Manchester United's players rated in their narrow Europa League 2-1 defeat to Sevilla.David de GeaHis recall dominated the team news reaction and he made a solid save at his near post. Well beaten by Suso and Luuk de Jong.

straight to your inboxYoung Manchester City right-back Pedro Porro has secured a two-year loan move to Portugal with Sporting.The Spanish Under-21 international will spend the next two seasons with the Primeira Liga side who announced the news on their website on Saturday.

straight to your inboxNew Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo will offer forward Paulo Dybala to Manchester United this summer in an attempt to re-sign Paul Pogba.That is according to reports from Italy, who appear to have reignited the annual Pogba to Juve rumours that have been a regular staple of the summer transfer window since Pogba returned to United from Turin in 2016.Tuttosport suggest the Serie A champions could convince United to give up Pogba this summer by offering striker Dybala as part

straight to your inboxManchester United fans think Paul Pogba will sign a new contract at the club after he revealed a not so new haircut.Sunday marked fours years to the day that United paid £89million to Juventus in order to bring the Frenchman back to Old Trafford making him the most expensive player in world football at the time.Pogba has lifted two trophies since, the EFL Cup and Europa League in 2017 but the general feeling among supporters is that he is yet to reach the heights of his

straight to your inbox Manchester United great Paul Scholes backed his former club to win the Europa League and named the only team who he thinks pose a big threat. United don't need to win the Europa League to guarantee Champions League qualification for next term but are aiming to end a three-year silverware drought, having not won a trophy since winning the same competition in 2017.United moved into the quarter-finals on Wednesday after recording a 7-1 aggregate win over LASK.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans disagree with Paul Scholes' claim that his former side should be prioritising a new centre forward instead of a deal for Jadon Sancho during the transfer window.Sancho remains a priority target for United on the back of an exceptional campaign in the Bundesliga.