Two Manchester United players training separately ahead of possible transfers

straight to your inbox Former Manchester United players Darren Fletcher and Andy Cole are both in favour of Ousmane Dembele potentially moving to Old Trafford. MEN Sport understands that United are not in the market to buy the forward from Barcelona and only view him as a potential emergency loan option should a deal for Jadon Sancho fail to materialise in the coming days.

MEN Sport understands the pair are in discussions with clubs over season-long loans, with United keen to get many of last season's Under-23 regulars out into senior football this term. Dylan Levitt, James Garner, Tahith Chong, Matej Kovar and Aliou Traore are all with loan clubs and centre-backs Bernard and Taylor are likely to follow them.It is understood that Taylor, 20, has been in discussions with National League North side Kidderminster Harriers.

to secure a 3-2 victory at the Amex Stadium, indebted to a last-gasp Fernandes penalty for the points, which was awarded by the VAR following a Neal Maupay handball.Rashford had earlier made it 3-2 with a brilliant solo goal, but Solly March pegged United back.Solskjaer told MUTV that United were still way off the pace in terms of fitness, but clung onto Fernandes and Rashford — and the fact United salvaged a win late on — as bright spots from the game."At this point in the season, it's vital

straight to your inboxManchester United plan to continue developing Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial as an attacking trio amid frustration in their attempts to sign Jadon Sancho.Greenwood, Rashford and Martial scored 62 goals between them last term and Greenwood, 18, became the fourth teenager to score 17 goals for United in a single season after George Best, Brian Kidd and Wayne Rooney.United earmarked the right wing as their priority position for this transfer window but

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer has all but confirmed Marcos Rojo and Chris Smalling are training separately from the Manchester United first-team as they have asked to leave the club.The MEN revealed earlier this month Rojo and Smalling are training in their own bubble at United's Carrington training complex amid the possibility they could depart before deadline day on October 5.Rojo and Smalling, both aged 30, usually report around two hours before the first-team squad members

straight to your inbox Ian Wright has urged Manchester United to stop 'dithering' and sign Dayot Upamecano.The 21-year-old is highly regarded across Europe after impressing with his performances in the Champions League.Upamecano recently revealed he held talks about a potential move away from the Bundesliga before eventually committing himself to a new three-year contract at Leipzig in July.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted they needed more match sharpness. And again for much of the Luton Town game on Tuesday night United were a little sluggish, spared a potential upset by Mata's penalty and Dean Henderson's superb reaction save, before Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood came off the bench to make it 3-0.

straight to your inboxManchester United supporters were left fuming at VAR and referee Martin Atkinson during their team’s 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side made a dreadful start to their 2020/2021 Premier League season, as Palace dispatched their opponents in humiliating fashion.As well as an abject performance, United fans were also irritated after Palace netted their second goal in dubious fashion.The visitors were awarded a penalty

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are rightfully frustrated with the (lack of) transfer recruitment this summer, but there has been one silver lining in the current market. While there is clear need for further reinforcement to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-team following their dire opening day defeat to Crystal Palace there is at least the positive of youth development.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans were left fuming after Angel Gomes registered three assists during his official debut for Boavista on the same day United lost their Premier League opener to Crystal Palace.Gomes failed to agree a new contract at Old Trafford and was allowed to leave on a free earlier this year, joining Ligue 1 side Lille after months of speculation.The 20-year-old signed a five-year deal with the French club but was immediately loaned to Portuguese side Boavista for

straight to your inboxManchester United fans fumed at VAR and referee Martin Atkinson after Crystal Palace netted their second goal of the game in dubious fashion at Old Trafford. United found themselves behind after just seven minutes following some poor defending which allowed Andros Townsend to put Roy Hodgson's men ahead.United struggled to find their rhythm and committed to throwing more players forward in the second-half as they searched for an equaliser.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United are capable of mounting a title challenge but must first close the gap on Manchester City and Liverpool.United finished third in the Premier League table last season on 66 points, 15 points off runners-up City and 33 points adrift of runaway winners Liverpool.

straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did not contact England coach Gareth Southgate amid reservations over his handling of Mason Greenwood as he did not have his number.Solskjaer felt Greenwood should have rested rather than be called up to the senior squad for the first time and was unhappy the Football Association selected the 18-year-old to attend a press conference prior to the Nations League win over Iceland.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are concerned that they will lose out on Alex Telles to Paris Saint-Germain, amid fresh speculation that the defender could join the club.While attacking targets remain the priority for United and Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is still the top target, United have been monitoring left-backs this summer due to uncertainty in the position.One of the left-backs was Real Madrid's Sergio Reguilon, who had impressed United's recruitment department

straight to your inbox There were a few surprised supporters on Friday morning when Manchester United announced their fans' player of the year for the staggered season which ended trophyless last month. Despite only joining in January the accolade went to the talismanic Bruno Fernandes, who staved off competition from Marcus Rashford, Fred and Aaron Wan-Bissaka to claim the award.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have been pointing out how badly Sheffield United are doing without Dean Henderson. The goalkeeper is back at United this season and looks set to vie with David De Gea for the starting XI after an impressive debut campaign in the Premier League on loan at Sheffield United.

straight to your inbox Bruno Fernandes is among seven Manchester United players to return to Carrington for pre-season training on Monday.

1-0 pre-season defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon, dominating the first half but falling behind to an Ollie Watkins goal.And although players like Shaw, Daniel James and Donny van de Beek impressed, the United left-back admitted it has been a strange pre-season so far.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer told Manchester United players they needed to be more clinical after a dominant first-half against Aston Villa.United trailed 1-0 at half-time and ended up losing their only pre-season friendly at Villa Park after squandering several presentable chances either side of Ollie Watkins' 16th-minute winner.Villa goalkeeper Jed Steer denied Jesse Lingard on two separate occasions and Harry Maguire, Odion Ighalo and Daniel James miscued efforts in a madcap

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer lauded the performances of Dean Henderson and Teden Mengi after Manchester United's friendly defeat to Aston Villa.Henderson made his first appearance for the United senior side nine years after joining the club's academy in the absence of David de Gea at Villa Park and Mengi replaced Odion Ighalo in the second-half.Solskjaer compared Mengi, 18, to Matthijs de Ligt earlier this week and the Mancunian could get more first-team exposure following his