Why Takumi Minamino can not face Manchester United after sealing loan transfer from Liverpool

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes wants Manchester United to sign a 'dominant' centre-back partner for Harry Maguire in the summer to compete for the Premier League title next season.United climbed back up to second-place in the table with a 3-1 win over Newcastle United at Old Trafford. It took a while for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side to get going but Marcus Rashford found the back of the net on 30 minutes to give the hosts the advantage.

direct to your inboxManchester United fans have urged the club to snap up Erling Haaland in the summer transfer window following his latest heroics for Borussia Dortmund.Haaland scored twice and set one up in the first half of the first leg of Dortmund's Champions League last 16 tie against Sevilla.The German side went behind early on at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan to a goal from Fernandez Saez but Haaland provided the assist for Mahmoud Dahoud to equaliser in the 19th minute.Haaland then

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans believe the club may have dodged a bullet after Dayot Upamecano produced a below-par performance in RB Leipzig's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Tuesday night.Upamecano was all at sea at times as his Leipzig team were outplayed by Liverpool.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDayot Upamecano will not be moving to the Premier League next season after sealing a transfer to Bayern Munich.Manchester United and Liverpool were among the clubs to have been linked with a move for the 22-year-old central defender. But it was confirmed on Sunday that Upamecano will join Bayern from RB Leipzig in the summer.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer's admission that he is still following Erling Haaland's career will no doubt pique the interest of many Manchester United fans.The Reds were unable to land the Norwegian star in January 2020, when he departed RB Salzburg for Borussia Dortmund instead of moving to Old Trafford.

direct to your inboxErling Haaland has shown Manchester United he possesses a certain trait shared by one of their best signings of recent times.Haaland has been linked with a big-money transfer in the summer with United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea said to be among a host of potential suitors.The 20-year-old striker has continued his prolific goalscoring form since joining Borussia Dortmund from RB Salzburg last year, scoring 38 goals in just 40 appearances.This season, the Norway

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United co-owner Joel Glazer hailed the addition of veteran quarter-back Tom Brady as the driving factor behind Tampa Bay Buccaneers victory in Super Bowl LV.The Buccaneers celebrated their first Super Bowl victory in 18 years on Sunday night, the perfect end to a season which has been graced by the timeless brilliance of star player Brady.The 43-year-old only joined the team last year after a glittering 20-year spell with the New England

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have watched on with puzzled amusement at Liverpool's transfer deadline day activity.While United have enjoyed a settled window, Liverpool's injuries in defence have piled up to the point they have been forced into a last-minute moves into the transfer market.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have confirmed that James Garner and Tahith Chong have both completed new loan moves.Garner joined Championship side Watford at the start of the 2020/21 season but was limited to just 12 league starts, with eight appearances from the bench.

straight to your inbox every day for freeJamie Carragher has warned that this season could prove to be a missed opportunity for Manchester United.The Reds recorded a goalless draw with Arsenal to make it two games without a win after their shock defeat to Sheffield United in midweek, a result which leaves them three points behind leaders Manchester City having played a game more.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United midfielder James Garner is set to agree a new Championship loan deal after his stay at Watford was cut short.The 19-year-old midfielder enjoyed a successful start to the new season for the Hornets, but saw playing time greatly reduced following their managerial change.Garner has played just 40 minutes of football since 19 December - the same day previous manager Vladimir Ivic was replaced by Xisco Munoz.United and Watford both agreed to

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe clank of the studs could be heard trudging up the sloped Stretford End tunnel towards the modest home dressing room. Manchester United were 4-1 down at the interval to Tottenham and, in the away dressing room, Jose Mourinho was preparing his players to inflict a joint-record defeat on United.

straight to your inbox every day for free Brandon Williams expects to stay at Manchester United beyond Monday's transfer deadline. Despite interest from Newcastle and Southampton, the MEN understands United want to keep full-back Williams, 20, as cover following the departures of right-backs Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Ethan Laird.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have demanded the club sign a new striker in order to mount a sustainable Premier League title challenge.United were rejected by Erling Haaland in December 2019 when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was desperate to add to his forward line.Anthony Martial ended the season with a career-best goal return and Edinson Cavani was signed in the summer in order to add experience to the forward line.However, during the current campaign, Martial has

straight to your inbox every day for free Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has spoken of his delight after his side produced a 'special' performance to beat a 'fabulous' Manchester United on Wednesday night. Goals from Kean Bryan and Oliver Burke secured an unlikely win for the Blades at Old Trafford as they took full advantage of an awful display from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United tasted FA Cup victory against their oldest rivals as they beat Liverpool 3-2 at Old Trafford. Both sides fielded competitive teams and Liverpool ended their four-game goalless with a brace from Mohamed Salah, but goals from Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford the winner from Bruno Fernandes put United in the draw for the fifth round.

straight to your inbox every day for freeIt is often said that the sign of a good team is finding a way to win when not playing well.In fact, it is repeated so much that it has become a bit of a cliche, but it is definitely true that a good team finds ways to win tight matches.Manchester United’s ability to win those kinds of matches under Sir Alex Ferguson saw scientific studies set up to find out whether Fergie Time was a real thing.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans were in jubilant mood after Liverpool's defeat to Burnley.United are now six points clear of Liverpool at the top of the table, with Anfield legend Jamie Carragher warning his former side may have to focus on qualifying for the Champions League instead of defending their Premier League title.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe father of Erling Braut Haaland, Alf-Inge Haaland, would not be drawn on speculation linking his son with a move to Manchester United - though he remained complimentary of the club.United aren't expected to make any signings in January, following the arrival of Amad Diallo, but M.E.N. Sport understands the club are looking to make four new additions in 2021.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United and Manchester City both chased the signature of Martin Odegaard before the teenager eventually settled on a move to Real Madrid.The 16-year-old was one of the most sought-after players in 2015 when most clubs in Europe were chasing his signature.Several loan spells, including a breakthrough year with Real Sociedad last season, have now seen him integrated into the Real Madrid first team.Despite starring and registering seven goals and