4 MAN UNITED CENTRE BACK OPTIONS

Manchester United have reportedly drawn up a four-man centre back shortlist ahead of the summer. This is according to the publication from The Athletic which revealed that Manchester United are making plans in their bid to sign a centre backthis summer.

The defence has been the Achilles heel for Manchester United in their quest to win the Premier League title this season. Manchester United have one of the worst records defensively in the top half of the Premier League.

HENDERSON TARGETS DERBY VICTORY

The two fierce Manchester rivals will be coming up against each other once again when they face each other in the EFL Cup semifinals. The match is likely to witness Dean Henderson between the goal for United.

After spending several seasons on loan at various clubs like Stockport County, Grimsby town, Shrewsbury Town, and Sheffield United, Henderson is finally having the chance to prove himself at United. The 23-year-old may have only featured in seven games so far this season, but he has already proven to be a worthy understudy for David de Gea.

VAN DE BEEK NEEDS AN EXPLANATION

New signing Donny Van De Beek needs an explanation from manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on his limited role in the team according to former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov.

According to Berbatov, Dutch midfielder Donny Van De Beek must ask his manager why he has been used mostly as a substitute since he made a big money transfer to the club from Dutch champions Ajax Amsterdam last summer.

Donny Van De Beek has been primarily been used as a substitute at Manchester United since the club paid £35.7m to secure his signature at the start of this season.

SOLSKJAER TARGETS FIRST FINAL APPEARANCE

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is targeting his first final appearance since he assumed the role at the Theatre of Dreams over two years ago ahead of the Carabao Cup last four tie with Manchester City.

Solskjaer reached three semi-finals in his debut season as the Manchester United manager in the last campaign and he would be hoping to go one better at the end of the Manchester Derby clash with the Citizens in the Carabao Cup later this week.

Manchester United and Manchester City will meet for a one-off semi-final tie at Old Trafford on Wednesday night to decide who will face the winner of the first semi-final tie between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford. Spurs and the Championship club will contest the first last four tie in what's a London Derby clash.

OWEN TALKS UP UNITED TITLE CHANCES

Following Manchester United's brilliant attacking display to defeat Sheff field United on Thursday night Michael Owen has made a bold statement about the club's chances of clinching the Premier League crown this season.

United traveled to Bramall Lane on Thursday having won their last 9 games on the road, and though not everyone expected it, they made it ten wins away from home on the bounce. A Brace from Marcus Rashford and a third goal from Anthony Martial - his first of the season - were enough to clinch the win even though Chris Wilder's side looked like they were going to put on a late fight.

United were down by a goal early in the first half but recovered before the end of the first forty-five minutes and headed into the break leading 2-1.

LINGARD EYEING JANUARY LOAN EXIT

Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard is reportedly considering the idea of leaving the club on loan when the January transfer window opens in the coming weeks.

The England international is a long way from being recalled to the Three Lions squad but regular football in the New Year and a good form in front of goal could still see him force his way into the plans of manager Gareth Southgate.

Jesse Lingard was registered for the Manchester United squads for both the Premier League and the Champions League but he's yet to feature in either competition this season. The Manchester United Academy graduate has been restricted to just two appearances for the Red Devils this term and those games were in the Capital One Cup.

TELLES CLEARED TO PLAY FOR UNITED

New Manchester United signing Alex Tellesis in line to make his debut in the Premier League this weekend after he was cleared to return to the football pitch.

The fullback has been on international duty with the Brazilian national team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying games with Venezuela and Uruguay.

Alex Telles has played for Manchester United on one occasion since his £12.6m transfer from Portuguese champions Porto at the start of the season. The 27-year-old had one year left on his contract at the Estadio Dragao before leaving the club for Manchester United.

His only appearance came in the Champions League win at PSG. He was part of the five-man defence that propelled the Red Devils to an impressive 2-1 win.

SOLSKJAER BACKS CAVANI

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer expects new signing Edinson Cavani to have a major impact on the team’s fortunes going forward. The striker was signed on a free transfer after he left PSG following the expiry of his contract.

A player with huge reputation, Cavani has a lot of pressure on his shoulders even if he comes to Old Trafford as a veteran. Due to his age, Cavani might not have been expected to contribute a lot to the first-team but that may not be the case, according to the boss.

Manchester United confirm loan deal for Tahith Chong

Manchester United have confirmed that Tahith Chong has been loaned out to Werder Bremen for the 2020/21 campaign. The Dutch attacker is regarded as the one of the best players to have come out of the club’s academy, but he has yet to make a notable impression with the first-team squad under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.


He managed to sign a new two-year extension with the club earlier this year and he has now been handed the opportunity to prove himself with a temporary switch to Bremen, where he will have the guarantee of regular game time. A statement from the club’s website read: “Manchester United winger Tahith Chong, a product of the club's fabled Academy, is set to gain valuable first-team experience in the forthcoming new season by joining Werder Bremen on loan. The talented 20-year-old will spend the full 2020/21 campaign in Germany, and could make his competitive debut in a month's time with the Bundesliga due to begin on 18 September

Maguire appreciates Greenwood’s efforts and believes in his special talent

Harry Maguire has acknowledged that Mason Greenwood is ‘special talent’. The youngster has proved worthy on the standards of United with the 17 goals in this season. He became the saviourfor the team in the match against West Ham that ended up in a 1-1 tie. His goal helped United to gain one point saving them from the defeatas they were looking forward to playing in the upcoming Champions League. The youngster has matched his records with the legendary players of United like Wayne Rooney and George Best.


Greenwood became the fourth teenager to score 17 goals by following the steps of Rooney, George Best, and Brian Kidd. With many more years to come, he has a lot more to achieve in the future. United captain Maguire has belief in the player that he will become one of the best in the world.

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