Facundo Pellistri could be set for his first Premier League start against Brighton on Saturday after spending the week working with Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay set-up. The winger has enjoyed just 20 minutes of first-team football at United this season – from four games – but suddenly it looks like Pellistri will have an opportunity to impress. Following a fall-out between Jadon Sancho and Erik ten Hag, as well... »
Former Manchester United coach Mike Phelan has rated Erik ten Hag’s impact on the club so far. The Dutch coach arrived last year to take over from interim manager Ralf Rangnick, who was appointed following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s dismissal. Ten Hag was the fan-favourite to get the job due to the work he’d done at Ajax, winning three Eredivisie titles, two KNVB Cups and the Johan Cruyff Shield throughout his... »
Manchester United have already begun planning for next summer’s transfer window, with Evan Ferguson believed to be a name on the shortlist. As per Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils are keeping tabs on Ferguson and hope that he could be swayed away from Brighton and Hove Albion in 2024, despite signing a five-year contract extension in April. Bolstering the frontline won’t go amiss for United in futur... »
Journalist Laurie Whitwell has dismissed claims that Manchester United are interested in signing free agent Anwar El Ghazi. The Red Devils had been linked with the former Aston Villa player as an emergency, stop-gap option due to Antony and Jadon Sancho’s situations at Old Trafford. Antony is now overseeing a period of absence while he addresses allegations of abuse and assault, while Sancho’s public feud ... »
Conor Coady has stuck up for England teammate Harry Maguire amid criticism of his inclusion in the September squad. The former Manchester United club captain was called up to represent the Three Lions this month despite – at the time of selection – having zero Premier League minutes to his name. His first outing of the campaign came in the form of a 23-minute cameo in United’s fourth game of the season aga... »
Webby and Jay have a chat for the Paddock Podcast as Graeme Souness rips into Erik ten Hag’s summer transfer dealings. Video courtesy of Stretford Paddock: Get the latest Manchester United news, opinion, interviews and exclusive features with the Stretty Newsletter – Ad Free! Kick off your afternoon with the Stretty News verdict on all matters Manchester United. The post Fan Talk: Souness slams Ten Hag’s tr... »
Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund was buzzing after Denmark secured a win over Finland. His impassioned speech to fans after the match showed his belief that his nation will breeze past the qualification process for Euro 2024. Hojlund, 20, delivered an inspiring speech following Denmark’s 1-0 victory over Finland. The young striker rallied his compatriots and didn’t hold back on his language. “I hear... »
The transfer window has closed for Premier League clubs but that is not the case in all big leagues, with Manchester United still able to offload some of their players to balance the books. Donny van de Beek has been the subject of a number of stories this summer but the Dutchman remains at the club one week after the domestic window closed. It’s highly unlikely that Van de Beek will be given a look in this... »
Scott McTominay has found the back of the net again for Scotland to continue his scintillating goalscoring streak for his national team. Scotland boast a perfect record in Euro 2024 qualifying so far, with 15 points to second-place Spain’s six. McTominay has been absolutely pivotal throughout, contributing six goals and one assist in five matches – with tonight’s tie against Cyprus currently at the interval... »
Jadon Sancho will not be moving to Saudi Arabia before tonight’s transfer window deadline. The update comes from the super reliable David Ornstein, of The Athletic, after claims that Sancho was subject to serious interest in the Middle East. It was inevitable that we would face such speculation in the wake of a public spat between Erik ten Hag and Sancho. On Sunday, Sancho suggested that Ten Hag lied about ... »