Anthony Elanga blazes Man Utd penalty before team-mates rush to shootout villain

Manchester United have wasted plenty of money over the last century, and it has revealed that they spent £908m on new signings.Since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013, the Red Devils have struggled in all competitions and continually looked to the transfer market to try and bring in players to reignite the team.But a large bulk of their acquisitions have flopped at Old Trafford.Angel Di Maria (£67.5m), Anthony Martial (£54m) and Harry Maguire (£78m) are just a few names amongst a plethora of players who have massively underperformed since joining United.Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane were purchased ahead of the start of the season for a combined total of £112.5m, and although neither have lit up the Premier League just yet, it is too early to completely judge either of the pair.According to CIES Football Observatory, the club have made the biggest loss on transfers in the past 10 years - £78m more than rivals Manchester City, who have trophies and a star-studded squad for their expenditure.United are currently sitting in fourth place in the Premier League and have been tipped by many to splash the cash again in the summer once a permanent manager is found. Current boss Ralf Rangnick went unbacked in the January transfer window, with the board keen to only buy players who are part of the plans of his successor.

Manchester United passed on the chance to sign Denis Zakaria last month, a decision they may well regret based on the midfielder's Juventus debut.

Ralf Rangnick at the end of this season, along with Mauricio Pochettino and Brendan Rodgers.

West Ham - but it will be to boyhood club Chelsea and not Manchester United, according to reports. The 23-year-old has been rumoured to be leaving the Hammers this summer, with a number of Premier League clubs interested.United, who are in desperate need of bolstering their holding midfield position, are reportedly keen.

Manchester United have already decided on three midfielders who will be on their 15 strong list of summer transfer targets following a disappointing January window.Ralf Rangnick's side look in desperate need of a summer revamp following a string of inconsistent results, with a new manager set to come in before next season.And despite that uncertainty over who will be in charge, the club have already decided on three names who will make up some of the 15 potential midfield arrivals.With plans to turn that list of 15 into a potential 10 before the season is complete, two England internationals have already done enough at their current clubs to be included.ESPN reports details about the plan to outline 15 potential midfield arrivals, with West Ham's Declan Rice, Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips and Amadou Haidara of RB Leipzig all being considered.Hammers boss David Moyes has been firm on the future of Rice, and it could take a bid in the region of £100million to see the club part with their star player.Leeds on the other hand are well placed to tie Phillips down to a new contract, with the player pleased that they blocked deadline day interest from West Ham.Haidara, 24, has stood out in the Bundesliga over the past three seasons, and has now made 101 appearances for the club while scoring 10 goals.Who should Manchester United make their key transfer target? Give us your verdict in the comments sectionThat comes after United decided not to add to their squad in January despite their inconsistent form since the end of September.United might still be in the running for an unlikely Champions League victory, but crashed out of the FA Cup at the fourth round stage to add to their League Cup disappointment.In the Premier League the

Cristiano Ronaldo and Mauricio Pochettino could trade places this summer as Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain brace themselves for some serious changes.United will need to appoint a new permanent manager in the coming months with interim head coach Ralf Rangnick's temporary deal set to expire at the end of the season, and Pochettino has been the frontrunner for some time.Meanwhile, reports suggest that Ronaldo already wants out of Old Trafford despite only returning to the club in August, with a move to Paris now looking likely.The French giants are preparing for life without Kylian Mbappe, who has reportedly agreed to join Real Madrid in the summer, and are considering replacing him with Ronaldo, according to the Mirror.The switch would see the 37-year-old lining up in the same team as eternal rival Lionel Messi for the very first time.Speculation surrounding the Portugal international's unhappiness in Manchester has intensified ever since the Red Devils were dumped out of the FA Cup on penalties by Championship side Middlesbrough on Friday.Ronaldo missed a number of chances during the game, including a penalty, and has now failed to find the back of the net in four matches, and is now one game away from his longest goal drought in over a decade.With United out of the Carabao Cup and trailing league leaders Manchester City by 19 points, the only piece of silverware Ronaldo can now hope to pick up this season is the Champions League.Which club would benefit most from this swap? Let us know what you think in the comments section below...As for Pochettino, United made an approach for him in November following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but prying him away from PSG mid-season was always going to be tough

Manchester United have been told they would get a 'definite' bonus if they sign Declan Rice for £100million.

Manchester United are reportedly eyeing Arsenal target Alexander Isak as Cristiano Ronaldo's potential replacement.Signing Ronaldo last summer was always going to be a short-term solution to the Red Devils' hunt for a striker, with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner now 37 years old.It might be even shorter than planned, though, because a season without silverware or Champions League qualification could see him depart this summer.If that were to happen, then The Mirror claim United could make a move for 22-year-old Isak, who has been heavily linked with Mikel Arteta's side to fill their gap for a new frontman. It's reported that United are keen on the Real Sociedad forward, but so are their Premier League rivals Chelsea.The Gunners now seem to have company in the race for the man seen as an alternative to Erling Haaland, who has looked set to move to Real Madrid but could now be up for grabs.They decided against making an offer for him in the January transfer window as his La Liga owners are only interested in selling for his £75m release clause.Would United be better off with Isak than Ronaldo? Let us know in the comments section.Isak's contract runs until 2026, which means Sociedad have no reason to cash in for any less than that fee.The Sweden international, who already has 31 caps for his country, has registered eight goals and two assists in 26 appearances for his club this season.Despite the rumour mill going into overdrive when he was spotted in London last month, Isak is remaining focused on his football.He told Mundo Deportivo: "I am not talking about other clubs.

Manchester United dressing room is said to have been split by the ostracisation of Mason Greenwood following his arrest on suspicion of rape, assault, sexual assault and threats to kill. The 20-year-old forward, who has been released on bail pending further investigation, has been unfollowed by some team-mates on social media including Cristiano Ronaldo.

FA Cup loss to Middlesbrough to declare life a "rollercoaster".The Man United forward missed a penalty in the first half which would have put his side ahead before Jadon Sancho netted to give the Red Devils the lead at Old Trafford.But Matt Crooks levelled after the ball appeared to strike Duncan Watmore's hand before he crossed for the equaliser and the match finished 1-1 after extra-time.That led to the match going to penalties, where 19-year-old Anthony Elnaga missed the crucial spot-kick to knock United out of the competiton.Ronaldo was seen with an arm around Elanga as they left the pitch at Old Trafford, and the Portuguese superstar has now broken his silence following the loss.Sharing a post on Instagram on Saturday night, Cristiano shared a photo from his birthday celebrations after he turned 37 the day after the FA Cup defeat.In the photo, Ronaldo is seen alongside partner Georgina Rodriguez and a "CR7" birthday cake.The Portugal international referred to "hard work, high speed, urgent goals, demanding expectations", but appears to have put the FA Cup loss behind him as he shared the things he think "make it all worth it". Have your say! Where will Manchester United finish in the Premier League this season? Let us know in the comments below... In the post he wrote: "Life is a roller coaster.

talkSport: "I got slated for saying this about Cristiano Ronaldo before, that he’s come in and taken all the attention away from what Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was doing. "I’m not saying that he’s not going to score you goals, he scores a bag of goals, but was he the right thing for Man United? Was he the right thing for that team?"The evidence shows, and not even just from tonight, but going on everything that has happened since he came in, Man United still have not gone to the next level."I’m not saying it’s just Ronaldo’s fault – a lot of things have happened – but he is part of the problem too."Obviously you’re going to look for Ronaldo but I don’t know whether he can lead by example anymore.

Southampton have been handed a huge selection boost ahead of their Premier League game against Manchester United on February 12.

Manchester United are set to hold recruitment meetings with interim boss Ralf Rangnick to discuss future signings, despite the fact he won't be in charge next season. That's according to ESPN, who report that detailed discussions will now take place each month following the closure of the January transfer window. United decided against adding to their squad last month because their top targets did not become available, with the club choosing instead to bide their time and do their business in the summer.

Jamie Carragher couldn’t resist the urge to aim a dig at Roy Keane after Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup.

Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup by Middlesbrough on Friday night in a historic victory, though Sol Bamba didn’t appear too overwhelmed by the occasion.After a 1-1 draw after extra time, the game was settled by penalties.Young winger Anthony Elanga blazed his spot-kick over the bar in sudden death which led to huge celebrations from the players and the 9,000 away supporters – bar Bamba.Instead of racing around the pitch in sheer joy, the defender simply stood with his hands aloft, emotionless after the 16-shot shootout – in which he coolly put away his penalty.The former Cardiff City was caught in the act, with the official Emirates FA Cup Twitter account tweeting the photos with the caption: “What a feeling! Not sunk in for Sol Bamba, though!”The 37-year-old then replied: “I’m too old for this s***,” with three laughing emojis. United’s chances of securing any silverware under Ralf Rangnick now look incredibly slim, with the Premier League title markedly out of reach and the club with a tough Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid on the horizon.

Roy Keane after Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup by Middlesbrough. United exited the competition at the fourth-round stage for the first time in a decade after failing to take their chances against the Championship side.

the Daily Mail, a close family member confirmed to the publication that she has welcomed her second child with husband Jason Statham. The Mirror has contacted Rosie's reps for comment. The 34-year-old model hinted that she would soon be giving birth a week ago after sharing several photos of her large baby bump in a nude-coloured dress.

Harry Kane has named his dream Premier League 5-a-side team - but not everyone is impressed. The Tottenham forward revealed his dream side in an interview with Amazon Prime Sport.

Bruno Fernandes has been slammed by furious Manchester United fans after missing an open goal in the club’s defeat by Middlesbrough in the FA Cup on Friday night. United were dumped out of the competition in the fourth round after losing 8-7 on penalties to the Championship side following a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.

Manchester United fans spotted the ‘disgust’ on legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson’s face during their dire FA Cup defeat to Middlesbrough.The Red Devils lost on penalties to the Championship side and struggled to break down what was a stubborn Boro defence. It was yet another dreadful performance from United, who have rarely impressed this season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer or his replacement Ralf Rangnick.

Cristiano Ronaldo missed with a useless penalty against Middlesbrough on Friday night and appeared to immediately find an excuse for his error.The Manchester United forward was unable to give his side the lead from 12 yards in their FA Cup fourth round tie with the Championship club at Old Trafford.United were awarded a penalty in the 18th minute after the returning Paul Pogba was fouled inside the area by Boro full-back Anfernee Dijksteel.Luckily for Ronaldo, who turns 37 on Saturday, Jadon Sancho opened the scoring just minutes later as he impressively bagged his third goal for the club.Having taken on the penalty responsibility, Ronaldo uncharacteristically missed the target completely with his spot-kick.Following a brief wait as referee Anthony Taylor ensured Joe Lumley stayed on his goal-line, the Portuguese striker dragged the ball wide of the keeper's right-hand post.Lumley had gone the right way, although it is unknown whether he would have saved Ronaldo's fiercely struck shot had it been on target.Immediately after missing, Ronaldo appeared to look at the turf around the penalty spot, as if that had been the reason for his miss.Was the pitch to blame for Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty miss? Let us know in the comments section below.However, those watching at home were not convinced the pitch was to blame and fans quickly took to social media to mock Ronaldo.One fan tweeted: “Ronaldo slices a penalty. Ronaldo looks at the turf on the penalty spot.