Cristiano Ronaldo is all smiles as he finally scores first goal of season for Man Utd

Manchester United summer signing Christian Eriksen has opened up on the start of the season under Erik ten Hag, admitting that the team were 'searching' for a period of time.

Manchester United could drive a wedge between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid’s feud by signing Antoine Griezmann, according to reports.The Frenchman returned to his former club on a two year loan deal in the summer of 2021, barely two years after he swapped the Wanda Metropolitano for the Nou Camp in a staggering £103million deal. However, the World Cup winner has found himself at the centre of a bizarre transfer saga between the two La Liga giants.Atletico boss Diego Simeone has been introducing Griezmann from the bench around the 60th minute mark in almost every match this season, as Atletico are obliged to pay Barcelona £34m to make his loan deal permanent, if he plays 45 minutes or more in half of their games this season.

Bruno Fernandes has signalled his intention to remain at Old Trafford "for five years" - even if Manchester United are struggling to end their trophy hoodoo. The Portuguese midfielder, 28, has been a huge hit in Manchester since his mid-season arrival in the 2020 January transfer window but is yet to aid them to any silverware.

Manchester United starlet Ramon Calliste wasn't able to live-up to his promise on the pitch - but the Welshman has still made a success of himself.A serious ankle injury suffered in 2006 put pay to Calliste's hopes of a professional football career. Rather than let that define his life, though, he moved into a new venture selling watches.And fast forward 16 years, the 36-year-old is now running a business which makes £5million-a-year.

Manchester United ace Bruno Fernandes has played down suggestions that his drop off in form last season was caused by playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo has earned a new nickname at Manchester United with his importance to Erik ten Hag's side slowly beginning to increase.The 37-year-old has made, by his standards, a torrid start to the season after netting just once in eight appearances - most of which have been from the bench - having lost the manager's trust after spending the summer trying to engineer a move away.However, after scoring in United's 2-0 Europa League victory over FC Sheriff last week, Ronaldo's form seems to be on the up and defender Lisandro Martinez paid tribute to his team-mate on Instagram, revealing a new nickname.READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo hailed after interaction with young Man Utd fan caught on cameraMartinez, who has become a close confidant of Ronaldo's over the past few weeks, wrote: "El bichoooo", which means, "The Bug" in English.It was moniker Ronaldo picked up during his nine-year stint at Real Madrid. Spanish commentator Lama first used the name to signify the way in which the five-time Ballon d'Or winner would frighten, and often devour, defenders, just as bugs tend to frighten people, and devour their prey.The name stuck, and Madrid fans soon began chanting 'El Bicho' from the stands, especially when Ronaldo was on a hot scoring streak.Will Cristiano Ronaldo push for a move away in January? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.Speaking after the win over Sheriff, Ten Hag insisted that Ronaldo was "committed" to the club and suggested he had plans to begin reintegrating the Portugal superstar into his starting line-up."I think he’s totally committed to this project and totally committed to this team, totally involved.

Cristiano Ronaldo hugging a young Manchester United supporter as he boarded the team's bus ahead of their Europa League match against FC Sheriff.The video was captured as United's players left their hotel in the Moldovan capital of Chisinau on Thursday. When Ronaldo appeared, a roar went up among the crowd that had gathered outside before a boy wearing a United top broke through security and ran towards the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.Ronaldo gave the youngster a warm hug before leading him towards the team bus so he could sign the back of his shirt for him, prompting a similarly warm reaction on social media.READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo bats off fan wanting selfie with Man Utd star at half-time"That little gesture meant the whole world to that little boy," one fan tweeted, while a second wrote: "This is how humanity needs to be! The GOAT!"A third commented: "A father first and then an absolute legend right after."Ronaldo finally opened his account for the season a few hours later after netting United's second goal from the penalty spot in a 2-0 win over Sheriff, after Jadon Sancho had opened the scoring.What did you make of Ronaldo's gesture? Let us know in the comments section below.United boss Erik ten Hag spoke about Ronaldo after the match, insisting that the 37-year-old "needed" that goal."Many times he came close, but he wanted that so much.

Manchester United are one of a number of Premier League clubs said to be monitoring French attacker Antoine Griezmann with a view to a potential January swoop.

Manchester United have launched an investigation after 12 members of their squad all fell ill on the same day.According to The Sun, several players and staff members reported feeling unwell on Friday, the morning after their Europa League win over FC Sheriff in Moldova. As many as 12 members of the travelling party are said to have been affected by the outbreak, which is currently being put down to potential food poisoning.The club are hoping to uncover whether the incident came as a result of something the group ate during their time in Chisinau or on the plane back to England.READ MORE: Eight Man Utd flops who left Old Trafford and enjoyed great careers elsewhereSeveral players missed training on Friday due to the outbreak, before returning to the club's training ground on Saturday.

Manchester City centre-back Ruben Dias has admitted it is important to switch the 'club chip' off when players meet up for international duty.

Manchester United face a long wait between Premier League fixtures, with their next domestic assignment the small matter of a Manchester derby.

Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson has admitted that he is 'shocked' Luke Shaw has been included in the latest England squad by Gareth Southgate.

Manchester United registered their third clean sheet in their last five matches with a comfortable 2-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol at the Zimbru Stadium in Moldova on Thursday evening.

Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans is reportedly the 'chosen one' that Manchester United want to sign during the January transfer window.

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, September 16.

Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho equalled Reds legend Sir Alex Ferguson's record for the most wins in European matches since 1992 when Roma defeated HJK on Thursday night.

Paul Scholes has predicted that Cristiano Ronaldo will work his way back into the Manchester United starting XI for Premier League matches soon.

Manchester United picked up their first win in the Europa League group stage on Thursday as they comfortably defeated Sheriff Tiraspol 2-0.

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Friday, September 16.