Erik ten Hag is ticking Manchester United boxes at Ajax and could rival Mauricio Pochettino

Ralf Rangnick has turned to a sports psychologist in a desperate bid to solve Manchester United's woes – just like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did during his reign at Old Trafford.

Ralf Rangnick has no issues with Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani's latest lay-off with a groin injury.

Manchester United are targeting a move for Christopher Nkunku, whose career has already been saved by Ralf Rangnick in the past. The Leipzig midfielder has been in fine form this season and is understood to be attracting interest from a host of top European clubs ahead of the summer window.Nkunku has scored 19 goals and provided 13 assists in 31 appearances in all competitions so far this season, including seven goals in Leipzig's six Champions League matches.As a result, Rangnick is urging the Red Devils to make an approach for the 24-year-old when the transfer window reopens in the summer.ESPN reports that Nkunku has now been added to the club's list of potential midfield targets, following a recommendation from Rangnick.The pair previously worked together in Germany, with Rangnick working as Leipzig's director of football when Nkunku was signed from Paris Saint-Germain in 2019.Nkunku had struggled to break into the first team in Paris before reigniting his career with Leipzig after being saved by Rangnick.A former France under-21 international, he held talks with Arsenal before joining Leipzig three years ago.Should Manchester United push to sign Christopher Nkunku in the summer? Let us know in the comments section below.The Bundesliga side are understood to be keen to keep hold of him in the summer, though, and are said to be doing their best to fend off any interest.Speaking to Sky in Germany at the weekend, Leipzig chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff said: "He [Nkunku] will also play with us next season because of course he is a very important player."In football nothing is ever certain, but that's our plan.

Ralf Rangnick insists he won't drop blundering Manchester United captain Harry Maguire.But he admits Maguire's form has not been good enough and that he needs to improve.Fuming United fans have called on Maguire to be stripped of the skipper's armband and axed from the team following a string of below-par performances in recent weeks.The England defender has been at fault for several goals United have conceded during a woeful run of three games without a win, which has seen them lose ground in the race for the top four and crash out of the FA Cup. Interim boss Ralf Rangnick claims Maguire, who became the most expensive defender in the world when he joined United from Leicester in an £80million deal in 2019, is struggling to adapt to playing in a back four.

Ralf Rangnick admits Harry Maguire is struggling to adjust to Manchester United's demands of their centre-backs.

Manchester United have added RB Leipzig midfielder Christopher Nkunku to the shortlist for the summer transfer window - according to reports.

Manchester United ace Paul Ince has slammed Cristiano Ronaldo for setting a “bad example”.The former Real Madrid and Juventus ace is currently enduring his worst goal drought in 12 years, having failed to find the net in his last seven matches.He also missed a golden chance in Ralf Rangnick’s side’s 1-1 home draw against Southampton, rounding the goalkeeper only to see his resulting effort easily cleared off the line by Saints’ defender Romain Perraud.As United continue to struggle in all competitions, Ronaldo has had to shoulder plenty of criticism in recent weeks.And one of the latest to slam the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is former United midfield general Ince, who believes he has been a poor example to the United squad. “This is not the Ronaldo of 19 years ago when he was first at Old Trafford - this is a 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo.,” Ince said to Genting Casino.“When people say he’ll be great for the club and the youngsters, you’d have thought that would be the case.“But he’s walking off down the tunnel and throwing his toys out the pram.

Former Cardiff City and Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock has slammed Manchester United duo Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes for their performances in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Southampton at Old Trafford.

Gary Neville has revealed he knows who is behind the Manchester United leaks that are leaving his former club in disarray.

Manchester United have received some good news on the injury front this week but will still be without three players when they take on Brighton on Tuesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly furious with Ralf Rangnick at Manchester United, with the two reported to have a ‘fractured relationship’. The Portugal international has in the midst of his worst goal drought for over 13 years after failing to hit the target in six matches.It has coincided with some poor form from the Red Devils, who have dropped a worrying amount of points in recent weeks.

What is Manchester United's biggest problem this season? Join the debate in the comments section.Rangnick, who will be without Edinson Cavani for tomorrow's clash with Brighton, added: "We need to want to finish 4th in the league. This is the highest achievement we can get.

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has stressed the importance of the club getting their next managerial appointment correct, insisting they must source somebody that can offer "belief" to the players.

Manchester United target Christopher Nkunku was previously “in talks” with Premier League rivals Arsenal and idolises Marco Veratti.The Red Devils have added the RB Leipzig attacking midfielder to their summer transfer wish-list with Ralf Rangnick urging the club hierarchy to raid his former side for the youngster.United are prioritising a midfielder due to their belief that long-time wantaway Paul Pogba will leave on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of June.And with the 24-year-old Frenchman enjoying his best season to date with the Bundesliga club, ESPN report Nkunku has caught United’s attention as their potential next star.Nkunku has scored an outstanding 19 goals and notched 13 assists across 31 appearances this season.While he has certainly reached a new level this campaign, the midfielder’s ability has already attracted attention from other Premier League clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City in the past.The Gunners were considering a move for the youngster back in January 2019 during Unai Emery’s tenure while he still played for Paris Saint-Germain.He was tipped to become Aaron Ramsey’s successor by reporters, but Emery eventually had to settle for a calamitous loan signing in Denis Suarez as Nkunku joined Leipzig the following summer.Do you think Man United should sign Nkunku as a Pogba replacement? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article

Manchester United have some ground to make up despite seeing Premier League results go their way on Sunday afternoon - including another defeat for Tottenham.

Manchester City remain at the Premier League summit with Liverpool and Chelsea trailing behind.

Former captain Gary Neville believes new Manchester United chief executive officer Richard Arnold needs to be granted time to put his own stamp on proceedings at Old Trafford.

Manchester United were so worried about qualifying for the Champions League they sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, according to Ralf Rangnick.

Manchester United fans have called for Harry Maguire to be dropped and have compared him to a famous club flop following another poor display. For the third time in three games, Ralf Rangnick’s side surrendered a 1-0 lead, as they drew 1-1 against Southampton at Old Trafford.

Cristiano Ronaldo to "sign for Bournemouth" after the Manchester United superstar extended his goalless run to six matches, his longest drought since 2009.Ralf Rangnick's side have been struggling for consistency for some time and have drawn their last three matches amid rumblings of discontent behind the scenes.Keys says Ronaldo is "part of the problem" at Old Trafford and insists the 37-year-old should leave if he isn't happy with the situation, following reports the former Real Madrid and Juventus man is disillusioned with life back in Manchester."Jorge Mendes was talking to senior Manchester United executives about leaving at the end of the season. My own view of that is that he should he leave now," Keys said speaking on beIN Sports."I’ve been of the opinion all season long that I think he’s as much a part of the problem - not the whole problem - as anything and anybody else."The other night, when he went running down the tunnel at Turf Moor, having recently lectured everyone about being the leader he believes himself to be and that youngsters don’t do the sorts of things he does."How does that encourage team spirit in the dressing room?"Co-host Andy Gray then added: "That was not good to see.

Manchester United chief Richard Arnold is reportedly eyeing Ajax’s Erik ten Hag as the next permanent manager. United have been linked with a wide range of different managers since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking in November, with former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino being one of the most prominent candidates.