Ex-Manchester United defender supports Harry Maguire as Sadio Mane discusses Cristiano Ronaldo

Mo Salah has no option but to stay at Liverpool or take a 'sideways' move to Manchester City as his contract talks drag on.

Manchester United.Ronaldo made a big impact initially, but has had an indifferent season overall since making the seismic return to United last summer, scoring only four goals in his last 12 appearances in all competitions. Rumours of a divide in the changing room continue to cloud United's season, with reports claiming that the Portuguese international could leave the club this summer, with Paris Saint-Germain apparently one team interested in Ronaldo's signature.PSG could lose Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer this summer and could look to sign a suitable replacement for the 23-year-old, with Ronaldo being linked to join the French outfit and play alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar next season.

Manchester United to appoint three-time Champions League winning manager Zinedine Zidane as the club's new head coach.The Red Devils have this week stepped up their efforts to appoint their next permanent manager at Old Trafford as club chiefs interviewed Ajax boss Erik ten Hag on Monday. The Dutchman is one of two frontrunners for the job alongside Paris Saint-Germain head coach Mauricio Pochettino.The pair are believed to be joined on United's four-man shortlist by Sevilla's Julen Lopetegui and Spain national team boss Luis Enrique.

West Ham United icon Paulo Di Canio has branded Paulo Dybala a "big cry baby" amid speculation linking the Argentine with a move to the Premier League.The Juventus forward looks set to leave the club at the end of the season after being relegated to the bench following the January arrival of Dusan Vlahovic, but Di Canio has warned English clubs to steer clear of him, insisting that the 28-year-old is "emotionally fragile"."If things go well, he turns up in games, but if things go wrong, I define him almost as a big cry baby," Di Canio told Corriere dello Sport.Dybala - who will be available on a free transfer in the summer - has been linked with Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal this season, though both Antonio Conte and Mikel Arteta have proven that they don't suffer fools gladly.Conte quickly dumped troublemaker Tanguy Ndombele in January while Arteta ousted club captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang amid reports of discipline problems, and if Di Canio's comments are accurate, neither man will want to take the risk with Dybala.The five-time Serie A winner is also on the radar of Manchester United and Chelsea, though it's understood the player himself would prefer a move to Manchester City.Which Premier League club would Paulo Dybala most suit? Let us know what you think in the comments section.Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, Dybala has been in decent form in front of goal for the Old Lady this season, netting 13 times in 29 matches so far.

Leaked images of Manchester United's kit for the 2022-23 season have been released - with a retro twist.

Manchester United may have entered the interviewing process with Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, but they appear to have the upper hand with Mauricio Pochettino too.United are expected to swiftly appoint their new long-term manager ahead of next season as Ralf Rangnick's position as interim boss expires on June 1. And Ten Hag reportedly held talks with United on Monday as the Dutchman became the instant frontrunner to take the role.But Pochettino remains his primary competitor, and the PSG boss is expected to leave his current role this summer.

Here are your morning Manchester United headlines for Thursday, March 24.

Manchester United youngster Facundo Pellistri has joined up with Uruguay for international duty this week and has been speaking to the media about his teammates. Pellistri, 20, has been on loan at Alaves in La Liga this season but can provide valuable insight for United fans on reported transfer target Ronald Araujo.

Robin van Persie has already outlined his expectations for the next permanent Manchester United manager after the Old Trafford giants held talks with Erik ten Hag. Further discussions are planned after United settled on the Ajax coach as their preferred candidate to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has revealed that he would prefer his former club appoint PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino as their manager rather than Erik ten Hag.Since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked earlier this season, Pochettino has been deemed the favourite for the vacancy, with many reporting that the Argentine is keen to return to the Premier League. The former Tottenham manager saw his PSG side knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid earlier this month and it feels only a matter of time before he departs Le Parc Des Princes.But The Mail reported that Ten Hag has already been interviewed by the Red Devils and there is a feeling that the position is the Ajax manager’s to lose.

Supporters have urged Manchester United to 'stop the interview process' amid reports they have already held first talks with Erik ten Hag over the managerial position at Old Trafford.

Gary Neville has told Manchester United supporters to brace themselves for an announcement regarding the identity of their new manager - predicting it will come at some point this week. The eight-time Premier League winner has been vocal about his former club's search for a new boss - a period in which they have been linked to Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino as well as favourite Erik ten Hag.

Manchester United's four shortlisted managers have been sacked a total of five times between them in their managerial careers.The Red Devils have reportedly whittled down their list of targets to four managers as they look to install a new man in the dugout for next season. Erik ten Hag, Mauricio Pochettino, Julen Lopetegui and Luis Enrique are the remaining managers being considered to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer by the decision makers at Old Trafford.However, United fans have reason for concern, with the four managers having been sacked a total of five times between them already in their careers.Pochettino has been dismissed twice in his career, first by Espanyol in his maiden managerial role after just under four years in the dugout.

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a rousing message of encouragement to his Portugal teammates as they look to qualify for December's Qatar World Cup.

Manchester United may have made a breakthrough in their search for a new manager as Erik Ten Hag has reportedly been interviewed for the upcoming job in the summer.United had drawn up a potential four-man shortlist to take over on a long-term basis in the summer when Ralf Rangnick's temporary deal expires. However, they had been urged to make a late push for Thomas Tuchel following the sanctions imposed at Chelsea.But reports of a Chelsea raid appear wide of the mark as Ten Hag has now reportedly been interviewed by United bosses, meaning that they may have chosen their new manager.

Manchester United are 'considering' a summer swoop for Roma striker Tammy Abraham.

Roy Keane is known as one of toughest guys to ever grace the Premier League, and his stern approach even spills into his punditry since retiring.The Irishman was an old-fashioned midfielder that loved to get stuck-in, and regularly put his neck on the line for Manchester United, captaining the side for a number of years. Keane was a leader within a star-studded United team, that featured the likes of David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and Ryan Giggs over the years.Gary Neville has described Keane as "the most influential football player I've ever seen, by a million miles," and it proves that the Irishman had the respect of his team-mates. So much so, that Keane reportedly had the biggest stars round his little finger in United gym sessions.That's according to former United power development trainer Mick Clegg, who claimed that Keane had complete control of everyone in the gym during his time at the club.

Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at Manchester United, he was a young, unassuming teenager that quickly became one of the world's biggest stars.The Portuguese star arrived in 2003 when he was just 18-years-old, and quickly realised just how physical the Premier League can be. Under Sir Alex Ferguson, Ronaldo quickly bulked up to give him an added edge along with his customary speed and skills.Ronaldo went on to evolve into one of the greatest players of all-time, and the 37-year-old is still known for his incredible physical condition.

Paulo Dybala is reportedly set to leave Juventus at the end of the season after failing to agree a new deal with the Italian outfit.

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has said that he preferred playing with David Beckham over Cristiano Ronaldo.

Harry Maguire will be the subject of much scrutiny in the next couple of weeks as he heads off to international duty with England. The Manchester United defender has endured a season to forget so far, but he’ll be hoping a spell with Gareth Southgate's squad can alleviate some of the pressure on him.