Fans can’t wait for Cristiano Ronaldo to ‘expose’ Man Utd with ‘only 5% of reports true’

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has refused to rule out the arrival of a new striker as the transfer window draws to a close - and offered an update on the future of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Red Devils manager spoke after his side secured a second consecutive Premier League victory at the expense of Southampton on Saturday afternoon (August 27) thanks to Bruno Fernandes.

Manchester United. The French striker, who missed yesterday’s trip to Southampton with an Achilles injury, made his first league appearance in more than a year as a second-half sub in the United's unexpected 2-1 victory over Liverpool.Martial, 26, is the penultimate year of his existing £270,000-a-week contract at Old Trafford meaning he could become a cut-price target next summer should he enjoy a successful season. READ MORE: Amir Khan meets Sir Alex Ferguson - but has to copy and paste Wikipedia to say who he is That’s why the United hierarchy want to protect their investment by handing the ex-Monaco hitman, who cost £55million in September 2015, an additional two years.That was not an issue before Erik ten Hag took over the managerial reins with Martial having failed to nail down a first-team place under a succession of bosses.The former Lyon forward has often started the season well at Old Trafford only to hit a barren patch or suffer an injury and then find himself dumped on the bench.Does Martial deserve a new deal? Let us know in the comments sectionUnited will be wary of any repeat of that occurring this term but, by all accounts Martial, at times labelled moody in England, is a rejuvenated figure under Dutchman ten Hag.One source said: “The player has a spring in his step step and genuinely seems pleased to be at United.” That is great news for the new head coach and club as they attempt to end their reliance for goals on ageing hitman Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s full-time reaction against Southampton was strikingly different to his behaviour after Manchester United’s defeat to Brentford earlier this month.The Portuguese forward’s desire to leave the Red Devils this summer has been no secret. His lack of a transfer away and United’s lacklustre form to begin the campaign painted the picture of a frustrated man who had simply had enough.But the iconic no.7’s body language was far more promising after United secured their second win on the trot with a 1-0 victory over Southampton at Saint Mary’s on Saturday, which came courtesy of a 55th minute Bruno Fernandes volley.READ MORE: Three things Erik ten Hag got right as Man Utd inch past SouthamptonRonaldo started on the bench again but was brought on in the 68th minute for Jadon Sancho.

Cristiano Ronaldo's days at the top are officially over after watching him get bested in a footrace with Southampton's Mohammed Salisu. With Manchester United holding on to a narrow 1-0 lead at St Mary's, Ronaldo was introduced with a quarter-of-an-hour left to play, with Erik ten Hag hoping to take advantage of his ruthless, (supposedly) unwavering athleticism.But something shocking happened just a few minutes into his cameo.

Cristiano Ronaldo gatecrashing live broadcasts ahead of a game.Last week, when the superstar was dropped by Erik ten Hag for Manchester United's encounter against Liverpool, he came up, while the Sky Sports cameras were rolling, and gave hugs to Gary Neville, Dean Jones, and Roy Keane (though Jamie Carragher, the former Reds man, was left hanging.)And ahead of the Red Devils' match with Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium today, Ronaldo, who was benched again by the Dutch manager, was at it again - only this time he crashed the BT Sports broadcast when former team-mate Rio Ferdinand was on screen, knocking the back of his legs with a ball so he would turn around, before giving a celebratory gesture.READ MORE: Antony slams Ajax in incredible interview demanding they let him join Man UtdBut some have blasted Ronaldo’s behaviour as ‘weird’ and even said that he could be doing it for ulterior motives.One poised: “So weird this - Ronaldo constantly interacting with TV crews in pre-match - last week and now today. Everyone else is warming up & going though drills but he is just dicking about.

Southampton wasn't nearly as emphatic or impressive as their win over Liverpool five days ago, but getting three points is all Manchester United will care about, and rightly so.Bruno Fernandes' sumptuous volley opened the scoring for the Red Devils, crucially breaking the deadlock after a lacklustre first half display. Just like against Liverpool, United were under the cosh for much of the second period, though managed to hold onto their lead.Here, Daily Star Sport runs through the three things Erik ten Hag got right at St Mary's as United climb back into the top half of the Premier League.READ MORE: Antony slams Ajax in incredible interview demanding they let him join Man UtdHe'd have been mad not to! After the scintillating performance his players produced against Liverpool, every single one of them deserved to start this afternoon.Ten Hag made some big calls on Monday, namely dropping Cristiano Ronaldo and captain Harry Maguire, and he stuck to his guns again today, opting for the same youthful exuberance that so fluidly opened up Jurgen Klopp's side up on Monday.It wasn't the best of team performances, but the likes of Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Elanga and Lisandro Martinez are all looking fitter, sharper and happier - and they've got Ten Hag's faith in them to thank for that.Sum up Manchester United's performance today in one word in the comments section below.United didn't splash £60million on Casemiro just to leave him on the bench! Ten Hag might have been wise to keep an unchanged side, but he was wiser still to realise when the game needed the Brazilian's energetic tenacity and defensive astuteness.With the visitors holding on to a narrow 1-0 lead, Casemiro was introduced.

Rio Ferdinand has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo will be fuming with his current role at Manchester United.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar is reportedly the 'main negotiator' between Ajax and the Reds as they look to agree a fee for Antony.

Premier League official Mike Dean has revealed Marcus Rashford benefitted from a change in VAR for his strike against Liverpool. Rashford netted his first goal since January 2022 to push Manchester United's clash with Liverpool out of reach of the Reds.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s antics. The former Red Devils midfielder has called out the superstar after reports emerged that he is pushing for an exit out of Old Trafford.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been criticised by a former Liverpool player after the Manchester United forward appeared to ignore Jamie Carragher at Old Trafford on Monday night.

Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo for snubbing J amie Carragher on live TV.The former Liverpool defender has blasted the superstar after he interrupted the broadcast at pitchside on Monday night but only embraced former team-mates Gary Neville and Roy Keane, snubbing Carragher. On social media, Enrique wrote: “The disrespect here from Cristiano Ronaldo to Carra isn't right.

Manchester United legend Gary Neville never had a single transfer approach made for him - not that he would have left the club anyway.Neville, 47, spent his entire playing career with the Red Devils, racking up a mega 602 appearances at right-back between 1992 and 2011. He was rarely dropped by Sir Alex Ferguson and has gone down as a Premier League great.But despite that status, it seems there was never any interest in signing him from other clubs, as when Geoff Shreeves asked him on Sky Sports' Off Script podcast in April 2020, Neville said: "None that I’ve ever been made aware and none that I’ve known of.READ MORE: Win 2 tickets to watch England vs Germany in Nations League action at Wembley Stadium"I imagine that Sir Alex in his post-Manchester United career or in his interviews when I left the club would have said that someone would have come in for me or something like that.

Manchester City and Liverpool could land themselves a Champions League 'group of death' when the draw takes place on Thursday. The draw for the group stage of Europe's premier club competition takes place in Istanbul, Turkey, at 5pm BST on Thursday evening.

Manchester United star Ander Herrera could be set for an emotional return to hometown side Athletic Bilbao.The Spaniard has found game time increasingly hard to come by at PSG, and he has agreed to terminate his deal two years early. Herrera is now set to return to Bilbao, where he spent three successful years before moving to United.According to Spanish outlet MARCA, Herrera will pen a two-year deal with the Basque side, with the option of an additional 12 months.

Bruno Fernandes has admitted he "may know a thing or two" about team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, but he's not going to tell Manchester United fans.Speaking to their native Portuguese media after United's 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday (August 22), Fernandes addressed the saga which had left a black cloud hanging over the club at the start of the season.Ronaldo has promised the "truth" will soon come out about the "media lies" surrounding his situation at the club. And his fellow countryman Fernandes is making fans wait for the revelation, even though he has information about it.READ MORE: Frustrated Jurgen Klopp grabs Bruno Fernandes around the neck after defeat"There is a lot of speculation, but there is no one better than Cristiano to talk about it," he told Eleven Sports Portugal. "I may know a thing or two, but I won't be the one to say it."Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag made the decision to drop Ronaldo from his side to face Jurgen Klopp's Reds, and he made only a five-minute cameo as a late substitute.

These are your Manchester United morning headlines for Wednesday, August 24.

Cristiano Ronaldo prides himself on goalscoring. His reputation as arguably football’s greatest ever goal-scorer is justified.

Rio Ferdinand says a “calculated” Cristiano Ronaldo knew what he was doing when he snubbed Jamie Carragher on live TV ahead of Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Liverpool.

Stormzy took on the role of football pundit on live TV last night (August 22) following Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Liverpool – check out the clip below.The Croydon MC – who supports Man Utd – attended the Premier League game with his young nephews, and took the time out to share his post-match thoughts on Sky Sports. “That was amazing,” he said. “That’s the best we’ve been this season.”Later, he admitted that he was feeling “a bit flustered” and “starstuck” after being asked to take part in a chat with pundits Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville: “Someone gave me a mic and now I’m here like ‘Mum, I made it!'”Stormzy was then asked his opinion on Cristiano Ronaldo being dropped from United’s starting line-up.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane was left baffled as UK rapper Stormzy crashed the Sky Sports set on Monday Night Football.Stormzy, who is a Red Devils fan, was at Old Trafford to see his side pick up their first points of the season. However, when leaving he was pulled onto the Sky set, leaving Keane baffled.The United legend joked: "I thought this was a football show, what’s happening?" Stormzy went on to provide some analysis for Erik ten Hag's first win at United - moving United away from the bottom of the Premier League table.READ MORE: Casemiro goes straight to Man Utd legend Roy Keane after completing transferDespite rubbing shoulders with celebrities on a weekly basis, the rapper was still left star-struck in the presence of the football legends.He said: "Sorry, I'm a bit flustered right now.