Five first-team Man Utd stars set for contract extension as current deals near end

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.

FIFA 22 to FIFA 23, making him one of the fastest players in the game.The Freiburg star has seen his pace leap from 69 to a staggering 94, with only five players - Kylian Mbappe, Adama Traore, Dan James, Sheraldo Becker and Vinicius Jr. - besting him for speed on the new game.Schade's overall rating has increased too, from 62 to 70, which for the Ultimate Team players out there means he's been upgraded from a Bronze card to a Silver one, which is handy.READ MORE: FIFA 23 ratings as 23 best players are revealed - but Cristiano Ronaldo's stats plummetSchade's pace isn't the only attribute that's been yanked up either.

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.

Manchester United have been handed a double boost on the injury front as international stars including Cristiano Ronaldo prepare to team up with their nations for the September break.

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.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be set for a shock return to management after being 'mentioned internally' at Brighton & Hove Albion. Brighton lost Graham Potter to Chelsea after the Blues parted ways with Thomas Tuchel earlier this month. And the Seagulls could look towards the former Manchester United boss, who hasn't been in work since being dismissed almost 12 months ago.

Hibs' hierarchy have reportedly been left stunned by Jim Goodwin after he claimed Ryan Porteous cheated against Aberdeen.

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

A teenager at the centre of a murder investigation in Rochdale has been named locally as Callum Riley. An investigation was launched following his death on Saturday morning (September 17).

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.

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has opened up on his 'difficult' first season at the club.

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.