Former Liverpool FC player questions Manchester United's treatment of Donny van de Beek

Ralf Rangnick has insisted there is still competition for places at Manchester United despite January departures from the club.

Donny van de Beek needed to leave Manchester United in January but going to Everton may have been the wrong decision.

James Garner is hopeful of staying at Manchester United next season as he approaches the final months of his loan spell with Nottingham Forest.

Manchester United attacker Anthony Martial when he urged him to do more.

Wayne Rooney turned to secret booze binges in an attempt to deal with the pressures of fame after being thrust into the limelight as a teenager.The future England captain, who joined Manchester United from Everton at the age of just 18, suffered from deep anxiety following his bumper Premier League transfer.Rooney believes that his anxiety led to an "explosion" of troubling behaviour, having been involved in a series of scandals during the early seasons of his career.The 36-year-old, who called time on his professional career after becoming Derby manager in 2020, has now detailed how he tried to deal with his early fame.Rooney told The Mail on Sunday: "I would actually lock myself away and just drink to try to take all that away from my mind."Locking myself away made me forget some of the issues I was dealing with."It was like a binge. Normally, that's with a group of lads but this was a self-binge.Will Wayne Rooney be a successful Premier League manager? Give us your thoughts in the comments section"I'd get a couple of days off and I wouldn't want to be near anyone.

It’s certainly been a season to forget so far for Manchester United fans – and it’s perhaps unsurprising they aren’t too confident about the summer either.

Manchester United loanee Donny van de Beek was introduced to Everton fans on Saturday but did not feature in their 4-1 win over Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round.

Frank Lampard has already put his foot down at Everton by reportedly fining a star for stopping to tie his laces. Chelsea legend Lamps has laid down a host of new rules to show under-fire Toffees stars; he means business. And for one unlucky Everton ace, that meant a fine for stopping to tie his laces at the training ground.

Daily Star Sport brings you the lowdown on 10 of the best athlete-backed wining and dining establishments, complete with their TripAdvisor ratings. We hope you're hungry...Which of these restaurants would you most like to visit? Give us your thoughts in the comment sectionIn a nod to his trophy-laden playing days with Manchester United, Rio Ferdinand's Rosso Restaurant takes its name from the Italian for the colour 'red'.The former England defender co-owns the famous Manchester eatery, which offers a swanky setting and lavish cocktails, and draws its inspiration by the deep traditions of Southern Italy.Should you choose to visit, keep an eye out for its star-studded array of guests, given it is a renowned celebrity hotspot, popular with reality TV stars and United footballers of past and present.Located a short distance away for Chelsea's Stamford Bridge, The Chelsea Pig - formerly known as The Pig's Ear - is owned by Blues legend Frank Lampard and his father, Frank Lampard Senior.Though the Lampards still own the freehold for the building, they sold the long-term lease to entrepreneur Andy Scott back in 2018.Boasting 'an authentic and compelling food and drinks experience', the plush gastropub was styled by none other than renowned designer Timothy Oulton and even includes an aquarium feature.

Donny van de Beek has been praised by Sky Sports' Paul Merson for never moaning while at Manchester United.

Ralf Rangnick says competition for places denied Donny van de Beek more playing time for Manchester United this season.

Frank Lampard has explained why he wanted to sign Donny van de Beek on loan from Manchester United.

Frank Lampard could introduce a hefty fine list for under-performing Everton players following his appointment as manager.The former midfielder swapped the blue of Chelsea, where he was sacked, for Everton when he replaced Rafa Benitez as Toffees boss this week, having impressed owner Farhad Moshiri and other club chiefs with his plans.Lampard, 43, had been out of work since being sacked by Chelsea 12 months ago after a series of lacklustre performances, though he always maintained high standards of professionalism.And if his first tenure as a Premier League manager is anything to go by, the ex-England star will run a tight ship with the help of his savage fine list.During his first season as Chelsea head coach, a printed list was leaked online with Lampard’s signature clearly visible at the bottom.The total list of fines came to a whopping £53,000, with players punished for misdemeanours like wearing the wrong kit and arriving late to training.Those who were late to training were fined £2,500, which rose to a staggering £20,000 if players missed the start of the session itself.Other fines included £5,000 for not travelling back from matches on the team coach and £10,000 for not reporting an illness or injury either before a day off or 90 minutes prior to training.And all of those fines were to be doubled if not paid within 14 days.Do you think Frank Lampard will secure Everton a top-ten finish this season? 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

Manchester United's main aim was to 'get players out' of the club during the January transfer window, according to Alan Smith.

Manchester United are back in action on Friday as they take on Middlesbrough in the FA Cup fourth round.

Manchester United target Amadou Haidara 'didn't want' a January move away from RB Leipzig according to RB Leipzig chief Christopher Vivell.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has lambasted Manchester United for their treatment of Donny van de Beek, declaring he hopes he can find form at Everton.

Manchester United fans have agreed with the club's decision to allow Donny van de Beek to leave on loan on transfer deadline day.

Everton pulled off the signings of Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek, as well as announcing new manager Frank Lampard.Lampard, 43, had been out of work for over a year, having been axed as Chelsea boss in January 2021.The ex-international replaces Rafa Benitez, who was controversially appointed in the summer.Benitez, 61, was a roaring success at fierce rivals Liverpool, guiding the Reds to Champions League glory in pulsating circumstances with a penalty shootout win over AC Milan in 2005.Always fighting an uphill battle across Stanley Park, the Spaniard was sacked after a disastrous six months in charge, leaving the Toffees on the cusp of the relegation places with one win in their last 14 Premier League matches.The appointment of Lampard is seen as the popular choice by Everton owner Farhad Moshiri in an attempt to regain the trust of the supporters following Benitez's calamitous reign.And the new Toffees boss was straight into work after his unveiling on Monday, using the final hours of the January transfer window to seal the signings of Donny van de Beek and Dele Alli from Manchester United and Tottenham respectively.The immediate target, of course, will be to avoid a first relegation since 1951 and from there Lampard will be trusted to form a team capable of battling for European football.Daily Star Sport takes a look at who the Toffees should sign if Lampard is able to make an immediate impact...HAVE YOUR SAY? Who do you think Frank Lampard should sign in the summer? Let us know in the comments section.A deadline day signing on loan from Man Utd, van de Beek has endured a frustrating time at Old Trafford and is yet to start a top-flight game for the Red Devils this season.Expected to be deployed alongside Allan and

Rio Ferdinand believes Frank Lampard is the right manager to get Donny van de Beek flourishing again after his move to Everton.

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has a bloated squad to work with between now and the end of the season following the club's failure to send a handful players out on loan on deadline day.