Man Utd 'beginning to accept' Cristiano Ronaldo transfer was error and won't stand in way

Daily Star Sport looks at three things Rangnick got wrong on a frustrating afternoon at Old Trafford.Rangnick would have had some bittersweet emotions heading to into the dressing room at the interval. In one aspect, his team had performed superbly and played the fluid, fast-paced football he has demanded from day one.And yet, they were unable to find a way past Ben Foster in the first half, doing everything but score.Ronaldo was more unlucky rather wasteful, hitting the post and seeing a goal chalked off for a marginal offside.

Manchester United diva Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted going absolutely mental at Bruno Fernandes against Watford on Saturday.

Manchester United and Watford players spontaneously joined together for a photo with a sign for peace ahead of their Premier League clash on Saturday. After the two sides took to the pitch at Old Trafford, Ralf Rangnick posed with the sign alongside his players.However, the Red Devils were soon joined by the Watford side in a heart-warming gesture ahead of kick-off.Watford joining them did not appear to be planned, as some United stars waved for them to come over.The gesture was said to be Rangnick's idea, and it was the German who held the card with peace written on it for the cameras to see.On social media, fans said the action was sports at its 'unifying' best.After Russian leader Vladimir Putin ordered an invasion of Ukraine this week, United dropped sponsor Aeroflot on Thursday.A club statement said: "In light of events in Ukraine, we have withdrawn Aeroflot's sponsorship rights.

Daily Star Sport reveals that the English top flight is responsible for bringing in the highest number of fans through the stadium gates in the 2021-22 season so far — and by some margin too. Unsurprisingly, Manchester United are perched at the summit despite a difficult season so far for the Red Devils, with Ralf Rangnick ’s side locked in the battle for the top four.

Manchester United first team has come on the back of dedicated work in the gym, which has rivalled even Cristiano Ronaldo. Elanga is enjoying a brilliant period under interim manager Ralf Rangnick, having featured in each of United’s last 11 matches in all competitions.

Ralf Rangnick says Dean Henderson's Manchester United future will not be decided until the summer.

Roy Keane believes Manchester United will need "a lot more" than Cristiano Ronaldo if they are to return to their Premier League perch.

Manchester United are reportedly keen on signing Antonio Rudiger as a free agent this summer amid doubts over Harry Maguire.

Manchester United striker Rashford is going through one of the worst slumps of his career so far. The England star has scored just five goals all season and found the back of the net just twice since October.Rashford was hauled off following another woeful performance in United's 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League this week, with some fans now calling for him to be axed from the side altogether.Rashford missed the start of the season following a shoulder operation in the wake of England's Euro 2020 campaign.But Rangnick insists Rashford is not injured and that there is no obvious reason why he is struggling so badly to perform.United's interim boss said: "He is definitely not injured.

The agent of Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez has played down speculation linking the Argentina international with a move away from the San Siro, insisting he is "happy" at the Italian club.

Portsmouth’s CEO Andrew Cullen is keen to bring goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu back to Fratton Park next season.

Ralf Rangnick has confirmed Manchester United will be without Scott McTominay and Edinson Cavani against Watford.

Manchester United star Paul Pogba is open to the idea of joining Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, according to former Chelsea forward Nicolas Anelka.The 28-year-old's contract is up in just a few months and his future at Old Trafford has been hanging in the balance all season.Moves to Real Madrid and Barcelona have been rumoured, but Anelka says his former teammate wants to move back to France instead."I discussed [Pogba's future] six months ago with him and he would not be against coming to PSG," Anelka told RMC Sport.Anelka, who used to play for PSG himself, said he thinks Pogba has struggled at United because they are "not a big team"."I know Paul, I played with him at Juventus, and it’s amazing what he can do with the ball."Unfortunately, when he arrives in Manchester, they are not a big team. They are a team that has to rebuild themselves, they are looking for its game plan, they are looking for a coach."It’s been very difficult for him since he came back.

Ukraine following the invasion of Russia. Rangnick, who worked in Moscow before joining United in November, has backed UEFA's decision to move the Champions League Final from Russia to France.And he has called on world leaders to find a solution to the escalating conflict in eastern Europe.The German coach said: "The situation is desperately sad."I think everybody will think similarly about that, it's just an incredible situation that we have a kind of war in Europe.

Cristiano Ronaldo has asked Ralf Rangnick to make a change to the Manchester United side to help both himself and the team. For his usual standards the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been in shocking form in recent weeks.He has scored just one goal since the turn of the year and endued his longest drought in front of goal in his club career since 2009 when he first left the Red Devils for Real Madrid.United have remained hard to beat yet uninspired themselves, prompting an emergency meeting between Rangnick and his senior players following the 1-1 draw with Southampton earlier this month.According to The Athletic, Ronaldo was most vocal of those present and pushed the idea of him having a strike partner.Playing two up top is a system that has been used on and off by United this season.It was first deployed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the 3-0 victory over Tottenham last October as the 37-year-old was flanked by Edinson Cavani in a 4-4-2.Rangnick briefly tested it following his appointment in a 4-2-2-2 but the tactic was ditched following the 1-0 defeat to Wolves on January 3.Man Utd fans - which formation do you want to see? 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 and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Manchester United icon Roy Keane has continued his war of words with Jamie Carragher over Manchester United's decision to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford.

Liverpool over their Champions League win in 2019.The legendary Manchester United captain appeared on Sky Sports' Overlap Live alongside fellow pundits Gary Neville and Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher, where he aimed a dig at the rival club.Keane was shown footage from a Sky Sports debate earlier in the season where he told Carragher that the Red Devils had signed Cristiano Ronaldo to win cups.And after being teased by Carragher about United being no closer to winning a trophy now than last season, the ex-midfielder quickly quipped back in his trademark manner.He said: “We’re still in the Champions League, you never know.Keane added: “We’ve seen a lot worse teams than Man United win the Champions League.”Before anyone could say a word, the Irishman hilariously looked in the direction of Carragher, leaving the audience in heaps of laughter.Man United were knocked out of the FA Cup in gruelling fashion earlier this month by Middlesbrough on penalties.Do you think Man United will reach the next round of the Champions League? 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 and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Manchester United entered the season as title challengers having finished in second place last season behind Manchester City.The additions of Jadon Sancho, Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane were deemed as the missing piece to the puzzle as United looked to win their first Premier League title since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.Being 15 points behind league leaders Man City at the end of February has ended any chance of finishing top this season and though the campaign is not over and there is still a chance for silverware, the UEFA Champions League, it's looking like a lost season for a club tipped for success during the summer but having to settle for a top-four finish at best when it's all said and done.From sacking their manager in November to failing to bolster squad in the January transfer window Daily Star Sport has taken a look at six points this season where things have gone terribly wrong for Manchester United.Man United headed into the 2021-22 season knowing a central midfielder was needed in the summer transfer window.When it shut without one arriving, fans were left bewildered.Nemanja Matic is no longer the force he once was and is limited due to age by how many games he can play in succession.The pairing of Fred and Scott McTominay has it's moments but can often be found wanting on the ball, not just against top opposition but teams United should be beating handidly.Donny van de Beek looked great for Ajax but has struggled for game time since arriving at Old Trafford in 2020.So with all that, it made sense for the club to delve into the transfer market and bolster an area of the pitch that has been neglected for years.Instead, Solskjaer signed a centreback, a striker and a right winger and United

Manchester United are keen to land free agent Antonio Rudiger this summer.

Steve McManaman has claimed that he would be 'shocked' if Paul Pogba were to join a Premier League rival when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Harry Maguire is both rightly criticised but also wrongly never praised, according to a former Manchester United defender.