Man Utd on red alert over Erik ten Hag as Ajax future shrouded in doubt

Manchester United following what's been a promising start to his Everton career.The Dutchman joined the Toffees on loan on Deadline Day last month and has been immediately thrown into the mix by new manager Frank Lampard.He was named man of the match during Everton's 3-0 win over Leeds United on Saturday, which was the first time the 24-year-old had completed 90 minutes of football this season.Following a rejuvenated couple of weeks on Merseyside, Van de Beek says he's starting to feel "really happy" again, and joked that fatigue nearly got the better of him at the weekend as it's been a "long time" since he's played a full match."I am really happy to play 90 minutes," he said."In the last 20 minutes [against Leeds] I felt it was a long time ago that I played a full game, and I was a little bit tired!"But it was an amazing day and a good start for me. We really needed this."Van de Beek has already played over 120 minutes of football for Everton, almost doubling the 69 minutes of Premier League action he was handed by Manchester United over the past five-and-a-half months.If Donny van de Beek's good form for Everton continues, will he start for Manchester United next season? Let us know what you think in the comments section below...The midfielder arrived at Old Trafford from Ajax for £40million in 2020, but was quickly shunted out to the peripheries of the squad by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Paul Parker believes Manchester United's best solution to their struggles on the pitch is to appoint Ralf Rangnick on a permanent basis.

Champions League coverage - after the Manchester United icon insisted that the Red Devils can still win the Champions League. United were optimistic of mounting a title challenge this season, but have been woeful in the Premier League - with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer paying the ultimate price.

Kleberson has warned Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans against signing for Manchester United, insisting it is a "big risk."

Marcus Rashford has dismissed claims there is a dressing room divide at Manchester United created by Cristiano Ronaldo. Reports from German outlet Bild have alleged the likes of Rashford and England team-mate Harry Maguire are frustrated with a supposed clique that has been formed by Ronaldo since the superstar's arrival last summer.As United have struggled for form, there have been various reports of unrest behind the scenes, something that has now been rubbished on social media by a furious Rashford.Not content to sit back any longer, the 24-year-old leapt to the defence of his United team-mates, and Ronaldo, and called out journalist Christian Falk over the claims on Twitter.Rashford quote tweeted an article from Bild that read: "TRUE: The English Players like Harry Maguire, Marcus Rashford and Co are irritated that Ronaldo wants to lead the dressing room with his own clique.

Paul Merson has slammed Manchester United for their interest in Mauricio Pochettino and insists they should instead be targeting Brendan Rodgers.

Manchester United as "absolutely shocking" and insists that manager Ralf Rangnick has his tactics all wrong. Allardyce, 67, blasted the German gaffer's lack of defensive nous with United having shipped 32 goals since the start of the season and nine since Rangnick's appointment in November.Club captain Harry Maguire has received heavy criticism in recent weeks with the Red Devils surrendering leads to Southampton and Burnley whilst also having been knocked out of the FA Cup by Championship side Middlesbrough.

His time on the pitch might have been brief, but Paul Pogba certainly made his presence felt for Manchester United against Brighton.

Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards couldn't contain his excitement as Kylian Mbappe scored a stunning last-gasp winner to give Paris Saint-Germain a valuable lead over Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Khabib Nurmagomedov has vowed to personally resolve Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United dilemma.Ronaldo, 37, re-joined the club where he made his name as a youngster on Deadline Day of the summer transfer window in what became a dream signing for many United fans across the globe.But despite an impressive individual tally of 14 goals this season, the legendary Portugal forward has reportedly been left feeling jaded as a result of the Red Devils’ lacklustre performances and new manager Ralf Rangnick’s methods.And now retired UFC lightweight champion Khabib has revealed his plan to “talk” privately with Ronaldo as the veteran debates his future at Old Trafford.Khabib told Sky Sports: "He became 37 years old, this is not his best age but even how he plays, I think affect his whole team. His energy, his experience, his advice."They have a very good, strong, young team.

Manchester United on their way to a crucial win. The superstar had endured a run of six games without a goal in all competitions heading into the Premier League clash, which the Red Devils needed to win to keep pace in the race for the top four.

Manchester United could face competition from Arsenal for the signing of Christopher Nkunku this summer, according to reports.

Manchester United at present is their inability to put together a run - but with Cristiano Ronaldo in their side, anything is possible.Speaking ahead of United’s Premier League encounter against Brighton, the former defender spoke about the problems currently plaguing the northwest club.Via BT Sport, the 43-year-old spoke about the side’s lack of consistency - but stated that Ronaldo still offers a threat going forward despite the attacker’s recent slump."That's the problem, the inconsistency,” he said.“Worrying about what Man Utd are going to turn up, what United team is going to come out in the first half compared to the second half, actually.“I keep saying the same thing, Jeckel and Hyde performances with each half. They've got to find some consistency.“This man here [Ronaldo]...

Aston Villa are ready to launch a summer bid to land Leicester midfielder Wilfred Ndidi.Villa boss Steven Gerrard’s number one target is getting a high-quality defensive midfielder into the club.And he’ll have £50m at his disposal to get the man he wants.Brighton’s Yves Bissouma and Ndidi are top of his list and he’s desperate to land one of them.Villa have already failed in one bid to get Mali international Bissouma from The Seagulls.They submitted a formal £30m offer for the 25-year-old last month but hit a brick wall.Bissouma has 18 months left on his contract but with Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle also showing interest, Brighton could wait for a bidding war to start to get nearer their £45m valuation.Gerrard has already indicated that he’s prepared to revisit that in the summer, saying: "We put in a bid for Bissouma which was turned away, and we respected it."If a move is not right then we might have to be patient and that’s where we are right now.”But he also has Ndidi right up at the top of his wish list as he prepares for his first summer transfer window at the club since making the move south from Rangers.Nigerian international Ndidi signed a bumper six-year deal at Leicester in 2018 which ties him to the club until the summer of 2024.Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers would actively resist any moves for the player but knows The Foxes could be prone to a big enough offer.Villa’s ambitious board have already shown they are prepared to back Gerrard by sanctioning the £25m arrival of Lucas Digne and the sensational loan deal which brought Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona.And he’ll have a big summer war chest regardless of whether they decide to cash in on midfielders John McGinn and Douglas Luiz.Scotland

Manchester United chiefs are still 'adamant' Ralf Rangnick will remain in charge until the summer despite their recent downturn in form.Rangnick, 63, has come under scrutiny for failing to instil confidence in the dressing room with United stars even taking to social media to publicly deny claims made by the German boss.And since exiting January, the Red Devils have failed to claim three points against Southampton and bottom-of-the-table Burnley despite taking the lead in both fixtures.Fielding a full-strength side, United were also defeated by Championship outlet Middlesbrough in the FA Cup, as their wait for a first trophy since 2017 rumbles on.Players have also denied reports they are unhappy with him.Though Rangnick is still expected to take charge until the end of the season, according to reports in The Express.It's stated United chiefs are adamant he’ll see out his contract as manager before taking up a consultancy role within the club.And that plan has not altered despite the poor turn in form.Though ex-Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips believes all is not well at Old Trafford: "It wouldn’t surprise me if Rangnick were to go. We heard about something similar when Mourinho was there with the players questioning the training methods, and that didn’t last long.HAVE YOUR SAY? Who will claim fourth spot in the Premier League? Let us know in the comments section."Once we start hearing rumours and that sort of thing, it’s a massive concern.

Manchester United could have had him on their books if it wasn’t for John Murtough.The English central midfielder signed for Borussia Dortmund from Birmingham City in 2020, though it was not only the Bundesliga outfit interested in the central midfielder.According to The Athletic, United did have the opportunity to persuade the now-England international to sign for them but were – obviously – unsuccessful.They presented to Bellingham how they envisioned his career panning out and his pathway into becoming a first-team regular.However, the report goes on to state that some feel that Murtough ‘could have made a more compelling case for first-team minutes’, suggesting that the director of football seemed uncertain as to whether Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would utilise Bellingham frequently.But it was certainly an opportunity wasted for the Red Devils as Bellingham, at just 18 years old, has already established himself as one of the best midfielders in the world that will only improve as he develops.United are thought to still be keen to sign the exciting young prospect, though it will cost them over £100million according to Bild – four times more than what the Old Trafford outfit would have paid in 2020.Liverpool are thought to be keeping tabs on Bellingham amongst other top European sides, but ex-Premier League striker Gabriel Agbonlahor believes that the playmaker will remain at the Signal Iduna Park this summer despite the interest.HAVE YOUR SAY! Will Manchester United sign Jude Bellingham in the summer? Comment below.The former Aston Villa star said: “I don’t think Jude Bellingham will leave yet. He’s not been in the Bundesliga that long yet.

Ralf Rangnick has turned to a sports psychologist in a desperate bid to solve Manchester United's woes – just like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did during his reign at Old Trafford.

Ralf Rangnick has no issues with Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani's latest lay-off with a groin injury.

Manchester United are targeting a move for Christopher Nkunku, whose career has already been saved by Ralf Rangnick in the past. The Leipzig midfielder has been in fine form this season and is understood to be attracting interest from a host of top European clubs ahead of the summer window.Nkunku has scored 19 goals and provided 13 assists in 31 appearances in all competitions so far this season, including seven goals in Leipzig's six Champions League matches.As a result, Rangnick is urging the Red Devils to make an approach for the 24-year-old when the transfer window reopens in the summer.ESPN reports that Nkunku has now been added to the club's list of potential midfield targets, following a recommendation from Rangnick.The pair previously worked together in Germany, with Rangnick working as Leipzig's director of football when Nkunku was signed from Paris Saint-Germain in 2019.Nkunku had struggled to break into the first team in Paris before reigniting his career with Leipzig after being saved by Rangnick.A former France under-21 international, he held talks with Arsenal before joining Leipzig three years ago.Should Manchester United push to sign Christopher Nkunku in the summer? Let us know in the comments section below.The Bundesliga side are understood to be keen to keep hold of him in the summer, though, and are said to be doing their best to fend off any interest.Speaking to Sky in Germany at the weekend, Leipzig chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff said: "He [Nkunku] will also play with us next season because of course he is a very important player."In football nothing is ever certain, but that's our plan.

Ralf Rangnick insists he won't drop blundering Manchester United captain Harry Maguire.But he admits Maguire's form has not been good enough and that he needs to improve.Fuming United fans have called on Maguire to be stripped of the skipper's armband and axed from the team following a string of below-par performances in recent weeks.The England defender has been at fault for several goals United have conceded during a woeful run of three games without a win, which has seen them lose ground in the race for the top four and crash out of the FA Cup. Interim boss Ralf Rangnick claims Maguire, who became the most expensive defender in the world when he joined United from Leicester in an £80million deal in 2019, is struggling to adapt to playing in a back four.

Manchester United have added RB Leipzig midfielder Christopher Nkunku to the shortlist for the summer transfer window - according to reports.