Manchester United have new midfield theory after Donny van de Beek to Crystal Palace rumour

Manchester United are set to hold recruitment meetings with interim boss Ralf Rangnick to discuss future signings, despite the fact he won't be in charge next season. That's according to ESPN, who report that detailed discussions will now take place each month following the closure of the January transfer window. United decided against adding to their squad last month because their top targets did not become available, with the club choosing instead to bide their time and do their business in the summer.

Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup by Middlesbrough on Friday night in a historic victory, though Sol Bamba didn’t appear too overwhelmed by the occasion.After a 1-1 draw after extra time, the game was settled by penalties.Young winger Anthony Elanga blazed his spot-kick over the bar in sudden death which led to huge celebrations from the players and the 9,000 away supporters – bar Bamba.Instead of racing around the pitch in sheer joy, the defender simply stood with his hands aloft, emotionless after the 16-shot shootout – in which he coolly put away his penalty.The former Cardiff City was caught in the act, with the official Emirates FA Cup Twitter account tweeting the photos with the caption: “What a feeling! Not sunk in for Sol Bamba, though!”The 37-year-old then replied: “I’m too old for this s***,” with three laughing emojis. United’s chances of securing any silverware under Ralf Rangnick now look incredibly slim, with the Premier League title markedly out of reach and the club with a tough Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid on the horizon.

Manchester United have released a statement to acknowledge an Old Trafford failure on Friday night.

David Moyes is remaining tight-lipped over a possible move for Jesse Lingard to West Ham in the summer.

Crystal Palace have donated to a fundraiser for Hartlepool United manager Graeme Lee’s wife, who has an inoperable brain tumour, and are encouraging their supporters to do so too.The Premier League Eagles will take on League Two Hartlepool at Selhurst Park in the FA Cup on Saturday, with Lee's wife Gemma, in attendance. Gemma, who is a mother of two, was diagnosed with a rare grade four glioblastoma in January 2019 and given just 12 months to live.Despite that diagnosis, the 40-year-old continues to defy the tumour with the aid of trial medication from Germany, which costs £5,000 a month.A fundraiser was set up by her pal Beth Badman a couple of months ago to try and ease the family's financial burden - and it has now attracted the attention of Crystal Palace.

Manchester United fans spotted the ‘disgust’ on legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson’s face during their dire FA Cup defeat to Middlesbrough.The Red Devils lost on penalties to the Championship side and struggled to break down what was a stubborn Boro defence. It was yet another dreadful performance from United, who have rarely impressed this season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer or his replacement Ralf Rangnick.

There is something about penalty shootouts against Middlesbrough that appear to cause Manchester United to stumble.

Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder has admitted he expected his side's controversial equaliser against Manchester United to be ruled out.

Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho should both be available for Manchester United's Premier League match at Burnley on Tuesday.

Manchester United youngster Anthony Elanga missed the decisive spot-kick as Ralf Rangnick's side were dumped out of the FA Cup by Middlesbrough on Friday night.Jadon Sancho's first-half opener was cancelled out by Matt Crooks, whose second-half strike was controversially allowed to stand despite a very clear handball in the build-up.Penalties beckoned when 120 minutes failed to separate the two sides, with the winner destined to advance to the fifth round of the cup.An incredible 15 spot-kicks were scored in a row, before Elanga stepped up and blazed his effort over the bar, sending the Middlesbrough supporters absolutely wild.A number of senior players including Cristiano Ronaldo, Juan Mata and Bruno Fernandes rushed over to comfort the teenager, who looked devastated to have cost his side so dearly.Ronaldo - who missed a first-half penalty himself - was spotted with his arm around Elanga for some time, no doubt offering some invaluable words of advice, and interim boss Rangnick also offered the youngster some words of support.How would you rate Ralf Rangnick's performance as Manchester United manager out of 10? Let us know in the comments section below...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.

Former captain Roy Keane has accused Paul Pogba of failing to produce the consistency expected of him during his second spell at Manchester United.

Manchester United's squad for the remainder of the Premier League season includes no fewer than four goalkeepers.Clubs have been required to confirm their squad lists for the rest of the season following the end of the January transfer window, with squads of up to 25 permitted. Of these 25 players, at least eight must have homegrown status, meaning they played for a club in England for at least three years before the age of 21.United have comfortably met this requirement by including 14 homegrown players as they named 23 players on their squad list, of which four are keepers.Ralf Rangnick has included January player of the month David de Gea and Dean Henderson along with veteran stoppers Tom Heaton and Lee Grant.With four keepers included in the 23-man squad, just 19 outfield players have been registered for United's remaining 16 league matches.However, United will be able to call on more players, with those aged under 21 not required to be named in the squad, such as 19-year-old Hannibal Mejbri.Rangnick has confirmed that the Tunisian midfielder has been promoted to the first-team squad for the remainder of the campaign.Where will Manchester United finish in the Premier League this season? Let us know in the comments section below.Speaking ahead of Friday's FA Cup match against Middlesbrough, he said: "He will, from now on, regularly train with us.

Ralf Rangnick has been told that his treatment of Jesse Lingard underlines a developing pattern which throws up a question mark over what he brings as Manchester United interim manager.

Paul Pogba is back in Manchester United's matchday squad for the first time since November.

Manchester United will be without five senior players for their FA Cup tie against Middlesbrough tonight (8pm).

Manchester United have confirmed their plans to mark the 64th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster on Friday night.

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

Manchester United's search for a new head coach is continuing as the season progresses, with Ralf Rangnick assuming control of the team in the meantime.

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

Ralf Rangnick understands Jesse Lingard's disappointment at not leaving Manchester United on transfer deadline day and suggested he is all but certain to leave the club when his contract expires.

Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick and insisted he didn't demand to have the weekend off.Rangnick claimed Lingard had asked him for a break to sort his head out after failing to secure a move to another club in the transfer window.But the England ace took to social media on Thursday evening to suggest the German coach has been lying - insisting it was United who advised him to have some time off instead.Lingard said: "The club advised me to have time off due to personal reasons.