Manchester United preparing ‘overwhelming’ offer for Napoli striker and other transfer rumours

Manchester City.The Red Devils were humiliatingly beaten 4-1 by their local rivals on Sunday evening, with Riyad Mahrez and Kevin De Bruyne both bagging two each whilst summer signing Jadon Sancho was on target for United. Question marks are, understandably, being raised of interim boss Ralf Rangnick now and stories about unrest amongst the squad behind the scenes is certainly a cause for concern amongst the higher powers at United.

Pep Guardiola has faced Manchester United on two occasions in the Premier League this season and each time, he's provided a tactical masterclass. When the two sides met in November, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was in the charge of the Reds and to ensure his team remained defensively resolute, he opted for a back three system.

Cristiano Ronaldo was a notable omission from Manchester United's squad as the Red Devils were embarrassed by Manchester City on Sunday.The 36-year-old missed the clash due to a hip-flexor injury, and he was nowhere to be seen at the Etihad Stadium.This move reportedly left United players 'surprised' given his aura in the dressing room, and they believed his presence would have helped.Ronaldo, instead, had jetted off back to his native Portugal to recover from his injury.And, according to The Sun, Ronaldo had hoped the warm weather of Portugal would help him recover from his ongoing injury woes.United sorely missed their Portuguese superstar as Pep Guardiola's side ran riot on Sunday afternoon.Jadon Sancho's equaliser only poked the bear as Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez both struck twice to emphatically hammer the Red Devils out of the top four. After the game, Ralf Rangnick said: “I have to believe my medical department.

Former Manchester United transfer target Kieran Trippier has provided the Reds with an insight into what the players could expect from Mauricio Pochettino if he is installed as the club's next permanent manager.

Ralf Rangnick's refusal to hand Juan Mata even a single minute of Premier League playing time at Manchester United has caused 'confusion' as clubs circle for his signature.The veteran former Spain international midfielder joined the club from Chelsea back in 2014 and made at least 32 appearances in each of the six full seasons that followed.However, after falling out of favour under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and making only nine league appearances last season, he is yet to play domestically under Rangnick.Although that would be understandable had the Red Devils been playing consistently good football - many wonder how he hasn't been able to have any sort of involvement.The Athletic report of sources that say Mata is training 'very well' and has no fitness issues, causing confusion as to why he has not featured under Rangnick.It is added that several La Liga clubs have made enquires about signing Mata in the summer, after he agreed a 12-month extension last summer.That could mean that Mata's final Premier League tally for United remains at 34 goals from 189 outings, having won four trophies with the club.Rangnick said when asked about the four first-team United players who are out of contract in the summer back in February: "I don’t know.

Speculation that Cristiano Ronaldo did not miss Sunday's derby day defeat to Manchester City due to injury has grown after it was discovered that his sister liked a post claiming he had been dropped for tactical reasons.

Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, look away. Manchester United’s fans made their feelings abundantly clear following their side’s derby defeat on Sunday.

Manchester United's players have singled out one of their team-mates as a 'teacher's pet' due to their regular starting spot.

Manchester United after being left out of the starting XI to face Manchester City.The 24-year-old was named amongst the substitutes on Sunday as United slumped to a 4-1 defeat away to their local rivals.Anthony Elanga started ahead of Rashford as Ralf Rangnick opted to use Bruno Fernandes as a 'false nine' rather than play the England international as a striker.The Manchester Evening News now report that Rashford is considering his long-term future at the club, due to concerns a lack of game time and poor form could hamper his England career.Rashford has not played for the Three Lions since the final of the Euros in July, having first been sidelined with a shoulder injury before being left out in November.He will be keen to regain his place in Gareth Southgate's squad ahead of the World Cup in Qatar at the end of this year.Sources told the Manchester Evening News that Rashford has been training well and is in good spirits despite his frustrations over playing time.Rashford has started just two of United's last 11 league matches, with only 14 starts across all competitions overall this season.Should Marcus Rashford leave Manchester United in the summer? 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.

Manchester United might have to contend with an unhappy Marcus Rashford this summer, who is looking to leave.The England international is said to be considering his options ahead of the transfer window and has grown concerned with life under Ralf Rangnick.Though the German coach will leave his interim role as manager at Old Trafford at the end of the season, the Guardian report that Rashford has fallen down the pecking order.Anthony Elanga is now a preferred option to the 24-year-old, while Jadon Sancho now comfortably owns a spot in the starting XI.But where could Rashford end up in the summer if he does leave United?Perhaps the most favourable destination for Rashford would be Arsenal, a club that appear to be on the up under Mikel Arteta and are desperate for a striker.The Gunners have been in fine form in recent weeks and are the most likely to finish in the top four from the rest of the teams below Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea.Arteta has made signing a forward a priority in the summer, though Rashford is seen more of a winger these days, but Arsenal’s fluid frontline would be suitable for a player that likes to drift in from out wide.There is plenty of speculation that there could be some changes to Chelsea’s attack this summer with Timo Werner, Christian Pulisic and Romelu Lukaku all linked with moves away.The Blues are blessed with plenty of striking options but could see Rashford as an ideal replacement for anyone that is thinking of leaving Stamford Bridge.However, whether Thomas Tuchel can promise the United ace the game-time he would demand is another matter with the German fond of rotating his options.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant

Resentment remains rife in the Manchester United dressing room over the selection strategy that has affected a number of players.

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister has dropped a hint on social media over the mystery surrounding his absence from the Manchester derby.The 37-year-old was left out of the Manchester United squad to face Manchester City on Sunday by manager Ralf Rangnick and was not present at the Etihad Stadium.Fans had speculated that the Portuguese forward may have picked up an injury in training or been ill, with reports claiming he has flown to his native Portugal.However, his sister Katia Aveiro has now liked a post on Instagram that claims Ronaldo is neither injured or ill and that his absence was for tactical reasons.The post argued that Rangnick had decided against selecting Ronaldo in order to play with a more defensive style for the short trip to the Premier League champions.It was the first time since his return to Old Trafford that Ronaldo had missed a league match for reasons other than injury.He has scored 15 goals in 30 appearances since signing from Juventus at the end of the summer transfer window, but doubts remain over his future.Should Cristiano Ronaldo leave Manchester United in the summer? 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.

Harry Maguire would be best-advised not to pick up any copies of the national newspapers after Manchester United’s defeat in Sunday’s derby.

Gary Lineker appeared to aim a cheeky dig at Roy Keane and Gary Neville in the aftermath of Manchester United's embarrassing 4-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.Ralf Rangnick's visitors were totally outclassed at the Etihad as a brace apiece from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez secured all three points for the hosts. United's sorry performance prompted the usual inquest from former Old Trafford heroes after the match - something jokily predicted by Match of the Day host Lineker.

Gary Neville hit out at recently departed chief executive Ed Woodward after Manchester United’s dismal 4-1 derby day defeat on Sunday.

Manchester United’s dreadful derby defeat to Manchester City on Sunday reportedly left his team-mates ‘surprised’.The Portuguese superstar missed the Manchester derby with a hip flexor injury, with the Red Devils going on to be smashed by their fierce rivals. It was an embarrassing performance from Ralf Rangnick’s side, with the German admitting after the game that he had no idea when Ronaldo would return from the sidelines.

Manchester United fans were left angry and frustrated as United lost 4-1 against Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.

Goalkeeper David de Gea has sent a powerful message to Manchester United's supporters following Sunday's 4-1 defeat to Manchester City, becoming the first United player to break his silence on social media since the game in the process.

Manchester United were accused of "giving up" against Manchester City after standing around and watching their opponents knock the ball about in the closing stages.United were hammered out of sight at the Etihad, with a brace apiece from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez sealing a comfortable 4-1 win for the hosts. Despite the one-sided scoreline, Ralf Rangnick's side had their moments and equalised through Jadon Sancho after going behind early on in the contest. But when Mahrez made it 3-1 on 68 minutes, United's heads dropped, and their lack of intensity and desire was clear for all to see - not least Gary Neville.

Gary Neville has admitted that he would be "stunned" if Ralf Rangnick is in charge of Manchester United next season.

Manchester United will be ashamed at the fact that Manchester City didn't even have to 'work that hard' to thump them on Sunday.Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez bagged a brace apiece to seal an emphatic 4-1 win for Pep Guardiola's side.De Bruyne fired City into a fifth minute lead, only for Jadon Sancho to net a stunning goal to restore parity.But United faded badly after the break and put in a limp second half display to cap an awful afternoon for Ralf Rangnick's side. And Schmeichel believes that the way that City strolled to success will sting United the most."It is a good reflection of this game," the United icon said after the match."The difference in quality and willingness to do what is needed was evident.