Manchester United's Jesse Lingard stance poses disadvantage in Declan Rice race and other rumours

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.

Manchester United have already decided on three midfielders who will be on their 15 strong list of summer transfer targets following a disappointing January window.Ralf Rangnick's side look in desperate need of a summer revamp following a string of inconsistent results, with a new manager set to come in before next season.And despite that uncertainty over who will be in charge, the club have already decided on three names who will make up some of the 15 potential midfield arrivals.With plans to turn that list of 15 into a potential 10 before the season is complete, two England internationals have already done enough at their current clubs to be included.ESPN reports details about the plan to outline 15 potential midfield arrivals, with West Ham's Declan Rice, Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips and Amadou Haidara of RB Leipzig all being considered.Hammers boss David Moyes has been firm on the future of Rice, and it could take a bid in the region of £100million to see the club part with their star player.Leeds on the other hand are well placed to tie Phillips down to a new contract, with the player pleased that they blocked deadline day interest from West Ham.Haidara, 24, has stood out in the Bundesliga over the past three seasons, and has now made 101 appearances for the club while scoring 10 goals.Who should Manchester United make their key transfer target? Give us your verdict in the comments sectionThat comes after United decided not to add to their squad in January despite their inconsistent form since the end of September.United might still be in the running for an unlikely Champions League victory, but crashed out of the FA Cup at the fourth round stage to add to their League Cup disappointment.In the Premier League the

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 have been told they would get a 'definite' bonus if they sign Declan Rice for £100million.

West Ham failed with an audacious bid for Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips on Transfer Deadline Day.The Hammers were prepared to offer up to £55million for the England international to join his central midfielder partner, on the international stage, Declan Rice.Leeds rebuffed the offer for the man who has also generated interest from Manchester United. The move started after the clubs met three weeks ago - at the start of January.However, Leeds' 1-0 loss to Newcastle, on January 22, left the deal dead in the water despite West Ham's late push.At the start of the season, Bielsa said he thinks Phillips would want to leave a legacy at Elland Road.He said: "I’m sure the day he leaves Leeds and the way that he does it, far from provoking disappointment."Of course, it will generate disappointment – but it’s going to solidify his link to the club, the people and the city.“I’m sure he would only leave if it’s guaranteed that the link to the place where he was born remains intact.

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

Former Manchester United winger Daniel James has revealed that he had never experienced such informative training sessions until completing a move to Leeds United in the summer transfer window.

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 are amongst several clubs expressing an interest in signing Bayern Munich and Germany winger Serge Gnabry.

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.

David Moyes has told prospective buyers of Declan Rice that they can forget about spending a mere £100million on the midfielder.Instead the West Ham boss says those clubs now need a ‘humongous amount of money’ for a fee to be agreed to. The England international has been linked with a move to Manchester United among others but Moyes has said that, given his recent performances, that price has gone up significantly.

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.

Romelu Lukaku has been blasted by fans online for his lacklustre marking that led to Plymouth Argyle to go 1-0 up against Chelsea. In the FA Cup Fourth Round at Stamford Bridge, the Pilgrims opened the scoring when Macaulay Gillesphey nodded them in front on eight minutes after he latched onto a free-kick.Subsequent replays, however, showed that it was Lukaku who was supposed to be marking the defender, and it looked as though the 28-year-old hardly jumped in an attempt to win the ball.Blues fans fumed online, saying that the Belgian was being ‘weak’ for not defending the ball well.One supporter wrote: “Lukaku weak as s*** there.”Another raged: “Incredibly weak from Lukaku.”Someone wrote: “Ffs….

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.

Manchester United are reportedly leading the chase to sign Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo with a 'large investment' in the works.Araujo, 22, has featured heavily this season for both the Catalan club and his country Uruguay, who he has seven caps for.Now into the final 18 months of his contract at the Camp Nou, he is attracting the attention of some of Europe's top clubs.Marca claim he is receiving most interest from the Premier League.And at the moment it is the Red Devils who are said to be 'bidding the strongest' for his signature to bolster their ranks.They are willing to splash the cash on him as he seems to be a centre-back who will dominate for years to come.However, their Prem rivals Man City and Chelsea are also both keen on Araujo.In fact, Pep Guardiola was this week pictured having dinner with his agent Edmundo Kabchi.Thomas Tuchel, meanwhile, may have to replace three defenders in Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta this summer. Where should United spend their money this summer? Let us know in the comments section. For their part, Barca want to tie Araujo down to a new contract, but have struggled to do so thus far.They opened talks with his representatives all the way back before the pandemic.But the financial issues they've since ran into has prevented them from wrapping up the piece of business.They have now somewhat relieved their money problem by cutting down their wage bill considerably.However, Araujo turned down their recent offer of a new and improved deal.Resolving his renewal is one of the La Liga side's priorities, and they are encouraged by the fact that he is eager to stay where he is.Whether they can match his financial demands or United can beat them remains to be

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.

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