Manchester United take shock lead in Erling Haaland race and other transfer rumours

NME about the ongoing conflict with Russia, and what the rest of the world can do to help.Ukraine has officially severed diplomatic ties with Russia, and declared martial law, after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation on Thursday (February 24).In the time since the invasion launched, 198 Ukrainians – including three children – have been killed at the time of writing, according to Health Minister Viktor Liashko. A further 1,115 people have reportedly been wounded, including 33 children (via Al Jazeera). Russian authorities have not released casualty figures for their forces.Speaking to NME from London, where they have lived for nine years, electro-pop duo Bloom Twins described the situation as “terrifying”.“It has really affected us,” said singer Anna Kuprienko.

The European Super League project could be set to return as it's reported Juventus chief Andrea Agnelli will submit new plans on Thursday.

NHS Lanarkshire is urging people to use alternative services as A&E waiting times could now be more than six hours.

Steven Gerrard has been handed a major show of support at Aston Villa as Philippe Coutinho says the "demanding" Scouser has the respect of the squad.

A Paisley man deliberately smashed a car windscreen – then went and told the owners what he had done.

Youngsters at a Paisley Primary school have been celebrating the many different cultures of pupils by taking part in a top poetry competition which celebrates different languages from across the globe.

Amanda Holden has been celebrating her 51st birthday in style over the past few weeks, and recently enjoyed a lavish night out with her close pals in London. The Britain’s Got Talent judge, who turned 51 on 16 February, celebrated her big day with a holiday to Dubai earlier this month alongside her family, including daughters Lexi, 16, and ten year old Hollie. Amanda has now continued the celebrations back in the UK and headed out in London on Friday 25 February with a string of close pals.

Instagram to announce that she had to have emergency surgery on her oesophagus. After the horrific attack on the now 38-year-old, Piper was put into an induced coma for 12 days. Using skin grafts and a plastic face mask, which she wore for 23 hours a day, the entire surface of the model's face was reconstructed.

London on Friday. The 25-year-old actor looked almost identical to famous dad, Jude Law as he strolled through the capital with his pet in tow. Donning a pair of turned up blue jeans, a white t-shirt and black jacket, the actor opted for a relaxed look as he headed out for the day.

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Manchester United have targeted Belgium international Youri Tielemans as part of their bid to land a world-class midfielder this summer.United bosses are keen to strengthen the midfield area of the team and have been keeping close tabs on Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips.But United fear being priced out of the move for Rice, who West Ham value in excess of £100million, while Leeds ace Phillips is poised to sign a new contract at Elland Road.Leeds-born Phillips has also made it clear he doesn't want to join United, due to the fierce hatred that exists between the two clubs.It means United could now turn their attentions to Leicester star Tielemans instead.Is Youri Tielemans the right signing for Man Utd? Tell us what you think in the comments section.The 24-year-old's contract with the Foxes runs out in the summer of 2023, and United know the Midlands club could be forced to cash in on one of their prize assets at the end of this season.Tielemans, who is also a target of Juventus, wants to be playing Champions League football and knows he is unlikely to achieve this with Brendan Rodgers' side.United have a good relationship with the Foxes, having signed Harry Maguire from them in a £80m deal in 2019, and believe a deal can be done in the region of £40m.Would Youri Tielemans be a good signing for Manchester United? Let us know in the comments section. Tielemans, who scored a stunning goal to help the Foxes win the FA Cup last season, joined the Foxes from Monaco in 2019, and has gone on to score 17 goals and register 16 assists in the Premier League in 104 appearances for City.He has won 47 Belgium caps and helped Roberto Martinez's men reach the World Cup semi-finals in 2018.

Ralf Rangnick thought Raphael Varane had his 'best game' for Manchester United in their FA Cup defeat to Middlesbrough and no longer has any injury issues.

Mauricio Pochettino has already told close friends of his what his intentions are ahead of the summer. That is amid reports that Manchester United have made the Paris Saint-Germain boss their top target to come in and take the job at the end of the season.

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has a bloated squad to work with between now and the end of the season following the club's failure to send a handful players out on loan on deadline day.

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United training early following his winter break in Dubai.

Squad numbers for the remainder of the season have been finalised by Manchester United - after the January transfer window came and went without any further additions.

Manchester United players have returned to training at the club's Carrington training complex following a week off.

After spending such lavish amounts of money in the summer transfer window, Manchester United were never expected to give their chequebook such a hammering this month.

Daily Star Sport has the latest on the aforementioned rumour, as well as an update on a possible midfield target and a departing defender. According to BBC Sport, Manchester United and Chelsea both hold an interest in Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele.

Manchester United defender Phil Jones may not be leaving the club on transfer deadline day after his move to Bordeaux collapsed.Jones' 11-year stay at Old Trafford had been expected to come to an end during the January transfer window.The Ligue 1 giants appeared to be in the process of signing the former England international, who has only played one match for United since January 2020.After a series of devastating injuries, Jones has plummeted down the pecking order at Old Trafford, currently trailing behind Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly. But despite his lowly place in the United rankings, he will not be departing the club for Bordeaux, after his move fell through in the final stages.The Ligue 1 giants were reportedly keen on taking the 29-year-old on loan until the end of the season.

Up to four Manchester United players could leave the club on loan on deadline day.