Paul Merson praises Donny van de Beek for 'never moaning' at Manchester United

Frank Lampard has explained he wanted to sign Manchester United's Donny van de Beek on loan for three reasons.

West Ham did the right thing playing Kurt Zouma even though that video of him made me feel sick.The Premier League haven't banned him. Why should West Ham? Why should they make the rules?I don't think West Ham had any choice. They have a once in a lifetime opportunity to get in the Champions League and he's their best defender.You can't punish the club for one man's stupidity and if you're David Moyes you have to play him and wait for him to face the consequences.If you're the club, and you're paying him a fortune, and you need him, and the police have taken no action against him - you need to play him! West Ham condemned him.

Arsenal captain - because you can't put your faith in Alexandre Lacazette.And my old club should start sorting out better contracts for young players like Bukayo Saka right now instead of wasting their money like they have before.They moved one step forward getting rid of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and his massive wages - but giving the captaincy to Lacazette was going two steps back.Give it to someone like Tierney and start building now.I like Tierney. I think he'll run through a brick wall for you. I think Ben White could be captain as well.

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.

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 attacker Anthony Martial when he urged him to do more.

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 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.

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.

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.

Manchester United are back in action on Friday as they take on Middlesbrough in the FA Cup fourth round.

Manchester United target Amadou Haidara 'didn't want' a January move away from RB Leipzig according to RB Leipzig chief Christopher Vivell.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has lambasted Manchester United for their treatment of Donny van de Beek, declaring he hopes he can find form at Everton.

Manchester United fans have agreed with the club's decision to allow Donny van de Beek to leave on loan on transfer deadline day.

Arsenal legend was on the box for analysis of Millwall's Championship clash with Preston North End on Tuesday evening.But Merson was clearly not impressed with the drab affair which ended 0-0 at the New Den and hysterically quipped that he was ready to dust off his boots, 16 years after retiring in 2006."Yes," screamed Merson when appearing on Sky Sports."It's half-time. I'm coming back.

Everton pulled off the signings of Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek, as well as announcing new manager Frank Lampard.Lampard, 43, had been out of work for over a year, having been axed as Chelsea boss in January 2021.The ex-international replaces Rafa Benitez, who was controversially appointed in the summer.Benitez, 61, was a roaring success at fierce rivals Liverpool, guiding the Reds to Champions League glory in pulsating circumstances with a penalty shootout win over AC Milan in 2005.Always fighting an uphill battle across Stanley Park, the Spaniard was sacked after a disastrous six months in charge, leaving the Toffees on the cusp of the relegation places with one win in their last 14 Premier League matches.The appointment of Lampard is seen as the popular choice by Everton owner Farhad Moshiri in an attempt to regain the trust of the supporters following Benitez's calamitous reign.And the new Toffees boss was straight into work after his unveiling on Monday, using the final hours of the January transfer window to seal the signings of Donny van de Beek and Dele Alli from Manchester United and Tottenham respectively.The immediate target, of course, will be to avoid a first relegation since 1951 and from there Lampard will be trusted to form a team capable of battling for European football.Daily Star Sport takes a look at who the Toffees should sign if Lampard is able to make an immediate impact...HAVE YOUR SAY? Who do you think Frank Lampard should sign in the summer? Let us know in the comments section.A deadline day signing on loan from Man Utd, van de Beek has endured a frustrating time at Old Trafford and is yet to start a top-flight game for the Red Devils this season.Expected to be deployed alongside Allan and

Rio Ferdinand believes Frank Lampard is the right manager to get Donny van de Beek flourishing again after his move to Everton.

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.