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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has refused to rule out the arrival of a new striker as the transfer window draws to a close - and offered an update on the future of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Red Devils manager spoke after his side secured a second consecutive Premier League victory at the expense of Southampton on Saturday afternoon (August 27) thanks to Bruno Fernandes.

Manchester United. The French striker, who missed yesterday’s trip to Southampton with an Achilles injury, made his first league appearance in more than a year as a second-half sub in the United's unexpected 2-1 victory over Liverpool.Martial, 26, is the penultimate year of his existing £270,000-a-week contract at Old Trafford meaning he could become a cut-price target next summer should he enjoy a successful season. READ MORE: Amir Khan meets Sir Alex Ferguson - but has to copy and paste Wikipedia to say who he is That’s why the United hierarchy want to protect their investment by handing the ex-Monaco hitman, who cost £55million in September 2015, an additional two years.That was not an issue before Erik ten Hag took over the managerial reins with Martial having failed to nail down a first-team place under a succession of bosses.The former Lyon forward has often started the season well at Old Trafford only to hit a barren patch or suffer an injury and then find himself dumped on the bench.Does Martial deserve a new deal? Let us know in the comments sectionUnited will be wary of any repeat of that occurring this term but, by all accounts Martial, at times labelled moody in England, is a rejuvenated figure under Dutchman ten Hag.One source said: “The player has a spring in his step step and genuinely seems pleased to be at United.” That is great news for the new head coach and club as they attempt to end their reliance for goals on ageing hitman Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ryan Giggs' ex-wife Stacey was left shaken when three masked men stole her £80,000 Range Rover Sport, according to reports.The mum-of-two noticed the thieves had driven off with the car around 1.30am on Thursday in Worsley, Manchester.The Sun reports the incident took place at her home, where she lives with her two children. READ MORE: Man Utd's Europa League opponents based in area where 'all travel is advised against' A source told the publication: "It was so upsetting. Her kids were there." At home she was reportedly with Liberty, 19, and Zach, 15, the children who she shares with former Manchester United and Wales winger Giggs, 48.A source said to The Sun "it was so upsetting" and the children were left "terrified".

Gary Neville has revealed he rejected a stylist after Sky Sports started to complain about his outlandish ties.The Manchester United legend made the move into punditry post-retirement in 2011. While he is now widely regarded as one of the best around, it took time for him to improve - in particular on his dress sense.When Neville started out he made some bold choices on which tie to wear. As such, he was asked in the latest edition of The Overlap: "When you first started on TV, why did you wear such bad ties?" READ MORE: Sir Alex Ferguson rang Gary Neville about 'f***ing unfair' criticism of David De GeaHe replied: "It was a problem for Sky that you know.

Sir Alex Ferguson. It begs the question as to why you would re-sign a player if he was such a problem? But re-sign is exactly what former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich did in 1999, having made his debut for the club in 1990 in his first spell there, only to be slated by his former manager.

Gary Neville has admitted he thinks his hectic lifestyle will "cost him" in a candid talk with Geoff Shreves on The Overlap. The Manchester United legend spoke of the time he collapsed 'and had a fit' after Raheem Sterling opened the scoring for England against Germany.

Gary Neville has revealed Sir Alex Ferguson once called him over his 'f***ing unfair' criticism of David De Gea while working as a pundit on Sky Sports.De Gea has come under criticism in recent weeks - especially for his performance against Brentford. However, in his heyday, De Gea was one of the best shot-stoppers in the Premier League.And that was all the more impressive after the Spaniard had struggled to adapt to England's top flight in his first season on these shores.

Manchester United legend Gary Neville never had a single transfer approach made for him - not that he would have left the club anyway.Neville, 47, spent his entire playing career with the Red Devils, racking up a mega 602 appearances at right-back between 1992 and 2011. He was rarely dropped by Sir Alex Ferguson and has gone down as a Premier League great.But despite that status, it seems there was never any interest in signing him from other clubs, as when Geoff Shreeves asked him on Sky Sports' Off Script podcast in April 2020, Neville said: "None that I’ve ever been made aware and none that I’ve known of.READ MORE: Win 2 tickets to watch England vs Germany in Nations League action at Wembley Stadium"I imagine that Sir Alex in his post-Manchester United career or in his interviews when I left the club would have said that someone would have come in for me or something like that.

Former striker Louis Saha believes Manchester United produced qualities during Monday night's 2-1 win over Liverpool that former manager Sir Alex Ferguson would have approved of.

Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen has chosen five current and former Reds players for his all-time greatest Premier League team.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson after a verbal collision during a match. The ex-Premier League official was the man in the middle and the one with the flag at the very highest level of football.

Liverpool midfielder Fabinho has revealed that he hopes Manchester City suffer a similar collapse to the one that is currently plaguing rivals United.

Jurors in the trial of Ryan Giggs have now heard all the evidence in the case, after a large number of messages, poems and love letters were revealed. Mr Giggs, 48, has pleaded not guilty to displaying controlling or coercive behaviour towards ex-partner Kate Greville, assault occasioning actual bodily harm of Kate Greville, and assault by beating of Emma Greville.

Usyk stunned Joshua on a number of occasions and was simply too fast for the Brit, landing a number of impressive hits to win unanimously on points. Joshua will look to reclaim his titles when he faces the Ukrainian at the Jeddah Super Dome in Saudi Arabia on August 20.

Alex Ferguson has told a court he never saw Ryan Giggs lose his temper as he gave evidence defending his ex-player. The former Manchester United manager, 80, spoke about his relationship at the club with Giggs, who is on trial charged with assaulting his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville. Sir Alex told Manchester Crown Court on Friday that Giggs had a “fantastic temperament”, adding: “To have a career as long as he had in a difficult position, in terms of energy, he fulfilled everything we ever wished for.

Ryan Giggs has a “fantastic temperament” ex Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson told jurors today. The 80-year-old came to Manchester Crown Court in person to give evidence about Giggs during his trial.The 48-year-old former Manchester United star is accused of controlling and coercive behaviour towards his ex Kate Greville, 36, during their six-year relationship.

A young woman says she 'did not want to be here anymore' after 'being raped' by Benjamin Mendy, a jury has heard. The alleged victim - Woman Two - told a court she 'just wanted my life to end' after being sexually attacked by the 28-year-old at his mansion in Cheshire.

Ryan Giggs was 'without doubt the best example' at Manchester United. The former United manager, 80, was called to the witness box at Manchester Crown Court to give evidence about the temperament of the ex-footballer, who worked under him for 23 years. Giggs, 48, is on trial accused of assaulting his former partner Kate Greville, 36, as well as controlling and coercive behaviour towards her.

A man has been arrested after homes on a street were evacuated amid fears of a gas leak. Fire crews, police and paramedics attended Petersburg Road in Edgeley, Stockport, at around 11am on Friday morning.