Mikael Silvestre: Last News

Manchester United supporters continue to await confirmation of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment in the club.

Former Manchester United centre-back Mikael Silvestre has suggested that patience will be required if Ineos secures a 25 per cent stake in the club.

Mikael Silvestre has predicted the battle between Manchester United and Arsenal will be won in midfield, highlighting the trio of Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen as the key to success for Erik ten Hag's side.

Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre expects forward trio Antony, Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho to at least reach double figures this season.

De Gea replacement

Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre has insisted Dean Henderson is not ready to replace David de Gea as Erik ten Hag's first-choice goalkeeper.

Former Old Trafford defender Mikael Silvestre says Casemiro’s return to action in Manchester United’s Europa League tie against Barcelona will provide a boost to his teammates due to his experience.

Former East Kilbride winger Kevin Wilson regularly rubs shoulders with former football superstars including Edgar Davids, Eric Abidal and Nicolas Anelka while playing for an amateur team in Dubai.

Patrice Evra has recalled the first time he ever received the 'hairdryer treatment' from Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.

Manchester United career got off to the worst possible start, as he threw up and had his head cut open along with losing the Manchester derby.Evra joined United in 2006, and went on to have a brilliant career at Old Trafford, winning 14 trophies in an eight-year stint with the Red Devils. The Frenchman arrived at United with a lot of promise, after helping former side Monaco reach the Champions League final in 2004.However, although it ultimately worked out for Evra, life at United couldn't have started much worse for the defender.

Casemiro's arrival at Manchester United is a good bit of business, despite him being a "reaction" signing.

Manchester United ace Mikael Silvestre has audaciously claimed his former side can expect another poor season unless they axe Scott McTominay from the starting line-up.McTominay, 25, featured in all but eight Premier League matches for the Red Devils last season, but received heavy criticism for his deep-lying midfield partnership alongside team-mate Fred, cruelly dubbed 'McFred' by United supporters on social media, Following Erik ten Hag's instalment into the Old Trafford hot seat, and his instance on adopting a 4-3-3 formation, the duo are expected to be dislodged for the 2022/23 campaign - a decision Silvestre agrees with.READ MORE: World Cup of Pundits: Vote for ultimate footy expert as Roy Keane aims to defend title "I think he [McTominay] had a difficult season, like most of the team," said Silvestre speaking to lordping. "I think he has enough qualities to feature for Manchester United and a solid servant for the club from the Academy."In terms of top quality midfield players? There are other players in the market that should come ahead of him, however into a rotation he can definitely add value."Scott can be a starter but ideally you want someone with better quality in the middle of the park to bring the team into contention for the top spot in the Premier League."HAVE YOUR SAY! Is Scott McTominay good enough for Man Utd? Let us know in the comments section.Ten Hag has made no illusions that his top priority for the transfer window is to add depth to a threadbare midfield.

Harry Maguire has been urged to give up the Manchester United captaincy next season and get "back to basics" in order to rediscover his best form.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been backed to beat Erling Haaland in the race for next season’s Golden Boot.

Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre has warned Erik ten Hag that he has to seize control of the Old Trafford dressing room if he wants to fare better than Ralf Rangnick.Speculation over dressing room unrest under United's interim boss was rife during the second half of the season, and there is major pressure on Ten Hag to resolve those issues and lift a squad that limped to United's worst-ever Premier League finish.Silvestre believes that Ten Hag has to sort out the United dressing room if he is to survive at Old Trafford. And the four-time Premier League champion is adamant that the dressing room he was a part of at United would never have left things 'get to this point'.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star Sport about the rumoured dressing room unrest, Silvestre said: "When everything goes wrong there's hardly anything you can do.

Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre has outlined why Erik ten Hag should be aiming for the title next season.

Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre is backing Raphael Varane to be the "leader" of United's defence under Erik ten Hag next season.

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines on Thursday, March 3.

Mikael Silvestre believes former side Manchester United should consider a move for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde this summer. United are set to back their next permanent manager heavily in the next transfer window, with the signing of a new centre-back a possibility at the end of the season.

Derby County manager Wayne Rooney has been told to "give himself more time" before jumping into a position in the Premier League amid strong links with the Everton job.

Manchester United must become much more solid defensively if their misfiring attack is to start performing, believes Mikael Silvestre.