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Manchester United are said to have reservations about Erik ten Hag following his interview with club bosses.United have spoken to Ten Hag about becoming the club’s next permanent boss. And while the Ajax coach is said to have come across well in talks, there are still concerns about him being a big enough character to handle the challenge that lies ahead at Old Trafford.It remains to be seen if Ten Hag goes on to be viewed as the right fit for a club that is desperate to get back to the top of English and European football after a barren period.Ten Hag, 52, was interviewed for the Tottenham job in the wake of Jose Mourinho’s sacking.

Harry Maguire has urged his Manchester United teammates to 'stick together' following their elimination from the Champions League on Tuesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo headed straight down the tunnel while clapping Manchester United fans after scoring a hat-trick vs Tottenham - choosing not to claim the match ball himselfThe 37-year-old added to his first-half screamer and tap in with a booming second-half header to ensure Harry Kane's penalty and Harry Maguire's own goal meant nothing.Having been subbed off immediately after grabbing his third, there was no huge celebration from Ronaldo at full-time - and he headed inside while clapping Old Trafford fans.Although he didn't collect the match ball himself, Ronaldo is said to have asked a member of staff to do so as he turned his attentions to Atletico Madrid.One fan said in response: "Bro ain’t even stress for the match ball."With a second saying: "Ronaldo didn’t even bother to pick up the match ball. 59 hat tricks."A third added: "Ronaldo got too many match balls, didn't bother with his 59th today."With a fourth concluding: "Ronaldo ran down the tunnel without even going to get the match ball because jobs not finished."Is Ronaldo the greatest of all time? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionRoy Keane was asked about the impact of Ronaldo on Sky Sports, and he noted that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner seemed angry.Keane said: "He was angry today.

Mauricio Pochettino has a strict term for Manchester United if he is to agree to become their next manager.The PSG head coach has been one of the top candidates for the role since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sacking last November.And the possibility of him joining the Red Devils this summer looks more likely than ever after his side collapsed to a 3-2 defeat in the Champions League against Real Madrid. Pochettino is facing the sack which would mean Old Trafford chiefs could swoop and not have to pay the French club compensation.As per the Daily Mail, to get him on board they must first convince him he is their number one choice.They claim Pochettino wants assurances from United that he is top of the pile of their options.So far it has seemed finely balanced between him and Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, who has recently begun English lessons and appears keen on the role.The former Tottenham manager is said to searching for a return to England where his family have remained while he has lived in a Paris hotel since January last year. Where would United finish under Pochettino? Let us know in the comments section. Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Former Manchester United transfer target Kieran Trippier has provided the Reds with an insight into what the players could expect from Mauricio Pochettino if he is installed as the club's next permanent manager.

Gary Lineker appeared to aim a cheeky dig at Roy Keane and Gary Neville in the aftermath of Manchester United's embarrassing 4-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.Ralf Rangnick's visitors were totally outclassed at the Etihad as a brace apiece from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez secured all three points for the hosts. United's sorry performance prompted the usual inquest from former Old Trafford heroes after the match - something jokily predicted by Match of the Day host Lineker.

Manchester United were accused of "giving up" against Manchester City after standing around and watching their opponents knock the ball about in the closing stages.United were hammered out of sight at the Etihad, with a brace apiece from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez sealing a comfortable 4-1 win for the hosts. Despite the one-sided scoreline, Ralf Rangnick's side had their moments and equalised through Jadon Sancho after going behind early on in the contest. But when Mahrez made it 3-1 on 68 minutes, United's heads dropped, and their lack of intensity and desire was clear for all to see - not least Gary Neville.

Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott believes Ralf Rangnick's gameplan for Manchester United's trip to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday should dictate whether or not club captain Harry Maguire makes the starting line-up.

Manchester United will be aiming to put the disappointment of Saturday's goalless draw with Watford behind them when they face cross-city rivals Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester United technical director Darren Fletcher insists Amad Diallo is "doing really well" at Rangers.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has played down the fact that his side have two games in hand on Manchester United in the race for a top-four finish after moving to within one point of them in the Premier League table.

When it comes to Mauricio Pochettino, there is one common concern among many Manchester United fans over the Argentinian becoming their next permanent manager.

Manchester United captain Roy Keane has left fans in stitches after admitting to having an “argument” with his grandson.Keane became a Premier League icon during his 12-year spell at Old Trafford, captaining the Red Devils to seven titles, four FA Cups and the Champions League.His hardman reputation as a player has followed him into his managerial and punditry careers, with the Irishman renowned for his furious rants, especially when watching United.He also keeps his fans updated with frequent posts on social media, with former United star Keane having more than two million followers on Instagram alone.And his latest post has left those followers in stitches after he disclosed the details of a disagreement he had with his grandson.Keane had taken his son to the cinema, posting a picture of the two of them eating popcorn and chocolate in their seats.But while both looked happy, the Irishman joked that there had been an argument over which film they would watch.Should Roy Keane go back into management? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section...Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done. You'll receive an email with all of the top news stories every single morning.You can find out more information on our email newsletter on this link here.“After arguing with him about whether to watch Scream or Sing 2.

Ralf Rangnick and strengthened United's grip of fourth place in the Premier League table. But Schmeichel insists the win proves nothing and that his former club still have a lot of work to do before people can consider them to be a genuine force in English football again.

Manchester United players want Old Trafford bosses to step up their pursuit of unsettled Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino.The Express report several senior members of the United squad are understood to be keen on working under the former Tottenham manager. And while interim boss Ralf Rangnick remains a fan of Ajax’s Eric Ten Hag and will have the biggest say in the recruitment of the next manager, the players’ views have been noted.

Comments made by Jose Mourinho about Manchester United flop Alexis Sanchez came back to haunt the coach and his Roma team in Coppa Italia last night.

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.

Frank Lampard has explained why he wanted to sign Donny van de Beek on loan from Manchester United.

Manchester United to Real Madrid back in 2015, but the deal fell through due to a paperwork issue.Reports at the time suggested United had actually held up the deal due to problems with their fax machine, sparking suspicion that Old Trafford chiefs had come up with a cunning plan to keep De Gea at the club.Los Blancos swiftly released a statement on their website insisting they had done "everything necessary in every moment" to wrap up a deal for the Spain international, which would have seen Keylor Navas head in the opposite direction to Manchester.They claimed United did not agree to open negotiations until Monday morning, however the swap deal was "quickly reached" before contracts were sent to Manchester at 11:39am.Real claimed these contracts were returned eight hours later and sent back signed at 9:32pm, before the Premier League club agreed terms with Navas' agent at 9:53pm and entered De Gea's details in FIFA's electronic Transfer Matching System (TMS) at 10pm.Which deadline day transfers do you want to see happen today? Comment down belowNevertheless, the Spanish giants said they only received the documentation at 10:02pm - two minutes after the TMS had closed when the window for non-British European leagues had shut.Since the event six and a half years ago, Matt Wild, company secretary at Wolverhampton Wanderers, has revealed that while clubs still use TMS, fax machines are a thing of the past.He told The Athletic: “It’s all email and DocuSign now.

Bryan Robson has defended Manchester United captain Harry Maguire - but admits the £80million defender is no match for Paul McGrath or Rio Ferdinand.

The January transfer window has been an interesting one for Manchester United over the years.