Ralf Rangnick suggests Manchester United must sign three strikers

Manchester United are reportedly facing a fight with Paris Saint-Germain for Darwin Nunez, with the French club understood to have made a huge opening bid for the striker.

Manchester City were thought of as the 'Noisy Neighbours'.In the nine years since Sir Alex Ferguson - who famously coined the label - departed, City have finished above Manchester United in the Premier League ever single season.United might always be 'bigger', but City are undeniably 'better' in almost every conceivable metric - and have been for almost a decade - and the enormous gulf between the two sides was illustrated after the Citizens' 5-1 thrashing of Wolves on Wednesday night.Pep Guardiola's side currently have a goal difference 71 higher than Ralf Rangnick's struggling Red Devils, with City on +72 and United only just breaking even with +1."Imagine if we didn't buy Ronaldo," one United fan tweeted in response to the stat."And next season they have Haaland, goal difference of +100 incoming," a rival fan joked.United's humiliating 4-0 defeat to Brighton on Saturday embodied their wretched season, and aptly consigned them to their worst ever finish to a Premier League campaign.The club have arguably never looked more rudderless, and following years of poor spending, corporate mismanagement and tactical inefficiency, Erik ten Hag's arrival at the club seemingly can't come soon enough.What will the gap in goal difference be between City and Utd next season? Let us know what you think in the comments section belowHaving failed to replace Sergio Aguero over the summer following their lengthy but ultimately unsuccessful pursuit of Harry Kane, City went into the season with just one recognised striker - Gabriel Jesus.As such, there were concerns that there wouldn't be enough goals in the team, but it didn't take long for fans' fears to be allayed.

Manchester United's FA Youth Cup hero Alejandro Garnacho has paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo following his two-goal haul at Old Trafford on Wednesday evening.

Manchester United under-18s were victorious against Nottingham Forest’s under-18 side in the FA Youth Cup final. It was a hard-fought game with both sides giving it their all.

Cristiano Ronaldo's earnings have been laid bare by Forbes - and his Manchester United contract pockets him less than Neymar and Lionel Messi do from PSG.The American business magazine have released their list of the world's 10 highest-paid athletes for 2022, which accounts for on-field earnings and off-field earnings. And the trio of football megastars feature prominently.Ronaldo is third with $60million (£49m) from his salary, plus bonuses and prize money.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous SIU celebration during Manchester United’s FA Youth Cup victory on Wednesday.The Spaniard, 17, found the back of the net with a 77th-minute penalty - United’s second goal during their 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest - and proceeded to emulate the superstar with the subsequent move. The goal was quite fortuitous as Garnacho appeared to be brought down on the edge of the box by Zach Abbott rather than inside it.Garnacho added to his first goal and Rhys Bennett's opener to cancel out Joshua Powell’s level for the away side, as United clinched their 11th FA Youth Cup title.A record 67,492 were at Old Trafford to witness the final, a huge leap from the previous best of about 37,000 against Arsenal in 2007.

Manchester United are weighing up a potential £75million move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

Daily Star Sport looks at some of the most names you never knew were linked with multiple footballers. Former Hollyoaks and Emmerdale actress Atkinson caught the attention of Cristiano Ronaldo during his Manchester United after stripping off her kit for an array of magazines.

Manchester City’s new goal machine Erling Haaland scoffs six meals a day to stay in peak condition.The 6ft4in Norwegian hotshot eats “like a bear” and wolfs down swordfish, sea bass and sea bream all cooked with veg. He also scoffs plates of chicken and pasta cooked without salt or oil, teammates revealed.And he also mainly drinks water and avoids sugary snacks and frozen food, opting to eat fresh produce only.

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Thursday, May 12.

Former Manchester United midfielder Kleberson is worried that Marcus Rashford may look to leave the club this summer.

Manchester United cult icon Kleberson reckons Erling Haaland is "better off" at Manchester City and wants his old club to now target Benfica hotshot Darwin Nunez. United missed out on the chance to sign Haaland when he was at RB Salzburg, with then-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen to bring the forward who he managed at Molde to Old Trafford.

Former Manchester United right-back Paul Parker has tipped Aaron Wan-Bissaka to thrive if he can secure a move away from Old Trafford, claiming he has become a 'scapegoat'.

Erik ten Hag's plans to revamp Manchester United's midfield have been left in chaos before he has even taken charge at Old Trafford. Ten Hag will replace Ralf Rangnick as United boss in June and is keen to bolster his midfield options ahead of the new season.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has urged Manchester United to sign England stars Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham.

Cristiano Ronaldo has already told Manchester City's latest addition Erling Haaland what he must do to avoid being a Premier League flop.

Nemanja Matic suggests he would not have embarked on a lap of appreciation after his final Manchester United home match if it had not been for encouragement from Cristiano Ronaldo.

Newcastle United have been told they need to sign Jesse Lingard this summer if they’re to challenge for Europe next season.

UEFA have scrapped their controversial proposals for Champions League qualification, but have announced a new plan which could still benefit Premier League clubs.

The Manchester City club shop will already be bracing to stock up on Erling Haaland shirts after the Premier League champions confirmed they have reached a deal in principle for the striker.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s purported conversation with Sir Alex Ferguson is ‘not out of the ordinary’ according to Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand. Ralf Rangnick’s side’s promising 1-1 home draw with Chelsea and 3-0 victory against Brentford was followed up with a dismal 4-0 drubbing away to Brighton and Hove Albion.