Ralf Rangnick told to find way to fit Cristiano Ronaldo into his tactics at Manchester United

Former Manchester United centre-back Gerard Pique has admitted that Cristiano Ronaldo was close to joining Barcelona instead of Real Madrid at the time of his Old Trafford exit in June 2009.

Manchester United players have returned to training at the club's Carrington training complex following a week off.

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick on Monday morning in order to force through a move to Newcastle.The Red Devils midfielder is understood to have spoken to the German coach at the club’s training ground at Carrington on Sunday, where discussions continued into the evening.The Athletic claims the Old Trafford hierarchy want Lingard’s salary covered by Newcastle for the remaining four months of the season, along with a £2.5million loan fee and £12million bonus if they avoid relegation.But with the lofty demands bringing a halt to negotiations, Lingard has taken matters into his own hands.The 29-year-old is looking to force through a loan deal before the transfer window closes.He believes that meeting Rangnick will help push his proposed move and encourage his boyhood club to set terms for a deal which Newcastle will actually consider.That, along with Newcastle’s belief that there may be some flexibility with regards to the figures demanded, have resulted in some late optimism surrounding the deal.United are understood to want a suitable compensation for Lingard, having put huge resources towards the player’s development since the age of seven.Do you think Man United are demanding too much for a player whose contract expires in four months? 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.

Time is running out for Manchester United and their Premier League rivals to strengthen their squads ahead of the January transfer window slamming shut at 11pm this evening.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was spotted in the stands during Manchester United women's FA Cup fourth round tie against Bridgewater on Sunday.The Norwegian was there to support his 19-year-old daughter Karna, who made her debut for the club after coming off the bench in the second half.As such, the pair have become the first dad and daughter duo to play for the club.United ran out 2-0 winners thanks to Charlotte Buxton's first-half own-goal and Ella Toone's strike eight minutes from time.The 48-year-old was relieved of his duties following a dismal run of form which left the club well off the pace in the title race, with a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Watford proving to be the final straw.He was eventually replaced by Ralf Rangnick, who will remain in charge until the end of the season, when United are expected to appoint a permanent replacement.Shortly after being dismissed, Solskjaer said he wanted to spend the next few months "with his family", but insisted that a return to management at some point is almost certainly on the cards."I'll spend some time with my family. That's been probably the most difficult part, through the pandemic, with Norway being open and here being closed, my family moved back to Norway and the young one, he loves it back there, so we've lived apart," he told the club's website.Have Manchester United improved since sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer? Let us know what you think in the comments section below..."So, I'll spend some time with them.

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has previously tipped Ousmane Dembele to be a future contender to win the Ballon d'Or, amid reports linking the Barcelona winger with a move to Old Trafford.

Up to four Manchester United players could leave the club on loan on deadline day.

Former assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, Rene Meulensteen, has claimed that the Red Devils have lost their DNA.

Manchester United shouldn't have rushed to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo, says former midfielder Kleberson.The Portuguese made a high-profile return to Old Trafford in the summer from Juventus.But since the £12.8 million transfer, the 36-year-old has endured a challenging season.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer got the boot in November and the Red Devils have failed to mount a title push.Ronaldo has bagged 14 in all competitions and is the club's top goalscorer this term. But ex-United and Brazil international Kleberson reckons his former club might have dropped a clanger bringing him back.“To be honest, the Ronaldo experiment has been a bit of a failure so far - especially because of the level of player he is and how of late he has impacted the team," he said."When you look at the things he can bring to the club and what he brings to the fans, it’s not been amazing.“The current United team haven’t played well together of late."It’s a tough time for Ronaldo to have returned to the club.

A former assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson has compared new Liverpool signing Luis Diaz to Manchester United great Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo has made a prediction about his son which Manchester United fans will love.

Former Manchester United coach Kieran McKenna has revealed how he learnt from Sir Alex Ferguson as he embarks on his first managerial job.

James Trafford can boast an assist as well as three clean sheets as his dream start on loan at Bolton Wanderers continues.

Mason Greenwood will not play or train for Manchester United until further notice following allegations made against him on social media, the club has confirmed.

Manchester United loanee Amad Diallo has broken his silence after making a goalscoring debut for Rangers.

Manchester United after the club have seemingly priced him out of a loan move away.The attacker, who has been with the club since the age of seven, is in search of game-time after being marginalised out of the side so far this season.Newcastle are among the clubs who have been interested in signing Lingard, willing to pay 100% of the player’s salary until the end of the season.But United wanted Newcastle to pay a £12million ‘survival’ fee - an unprecedented clause that means that, if the Magpies did stay in the Premier League this season, they would have to fork out that amount to the northwest club.Newcastle were unprepared to meet the unprecedented figure and so Lingard remains at the club with under 48 hours of the January transfer window remaining.And so his brother Louie Scott has called out the club for the manner in which they are treating Lingard.He posted an image to Instagram featuring Lingard a year to the day after Lingard signed for West Ham's last campaign.The photo featured the player celebrating a goal for the Hammers, along with a caption that read:“A year ago today he was ‘allowed’ out on day release,” followed by laughing face emojis.Can you see this transfer coming off? Tell us in the comments section.“Now we know what Akon felt like,” he added underneath, nodding to the singer’s first hit single - Locked Up.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gave Lingard assurances that he would be given a chance to play in the side - but since Ralf Rangnick took charge, it appears matters have changed tremendously.The 29-year-old has been handed just two starts all season - while it’s reported that he’s grown frustrated with his current club’s approach to offloading him this window.Lingard has less than six months left on his

Manchester United legend Bryan Robson believes Anthony Elanga's emergence as a starter for Ralf Rangnick has had a positive impact on Marcus Rashford.

Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Juventus to bring attacker Dejan Kulusevski on loan after their failed moves for Luis Diaz and Adama Traore.

Manchester United have been fined €10,000 by UEFA following an incident during their Champions League clash with Young Boys last year.

Former Manchester United assistant Rene Meulensteen has said the club have lost the vision and organisation that made them successful under Sir Alex Ferguson.

Newcastle have shortlisted Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson as a potential loan option before Monday's transfer deadline.