Games continue to come thick and fast for Manchester United as they prepare to resume their Premier League campaign against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm).
Either side of picking up silverware for the first time since 2017 a week ago – against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup – the Old Trafford club have also made progress in the Europa League and FA Cup. But how many trophies will Erik ten Hag and his players end up with this campaign?
With one eye on the summer window, meanwhile, United will target at least two major signings with Ten Hag wanting another central midfielder and long-term striker. Cristiano Ronaldo was allowed to depart mid-season, as United brought in Wout Weghorst on loan as a stop-gap replacement for the Portugal captain.
Frenkie de Jong, Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham are likely to be on the shopping list, too, as Ten Hag and key figures upstairs consider their options.
United handed double fitness boost ahead of Liverpool trip
Luke Shaw and Jadon Sancho are expected to return against Liverpool on Sunday.
Shaw missed the FA Cup fifth round win over West Ham on Wednesday night with an unspecified injury but manager Erik ten Hag suggested he will be fit to play at Anfield.
Sancho was also absent against West Ham through illness but could be back in the squad.
“I think we’ll have players back,” Ten Hag said. “I’m not sure if you’ve seen but yesterday Luke Shaw was not available. We expect him back.
“Sancho was ill. We’ll have to wait for how that develops but yeah, I think [he will be back] as well.”
‘Learned a lot from his time under Fergie’ – Carrick backed for future United role
Former Middlesbrough forward Brian Deane has given his verdict on Michael Carrick and backed him for a possible future role at United.
“I don’t think Carrick will be thinking about taking over at a Manchester United right now, I think that he’s such a grounded guy that he will be focussed on nothing but success with Boro, and doing the best job he can with Boro,”
“He may well end up at a Spurs or a United, but I think he’ll just be focussed on doing the best job he can with Boro for the time being, and then he will worry about doing the best job he can at whichever team he ends up with after that – but that’s a bridge he will cross when the time comes.
“The most impressive thing is his man management, and you can tell that he’s learned a lot from his time under Fergie, but it’s also his own demeanour that is shining through and why he’s such a good, personable manager.”
De Gea names two things United must do vs Liverpool
United will be looking to complete the league double over Liverpool when they face their fierce rivals at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. Both sides head into the match in resurgent form and will be looking to secure three points as well as the all-important bragging rights.
The six senior players United want to sell this summer ‘revealed’
United’s summer transfer business will need to be focused around player sales, and Football Insider claims they have already shortlisted six players to get rid of.
- Anthony Martial
- Donny Van de Beek
- Scott McTominay
- Dean Henderson
- Brandon Williams
- Harry Maguire
Klopp confirms injury blow ahead of United fixture
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that centre-back Joe Gomez will miss Sunday’s clash at Anfield through injury.
The England international, 25, has missed both of the last two matches with a muscle problem. He suffered the blow during last month’s 5-2 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League.
“Physically we should be fine, mentally fine, so yes, nothing to moan about,” said Klopp. “Yesterday evening they were all fine. Joe Gomez is closer, not close enough.”
United ‘keeping tabs’ on Tammy Abraham
United are one of the many sides looking into a possible move for Tammy Abraham.
iNews claims that Everton and Aston Villa are both also interested in the Roma striker having both had approaches turned down in January.
The report states United have also been monitoring Abraham, although their priority appears to be Victor Osimhen.
West Ham ‘monitoring’ three United signings
West Ham are reportedly interested in signing Scott McTominay, Anthony Martial and Harry Maguire this summer.
Football Insider claims that David Moyes is a big admirer of the trio and has shortlisted them as potential targets for the summer transfer window.
Gary Neville advice to Harry Kane over switch
United want a long-term frontman to replace Cristiano Ronaldo next summer.
But will Tottenham play ball with Harry Kane and sell him to another English club?
“If Harry is going to leave, I think now is the time, now is the moment. Manchester United are desperate for a centre-forward, Tottenham fans will be furious with me, they’ll say it’s me coming on television to try and get their player to Manchester United. It is not. It just looks to me like, in this moment in time, the most likely move.”
West Ham target three United players – reports
West Ham are keen on signing three United stars when the transfer market reopens.
Football Insider indicate they are keeping a close eye on any developments at Old Trafford.
Harry Maguire, Scott McTominay and the Anthony Martial are on their radar.
Hammers manager David Moyes is thought to be an admirer of all three players.
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