MANCHESTER UNITED are a new contract for prodigy Kobbie Mainoo, according to reports.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils have reportedly gained momentum in their pursuit of movement target Frenkie de Jong.
Elsewhere, PSG could renew their interest in Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford, according to reports.
The Ligue 1 giants are reportedly preparing a selection of replacements for Kylian Mbappe.
Jadon Sancho made his fourth appearance since returning to Borussia Dortmund on loan.
The winger appeared as an 88th minute substitute in his side’s 3-0 win over Freiburg on Friday night.
Sancho replaced Marcos Reus during the final stages.
He joined the Bundesliga side on loan from Manchester United until the end of the season last month.
Jadon Sancho is on the Borussia Dortmund bench tonight.
The Manchester United loanee winger returned to his ex in January.
He is amongst the substitutes for tonight’s home match with Freiburg.
Dortmund led 2-0 thanks to a brace from Donyell Malen.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told Marcus Rashford that his boss in Belfast serves as a “wake-up call”.
The Manchester United forward was fined for calling in sick after visiting a Belfast night club last month.
Former United manager Solskjaer explained: “Obviously, I controlled Marcus for 3 years and I know him. It’s not my job to swoon and talk about his performances, but last season was and it’s all about consistency in football.
“Marcus and many others haven’t hit the heights this season. I’m sure he had a wake-up call last week and hopefully that will spur him on.
“Is it the manager’s job to get the best out of him, or is it mostly himself or any player’s responsibility to get the best out of yourself? I think that’s more it.”
Manchester United have held talks over a new contract for Kobbie Mainoo.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the club have spoken to the 18-year-old with regards to a fresh deal.
Mainoo has inspired the Red Devils since joining the team this season.
His current contract, which he signed in February last year, runs until 2027 with an option for a further year.
Erik ten Hag claims that no decision has been made on the future of Jonny Evans and Raphael Varane.
Evans, 36, returned to the club in July on a one-year deal, while Varane’s contract expires in 2025 but is strongly linked with an exit.
Asked if new agreements had been discussed with the two men, Ten Hag responded: “We haven’t made a resolution yet. “
Manchester United are keeping tabs on Brentford striker Ivan Toney.
According to the Daily Star, United are keeping an eye on the 27-year-old summer striker.
However, the report adds that the Red Devils value Toney at £70m and will engage in a bidding war to sign him.
Manchester United are reportedly close to signing Ipswich head of recruitment Sam Williams.
According to the Express, Williams will play a role in United’s academy.
He previously worked for the Red Devils as an analyst and scout before leaving in 2022 to sign former assistant Kieran McKenna at Portman Road.
Williams is now set to return as the club’s lead academy scout for players aged between 17 and 21.
Gareth Southgate has hinted at a surprise Kobbie Mainoo position.
The Manchester United youngster has been called up to England after the Red Devils this season.
On his performances, Southgate said: “He’s doing brilliantly. I’m not sure he’s necessarily going to be a defensive midfielder as such.
“He’s a progressive player, but he’s off to a fabulous start to his career and it will be smart to watch him as we move forward. “
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that he is ready to return to football manager following his sacking from Manchester United in 2021.
He said: “I have at least one task at the club. It has to be interesting, somewhere, an adventure, somewhere, I can be myself.
“No disrespect, but after managing Manchester United for 3 years, where are you going?
“I feel that tension again. You know, when you watch the games, you miss them. “
Manchester United go into action on Sunday against Aston Villa.
The Red Devils then face another away trip on February 18 as they take on Luton Town.
Mark Lawrenson believes that Manchester United have “no chance” of making the top four.
Mark Lawrenson speaking to Paddy Power: “Manchester United have no chance of finishing in the top four.
“I just don’t trust them. They’re more than capable of having a bad performance and not winning.
“They’re in good shape, but if you look at Manchester United it’s really difficult to know if they can qualify for Europe because I don’t understand it that way.
“The most productive coaches stand on the touchline before the game, look at their team and say ‘yes, I accept for granted that we will solve any challenge on the pitch’ and I don’t have that with United.
Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing long-term Manchester United Frenkie de Jong.
The Red Devils have been long-time admirers of the midfielder, having failed to sign him from Barcelona in 2022.
The sport have now claimed that Chelsea would be willing to offer £85m to sign the Dutchman this summer.
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Unai Emery believes his Aston Villa side are enough to get a result against Manchester United this weekend.
He said: “I’m in our way and the way we approach each and every Premier League game.
“Even if we’re consistent, we don’t get our smart performances, but overall, we manage to do it.
“On Sunday, I’m optimistic.
“I know the preparation from the first minute to the 90th minute and how we have to play the game being very focused, respecting them and playing an intelligent game. “
Unai Emery analyzed 3 Manchester United players as threats to his team.
He said: “My fear and my research on them is to try to understand their game plan and understand their qualities, jointly and individually.
“We have to control them, starting with the goalkeeper because his preparation is fantastic. Their centre-backs like to play, build and control possession of the ball, control the exit to get combinations on the pitch.
“Luke Shaw is very dangerous and Diogo Dalot is in a smart moment. Casemiro is a great player for them; They have very intelligent wingers and forwards and that’s what I’m involved in.
“The most important thing for me, and collectively, as a coach, is to be prepared to detect them and prevent them. “
Unai Emery has insisted he has another plan to face Manchester United after squandering the opposition.
He said: “I forgot it because each match has different circumstances.
“We played and we lost; we analysed deeply with the players and tried to improve after it.
“On Sunday we’re going to play a different match against Manchester United. They are recovering some very important players for them, one of them is Casemiro.
“They’ll feel more powerful and involved in the big game right now because we’re ahead of them. They’re more than we are contenders for the most sensible four or five spots. “
“The reality is we are being consistent, and even losing [on Sunday] we will be in front of them.”
Paul Merson has admitted that he has lost his mind when predicting the outcome between Manchester United and Aston Villa.
He told Sportskeeda: “Two weeks ago I would have said Aston Villa were on a 15-game winning streak at home.
“Their last two home games at Villa Park barring the Sheffield United one have been worrying, to say the least.
“Manchester United, on the other hand, have a lot of speed on the counter-attack and feel smart again, so I don’t see Villa dealing with their threat.
“In general, I never like Manchester United away from home, but I think Villa have been tested at home in recent weeks, so my target is a 2-2 draw. However, if I had to pick a winner, it would go through Manchester United. “
Erik ten Hag has insisted that the match against Aston Villa be considered as important as a final.
He said: “I have said to the team from the start of January that every game is now a final.
“That was also our technique against West Ham United: we took a point from them, so it’s a final.
“So let’s take on this challenge. We have to look at this as a final. “
“For us, this will be the case in each and every game. We’re already in that mindset. “
Erik ten Hag has an update on Lisandro Martinez and expects the finisher to return before the end of the season.
The coach said: “You see his contribution to the team when he plays, so he brings to the table, in addition to his technical skills, a team mentality.
He’s very disappointed, but he’s a fighter and he’s going to come back, he’s going to come back stronger.
“We think he’ll keep coming back until the end of the season. “
Patrice Evra praised Willy Kambwala after his first interview with Manchester United.
The retired defender commented on the “passion” he showed in the interview.
He wrote: “That’s all we asked, passion and love.
“Well, Wills, I’m proud of you. “
England manager Gareth Southgate is keeping an eye on Manchester United’s rising star Kobbie Mainoo this season.
He said: “He’s doing brilliantly for a young player and had an excellent start for United.
“I’m sure he’ll necessarily be a defensive midfielder as such.
“He is a progressive player.
“But he’s had a fabulous start to his career and it will be good to monitor him as we go forward.”
A supercomputer has predicted the final Premier League standings for this season.
According to statistics, Manchester United will be in fifth place and will miss out on automatic qualification for the Champions League.
Fourth-placed Tottenham are expected to be six numbers.
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The Premier League has told the league that they have “absolutely no idea” what handball law is intended to be.
Now, elite leaders are asking coaches and players to help them when referees deserve to draw a line when it comes to handball and other incidents.
League officials also admit that VAR delays make the game “bad” for fans.
Despite this, they still insist that Prem’s referees are “as good, if not better, than ever. “
Willy Kambwala has revealed that he needs to play for Manchester United.
He told MUFC: “The dream of Man United. And that’s it. No other Club.
“Even in England, I don’t think about England, I only think about Man United. I don’t know why, but, as far as I can remember, it’s just Man United.
“I still couldn’t watch as much football as Man United, Man United all the time.
“This is the dream I had. So being here is very special for me because it’s what I wanted. “
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