Amad sends message ahead of Manchester United return as Sunderland spell ends in heartbreak

Luke Shaw ought to play in the heart of defence once more for Manchester United to try and nullify the threat Manchester City's Erling Haaland poses.

As the dust settled on another thumping for Manchester United away at City, in the sprawling Etihad press room Erik ten Hag unconvincingly explained why he did not maximise a Portuguese-speaking five-times Champions League winner out of "big respect for his career".

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane admits that he is "worried" for his old club ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley - but believes Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford will cause them problems.

Mason Mount could grab his favourite squad number at Manchester United if his proposed transfer goes through - but there will be some red tape for the England international to tackle first.

Erik ten Hag made five permanent Manchester United summer signings, with Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, Antony and Lisandro Martinez all putting pen to paper in his first window.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag believes David de Gea has showed 'progression' with his footwork at times this season as he contemplates what to do next in his encouraging Old Trafford rebuild.

Erik ten Hag says he expects Lisandro Martinez back at Carrington in the next few days and hopes he will return from injury in time for the start of pre-season.

Former centre-back Rio Ferdinand believes Harry Maguire must leave Manchester United this summer for the sake of both his club and international careers.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has a four-point criteria that he looks for in his dressing room leaders.

Victor Lindelof's form could convince Erik ten Hag to keep him at Manchester United with the defender set to assess his future at the end of the season.

Nottingham Forest want to sign Manchester United loanee Dean Henderson on a permanent basis, according to reports.

Manchester United fans have urged Raphael Varane to ensure bitter rivals Manchester City do not win the treble.

Andy Cole insists Manchester United must look for a younger striker than Harry Kane this summer.

Manchester United players have praised David de Gea after he was confirmed as the Premier League Golden Glove winner.

David de Gea said he is proud of his performances for Manchester United this season after winning the Premier League's Golden Glove award.

Here are your Friday evening Manchester United headlines.

Raphael Varane has hailed Erik ten Hag for his debut season as Manchester United manager.

Former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has vowed that Al-Nassr will keep believing in the potential of being Saudi Pro League champions until the end as they kept up the pressure on title rivals Al-Ittihad.

Amad’s latest goal for Sunderland is perhaps the best of his 14 strikes for the Black Cats this season.

Tony Mowbray has admitted Sunderland will struggle to find a player capable of replacing Amad when he returns to Manchester United at the end of the season.