11am Manchester United news: Cristiano Ronaldo was mocked, United to scout Mehdi Benatia, and Victor Lindelof's wife criticism

Read on for the latest news, views and gossip from around Old Trafford as our reporters bring you regular updates.

WEIGHT GAIN

FORMER United midfielder Darren Fletcher has revealed how the Red Devils used to mock Cristiano Ronaldo during his time at Old Trafford.

The Scot claims the Juventus star had the mentality to be the best – but his team-mates joked when he wore ankle weights in training.

UNITED EYE BEN

THE RED DEVILS will hope to scout Mehdi Benatia when they travel to face Juventus in the Champions League.

The Moroccan has struggled for game-time this season, featuring just five times in all competitions – but is in line for a starting spot against United.

MAJA MIA

VICTOR LINDELOF is not the only one struggling to come to terms with his move to Man United – so is his wife Maja Nilsson.

The Swedish beauty is a marketing expert and has her own podcast where she has previously blasted the Old Trafford club for their prices.

RONALDO 2.0

UNITED face a fight to sign Benfica's 15-year-old wonderkid Ronaldo Camara.

Barcelona are also interested in the attacking midfielder has been in hot form for the club's youth team, while also starring for Portugal Under-17s.

NO MAT-TER

NEMANJA MATIC has denied rumours of problems in the dressing room at old Trafford.

Despite the club's difficult start to the season, along with the divisive figures of Jose Mourinho, Alexis Sanchez and Paul Pogba – the Serb is adamant the club is together.

POGBA LACKED DISCIPLINE

DARREN FLETCHER claims "ill-disciplined" Paul Pogba could not be trusted in midfield for Manchester United's RESERVES.

Stoke veteran Fletcher says,Pogba could only be trusted in a more attacking role when he was a teenager in his first spell at Old Trafford.

AC IN FOR ERIC

AC MILAN are plotting a January move for Manchester United defender Eric Bailly, according to reports.

Bailly has become unsettled after being frozen out by Jose Mourinho due to an alarming dip in form at the start of the campaign, say ESPN.

UTD IN HOTEL FOOTBALL TALKS

MANCHESTER UNITED will hold talks with Hotel Football in a bid to solve their Champions League home travel woes.

Jose Mourinho’s men have arrived late to Old Trafford TWICE for their previous European fixtures against Valencia and Juventus due to heavy traffic.

TRAIN OF THOUGHT

JOSE MOURINHO took the train back up north this morning as he prepared for one of the biggest week's of his Manchester United career.

The Portuguese inspired his side to a late victory over Bournemouth on Saturday and now faces daunting trips to play Juventus and rampant neighbours City in the space of five days.

MATES' RATES?

MANCHESTER UNITED are considering approaching Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville over using their hotel as a base before European home matches.

The Red Devils have arrived late to Old Trafford for their last two Champions League fixtures due to heavy traffic.

ALEX NOT THAT GREAT?

The Chile international earns a reported £400,000-a-week and could make-way to finance contract offers to David de Gea and Anthony Martial

I REALLY MISS ROO

CRISTIANO RONALDO has hinted at a move to the MLS in order to reunite with former team-mate Wayne Rooney.

The pair played together between 2004 and 2009 at Manchester United before the Portugal star moved to Real Madrid.

 

 

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