12pm Manchester United news: How Cristiano Ronaldo became great at the Red Devils, Sanchez to Real Madrid and worry over David de Gea

Read on below for more details, plus all the other latest news, views and gossip from around Old Trafford.

CAN'T CAH-RRY ON

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly ready to make a move for Chelsea's out of favour Gary Cahill – bringing their transfer policy further into question.

Jose Mourinho had just two of his signings start the 3-1 derby defeat to Man City last weekend.

GETTING AUT OF HERE

MARKO ARNAUTOVIC has stunned West Ham by admitting he wants to LEAVE the club.

The Hammers captain was the top scorer last season, and is seen as the man to keep them safe from a relegation dogfight.

HE'S A KEEPER

MANCHESTER UNITED are sweating over the future of David De Gea who has still not signed a new contract at the club.

It is understood United are becoming increasingly wary over one of their star players leaving.

RON TOOK THE MICK

FORMER Manchester United trainer Mick Clegg has revealed how he helped Cristiano Ronaldo become a great.
The power development coach worked at the Old Trafford club between 2000 and 2011 and has told all about how Ronaldo approached him with an offer.

FERGIE FAILED

SIR ALEX FERGUSON tried every trick possible to sign Joe Cole, Harry Redknapp has revealed.
Cole, 37, announced his retirement from football today following a career at West Ham, Chelsea, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Coventry and Tampa Bay Rowdies.

DE GONE?

DAVID DE GEA has been considering his Man United future for some time and his former coach believes it is 'understandable' that he wants to go in search of Champions League football.

Ex-United goalkeeping coach Eric Steele, feels the Spaniard could move on as he will want to be at a club who are challenging for top honours.

AL GET MY COAT

ALEXIS SANCHEZ is looking for a move to Real Madrid to end his Manchester United nightmare – and it makes sense for everyone.

The Chilean has struggled since moving to Old Trafford from Arsenal, claiming he only has three friends at the club.

PL-EXIT

MANCHESTER UNITED will fight FA over plans to significantly cut foreign players quota after Brexit.

Arsenal and Chelsea are also set to battle against the new proposals which would cut the number of non-home grown players from 17 to 12.

NOT ABOUT THE C-ASH

ASHLEY YOUNG wants assurances over a regular first-team spot, with Jose Mourinho looking to bolster the defence.

The England full-back is holding off on signing the new deal, with his current contract ending in the summer.

'NO AMBITION'

MANCHESTER UNITED are in talks with Juan Mata and Ander Herrera over new deals – and fans are distraught.

Supporters have slammed the club for showing "no ambition" by trying to tie down the Spanish pair.

ZI YOU SOON

ZINEDINE ZIDANE is the firm favourite to replace Jose Mourinho at Manchester United.

The former Real Madrid boss is just 6/4 to take over at Old Trafford as the Special One's job continues to be under threat.

MOUR MOANING

JOSE MOURINHO has hit out at Manchester United for being "light years" behind fierce rivals City.

The city of Manchester was undoubtedly blue on Sunday as Pep Guardiola's champions eased to a 3-1 win against United.

PUNTERS PILE IN

JOSE MOURINHO receives half of ALL sack race odds this season as his Manchester United job hangs in the balance.

The Red Devils will part ways with the Special One if they miss out on the Champions League this term.

BUYS AND LOWS

MANCHESTER UNITED’S chaotic approach in the transfer market was brought into sharp focus on Sunday — with just TWO of Jose Mourinho’s signings making his starting XI.

Outclassed United were demolished 3-1 in the derby.

'WORLD'S ENDING'

VICTOR LINDELOF was named Swedish footballer of the year for the first time last night, surprisingly pipping national team captain Andreas Granqvist to the award.

Lindelof, 24, played in four of Sweden’s five matches at this summer’s World Cup as his side reached the quarter-finals.

NE-MAN UP

JOSE MOURINHO’S constant support for struggling Nemanja Matic is worrying Manchester United team-mates, according to reports.

Matic’s poor marking let Man City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan scored the final goal in United’s 3-1 derby defeat on Sunday.

BAILING OUT

MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to sell flop defenders Marcos Rojo and Eric Bailly.

But Alexis Sanchez won’t be going anywhere – for a while at least.

PASSING PHIL-OSOPHY

PHIL FODEN may have only come on in the 92nd minute of the Manchester derby but he still managed to complete more passes than Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku combined.

Foden, 18, replaced David Silva and was on the pitch for just two minutes before Anthony Taylor blew the full-time whistle to end United's misery.

MY LIVERPOOL NEM-ESIS

NEMANJA VIDIC has revealed why he was sent off TWICE at Anfield during his Manchester United career.

The former Serbian centre-back was a fan favourite with the Red Devils faithful due to his no-nonsense style of defending.

WONDERKID

UNTIED are keeping tabs on 17-year-old starlet Vilius Piliukaitis, who is currently spending the season on loan at Blackburn Rovers.

The Lithuanian has also attracted interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool, having impressed in youth matches so far.

'BIG MISTAKE'

ASHLEY YOUNG is set to be offered a new contract at United – and fans are not pleased.

The 33-year-old has enjoyed a run of games under Jose Mourinho this season and is set to stay beyond his current deal that ends in the summer.

POG-MAR INJURIES

PAUL POGBA and Anthony Martial are out of the France squad with injuries, with Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette and Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko recalled.

Pogba missed the defeat to Man City – but Martial suffered an abductor injury, despite playing the entire match.

RASH FORM

MARCUS RASHFORD'S United form is puzzling after the England international was once again unimpressive against Man City.

SunSport's Neil Ashton comments that the attacker seems far happier when he is on Three Lions duty, having netted in both recent fixtures against Spain.

STAYING UP

JOSE MOURINHO turned on his witty charm after being quizzed if United's title challenge was over.

They currently sit eighth, as many points adrift at the top as they are to Cardiff in the relegation zone – and the Portuguese boss was confident they would not be playing Championship football next season.

NE-MANAGER VIDIC

UNITED legend Nemanja Vidic has tipped himself to become the club's future manager.

The Serbian star spent eight years at Old Trafford – but has refused to criticise current Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho.

FIRST AID

MANCHESTER UNITED whizkid Aidan Barlow joined first-team training yesterday ahead of Sunday's derby.

The midfielder, 18, starred for the Under-19s against Juventus in the Uefa Youth League on Wednesday.

SANCHEZ WANTS TO PS-FLEE

ALEXIS SANCHEZ wants out of Manchester United with Paris Saint-Germain his preferred destination, according to reports.

The Times say the Chilean flop is desperate to leave Old Trafford after struggling to settle in the North West and failing to produce on the pitch.

DAR OPEN FOR ITALY RETURN

MATTEO DARMIAN is heading for the Manchester United exit door in January.

United have spoken to Inter Milan and Roma over the Italy full-back returning to Serie A when the transfer window opens.

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