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Sagna pleads for patience with Onana

Former Arsenal and Man City defender Bacary Sagna has asked Manchester United to give Andre Onana time.

The Cameroonian shot-stopper arrived at Old Trafford this summer for a whopping £47m from Inter, but has failed to impress so far.

However Sagna reckons he is still a top talent and he just needs to settle in and get used to the pressure on his shoulders.

Speaking to Paddy Power, he said: "When you play for United, the pressure is different. Playing for one of the biggest teams in the world puts them under pressure directly.

"For example, André Onana is probably one of the best goalkeepers in the world, but at the minute he is not having the best time of his life, but to me he’s a world-class goalkeeper.

"Of course, he makes mistakes sometimes, but he is human, and when you come and you have to play for the biggest club, it’s intense – United need to be patient."

Agbonlahor slams Antony form

Aston Villa cult hero Gabriel Agbonlahor has laid in to Manchester United winger Antony for his form this season.

The retired pro has claimed that even he would be able to get the better of the Brazilian if he came up against him today.

Speaking to TalkSPORT, he said: "You have got Antony, who, honestly mate, he wouldn’t get past me. I cannot run, he wouldn’t get past me.

“Every time he tries to run past someone, he gets outpaced, out-muscled. He is getting away with murder. Zero goals, zero assists this season.”

Antony has made 18 appearances for the Red Devils this season and is yet to make any direct goal contributions for Erik ten Hag's side.

The former Ajax man arrived at Old Trafford last summer for an eye-watering £85.5million.

Varane eyed for Madrid return

Raphael Varane could be on his way back to Real Madrid in the January transfer window.

The Los Blancos were hit with an injury blow at the weekend when David Alaba was on the receiving end of a horror tackle on Sunday.

And according to Fichajes, Madrid could be interested in bringing Varane back to the Spanish capital as a replacement for the injured Swiss international.

Varane has been struggling for form and game time under Erik ten Hag this season and some reports have suggested he may be available in the winter window.

United's next five

Manchester United are still battling their way through an up and down season.

And it's not going to get any easier with fixtures against the likes of Aston Villa and Tottenham coming up in their next five games.

Murtough concerned about FFP

Manchester United football director John Murtough has admitted he is concerned about falling on the wrong side of the Premier League's Financial Fair Play rules.

Discussing the club's potential January transfer business at a fans' forum, he said: "We have seen this season that FFP rules have real teeth,

"So we have to be very careful to ensure that we remain compliant, and we will.

“We don't expect it to be particularly busy [In January]. There will always be opportunities”

Frankfurt boss gives van de Beek update

Manchester United wantaway Donny van de Beek looks like he is edging closer to an exit from Old Trafford.

And with a move to Eintracht Frankfurt reportedly close, the German outfit's manager has given an update on the deal.

He [Van de Beek] is not our player yet.

I think everyone who knows a little bit about football knows that he is an outstanding footballer. If he signs, we would be looking forward to it.

Dino ToppmollerFrankfurter Allgemeine

Martial schedules meeting with Fenerbahce

Anthony Martial looks likely to be heading for the exit doors at Old Trafford this January.

And with Turkish giants Fenerbahce interested it seems as though a deal could be agreed soon.

According to Dirilis Postasi, the Frenchman has scheduled a meeting with Fenerbahce board member Selehattin Baki to discuss a potential move.

It is said that any deal would depend on the financial demands of Martial given his large wage packet at Man Utd.

Onana must make decision about Afcon future

Former Manchester United and Cameroon midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba has urged Andre Onana to make a decision on whether he will play in the African Cup of Nations.

Onana has come out of retirement to return to his international duties with Cameroon and is likely to be called up to the squad for the fast approaching Afcon tournament.

But his compatriot Djemba-Djemba is concerned that the possibility of missing over a month of football for the Red Devils could cost him his place at the Old Trafford outfit when he returns.

Speaking to the BBC he urged Onana to make a decision soon, saying: "One of the problems for him is even if he plays well over the next month, he then goes away for a month to Afcon,

"He knows if he goes, maybe he will lose his place at Manchester United.

"He has to decide what is best for him. He just needs to do what is best for his career."

Liverpool legend tells Keane to get a life

Liverpool legend Phil Thompson has told Roy Keane to "get a life" after the ex-Manchester United midfielder called Virgil van Dijk arrogant.

Keane claimed that van Dijk had acted with arrogance when the Dutch defender said his Liverpool side were the only team that wanted to win during their 0-0 draw with the Red Devils.

But now Thompson has weighed in on the debate and called out Keane for his comments.

Speaking to TalkSPORT he said: "For Roy Keane to be talking about arrogance in people - come on, do me a favour.

"I love Roy but I played that back and he just kept repeating the word. Roy, just get a life."

Dortmund could snatch away United full-back

Borussia Dortmund could snatch Sergio Reguilon away from Manchester United in the January transfer window.

Reguilon is on loan at Old Trafford from Tottenham, but the London club are said to have a break clause inserted into his contract.

And it is now being reported by Sky Sports Germany's Patrick Berger, that Borussia Dortmund have made the 27-year-old their number one target during the winter window.

Reguilon could be swayed to make the move to the German giants now that Luke Shaw has returned to the team at Man Utd.

Four United stars available to Saudi

Four Manchester United stars have reportedly been made available for a transfer away from the club in January.

According to the Mail Online, Red Devils football director John Murtough has been in Saudi Arabia to discuss the potential departure of four huge stars.

Jadon Sancho, Casemiro, Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane are all said to have been up for discussion during the talks.

It is reported that no agreements were reached during the meetings, but that further talks have been scheduled for the future.

United in talks over Boey bid

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Galatasaray defender Sacha Boey.

The 23-year-old full-back has been linked with a move to the Premier League after impressing in Turkey.

And now Fotomac have reported that the German press are expecting Man Utd to launch a bid for Boey.

It's said that the bid would be in the region of £22million pounds to try and force a deal this January.

Man Utd not expecting to do business in January

Man Utd have said they do not expect to do transfer business in January.

As reported by BBC Sport reporter Simon Stone, club CEO Collette Roche said: "We have been consistent in saying we do not see Jan as the optimal time to do business."

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Rashford must be happy to succeed, says Yorke

Dwight Yorke has revealed that happiness is the secret ingredient behind Marcus Rashford turning around his blip in form.

Rashford has been far from his best this season, with fans and pundits alike critical of his form.

However, Yorke has now revealed how Rashford can get back to his best.

He told MegaDice.com: "We've seen people discuss Harry Magiure's improved form, but that will flip upside down again eventually and people will discuss that once it happens.

"Maguire went through a sustained period of poor form, and Rashford is now going through the same thing and he has to flip that around. 

"Marcus can get inspiration from other players who have been in his position, but we can all talk as much as we like - it's the players' responsibility and the coaches can only take you so far.

"You need to be in a happy place to achieve your best. You'll never get there if you're unhappy with the coaches, club, or your personal life. 

"The most important thing for players is to enjoy what they're doing every day. If Rashford is not enjoying life at Man United, whether it's listening to Ten Hag and his coaches, then he'll never succeed.

"Marcus must get back to enjoying what he's doing. He'll be in trouble if that doesn't happen."