4pm Manchester United news: Jordi Alba battle, Jose Mourinho criticised by legend, and support needed from crowd
VICTOR LINDELOF could miss the crucial Champions League clash against Young Boys on Tuesday.
Read on for more details, plus all the latest news and gossip from around Old Trafford.
JORDI SURE
UNITED will battle their bitter rivals Man City for Jordi Alba, after the Barcelona left-back is concerned as to why the Catalans have not offered him a new deal.
The Spaniard's current contract runs out in 2020, but it could produce a transfer battle if he is allowed to enter his final year.
A-PAUL-ED
UNITED legend Paul Ince has blasted Jose Mourinho over his use of 'quarterback' Alexis Sanchez at the Old Trafford side.
The ex-England international has bemoaned over using the Chilean to hoist the ball long, instead of being in the penalty area.
MORAL SUPPORT
MAN UNITED need their fans to be their 12th man once again, according to SunSport's Neil Ashton.
The supporters helped the Red Devils overcome Newcastle last month - but were absent in their noise during dull draw with Crystal Palace.
FELL GUY
UNITED fans endured difficult times under David Moyes - but have had the last laugh after the ex-Everton and West Ham boss claimed Marouane Fellaini was world-class.
The Scot signed the Belgian midfielder for £27.5m in 2013, and is one of few to have survived since his reign.
'HEARTLESS'
BT SPORT presenter Jake Humphrey has been slammed for his ill-thought joke towards Rio Ferdinand.
The Man United legend revealed he stopped pursuing a coaching career, hinting to his wife's death.
NAME YOUR P-RICE
UNITED scouted Declan Rice during West Ham's 4-0 defeat to Man City, with the young midfielder impressing Jose Mourinho.
The Hammers ace is putting off signing a new deal, with his current contract running out in 2020, boosting many suitors' interest in the 19-year-old.
LIN PAIN
VICTOR LINDELOF could be out when Manchester United host Young Boys this week.
The Swedish centre-back injured himself against Crystal Palace on Saturday, with Jose Mourinho bemoaning the international fixture list.
MATA OF FACT
UNITED are ready to hand Juan Mata a new three-year deal, according to reports.
The Spanish playmaker, 30, is available on a free transfer when his contract ends in the summer with clubs lining-up to swoop.
'IT'S STRANGE'
TARGET Jordi Alba has admitted he is frustrated at the lack of progress on his new contract.
The 29-year-old is tied down at Barcelona until 2020 but said he had "no news" on signing a new deal at the Nou Camp.
ANDER PRESSURE
SAMPDORIA prodigy Joachim Andersen was watched by Manchester United and Tottenham scouts on Sunday evening against Genoa, according to reports in Italy.
The 22-year-old has been linked with a £25million move to England as both Red Devils and Spurs are looking to strengthen their defensive lines.
ARNIE FOR ALEXIS
MARKO ARNAUTOVIC is being lined up for a £50million bid, according to reports.
The Red Devils are struggling to find the net and boss Mourinho is understood to want the West Ham forward to power them into the top four.
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'EMBARRASS THEM'
RIO FERDINAND has hit back at Jose Mourinho after he publicly slated four of his players.
The Portuguese boss accused Luke Shaw, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard of "lacking maturity" before the draw with Crystal Palace.
DDG TO PSG
DAVID DE GEA is wanted by Paris Saint-Germain - with Juventus still also interested.
As SunSport revealed, United are willing to sell the Spaniard to Juve for £75m, but PSG have now swooped in and intend to make De Gea the highest-paid goalkeeper in the world.
INSTA REGRET
MEMPHIS DEPAY threw on a dodgy jacket and smoked a cigar as he dedicated a truly awful rap to his five million Instagram followers.
The former United star, 24, shared a cringey video on social media as he praised his loyal followers' support.