Patrick Vieira has defended straight-talking Manchester United captain Roy Keane and does not rule out one day succeeding him as the Red Devils’ midfield general.

Wayne Rooney has hailed Alex Ferguson as “probably the best manager of all time” and predicted Manchester United would have a massive say in the destination of the Barclays Premiership trophy this season.

Malcolm Glazer is ready to turn the heat on David Gill if his £800m (€1.2bn) Old Trafford takeover plans fail to earn the backing of Manchester United’s beleagured board.

Manchester United fans are back on a war footing amid frenzied speculation that Malcolm Glazer will launch his £800m (€1.2bn) bid for the Old Trafford club later this week.

Chelsea and Arsenal may be the front two in the Barclays Premiership title race but Alan Smith reckons Manchester United remain the team other clubs want to beat the most.

A former Manchester United supporters’ chief believes Alex Ferguson’s continued faith in contract rebel Rio Ferdinand is indicative of the Scot losing his authority over team affairs.

Leeds have today rejected two offers from Manchester United for star striker Alan Smith.

Jose Mourinho will not face any disciplinary action from the Football Association for his comments before the recent Manchester derby but has once more been warned about his future behaviour.

Southampton struggled to relieve the pressure building on manager Claude Puel after an under-strength Manchester United held them to a 0-0 home draw.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has laughed off suggestions it was his dream to take charge of Manchester United.

Manchester United offered no indication of what funds will be available to manager Jose Mourinho in January as the club announced record financial results.

Bolt will be prevented from achieving his lifelong dream of playing for Manchester United by the hamstring injury sustained in his farewell race.

Jose Mourinho believes he has matured and is therefore better able to "transmit his serenity" to the Manchester United players.

Angel di Maria has bid farewell to his Real Madrid team-mates as a possible move to Manchester United moves closer.

Manchester United have distanced themselves from reports in Holland that Louis van Gaal has agreed a three-year deal to become their new manager.

Graeme Souness believes it could take some time for Louis van Gaal’s 3-5-2 formation to work at Manchester United.

Michael Carrick has accepted Jose Mourinho’s offer to join his first team coaching staff upon retirement, the Manchester United manager has revealed.

Alexis Sanchez has made a quick impact off the field as well as on it, with the January signing breaking Manchester United's shirt sales and social media records.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has described Alex Ferguson’s decision to retire as manager as a “bombshell” and that he “can’t make sense of the timing”.

Alex Ferguson is confident Manchester United will bounce back from their Champions League heartache by turfing Chelsea out of the FA Cup.