Sunday’s biggest stories for the Red Devils.
Everton manager Roberto Martinez tells Manchester United Ross Barkley is not for sale
The Toffees boss has sent out a message to interested parties Liverpool, Manchester City and United that Barkley will not be leaving Goodison Park.
The England international has been linked with a £40m departure from his current club, but Martinez is not ready to part with the 20-year-old.
“As a football club we want John [Stones] and Ross to keep progressing, keep developing and they know they can do that with Everton. And that’s the only thing that matters to me,” the Spaniard was quoted by the Daily Star.
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The Red Devils are keeping a close eye on teenager Daley Sinkgraven
The Heerenveen wonderkid has been attracting plenty of interest from across Europe with FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and the Reds also keeping tabs.
However, according to the Mirror Louis van Gaal is aware of this and wants to ensure his team are the first to sign the 19-year-old.
That is why the Dutchman has sent a scouting team to watch his fellow countryman, although a deal is not expected to be completed until the summer of 2016.
Van Gaal will win the Premier League title says Cristiano Ronaldo
The former United and current Madrid superstar has sent out a vote of confidence to the man who is trying to bring success back to Old Trafford.
Ronaldo enjoyed great success at the club under Sir Alex Ferguson between 2003 and 2009 and thinks that van Gaal can emulate the success of the Scot.
“Van Gaal is a fantastic coach and I am certain he will make United champions again – if not this year then very soon after that,” the Portugal captain was quoted by the Mirror.
Jose Mourinho says he’ll trip up Angel di Maria if he gets too close
Ahead of Chelsea’s league clash with the Red Devils at the Theatre of Dreams the Blues boss has joked about taking out di Maria.
Whilst being involved in the Soccer Aid charity match Mourinho sent singer Olly Murs flying with a tackle and has threatened to do the same to the Argentina international.
“Did you see the tackle I made? If I could do the same on Sunday, I would. And it’s the same referee. If I see Di Maria in front of me dribbling, BOOM!” the 51-year-old was quoted by the Metro.
United to play lucrative friendly mid-season friendly with AC Milan
With no Champions League football at the club for the first time since 1995 the 13-time Premier League champions are preparing to fill that time with friendlies in the Middle East, according to the Daily Express.
However, these can’t be played whilst UEFA fixtures are going on so it will have to be delayed until the New Year before these lucrative games can be staged.
The Red Devils are expected to take on Milan, with the Serie A club also failing to reach the top tier of European football this season.