Man Utd transfer news: Crystal Palace build-up, Jonathan David targeted, Pogba to sign for Juventus – updates

United ‘need a reset’, says Mata

Mata went on to say United need a “reset” after a tough few seasons, demanding players “meet the standards” required to turn out for the club.

He said: “Being at Man Utd, this club needs first-class individuals for each department.

“This club should be top of the class in every department, on pitch or off. That is the only way I see this club competing for the biggest trophies.

“That’s what I hope for in the near future, otherwise you cannot compete with clubs who are doing very good things with a certain identity and professionalism in the way they make decisions.

“When you think about Man Utd you think about the best level possible, as far as I understood football growing up.

“I don’t understand this club without having first-class individuals for each department.”

Mata continued: “We have made many mistakes… we could have also dealt better with certain situations that were happening in the club, managers changing, negative things.

“Certain standards were not met. Whether that’s attitude, level of training, off the pitch, which doesn’t include players, we haven’t been good enough.

“We need a reset in the culture of the club. That’s how I feel.

Mata could stay in Manchester

Juan Mata has hinted he could sensationally STAY at Manchester United, writes Dave Fraser.

The long-serving Spanish playmaker, 34, was widely expected to quit Old Trafford on a free transfer this summer with his contract expiring, despite rumours of retiring or going into coaching.

But Mata has confirmed he will hold off making any decisions until he has spoken to Ten Hag – who will officially start work on Monday, following United’s final game of the season against Crystal Palace.

Mata told The Athletic: “I will see when we speak how we feel, what his ideas are…

“After that a decision will be made.”

Rangnick admits Ronaldo compromise

Ralf Rangnick also laments his asking of a 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo to be part of a high-pressing side.

He continued: “I am not blaming Cristiano at all, he did great in games, but he is not a pressing monster.

“Even when he was young, he wasn’t shouting, “The other team has the ball, where can we win balls?

‘It was the same with quite a few other players so we had to make compromises at one stage.

“We never found the right balance between what do we need with the ball and without the ball.”

Luke Shaw could be missing on Sunday

The Red Devils face the Eagles away at Selhurst Park in their final Premier League game of the season TODAY.

Luke Shaw is a doubt to feature for Manchester United against Crystal Palace on Sunday following the birth of his second child.

Congratulations Luke and Anouska!

Spurs ‘pave way for Utd on Johnstone’

Manchester United could be in pole position for West Brom keeper Sam Johnstone as Tottenham reportedly eye Fraser Forster instead.

Manchester United could be in pole position for West Brom keeper Sam Johnstone as Tottenham reportedly eye Fraser Forster instead.

Red Devils’ second-choice stopper Dean Henderson could be loaned out, with Bournemouth and Fulham keen.

And United have been linked with Johnstone long before Erik ten Hag was named as incoming manager.

Red Devils’ second-choice stopper Dean Henderson could be loaned out, with Bournemouth and Fulham keen.

Even Legends can’t salvage Utd pride

United’s Legends were humbled just as much as the mediocre current squad have been this season as Mark Gonzalez hit a stunner in a 3-1 Charity match win for Liverpool’s oldies.

The former Chile midfielder only spent one season at Anfield in 2006-07 – scoring two Premier League goals.

But he notched a superb 30-yard free-kick past United sub keeper Kevin Pilkington and a stoppage-time clincher.

A goalless first half was played in high spirits for good causes,including the Man Utd Foundation, with £1.3million raised as Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher captained the two teams and the likes of Patrice Evra, Jaap Stam and Andriy Voronin took part.

But Liverpool came flying out of the blocks in the second 45.

Replacement forward Luis Garcia’s cheeky stepover beat Raimond van der Gouw all ends up and Garcia rounded the keeper to roll in the opener.

Dimitar Berbatov won a penalty three minutes later to coolly slot in for 1-1.

But Dirk Kuyt hit the post for Liverpool before Gonzalez struck twice to give them victory.

Cottagers want Matic talks

EXCLUSIVE: Fulham want to talk veteran Nemanja Matic into staying in the Prem after he leaves Manchester United, writes ALAN NIXON.

The Championship winners are keen to bring the ex-Chelsea midfielder back to London.

Matic, 33, has played a key role at United lately and is still very capable at the top level.

But he is choosing to move on rather than be part of Erik ten Hag’s revolution.

Foreign interest in Matic is great but he could get a deal that works for him at Fulham and can slot back into life in London, after two great spells with the Blues.

Matic revealed he would leave United last month in a lengthy statement on social media.

Aaron eyes new Utd contract

EXCLUSIVE: Aaron Wan-Bissaka wants a new deal at United — but has been told to wait on Erik ten Hag’s verdict on his future, writes ALAN NIXON.

The right-back is out of contract in two years.

United blocked recent inquiries for him, prompting AWB’s team to ask for a long-term deal instead.

Crystal Palace have been linked with re-signing their academy star, but Wan-Bissaka is on more than the Eagles usually pay.

Even a loan return to Selhurst Park would be difficult to sort due to his current wages.

Incoming boss Ten Hag will pass judgement on the current squad, with United expected to make a number of changes this summer.

Erik’s caged Devils

EXCLUSIVE: Erik ten Hag plans to cage in his players as part of his grand plan to rebuild Manchester United, writes PHIL THOMAS.

The new Old Trafford gaffer has already handed training ground staff details of what he wants when he starts work this summer.

And that includes prepping a five-a-side pitch for what Ten Hag has labelled “cage work,” when players are put through a confined space-session.

United’s smaller pitch at their Carrington base is already fenced in and there will be no excuses – or escape – for the likes of Marcus Rashford and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ten Hag is believed to also want some of the half-sized pitches redrawn to replicate the ones he used on a daily basis at Ajax.

A United insider said: “The new manager has already provided a number of technical requests and the staff are working hard to have it ready

“The astro five-a-side pitch is named the Adidas Predator Zone and the lads use it for fun and games – but Ten Hag has daily plans for it.

“He wants the players locked in and uncomfortable until they are totally at ease with it. The pitch is caged in and he wants it ready to go.

“The club is determined to give him everything he needs and it is currently all hands to the pump at Carrington.”