David McDonnell, Irish Daily Mirror

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Past articles by David:

Man Utd identify Cody Gakpo transfer alternative as Dutch star's price tag doubles

Manchester United will have to pay a premium price to land Holland forward Cody Gakpo in January after his World Cup heroics - and the Old Trafford hierarchy already have eyes on alternative target → Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo explains spat after Portugal substitution

Portugal slipped to a 2-1 defeat to South Korea in their final World Cup group fixture on Friday while Cristiano Ronaldo got into a heated debate with an opponent as he was substituted → Read More

Jurgen Klinsmann responds to Iran boss Carlos Queiroz as he seeks to calm World Cup row

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz and the Iranian Football Federation have been left furious by comments the former Germany international and USA head coach made during their win over Wales → Read More

Bernardo Silva explains Portugal dressing room reaction to Cristiano Ronaldo interview

Cristiano Ronaldo's bombshell interview with Piers Morgan has stolen the limelight ahead of the World Cup in Qatar as Portugal prepare to get their campaign under way on Thursday → Read More

Ralf Rangnick's promise to Man Utd stars after announcing new backroom appointment

Manchester United's new interim boss has been adding to his backroom staff, announcing the arrivals of sports psychologist Sascha Lense and American coach Chris Armas → Read More

Germany star Robin Gosens vows to silence partisan Wembley crowd against England

The Atalanta wing-back starred for Germany in the group stage win over Portugal and has his eyes on the scalp of another Euro 2020 contender at Wembley on Tuesday → Read More

Inside Man Utd fan protests as pitch stormed and Liverpool kit men locked in changing room

Around 200 protesters were able to gain entry to the stadium through an entrance used by away fans, with unconfirmed suggestions the access route was left open → Read More

Luke Shaw on mission to end Man Utd cup heartache after missing out on three finals

Man United defender Shaw has missed out on the three finals the Red Devils have reached since joining the club in 2014, and has endured two semi-final defeats as well → Read More

Pep Guardiola hands boost to Tottenham with startling Carabao Cup admission

Pep Guardiola has made a surprising claim about the significance of the Carabao Cup ahead of reigning champions Manchester City's final with Tottenham on Sunday → Read More

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer breaks silence on Man Utd's role in European Super League

The Manchester United boss spoke out about the club's move to become founder members of the ill-fated European Super League - which lasted little more than 48 hours before they withdrew amid fan anger → Read More

Full details as Manchester United announce Ed Woodward's exit and plans for his replacement

Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward will step down from his position at the end of the year with the announcement coming as the controversial Super League looks set to be abandoned → Read More

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer comments on Erling Haaland transfer talks with Barcelona and Real Madrid

Manchester United are among the clubs interested in signing the Borussia Dortmund striker this summer, with the player's agent, Mino Raiola, currently meeting with Europe's elite to figure out the star's next move → Read More

Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer makes Edinson Cavani transfer statement after father's claims

Edinson Cavani's contract at Manchester United expires this summer and while there is an option to extend the deal for a further 12 months, his father has suggested that he ready to return to South America → Read More

Sir Alex Ferguson opens up on Man Utd "doubt" before emotional return to Old Trafford

The legendary figure attended his first game since his brain haemorrhage in May 2018 when he saw United draw 1-1 with Wolves four months later → Read More

Pep Guardiola says Premier League title race is not over after Man City defeat by Man Utd

Manchester City have a commanding 11-point lead at the summit of the Premier League table with 10 games remaining - but Pep Guardiola is taking nothing for granted during the run-in → Read More

Andy Cole reveals Sir Alex Ferguson catchphrase that Ole Gunnar Solskajer is ignoring

EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Man Utd star Andy Cole accuses club of betraying its attacking heritage with inhibited displays - which have been encapsulated with goalless draws against fellow big six sides → Read More

Bernardo Silva opens up on Man City's quadruple chances and eclipsing Man Utd

Bernardo Silva reckons Man City can eclipse local rivals Man Utd 1999 Treble triumph with the Quadruple - with the Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Champions League in their sights → Read More

Paul Scholes warns Man Utd ahead of Europa League reunion with Adnan Januzaj

Ex-Manchester United star Januzaj faces his old club on Thursday when the Red Devils face Real Sociedad, with Scholes warning of the threat the now 26-year-old poses → Read More

Man Utd's transfer window hindered title dream and why that doesn't matter

Man Utd only brought Amad Diallo into the club in the January transfer window as they aim to win their first Premier League title since Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013 → Read More

Man Utd transfer deadline day update as two exits expected but duo to stay

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has only added Amad Diallo to his squad during the January transfer window but has been able to shift some of his deadwood at Old Trafford → Read More