Sesko missed Fulham and the legends went after him
Benjamin Sesko sat out the 1–1 draw at Fulham on Sunday with his shin problem flaring up again (1). Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt both criticised him (1)(6). Jaka Bijol, who knows him from the national team, was not having it: "I hope and believe that Beni knows how to distance himself from this kind of pressure. When things aren't going your best on the pitch, and you have certain doubts, reading things like this can make your confidence even worse" (1). Sesko goes for tests this week before United settle on a treatment plan (2).
You are 12th on 5 points after five games, with a draw at Fulham following the 0–1 home defeat to Manchester City.
JJ Gabriel has decided to leave for Spain
JJ Gabriel is 15 and he wants out (2). Barcelona and Real Madrid are both working on a deal (2). His father has been clear about the ambition behind it, that his son should play with the best and learn from the best (2).
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Wayne Rooney called it a disappointment but defended the club: "You have to give Manchester United credit, they have done everything, absolutely everything, to keep him at the club" (9).
Brobbey is the striker United are looking at
Brian Brobbey scored a hat-trick for Sunderland at Manchester City, in a 5–3 defeat at the Etihad (5)(10). Arsenal and Liverpool are watching him too (5)(10). This is the profile United reportedly want in January, a physical centre-forward, with Sesko's fitness the reason (5).
United want Mitchell, and the left-back hunt continues
United are keen on Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell, with a January deal described as doable and a cut-price chance to land him (4)(8). Lewis Hall explained why he turned United down in the summer and signed long-term at Newcastle instead (11). United are still looking for low-cost options on the left flank (13).
Amass changes agent, exit likely
Harry Amass has split from long-standing agent Jason Mac and joined M+C Saatchi Football, the agency launched with Jamie Redknapp (3). He failed to get his summer move out. That is your signal for a January loan or a permanent exit.
Lineker blames the top
Gary Lineker went after the ownership instead of Michael Carrick, holding Jim Ratcliffe responsible for the state United are in (7). Five games, five points, 12th in the table.
Forest move to lock down Gibbs-White
Nottingham Forest are preparing a new long-term deal for Morgan Gibbs-White to shut down interest from United and Tottenham (12).
Fan reactions
The mood on r/reddevils is split between old wounds and current form. One thread dug up Andre Villas-Boas revealing United's record-breaking 2013 offer for Gareth Bale, the kind of what-if that resurfaces when the club is struggling. The louder talking point is Marcus Rashford, who has created more chances from open play than anyone else in the Premier League this season. Fans are pointing at that number when the conversation turns to why United sit 12th.
