10am Man Utd news: Mourinho lowers expectations, Herrera blasted, Fulham eye Darmian, Scholes against Zinedane as manager

Read on for all of this, plus more news, transfer gossip and updates from Old Trafford.

ZZ NOT TOP

ZINEDINE ZIDANE might be the wrong choice of manager if Manchester United look to replace Jose Mourinho, claims Paul Scholes.

The Frenchman has been consistently linked with the Old Trafford hot-seat since leaving Real Madrid at the end of last season.

GOOD-BAI FOR NOW

VICTOR LINDELOF is heading back to Manchester for treatment on his injury after heading to Dubai.

The Manchester United defender, 24, picked up a knock in the against Crystal Palace on November 24.

MOUR EXPECTS LESS

Jose Mourinho has once again lowered the expectations of his Manchester United team as their winless Premier League run continues.

The 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Wednesday means it is now four games without victory in the top flight for the Old Trafford club.

SAND-WOE FOR BLUES

ALEX SANDRO has reportedly agreed a new deal with Juventus – landing a hammer blow to Manchester United and Chelsea.

It is understood the full-back is set to sign a contract extension with the Old Lady that will keep him at the club until 2023.

HERR DOESN'T SUIT

PAUL SCHOLES has laid into Ander Herrera and questioned whether the midfielder is good enough to play for Manchester United.

The Old Trafford legend criticised the Spain star for misplacing a "simple ball" during the 2-2 draw to Arsenal last night.

FULHAM JOIN DARMIAN RACE

MATTEO DARMIAN is being eyed up by Premier League strugglers Fulham in a bid to save their season.

The Cottagers have the worst defensive record in the league and are looking to bring out-of-favour Darmian on board for a loan spell so that they can utilise his versatile style of play.

MANE ATTRACTION

MATTEO GUENDOUZI has accused Marouane Fellaini of being jealous of his hair after the Manchester United ace yanked his flowing locks at Old Trafford.

The Belgian international has evaded punishment by the FA after referee Andre Mariner spotted the foul and gave the Gunners a free-kick.

NEYM YOUR PRICE

MAN UTD are among the favourites to sign Neymar from PSG.

Manchester City lead the Premier League chase for the Brazilian with odds of 3/1 of him moving to the Etihad, followed by the Red Devils on 5/1 odds.

HAMMER TIME

MANCHESTER UNITED captain Antonio Valencia is a transfer target for West Ham.

The 33-year-old is likely to be released on a free transfer in the summer and the Hammers are said to be leading the chase for his signature.

BAD HAIR DAY

ARSENAL fans fumed as Marouane Fellaini pulled on Matteo Guendouzi's hair as the Gunners midfielder skipped past him.

Fans of the London club called on the Belgian to face retrospective action after ref Andre Marriner failed even to book him.

JOSE GOT IT RIGHT

JOSE MOURINHO got it right by axing his two costliest players in Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku in the ballsy 2-2 comeback draw with Arsenal.

Read our verdict as the United boss showed he is not afraid to make huge calls, nor scared of big reputations.

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