Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Thursday, March 17.
Phillips comments open door for United move
England international Kalvin Phillips might have opened the door to a controversial transfer to Manchester United from bitter rivals Leeds United.
Speculation over the 26-year-old and his Elland Road future remains high on the agenda as the Whites continue to battle Premier League relegation. Leeds also sacked manager and mentor Marcelo Bielsa soon after United beat his side heavily in west Yorkshire last month.
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Phillips has been a notable absentee for parts of this season with a hamstring injury. That has restricted the 19-cap international to 15 appearances in all competitions.
Neville's United Champions League defeat verdict
Gary Neville was not surprised by Manchester United's Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid as it was so predictable.
A Renan Lodi five minutes from the end of the first half was enough to secure a narrow victory for Diego Simeone's side at Old Trafford. United had chances, namely through Anthony Elanga and Bruno Fernandes, but it was not enough as the Reds crashed out.
Giving his verdict on the defeat for Sky Sports, Neville was not shocked by the loss. He explained: "The only benefit of Manchester United going out last night, if there is one at all, is that they are now 100 per cent focused on the league and getting into the Champions League is their priority.
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