After leaving Everton to Manchester United for £27million on the summer deadline day of 2004, Wayne Rooney has returned to his boyhood club on a free transfer after agreeing a two-year deal.

The Sun say Rooney, who has seen his chances at Old Trafford diminish in the last few months, could be about to go back to the club he supported as a boy, a move which would be another real sign of intent from Ronald Koeman’s side.

Ryan Giggs has said he would be happy to start his managerial career in lower league football should the right job come along.

Amid reports of the Portuguese boss feeling unsettled, his side promised much but failed to turn draws into wins.

Martin Flach’s lofty job title is Alternative Fuels Director at industrial vehicle manufacturing company Iveco Ltd.

Manchester United defeated Ajax in Stockholm to lift the Europa League trophy in an emotional night for the city.

Reports emerging on Sunday suggest that Manchester United have withdrawn the offer of a one-year extension on the contract of Zlatan Ibrahimovic while they await a confirmed prognosis on the injury he suffered against Anderlecht.

Mancunian Matters visited Salford City Football Club as the latest stage of major ground redevelopment nears completion.

A new exhibition – Goal! – at Portland Basin Museum, Ashton, is showcasing the importance of football in Tameside from when it was first played to the present day.

The FA Cup returns next weekend where four Greater Manchester clubs remain in the world’s oldest football association competition.

Jodie Redgrave’s four SSE Women’s FA Cup goals might sound like a unique haul for most players – but not for the Brighouse Town forward.