Manchester United are being forced into summer signing they didn't want or plan for

Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier has suggested the government controls the weather, implying they planned for sunshine when there was a lockdown in spring 2020.

For some reason, conspiracy theorists are rife across society. Social media has undoubtedly contributed. It's a fantastic and dangerous tool because it gives everyone a platform, including those like Le Tissier.

Conspiracy theories recently extended to Manchester United social media when fans began to speculate over the health and whereabouts of Tyrell Malacia. It was natural for there to be questions around Malacia at the start of the season considering the lack of communication from the club, but the Manchester Evening News exclusively revealed the reason behind his absence in October, explaining he'd undergone surgery.

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Malacia played a competitive fixture for the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League on June 14 but went under the knife a month later after the beginning of pre-season. The defender sustained the knee injury last season and United initially looked to manage it with pain injections. But surgery was eventually required and a lay-off followed.

It's understood the player was on crutches after the injury and spent some time in the Netherlands to recover. At the time, sources indicated a return before the New Year was the target, but he suffered a setback in rehabilitation and another round of surgery was required.

Sergio Reguilon's loan was cut short in the January transfer window as United expected Malacia and Luke Shaw, who has suffered different muscle injuries this season, to be available for the