Manchester United midfielder Fred hits out at 'fake news' amid reports of dressing-room splits

Manchester United midfielder Fred has described reports of splits and unhappiness in the dressing room as ‘fake news’. United have had an inconsistent season which saw Ole Gunnar Solskjaer dismissed as manager, to be replaced by Ralf Rangnick on an interim basis until the end of the season.

Ad/> Before the transfer window opened there were stories of problems between Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo, other players wanting to leave, and some squad members being unhappy with their new manager. Premier LeagueRangnick and Bielsa under pressure to leave legacy ahead of summer departuresAN HOUR AGO Anthony Martial left on loan for Sevilla and Donny van de Beek to Everton until the end of the season, but both Dean Henderson and Jesse Lingard remained for the second half of the campaign despite having little time on the pitch under the German.

The Red Devils take on Leeds United on Sunday as they look to shore up fourth place in the Premier League, and could even put pressure on third-place Chelsea as they struggle under Thomas Tuchel despite their Champions League win last season. The 28-year-old Brazilian Fred has been one of the standout performers under Rangnick as he occupies a more attacking role, and he told Sky Sports that he uses criticism as a motivating tool.

«There are people who can say things, people in the media, and people who talk about subjects they don't really understand, so you have to prove them wrong,” he said. Rangnick and Bielsa under pressure to leave legacy ahead of summer departures City ahead of PSG, Barca, and Real in race for Haaland — Paper Round 'Some people will think I'm stupid' — Shaw outlines Man United's Champions League hopes »But motivation doesn't just come from others.