It is the debate which seemed to have been settled a few years ago - is the modern full-back really a defender any more, or is he closer to a winger? It has now been reignited.

Gary Neville has opened up on his time at Manchester United, revealing how hard it was to watch his fellow Class of '92 players leave one-by-one over the years.

Beckham was the star name in United's Class of 1992 stars featuring Scholes, Butt, Ryan Giggs and the Neville brothers that went on to enjoy huge success at Old Trafford under Sir Alex Ferguson.

Rakitic has voiced his frustration after been a peripheral figure for the Spanish giants so far this season, starting just once and playing little more than three hours of football in all competitions.

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham after he tragically passed away at the age of 35.

Birmingham's teenage sensation has attracted interest from United and Borussia Dortmund and already has offers on the table from both clubs.

Meslier, currently on loan from French club Lorient, has made a huge impression after replacing Kiko Casilla while he began a suspension for using racist language towards Jonathan Leko.

The 38-year-old comedian and Andy Cohen, 51, reunited their infant sons who have been kept apart due to the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday's episode of Watch What Happens Live.

Cheryl enjoyed a mini Girls Aloud reunion at Rochelle Humes' 30th birthday party at Soho Farmhouse in Oxford on Saturday night.

The Insatiable singer sat down with Hello! for a candid chat about reforming with bandmates Cheryl Tweedy, Sarah Harding, Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts, who split in 2013.

FIFA and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have teamed up by launching a new awareness campaign where world stars call on people around the globe to follow five key steps to combat the virus.

Fury is on top of the world after his seventh round victory over heavyweight rival Wilder on Saturday in Las Vegas, and United are looking to him to provide insight into how to battle back from the brink.

KIERAN GILL - THE NUMBERS GAME: The Norwegian waited until the 84th minute to introduce Lukaku, the £75million striker who has fallen down the pecking order since Jose Mourinho left.

THE NUMBERS GAME - KIERAN GILL: The England international with ice in his veins has become the poster boy of United's mid-season U-turn since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's arrival.

KIERAN GILL: In all, with Football Leaks having lifted the curtain, crunching the numbers shows how Sanchez has been paid a total of £29.865m since joining from Arsenal in January 2018.

THE NUMBERS GAME - KIERAN GILL: Even David de Gea was guilty of making mistakes during a disastrous season for Manchester United. So should the Spaniard stay for next season?

THE NUMBERS GAME - KIERAN GILL: Those who shared a pitch with Keane tell tales of how the United midfielder would scream blue murder whenever a team-mate took more than two touches.

The 53-year-old actress wore a Gucci gown for the 77th annual event at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, and took to Instagram to congratulate the director on his win for Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood.

The 34-year-old former Corrie actor, who shares the nine-year-old with his ex Tina O'Brien, filmed a video as he collected his beloved girl from school during which she dropped her school bag

The Bang Bang hitmaker, 31, and Hollywood actor, 39, were reunited as they visited the theatre to watch Magic Mike on stage at the Hippodrome in London over the weekend.

Jessie J revealed some of her favorite daily activities - and sex wit her boyfriend Channing Tatum only came in at number four. The singer revealed she prefers housekeeping like cleaning and cooking.

Tyson Fury's promoter Frank Warren has confirmed that the trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder this summer is likely to take place in the United States.

The newly-crowned heavyweight champion lent his voice, alongside several other notable names, to ensure the public keeps talking during the coronavirus pandemic.

Birmingham City manager Pep Clotet has urged Jude Bellingham to remain focused despite transfer interest from Manchester United. He was driven into Carrington by his parents on Monday.

Jude Bellingham reportedly has the choice of four of Europe's biggest clubs this summer after they all agreed to meet Birmingham City's £30 million valuation for the 16-year-old wonderkid.

Manchester United are ready to pullout all the stops to secure the signature of Birmingham City starlet Jude Bellingham.

Birmingham's teenage sensation has attracted interest from United and Borussia Dortmund and already has offers on the table from both clubs.

Rio Ferdinand has backed Manchester United's pursuit of highly-rated teenager Jude Bellingham but warned his former club that spending £30million on him would be 'a gamble'.

Jude Bellingham's former youth coach believes Manchester United would be a good fit for the Birmingham teenager who looks set for a big-money move this summer.

Chelsea intensified efforts to recruit Jude Bellingham prior to the coronavirus lockdown, with the club stepping up their efforts to lure the Birmingham City star away a move to Manchester United.

Aston Villa captain and current Manchester United target Jack Grealish is never far away from the media spotlight whether it is for the right or wrong reasons.

CHRIS WHEELER: Jack Grealish has jeopardised a dream move to Manchester United after allegedly crashing his car following a late night party. United are clear favourites to sign Grealish.

The Bundesliga club were competing with Manchester United to sign Bellingham, who does not turn 17 until June 29, at the end of the season, and were confident of winning the race.

United are one of a host of top European clubs, including Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea, who are desperate to sign the 16-year-old this summer and are negotiating £35m deal.

Victoria Maginnis, 26, who lives in Ontario, Canada, launched a campaign to find the stuffed rabbit, known as Bunny. Cuddly was found two weeks later perched on the roof of a care home.

She revealed her feelings were 'hurt' following her ex-Fifth Harmony bandmate's 2017 VMA performance which saw them throw shade at their departed band member

CHARLIE SKILLEN: Everything you've read this week has been about Manchester United. Where has it all gone wrong? What can David Moyes do? What difference will Juan Mata make to the side? Whatever the answers to those questions, one thing is for certain - they're far, far behind in the race to reclaim their crown of Manchester, let alone England.

CHARLIE SKILLEN: Old Trafford was in raptures on Wednesday evening. Robin van Persie celebrating a hat-trick, David Moyes beaming as Manchester United overcame reached the Champions League quarter-finals. But in the harsh light of Friday's draw, just how much the win barely papered over the cracks was revealed.

CHARLIE SKILLEN - THE NUMBERS GAME: To err is human. To make the same mistake twice is plain daft. Those two words are easily linked with Manchester United this season, but as they enter this new era, the first priority should be to shake off David Moyes-esque mistakes.

CHARLIE SKILLEN - THE NUMBERS GAME: The dawning of Louis van Gaal's new era, while exciting and relieving for the Old Trafford faithful, may not be the best news for some of the players.

The talented twosome's daytime talk show is nominated for outstanding talk series at the BET awards show airing February 22

Manchester City and Manchester United have been given a boost in their pursuit of Saul Niguez, as Barcelona have decided not to sign the defensive midfielder, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Ed Woodward has warned that Manchester United will curb their spending this summer and cannot break the world transfer record to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham for £200million.

Pogba's future at United is uncertain after he revealed his desire to leave the club last summer and continued links with other European sides, as well as a lengthy absence with a mysterious ankle injury.

Manchester United are prepared to listen to bids for Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard this summer in order to raise funds for transfer target Jadon Sancho, according to The Sun.  

White has enjoyed a brilliant season on loan at Championship side Leeds and his form has caught the eye of three Premier League giants, according to The Athletic.

The highly-rated French centre-back has a £52m buyout clause at Leipzig, who are keen to sell him this year as opposed to losing him for free upon the expiration of his contract next summer.

Borussia Dortmund would reportedly allow Jadon Sancho to join Manchester United, provided the Premier League club break their transfer record in order to sign him.

The Argentina international is on the verge of entering the final year of his contract at the Nou Camp and Inter Milan have been linked with a sensational move for him.

Sportsmail looks at the Dutch international, who has been a standout performer for Ajax, and assesses where he would fit in at Old Trafford should they win the race for this signature.