Man Utd players 'hunting dressing room mole' in bid to end controversial team news leaks - with culprit believed to be well known among squad

Big decisions on the selection front have been made public long before team sheets drop at the so-called Theatre of Dreams. A prominent presence inside the Red Devils camp has been responsible for passing information on to those outside of United’s inner circle.

Said situation did Erik ten Hag few favours, as inconsistency eventually cost the Dutchman his job, while current coach Ruben Amorim is finding out the hard way just how tough life under the brightest of Premier League spotlights can be.

Senior stars at United have, according to the Daily Mail, turned into "super-sleuths" in a bid to identify who is responsible for leaking details to the media. It is said that representatives of several players, following conversations with their clients, "know who is to blame".

The Red Devils, who have slipped to 14th in the Premier League table, will be hoping to avoid any unwelcome distractions when returning to action on Sunday with a trip to Anfield and a meeting with arch-rivals Liverpool.