Linfield Overview

Freddie Ljungberg has strongly criticised Lisandro Martinez after the defender's red card during Manchester United's painful defeat to Chelsea. The former Arsenal winger admitted the reckless dismissal made him feel sick, claiming the squad is actively letting down under-fire manager Michael Carrick.

AS Monaco forward Folarin Balogun has been offered to several Premier League clubs including Manchester United and Newcastle United ahead of the upcoming winter market. The 25-year-old United States international is eager to secure a move away from the Principality after seeing a proposed switch to Everton fall through late in the summer.

Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stepped back onto the training pitch to assist a lower-league club in his native Norway while assessing his next permanent role. The 53-year-old has been lending his expertise to fifth-tier outfit FCK in Kristiansund after missing out on a return to Old Trafford earlier this year.

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has issued a stark warning that the club could face relegation from the Premier League. The Dutchman believes the competitive nature of the top flight means Michael Carrick's struggling side are in genuine danger of an unthinkable drop.