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Things to happen if I am not given United job, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been tipped by pundits and fans to take the job at Old Trafford on a permanent deal at the end of the season after successfully taking up the role on an interim basis. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was asked to help out after former manager Jose Mourinho was sacked by the club for poor results and also his rift with some players which caused dressing room crisis. Solskjaer reveals his role in United’s transfer activities However, the club made it clear that they will be going out to secure a new … [Read more...]

Why Solskjaer should be held responsible for any player’s exit

The latest statement credited to Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hints that he is responsible for making the decision on who leaves the club and who stays at the end of the season. Since taking over as the Red Devils boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been influential both on and off the pitch but that has been able to happen because of the fact that he has produced good results at the club. However, he is reported to have told the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward the players that are fit to stay till the end of … [Read more...]

Why Champions league is important for United, Solskjaer

Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted that the Champions League is important to his team if they must be able to secure the signature of world stars. The Red Devils are currently struggling in the 5th position and they are hoping that they push through to a top-four finish ahead of Arsenal who are in fourth position with about 10 games left. The Old Trafford outfit had a very slow start of the season as they barely won a game under former manager Jose Mourinho until his sack late last year and was succeeded by … [Read more...]

Lindelof speaks on rift with Jose Mourinho

Manchester United star Victor Lindelof has reacted to suggestions that he has a rift with former manager Jose Mourinho before they parted ways last year December. The Portuguese manager was sacked by the Old Trafford management for failing to deliver good results at the club as well as his rift with some players which sparked unrest in the dressing room. In his reaction, Victor Lindelof stated that he had no grudge with the manager despite not finding enough playing time under his reigns as a result of his inconsistent performance. Man … [Read more...]

Why Arsenal cheated Man United with Mkhitaryan capture

Arsenal and Manchester United had carried out a swap deal which saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan move to the Emirates Stadium while Chile international Alexis Sanchez moved to Old Trafford in last year’s winter window. The argument of, 'if both sides got the best bargain in the deal' is unending but there are suggestions that the North London outfit might have benefitted better in the deal. Considering the roles of the two players, Alexis Sanchez is more of a forward player than Henrikh Mkhitaryan but he has scored lesser goals than the Arsenal man so … [Read more...]

Jose Mourinho will ‘returns’ to management

There is every indication that former Man United manager Jose Mourinho would be returning back to football management ahead of next season after a major hint was dropped. It is no longer news that the Portuguese manager was fired by the Red Devils last year December as a result of poor results and rifts with players at the club. He has since then been jobless till now. However, former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has hinted that the former Man United and Chelsea manager could return back to the club. What has Mourinho turned … [Read more...]

The one thing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that United fans are furious about

Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been loved by the club and fans since he took over the job from former manager Jose Mourinho on December last year. This is because he has been able to return the club back to winning ways as well as give them hope of a Champions League football next season. However, the manager has made a claim on the future of Antonio Valencia at the club which has got the fans furious and talking. Solskjaer reveals who helped United with record win The former Red Devils forward hinted that … [Read more...]

Why United fans should expect U23 players for Southampton game

There are already hints that Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will feature some of the U23 players in his team that will face Southampton for the Premier League tie at the weekend. The Red Devils are seriously battling with injury crisis with a bulk of the first team currently on the sideline. This is the reason why some U23 team members traveled with the first team for the Crystal Palace encounter. Some U23 players including James Garner, coming from the bench, Angel Gomez, Tahith Chong, and Mason Greenwood were all in the train … [Read more...]

Transfer: Romelu Lukaku tops Inter Milan wish list

At the point when Belgium international Romelu Lukaku is getting settled at the Old Trafford, he is linked with a move to the Italian Serie A with reports that he is a major target of Inter Milan ahead of the coming summer transfer window. Romelu Lukaku has not been the same player he was when he first arrived the Old Trafford with this season becoming one of his worst in his career, owing to the fact that he was unable to find his goalscoring form under interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer just as it was under former manager Jose Mourinho at the … [Read more...]

Marouane Fellaini tells United what they miss with Chinese Super league statement

Belgium international Marouane Fellaini has made a statement to Chinese Super League by scoring a goal in his debut game for his Shandong Luneng team. Marouane Fellaini left the Old Trafford in February for a move to the Super League with a fee of £10 million after he was unable to make a starting shirt with the Red Devils under interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Belgium international had wished to remain at Old Trafford but there was a refusal to grant him his wish of a 2-year contract extension as a result of his game which cannot … [Read more...]

Solskjaer gives major hint on Valencia’s United future

Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given a hint on what should be expected as regards the future of the club’s captain Antonio Valencia at the end of the season. With his contract expected to run out in the coming summer, Red Devils' boss cannot categorically confirm if the star player would be handed a new deal or not. This hints that he could be on his way. The fact that Valencia has only featured eight times this season as his being dropped by former manager Jose Mourinho means he is not a major part of the team and might not be … [Read more...]

Lukaku name Manchester United player of the season

Manchester United are already on track with most of the players regaining their forms to help the team under new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The former United player has been hailed for bringing the best out of Manchester United players knowing that they were not the same player under former manager Jose Mourinho. But one player who has been consistent and giving his best performance under the former manager and the new boss is Luke Shaw, according to Belgium international Romelu Lukaku and has been named the club’s player of the … [Read more...]

Why Manchester United get £13,700 UEFA fine

Manchester United have been handed a fine of £13,700 after their fans were accused of crowd trouble during their Champions League tie against French Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint Germain in February. The fans are accused of throwing objects and blocking stairways at the Old Trafford which caused a faceoff with the PSG fans while the French side were also handed a £34,000 fine after allegations of supporters’ misbehaviour as well as setting off of firework and acts of damage at the Old Trafford. Also, the Ligue 1 giants have been given a period of … [Read more...]

Why Lukaku’s Loyalty is already shifting away from Jose Mourinho

Belgium international Romelu Lukaku scored a brace in Man United’s win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday and that has got him singing the praise of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for his impact. The former Everton player is known to be a strong loyalist of former manager Jose Mourinho before his sack last December with reports claiming that he was unhappy with the decision of the club to let the Portuguese boss and was seeking a move away from the club. Despite his lack of quality performance, Romelu Lukaku was still hailed as a very important … [Read more...]

Why David De Gea should not be blamed for contract delay

Man United are currently sweating to secure a new deal for star goalkeeper David De Gea as it is being delayed due to the terms of the goalkeeper. Before now, David De Gea was bent on leaving the Old Trafford as a result of a rift with former manager and he was ready to leave even if he was handed a deal that will make him the highest payed player in the world. With the sack of the Portuguese manager, the Red Devils management had hope of retaining David De Gea but he yet did not give in until they triggered a clause in his contract which … [Read more...]

Solskjaer reveals who helped United with record win

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stated that the team was helped by Belgium international Romelu Lukaku to seal a club-record of eighth consecutive away win with the 3-1 gain against Crystal Palace on Wednesday night. Romelu Lukaku scored a brace in the game which also put an end to his eight-game goal drought to help the Red Devils secure a convincing away-win as well as continue the press for a Premier League top-four finish. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stated that the win is a great one for his team because they were in control all … [Read more...]

Manchester United on the brink of sealing deal for Zito Luvumbo

Manchester United could seal a deal for Angola teenager Zito Luvumbo after giving him the opportunity for a trial following his impressive performance so far. Zito Luvumbo is 17 but has caught the attention of the Premier League giants. He has been training with United’s U18s this week after he impressed at the COSAFA Cup- the Council of Southern African Football Association last year at the U17 and U20 levels. It is reported that Watford, FC Porto and Sporting Lisbon are also interested in his signature but the Red Devils already have him at … [Read more...]

Man United Considering Approach For Ivan Rakitic

Three-time European champions Manchester United are said to be considering an approach for Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic. According to popular English news outlet Daily Mail, Manchester United have serious interest in the Croatian international player and they want to make a move for him. It was also revealed that Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan are favourites for Rakitic who has a Barcelona contract that does not expire until the end of the 2020/21 campaign. He could be linked up with international teammates Marcelo Brozovic and … [Read more...]

Ole Gunnar Solskajer tells Andreas Pereira about the transfer decision to make

English Premier League outfit boss United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reported to have told Andreas Pereira not to leave the club at the moment but to extend his deal during talks he held with the player. There have been concerns over the future of Andreas Pereira at the Old Trafford but that is not to worry about as the manager has told him that he would be having more game time to play for the team. Why Arsenal, United January business is bad This is an opportunity for Andreas Pereira to prove his potential and regain his stance in … [Read more...]

Why Mourinho is to blame for United injury crisis

There are suggestions that the current injury worries in the Manchester United team should be blamed on former manager Jose Mourinho due to how he handled the team before his sack. The Portuguese international had two years and more reign at the Old Trafford before he was eventually sacked and replaced by the current interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who brought in a different approach. It is now worrying that the Red Devils might be without 10 players when they file out for the English Premier League tie against Crystal Palace later on … [Read more...]

Man United still keen on this Barcelona star

It is claimed that Manchester United are still keen on the signature of Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic and they are believed to be keeping tabs on him ahead of the summer winter window. Ivan Rakitic has been linked away from the Camp Nou since the last winter transfer window and it has become more likely he would be leaving the club now with the signature of Ajax star Frenkie de Jong who could now be more considered for the middle while the Spanish giants are also looking forward to landing Saul Niguez from Sevilla in the coming summer window. … [Read more...]

Romelu Lukaku makes “Ronaldo transfer decision”

Manchester United and Belgium international forward Romelu Lukaku has have decided to make the same decision as Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo to move to the Italian Serie A outfit Juventus. The star player is being rumoured to be seeking an exit from the Old Trafford owing to his lack of playing time under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Man United are yet to get the feel of their £75 million paid to Everton for the signature of Romelu Lukaku in 2017 as expected and it seems it is already gearing towards the end for the Belgium … [Read more...]

The player Solskjaer looks up to for improved form will surprise you

English Premier League outfit Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed Brazilian international Fred to improve and get back to his best again. This he said after giving the hint that he the star player could be handed a role in Wednesday’s clash against Crystal Palace as they seek to push for a top-four finish before the end of the season. Fred, who joined the Red Devils in the summer from Shakhtar Donetsk in a big money move has not found his form as he is being relegated to bench roles but that could be turned around now … [Read more...]

How United plan to deal with David De Gea in contract rebellion

English Premier League outfit Manchester United have not been able to agree on a new deal with Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea with time already running out. David De Gea earlier had a rift with former boss Jose Mourinho and pushed for a move away from the club but the manager has been sacked and he is yet to put pen to paper despite the plea and efforts by the club to convince him. The Red Devils were left with no choice than to trigger a 12-month extension in his contract in November with the hope that he could be convinced but that has not … [Read more...]

Solskjaer reveals why long injury list is good for United

English Premier League outfit Manchester United are currently faced with injury crisis with some reports alleging that they will be without 10 of their first team players with some of the youth players gearing up to for a first team challenge already. The Red Devils return to action on Wednesday against Crystal Palace after a 0-0 draw against Liverpool on Sunday but there are concerns ahead of the game as some of the key players are doubted. Klopp Rally Liverpool Troops For Watford Clash The likes of Anthony Martial, Jesse Lingard, Marcus … [Read more...]