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‘Eder Militao is going nowhere’ — player’s agent

Manchester United have encountered a major setback in their race to sign Porto centre-back /defensive midfielder Eder Militao as his agent confirmed the player his staying with the Portuguese club for the rest of the season. According to Militao's agent Giuliano Bertolucci, the Brazilian is not concerned about rumours linking him with a move to either United or Real Madrid at the ongoing transfer window. It was reported during the week that Solskjaer is interested in the 24-year-old midfielder and he wants his employers to make a swift move for his signature. Manchester Evening revealed on Tuesday that the Norwegian wants Fred to convince his compatriot to join the Old Trafford outfits as soon as possible. In the same vein, Spanish media El Gol Digital … [Read more...]

United keen to land 16-year-old wonderkid

Manchester United are believed to be willing to secure the signature of a 16-year-old Ligue 1 striker, Noam Emeran if reports from the press are anything to go by. Noam Emeran, who plays for Amiens is reported to be interesting the Red Devils and they are keen to ensure he lands at the Old Trafford in coming days before the January winter window ends. However, United will have to battle to land the signature of Noam Emeran knowing that a number of top European sides including French Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint Germain as well as German Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are al interested in his signature as well. Marcos Rojo and Marouane Fellaini in today's transfer news as United look to reinforce their squad in January The player in his reaction to the … [Read more...]

Ole Guunar to take permanent United role

There are indications that Manchester United could settle for interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for a permanent role ahead of next season. The Red Devils have been in search of a new manager since the sack of Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho as they hope to have a permanent and world class manager in the summer. United only handed a temporal role to the former Red Devils forward with the view that he steps down at the end of the season but he has been fantastic and have returned smiles to the faces of the United fans and the players. Chelsea, Arsenal and United battle for this £3m-rated World Cup star Since his emergence, the Red Devils have not lost any game and most importantly, they have been able to pull six wins in six of the games under Ole Gunnar … [Read more...]

Man United winning the race to land this Real Madrid forward

Manchester United have been tipped to win the race to land Spanish La Liga outfit forward Gareth Bale when he is ready to move away from the Los Blancos. The report hints that the former Tottenham player will be leaving the Spanish giants at the end of the season and will fancy a retune to the Premier League with United tipped to win the race. Since the Red Devils lost Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo, they have not been able to secure a replacement for him which is the reason why they have been on Gareth Bale and this could just be their time. Blunt Unai Emery gives reason for Ozil’s exclusion Cristiano Ronaldo was Man United’s best player, having helped the Red Devils win the Champions League as well as Premier League titles before leaving … [Read more...]

Scholes names who to blame for Mourinho sack

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has revealed who was responsible for the sack of former manager Jose Mourinho. The former Portuguese boss was relieved of his job by the United management after seeing a 5-1 humiliation in the hands of the English Premier League leaders Liverpool. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was immediately assigned in same December 2018 to replace the former Chelsea boss who had only two-and-a-half-year at the Old Trafford. Speaking of life after the former manager, Paul Scholes made it clear that no one was behind Jose Mourinho’s woes at the Old Trafford but noted that he was the problem of himself. Why I left Man United, Angel de Maria Paul Scholes made it clear that Mourinho had a number of issues that needed to be dealt with which … [Read more...]

Confirmed!! Marcus Rashford makes Madrid, Juventus transfer decision

It has been reported that Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has made a decision to remain at the Old Trafford and not seek a move away in this January winter transfer window. The star player was reported to be unhappy at the club, especially under former manager Jose Mourinho who described the England international as lacking maturity. Since the exit of the Portuguese boss, efforts have been in place to have Marcus Rashford commit his future at the club which seems to now have headway. Emery given permission to bring in this fantastic defender He has been linked with a move to Spanish La Liga outfit Real Madrid as well as the Italian Serie A champions Juventus but the star player has now made a decision to dump their interest and commit his … [Read more...]

Confirmed!! new deal agreed for United star

It has been reported that Manchester United are set to hand a huge deal of £400,000-a-week deal to Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea in coming days. This is after talks wee weld with the player who was keen on leaving the club this winter window but was stopped by the club after a clause was activated in his contract which gives the Red Devils the right to keep him for another 12 months. David De Gea feel out of favour with former Man United boss Jose Mourinho which made him make up his mind to leave. His insistence in leaving continued until the clause was activated. Finally, United table bid for star defender However, David De Gea gave the club a condition to double his pay for him to commit his future and that is set to happen in coming days. The … [Read more...]

Why Andy Cole joins Macclesfield

Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole is reported to have joined the coaching crew at Macclesfield after reaching an agreement with the club. Andy Cole will now link up with former England national teammate Sol Campbell who is also a staff at the club but on a part-time basis. The former striker who is now into management recorded a 19-year successful playing career where he won the Premier League title on five occasions and the Champions League at the Old Trafford. In his playing career, Andy Cole scored a total of 187 goals which makes him the third highest goal scorer in the Premier League. Finally Arsenal star set to bid farewell He is now expected to begin a new and different career where he is expected to help stabilize struggling … [Read more...]

Marcus Rashford turned down offers from Real Madrid and Juventus — Report

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has finally turned down the chance to join Real Madrid and Juventus, that's according Manchester Evening News. The Three Lions striker was linked with a move to Santiago Bernabeu some months back when he wasn't getting much game-time under Mourinho. The former United manager wasn't impressed with Rashford's work-rate in training and in matches, so, he preferred Alexis Sanchez to the youngster. At some points in the early stages of the season, the Portuguese manager often ignores him while making the team list and that gave rise to numerous speculations that the player's day — at the Theater of Dreams — are numbered. However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has helped Rashford regain his magical goalscoring boot and he now … [Read more...]

United claim player going nowhere

Manchester United have reacted to speculations that right full-back Antonio Valencia would be leaving the club in this winter transfer window. The Red Devils in their reaction stated that the star layer will not be leaving the club in this January window as claimed, according to The Times but opened up on the possibility of having left in the coming winter transfer window. Antonio Valencia has got a contract running at the Old Trafford until the end of the season, in addition to their option to extend it for another year which is looking unlikely after they are reported to have had an agreement with the 33-year-old to leave as a free player. Why I left Man United, Angel de Maria With the new Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, United are willing to … [Read more...]

Man United seek £25m swoop

Manchester United are seeking to snap up PSV Eindhoven winger Steven Bergwijn before the January winter transfer window comes to an end. The Sun reports that the Red Devils have identified the star player as a major part of the team and are willing to pay the sum of £25 million to seal the deal before the end of the month. Steven Bergwijn has been impressive for PSV Eindhoven so far this season which adds to his nine goals in 16 league games which makes him attracted to the Old Trafford side. 'Replace this player now' - Unai Emery urged to replace star player with this midfielder It reported that manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen on the star winger and he is ready to approach the board to ensure his signature in the coming days. Also, Ole Gunnar … [Read more...]

Solskjaer to make a turnaround in Paul Pogba’s stance at the club

The worst of football for Manchester United star midfielder Paul Pogba was experienced under former manager Jose Mourinho and it was evident in his performance and results. Paul Pogba fell out with the former boss and he was regarded as an ordinary player, especially after the captain band was taken away from him and embarrassed right before of the entire team. The narrative is set to change with the new interim manager who is set to make Paul Pogba more relevant in the team. Journalist Confirms Change Of Decision On Liverpool Striker Reports according to The Sun claims the former United forward will now build the team around the World Cup winner this season, having recognized him as the star player in the team. Suggestions are that the former … [Read more...]

Why it has been a quiet transfer window for United

It has been a quiet transfer window for Manchester United as they are yet to confirm any deal with the month almost running to the end. The Red Devils have got an interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who has been in charge of the team since the sack of Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho. The Old Trafford side are yet to lose any game since the emergence of the new boss as they have gone ahead to win all of the six games. Despite the feat, United are keen to land a new and high class manager who has got the experience and quality to help the club compete with Liverpool and Manchester City. Liverpool Target Picks Premier League Move Over La Liga This is a major reason why they have not been active in the transfer window as they are only planning on the move in … [Read more...]

United is a family, Giuseppe Rossi speaks after return

Manchester United is currently hosting former player Giuseppe Rossi at the Old Trafford where he is currently training as a free player with the hope of securing a club in this winter transfer window. It was earlier expected that the Red Devils will give him a chance to prove his worth again but that has since been dismissed by new interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who claims that the player is doing well but stressed the club has no plan for him. Finally, United long-term target ready for Old Trafford transfer Speaking to the press, Giuseppe Rossi noted that he was able to return to train with the team because the club remains a family which he cannot forget. He stated that Man United have a way of taking care of their players, different from what … [Read more...]

Chelsea, Arsenal and United battle for this £3m-rated World Cup star

Top Premier League clubs are reportedly on their toes as reports claim Bayern Munich star James Rodriguez could be released for just £3m this month. The Colombian international, who had an eventful outing during last year's World Cup in Russia, is unwanted at Allianz Arena and Niko Kovac is hoping to let him go for as low as £3m. The player completed a two-year loan move to the Bavarians 18 months ago but has failed to live up to expectations and the Bundesliga side are unwilling to pay the remaining transfer fee (£3m) to Madrid. Manchester United were said to be interested in the 27-year-old midfielder/striker during the previous season but Mourinho couldn't capture his signature. Sean Dyche Dismisses Transfer Rumours Surrounding Liverpool … [Read more...]

Marcos Rojo and Marouane Fellaini in today’s transfer news as United look to reinforce their squad in January

Manchester United duo Marcos Rojo and Marouane Fellaini are set to leave Old Trafford having failed to get regular action under interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Both players were important figures in Mourinho's title-winning season but none of them could retain their place in the team since the Norwegian was hired by the Red Devils hierarchy in December. Solskjaer is interested in shaking up his defense this month and he's set to sell some players in order to create space for incoming ones. Manchester Evening News report that the Argentine center-back will be made to leave Old Trafford so that Solskjaer would invest on koulibaly's signature. In the same report, Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini is likely to join the list of players wanted out of … [Read more...]

Why I left Man United, Angel de Maria

Every of the world’s best coaches have also got their own share of the spoil when it comes to making a transfer decision that ended up being the wrong one. Former Manchester United Coach Louis Van Gaal has also got his own share in his spell at the Old Trafford and kudos to him that he was quick to learn and make the decision by cashing in on the player to avoid him being too much of a liability. However, one of his transfer decisions, Angel de Maria failed to impress at the Old Trafford and ended up becoming a burden to the club before he had to find his way out. Napoli chief reveals Man United’s £95m bid for 27-year-old Angel de Maria was sold just after spending one season with the Red Devils to French Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint Germain. Speaking … [Read more...]

United to submit last-minute offer for interesting Serie A star

English Premier League outfit Manchester United are tipped to make a last minute offer for Italian Serie A outfit Napoli central defender Kalidou Koulibaly before the January window comes to an end. The Red Devils are making efforts to hand the star central defender an escape route from the Italian Serie A where he is believed to be facing racism abuse. It was initially believed that he would not be allowed to leave the Italian side with Napoli keen on keeping him away but with the latest development, the Naples outfit are powerless as the player is understood to be unhappy with his situation at the moment. Again! Lampard Provides Transfer Update On Liverpool Loanee Kalidou Koulibaly was being attacked with monkey chants when he was sent off in Napoli’s … [Read more...]

First United player to depart has been identified

It has been rumored that Marcos Rojo could be the first player to leave Manchester United under new interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in this winter transfer window. The Red Devils are reported to be willing to let him leave in order to free up space for other players to join the club. The central defender has not been too fantastic which is the reason why former manager Jose Mourinho insisted that the defense was the problem of the club. Huge blow for Sarri as West Ham join Callum Wilson's race This fact by the former boss has been widely accepted, even by the new interim boss and that is why the club is all out for new central defenders but there must be some departures for others to be able to come in. Manager Ole Gunnar only took over from the … [Read more...]

United ready to part ways with 31-year-old star

English Premier League outfit Manchester United are on the verge of showing Belgium international Marouane Fellaini the exit door in this January winter transfer window, according to reports Marouane Fellaini has yet to have an agreement with the club on a new deal and the Red Devils seem tired to keeping him as a result of the uncertainty over his would-be performance ahead due to his age. The star midfielder only returned back to fine form this season but had a rough last season under former manager Jose Mourinho. United Fans Want Jose Mourinho To Be Sacked For This Reason However, reports earlier claimed that he could be rewarded with a new deal for his resurgence but that might not happen anymore with the Old Trafford side ready to show him the way … [Read more...]

United warned to stay off ‘desperate’ star player

English Premier League side Manchester United have been warned to stay away from desperate star player Yannick Carrasco in this January winter transfer window. United have been handed the advice by Belgian journalist Kristof Terreur who claims that the Old Trafford side have no need of the player at the moment. The Red Devils are reported to now be monitoring the star winger with the hope that a deal for him can be sealed before the end of January but that will no longer happen if they yield to the advice. Liverpool Confirm Loan Exit For Star Striker Yannick Carrasco is very desperate to quite the Chinese base side where he currently plays having left Spanish La Liga outfit Atletico Marid. He is now keen to return to Europe and will jump at any offer … [Read more...]

Ole Gunnar describes Mourinho’s style as ‘stupid’

New interim Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has described the pattern of play and tactics under his predecessor Jose Mourinho as ‘stupid’. The Portuguese boss was sacked as United manager in December 2018 for failing to guide his side into producing results and was immediately replaced by the former United player. Since taking over as United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has recorded six wins in six games which have helped United to return back to their feet as well as having brighter hope of a Champions League qualification. Arsenal set to sign £170,000 weekly earner Under the former Chelsea manager, a defensive approach was adopted with some of the players having to openly criticize the Mourinho for his antics. It did not end with the … [Read more...]