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Why Manchester United might be willing to sell Sanchez even for free

From every indication, Manchester United will be ready to let Alexis Sanchez leave the club even for a lesser price from what he has got from his release clause. This is after it was revealed that the Chile international is responsible for the 10 per cent increase in the wage fee at the Old Trafford. It has been alleged from reports that the former Barcelona star earns about £380, 000 per-weeks at Manchester United aside bonuses which contributes to why United wage bill increase by £7.1 million. It was further revealed that Sanchez gets a … [Read more...]

Agreement reached on De Gea’s replacement

Emerging reports revealed that Manchester United have now given up on keeping goalkeeper David De Gea and have already agreed on a replacement for him. The former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper has refused to extend his stay at the Old Trafford as he is reportedly tired of working under manager Jose Mourinho in addition to the fact that the hope of United winning a silverware this season or qualification for next year’s Champions League is slim. The Red Devils were initially ready to force De Gea for to stay for another year by activating a clause … [Read more...]

United chief set to meet star player amidst transfer links

Reports according to Sun state that Manchester United board are set for an important meeting with Eric Bailly over the speculations surrounding his future at the club. Bailly has not seen enough games under manager Jose Mourinho without a single start this season and that seems to have angered him to want an exit from the club. He is now being rated far below Chris Smalling and Victor Lindelof who both get the nod from the boss for games. However, the board are reluctant to let him leave and they have scheduled a meeting later this week to … [Read more...]

Mourinho still after Alderweireld, what he did is surprising

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is not giving up on Toby Alderweireld after a failed attempt in the summer to have him join the Old Trafford. The fact that the club failed to sign Toby Alderweireld for the Portuguese boss created rift in the club between the manager and the management with Mourinho and the executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward being at loggerhead with each other. The former Chelsea boss had lamented and predicted that the failure to sign Toby Alderweireld from Tottenham and other defensive targets will spell doom for the … [Read more...]

Why United must heed to Mourinho’s earlier claim

Manchester United have been unwittingly warned about the winter transfer window in the past and there are fears that they must heed to his warning or regret whatever actions they take. The recruitment of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal in the last winter window was the reason why the Portuguese spoke against the January transfer window after the Chile international. Since his arrival, the former Arsenal player has yet to make any meaningful impact in the team which makes it a big loss for United having invested a lot in his weekly wages. The … [Read more...]

United told to pay £110m for EPL dream target

Manchester United have been handed a price for their dream target and Wolves star player Ruben Neves ahead of the winter transfer window which reopens in January. Ruben Neves is one of the most important players in the Wolves team and they are reported to be interested in keeping him unless a suitor is willing to pay £110 million to have him. Reports revealed that United were ready to accelerate their pursuit for the Portugal international as they are aware of the interest from rivals Manchester City. However, United manager Jose Mourinho … [Read more...]

United return to Atletico Madrid for star player

Manchester United are reported to have returned to Spain in order to revive their interest in Atlético Madrid player, Diego Godin United have been monitoring Diego Godin for a long while now with the previous move turned down from the Wanda Metropolitano which is followed by a renewal of his deal at the club. The Uruguay international joins the list of possible signings in the coming winter transfer window which reopens in coming months having made his intention to sign a defender known to the public. However, Godin is locked in talks for … [Read more...]

More troubles for United as star player ready to leave for free

Some surprises are expected from the Manchester United team in the January transfer window as some of the players could be on their way out of the club. Chris Smalling is the latest that has been linked away from the club as his contract with the club runs out next summer and the club are yet to open talks for a new deal. Smalling has returned to good form this season and he has been instrumental at the back for manager Jose Mourinho but there are indications that the Portuguese boss is unhappy with the player and might not be willing to keep … [Read more...]

Rooney makes shocking revelation about end of United career

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has made a shocking revelation about the last days of his stay at the Old Trafford. According to the MLS club DC United striker, he felt embarrassed as a Red Devil because he was not seeing enough games at the Old Trafford and that was a major reason why he had to move on. Rooney ‘s Manchester United career ended in the 2016/2017 season where he featured in 39 out of 64 games for his former side. However, he left the Old Trafford as the club’s highest goal scorer of all time and that applies to … [Read more...]

Report – Mourinho pleading to sign this 6f tall powerhouse, Chelsea on alert

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is reported to have told the club’s management of his wish to have AC Milan central defender Alessio Romagnoli in the January transfer window. The Portuguese boss is desperate to add more options having realized that the second half of the Premier League season promises to be a more difficult and intense one. To be able to meet up with the challenge and competition, the former Chelsea boss is making efforts to equip his team with more defenders. It is no longer news that Mourinho remains a manager with a … [Read more...]

Breaking! Manchester United table £40 million for 6f tall powerhouse

Manchester United are reported to be readying a £40 million bid for Serie A giant Napoli full-back Faouzi Ghoulam ahead of the January transfer window which opens in coming months. The 27-year-old has played over 150 games for the Italian club since making a switch to Stadio Sao Paolo from Ligue 1 outfit Saint-Etienne in 2013. Radio Kiss Kiss Naples reports that a bid of £40 million has been tabled for the full-back by the Red Devils with a deal expected to be dusted by January when the winter transfer window opens. However, it is being … [Read more...]

Why 2019 summer window will be uninteresting

Emerging reports hint that the 2019 summer transfer window will not be interesting after it has been revealed that the window will be shorter than what it used to be. This has been confirmed at Thursday’s shareholder's meeting where all 20 Premier League teams were present. The decision has been made unanimously by the clubs having complained that transfer activities usually unsettle players and cause distractions amongst clubs whose players are speculated to be having suitors. However, it has been agreed that the next year’s summer … [Read more...]

Rooney’s International Career: Flop or Legend?

With a game left to play for England before finally ending his international career, accolades are pouring in for former Manchester United striker and captain Wayne Rooney. It should be recalled that the England's all-time leading goalscorer retired from international football in 2017, however, he is set to come out of retirement to feature against USA later tonight. Rooney became England's youngest player when he had his debut appearance in 2003 after coming in the second half against Australia in a friendly match. He became the youngest … [Read more...]

England vs USA: why Sarri must be at Wembley for the encounter

England will play host to USA in a friendly game at the Wembley stadium later tonight. There have been so much talk, comments about the game as former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is set to play his final game for the England national team. The former Everton and United striker who now plies his trade at MLS is set to be given a ceremonial departure by the England FA, teammates and pundits, hence, many coaches, ex-teammates and opponents, are all expected to be at Wembley stadium. In all of these, Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri … [Read more...]

Report: United could succumb to Pogba’s Juventus wish

Emerging report indicates that Manchester United might succumb to the wish of French midfielder Paul Pogba by allowing him to return to the Italian giants Juventus. The World Cup winner had pushed for a return to his former side in Turin in the last summer according to reports but that did not work out with the Old Trafford side reluctant to let him leave. The slow start of the season, as well as the outburst Pogba had with manager Jose Mourinho, was another reason he had to leave again as he was reported to have approached the club’s … [Read more...]

21-year-old star reacts to Mourinho’s interest

West Ham United defender Issa Diop, a target of Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has expressed his delight at the development. Issa Diop was showered with praise by the Portuguese manager after the 3-1 United suffered to West Ham at the start of the season. It is reported that the player’s performance caught the attention of the former Chelsea manager and has been linked to the Old Trafford since then. The 21-year-old has got age on his side and a move to the Old Trafford at this time will mean big for his career. Last Chance! … [Read more...]

Man Utd whiz expects first team debut soon

Manchester United winger Tahith Chong has expressed optimism that he would soon be asked to join the first team of the club being managed by Jose Mourinho. Tahith Chong made this claim after he was being handed his first call to the Holland U21 squad for the national assignment. The young lad expressed his delight at the development in his career but will only look forward to having a first team debut at the Old Trafford which to him is the biggest dream. He noted that he has got the talent and quality to fit in but stressed the need for … [Read more...]

United fans prefer 17-year-old wonderkid to Lukaku

The reactions on twitter are a clear indication that Manchester United fans will prefer to have 17-year-old wonderkid Mason Greenwood in the attack ahead of under-firing Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku. Mason Greenwood had an emphatic display during the United youth team’s 3-0 win over Norwich where he had it too easy to go past the defenders to find the back of the net. The youngster has scored a total of 11 goals in addition to 4 assists in eight games for his side in the U18 league. A lot of reactions trailed the young lad’s performance … [Read more...]

Mourinho receives the worst news of his life

Manchester United Jose Mourinho has never been complemented with damning words as it has been said by Sky Sports pundit. Sky Sports pundit Alan Smith blasted the Portuguese manager’s approach, stating that he is no longer a good coach, giving the United owners every reason to show him the way out. This is coming after the Red Devils lost 3-1 to Manchester City on Sunday, forcing comparison between the both managers of the Manchester clubs. Smith stated that the former Chelsea boss is no longer the person he used to be as a coach, arguing … [Read more...]

PSG says attack complete following Sanchez’s speculation

French champions Paris St Germain has reacted to speculations that Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez would be leaving the Old Trafford to join them ahead of the January transfer window. Sanchez has been having life tough at the Old Trafford since his move from Arsenal in January as he failed to impress. The defensive style of play by manager Jose Mourinho has been blamed for the former Barcelona forward’s poor form and he has been asked to find his way out having just spent a year at the club. Chelsea To Swoop In On €60m … [Read more...]

Man United leave the door open for Arsenal to have target

Manchester United have from all indications left the door open for Arsenal to have defender Eric Bailly after they are reported to have told the player that he is free to leave at the end of his contract. Daily Telegraph reports that he has been told he is free to leave as early as in the January transfer window because he is no longer needed at the club. The Ivory Coast international was manager Jose Mourinho’s first signing from Villarreal when he became United’s coach but he last performed in his first season at the club and has since … [Read more...]

Experience striker speaks out after United interest

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has reacted to claims that he is being wanted by clubs in Europe with his former side Manchester United reported to be one of the strongest suitors to have him on loan. In his response, Ibrahimovic who plays in the MLS with LA Galaxy said he is not interested in any move away from the United States at the moment. Ibrahimovic who is a former Manchester United player has received the calls to return to the Old Trafford while AC Milan are also on the queue seeking for his move to the San Siro during the MLS … [Read more...]

United in talks with £110,000-a-week star over future

Manchester United are reported to be in talks with star winger Ashley Young so as to hand him a new and improved deal to remain at the club for another year. The 33-year-old had led the Jose Mourinho side in their last six games but would have been seeing his last days at the club if a new and improved deal is not offered him. However, talks are reported to have gone down between the club and the player’s representatives which makes it a deal that he will remain at the club for another year until 2020. Paul Pogba is out following … [Read more...]

United not ready to lose anyone, set to tie two more players with new deal

Manchester United seem to be in the business of safeguarding their players before joining out to recruit more in the winter transfer window which will be opening in the coming months. After issuing a one-year extension deal to England international Ashley Young, United are already making moves to hand Juan Mata and Ander Herrera new deals at the club. Both players’ contract expire at the end of the season and the option of extending their stay for another year cannot be effective at the moment on them hence, there is a need to tie them down … [Read more...]

United, Arsenal stars left out of France squad

As the international break begins, France are expected to be without Manchester United and Arsenal stars, Paul Pogba and Alexandre Lacazette. Both players will join Anthony Martial and Benjamin Mendy to be ruled out of the international games against Netherlands and Uruguay. The Manchester United duo were excused from the French team after they were accessed by the team doctor Frank Le Gall at France’s Clairefontaine training ground. United have responded to Tottenham’s interest in star player The dismissal of North London forward … [Read more...]