Willian has insisted he was never interested in joining Jose Mourinho at Manchester United but admits Chelsea must improve if they're to challenge them for the title. The Brazil international, who was voted the club's Player of the Year last season, was targeted by the former Chelsea boss following his own arrival at Old Trafford this summer. But Willian opted to commit his long-term future to Chelsea instead, signing a new four-year deal. "I have a great relationship with Jose, but I am Chelsea,” said Willian, when asked if the prospect of joining Mourinho, who signed him as Chelsea boss in 2013, ever tempted him. "Of course, when someone like him [Mourinho] is interested in you then you are happy. But I signed the contract because I like being a … [Read more...]
Rashford: United players can learn from Ibrahimovic
Marcus Rashford expects he and his teammates can learn a lot from Zlatan Ibrahimovic even if the Swede’s arrival might limit his own first-team opportunities at Manchester United. Rashford burst onto the scene last season, with the 18-year-old emerging from the youth ranks to earn a place in the first XI and an unexpected trip to Euro 2016. But new United boss Jose Mourinho has strengthened his hand with the signing of Ibrahimovic, who scored with a bicycle kick four minutes into his first appearance against Galatasaray on Saturday, leaving Rashford to scrap for game time. Time will tell how that works out, and the teenager believes simply sharing a dressing room with someone of Ibrahimovic’s stature will help him advance. “We can definitely all learn … [Read more...]
Bailly reveals Manchester City snub in favour of United
New Manchester United signing Eric Bailly has revealed he could have easily been playing in blue in the Premier League this season. The 22-year-old centre-back signed for the Red Devils back in June and has been compared by Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane . However, the £25m capture from Villarreal has said that he did have another offer to consider from arch-rivals Manchester City, but a conversation with a Chelsea legend helped sway his decision. “I signed for United because I like Mourinho, as simple as that,” Bailly told the Sunday Times. “I wanted to play for someone who works very hard. I didn’t speak to Pep Guardiola but the ‘second’ manager called me and Mourinho called me as well. “He said come and play for me. I prefer … [Read more...]
Ibrahimovic scores in Man United friendly win
Zlatan Ibrahimovic made a dream start to his Manchester United career by scoring acrobatically in just the fourth-minute of his debut as they won 5-2 against Galatasaray in Gothenburg with Wayne Rooney netting twice. United had to recover from a 2-1 deficit at half-time but they out-played the opposition in the second half with Antonio Valencia eventually setting up three of the team's goals. It meant that Ibrahimovic could enjoy both his personal contribution and the end result, as he made a glorious return to his homeland of Sweden. United manager Jose Mourinho again fielded a starting line-up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Ibrahimovic beginning as the advanced striker, Rooney behind him and Anthony Martial wide left with Henrikh Mkhitaryan wide … [Read more...]
Paul Pogba saga set to drag on as agent denies done deal
Paul Pogba has continued to troll Manchester United and their fans with his prospective transfer set to drag on for a few more days. There is no agreement in place between Juventus and United for the player, but discussions are believed to be ongoing and a deal is expected to be finalised early next week. The France international, a former United academy graduate, has been identified by Jose Mourinho as a key component of his new-look midfield. United though will have to pay a world-record transfer with the Serie A side wanting in the region of £100million for the 23-year-old and while the saga has become frustrating for United officials and fans the player himself, who is on holiday in LA seems to be enjoying the pursuit. Pogba, who on Thursday … [Read more...]
Ibrahimovic in United squad for Galatasaray game in Sweden
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Manchester United fans are waiting for his debut in his native Sweden on Saturday. Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Manchester United fans are every bit as excited as he is for his debut ahead of his first appearance for the club against Galatasaray in his native Sweden. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain man has been the biggest acquisition of the transfer window thus far for United, who signed the classy striker on a free transfer from the French champions at the start of July. Ibrahimovic missed the first part of United's pre-season – a trip to China in which they only played one game in a 4-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund as inclement weather saw the cancellation of their second against cross-town rivals Manchester City – but was … [Read more...]
Raiola claims journalists are ‘parrots’; no agreement for Pogba
Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola has denied any deal for his client is done between Juventus and Manchester United. Sources have said the clubs have agreed to all the details on Paul Pogba's world-record transfer, with the midfielder set to undergo a medical exam to complete the move to Old Trafford. But Raiola said on Twitter on Friday that the deal was not yet complete, while also criticising the media coverage. After calling journalists "parrots," the agent wrote: "No deal done between Clubs. Its a game between Italy press and UK press who announce it first and who is worse." Journalist = parrots No deal done between Clubs Its a game between Italy press and UK press who announce it first and who is worse. - Mino Raiola (@MinoRaiola) July 29, … [Read more...]
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