Chris Smalling has been in hospital in Bali, Indonesia with food poisoning which led to him fainting, his club Manchester United said in a statement. Reports earlier on Monday said United were investigating after a picture of Smalling on a hospital bed surfaced on social media, and a club statement was released giving the official reason. The statement added that Smalling is "now feeling fine" and that the player thanked everyone for their support. Smalling has been in Bali on holiday ahead of reporting back for preseason training later this month. United players who have been involved in the European Championship will return to the club later than those not involved. Players who were not given delayed holidays, after international duty, begin work this … [Read more...]
Hirving Lozano to join Man United after Olympics
Hirving Lozano admits he cannot wait to start working for Jose Mourinho and to link up with Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Manchester United. Lozano has made 91 league appearances for Pachuca and has seven caps for Mexico, receiving his first call-up in February before going on to feature in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. The player has since emerged as a target for United and his club’s vice-president Andres Fassi has confirmed talks are underway between the winger and the Premier League club. “Already there are negotiations with that team, yes, but there is still nothing finalised,” Fassi said. Since then the Mexico international’s father-in-law has talked up the 20-year-old’s move to Old Trafford and explained it will be finalised following the Rio … [Read more...]
Liverpool and Man United battle for Porto Midfielder
Liverpool and Manchester United are set to battle each other for the signature of Porto Midfielder Ruben Neves according to reports. Neves has been linked with a host of clubs, including Arsenal and Chelsea, over the last 12 months after catching the eye since making his Porto breakthrough in 2014. The 19-year-old has made 75 appearances in all competitions for the club and has won two caps for Portugal, although he missed out on selection for Euro 2016. Reports in Portugal suggest it is now a race between Liverpool and United to land the sough-after teenager. Repors have it that Jurgen Klopp is a huge admirer of Neves and the club are negotiating a €20million deal. However, O Jogo suggest the Red Devils are favourites to land Neves. Porto are … [Read more...]
Manchester United close in on Hirving Lozano
Manchester United appear to be closing in on the signing of 20-year-old Mexico international Hirving Lozano, according to reports. The Red Devils are understood to have been scouting the player for months , and Pachuca’s vice-president claimed the club is in talks to sign Lozano. “Already there is negotiations with that team [United]? Yes,” Andre Fassi told ESPN. “There is still nothing closed though.” Now Lozano’s father-in-law has claimed the Mexico international will head to Manchester after Mexico compete to retain their Olympic gold medal. “Yes. It’s all done, just missing some details and after the Olympics, the deal will become official,” Lozano’s father-in-law told Futbol Entre Lineas. Lozano made four appearances for his country in last … [Read more...]
Mourinho: Zlatan needs no introduction
Jose Mourinho has spoken for the first time about Zlatan Ibrahimovic's arrival at Manchester United. Ibrahimovic has signed a one-year contract at United, which also contains an option to extend it for a further year. Aged 34, there are doubts as to whether the striker will be able to adapt to the pace of the Premier League. Mourinho believes those fears will prove unfounded. The new Manchester United manager also feels that part of Ibrahimovic’s role is to assist the club’s younger players, with Marcus Rashford the obvious example. “Zlatan needs no introduction. The statistics speak for themselves,” said Mourinho. “Ibra is one of the best strikers in the world and a player who always gives 100 per cent. “He has won the most important league … [Read more...]
Ander Herrera confirms Giggs exit by paying tribute to the United legend
It's not been easy to keep secrets at United this summer and Giggs' story has been one of those. It started with Louis van Gaal and the constant story that he would be relieved of his duties as his team struggled through last season. That eventually happened, with the shadow of the available Jose Mourinho looming large over the Dutchman. The former Chelsea gaffer was heavily linked with taking over from van Gaal and that ended up happening at the end of May. And it's been followed up by constant talk of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrik Mhitaryan both moving to Old Trafford - and those came to be a reality this week. Since Mourinho's appointment, it's been widely reported that Giggs wouldn't stay as part of his coaching team and would instead leave to chase his … [Read more...]
Borussia Dortmund confirm Mkhitaryan sale to Man United
Henrikh Mkhitaryan will join Manchester United after Borussia Dortmund reluctantly confirmed the two clubs had agreed a fee – believed to £26.3m – for the player. Dortmund released a statement reading: “After intensive discussions BVB have complied with the wishes of the Armenian national team player to join Manchester United.” . @HenrikhMkh wechselt zu @ManUtd // Henrikh Mkhitaryan moves to Manchester United. Details to follow. pic.twitter.com/mFxTgZoS3J — Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) July 2, 2016 “This transfer was for us a difficult one to agree, but we had to assess the fact the player just had a year left on his deal and Manchester made us a tremendous offer. “Had we knocked it back, the player would be able to leave for free in 2017. It was a … [Read more...]
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