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Finally, Mourinho says he wants star player to stay

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has made it clear that he wants Luke Shaw to be given a new deal at the Old Trafford as he wants to keep the player. With a number of players in the United team having their contracts running into the last year, Mourinho says he will ensure fresh deals for them. Marouane Fellaini who recently extended his stay at the club with a new contract would soon be joined by Shaw amongst those who are sure of remaining at the club. The likes of Juan Mata, Ander Herrera and Ashley Young are also due for new … [Read more...]

UCL: Mata warns United of the danger ahead

It is still a celebration mood for Manchester United after the 2-1 win against Watford in the English Premier League fixture on Saturday. However, they are faced with the Champions League fixtures within the week as they take on Young Boys in their opening Group H game. United have been drawn with Juventus, Valencia and their first opponent, Young Boys who are the current Swiss champions. However, Manchester United playmaker, Juan Mata has warned his side of the danger ahead of them should they make the mistake of underrating their … [Read more...]

Arsenal on a revenge mission against United

Arsenal seems to be on a revenge mission with the reported interest in Manchester United defender Eric Bailly. Both Arsenal and Tottenham are reported to the monitoring the player who could leave the club by in January. The Gunners interest could be a way to fight back at the Red Devils who were reported to be keeping tab on German Midfielder Mesut Ozil. Just as it was alleged that Ozil had a bust-up with Spanish manager, Unai Emery, Bailly who has not started a game for United since the 3-2 defeat at Brighton last month is also perceived … [Read more...]

Could this be true? ‘Messi’ pictured in Manchester United

The latest claim by Watford first team goalkeeper, Ben Foster is that the Lionel Messi of goalkeeping is currently with the Manchester United squad, in the person of David de Gea. The performance by De Gea when United visited Watford on Saturday impressed Foster that he was left with no choice than to liken him to the Barcelona star as the world best goalkeeper. The Spaniard was seen to have helped the Jose Mourinho men with his astonishing saves that handed United all three points in the game. The game ended 2-1. Done deal! Liverpool sign … [Read more...]

Neville knows something Mourinho must also know

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has claimed that the best centre-half pairing Jose Mourinho has in his team is Chris Smalling and Victor Lindelof. Neville in his reaction to the 2-1 win by his former side stated identified Smalling and Lindelof as the first choice Mourinho must stick to. Previous games have seen the former Chelsea boss make use of different lineups, following injury crisis and had admitted that he does not know who his first choice should be. Now with the Saturday game at Watford, the United legend told the … [Read more...]

Ozil’s case is different, United, Arsenal battle this fine winger

While the issue of Manchester United’s interest in Mesut Ozil has been settled, Arsenal are reported to battle the Red Devils for the signature of Lille winger Nicolas Pepe. The reported interest in the German midfielder has been cooled off with Ozil claiming to be happy at Arsenal. The former World Cup winner stated that the fans have always been behind him hence, he will pay them in return with his commitment and performance. However, a new battle is expected between both North London and Manchester clubs over the Lille winger. Arsenal … [Read more...]

No more rift with my players, Mourinho declares after Watford win

Manchester United striker, Jose Mourinho has hinted that there are no longer issues of rift between himself and his players following the 2-1 victory over Watford. The Jose Mourinho men recorded a convincing win away from the Old Trafford which increased the faith of the fans on the team. Having been concerned about the speculations of rift between the Portuguese manager and some of the players, Mourinho told the fans that the win is an indication that all is now well in the team. He praised the attitude of the players and that of Romelu … [Read more...]

More trouble for United star after rejection claim

Embattled Manchester United striker, Anthony Martial may be in for more worries after reports claim he is being rejected by Italian outfit, Inter Milan. According to reports, United has offered a swap deal to Inter Milan to have the Frenchman leave the club for Ivan Perisic. The Mirror reports that Inter would have been interested in having Martial if another clause is not attached to it. The Italian manager, Luciano Spalletti is reported to be a big fan of the former Monaco striker. It is also reported that he will not be an immediate plan … [Read more...]

Former United striker seeks management role

Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney cannot wait to go into a full management role after retiring from active football. The former England international has seen Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard who are now into management as his role models. The England's all-time leading scorer is on the verge of securing a UEFA B coaching licence despite still in active football. He has hinted on acquiring the needed coaching badges before concluding playing career at the MLS for DC United. With his contract with the Washington club expiring … [Read more...]

United win can’t stop Pogba’s exit speculations

Manchester United are believed to be back to winning ways with a victory against Watford but the speculations of Paul Pogba leaving the club has still not stopped. Pogba has been in the news for an alleged rift with his boss, Jose Mourinho with reports claiming he has made up his mind to leave the Old Trafford Manager, Jose Mourinho recently dismissed the speculations by stating that the World Cup winner would have approached him if he was unhappy at the club but that has not been done. However, following United’s win which brings clam to … [Read more...]

Why Watford win was easy for Jose Mourinho

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho can now have some good sleep with the pressure already easing up on him following the 2-1 win against Watford on Saturday. With a slow start at the beginning of the season, Mourinho faced lots of criticisms over how he managed the players and his bust-up with the management at Old Trafford. However, United legend Rio Ferdinand believes the former Chelsea manager was only able to win the game easily because he fielded the right combination in the midfield. The past matches have seen the Portuguese … [Read more...]

Tottenham to make move for United star player who is furious with Mourinho

Manchester United defender Eric Bailly is presently furious with his inability to get regular game-time so far this season and he could be heading out of Old Trafford in January, that's according to the Mirror. The Ivorian international started United's first two games of the season against Leicester City and Brighton but he was dropped to the bench in subsequent matches. He was an unused substitute in their 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, while he played a single minute against Burnley. It was speculated that he wanted a move out of Old … [Read more...]

Mourinho’s “soap opera” a big distraction to United’s Champions League pursuit says Liverpool legend

Former Liverpool midfielder Jason McAteer has described as “soap opera”, the controversies surrounding the Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, which according to him might pose a big distraction to the club’s pursuit of a Champions League football next season. McAteer said should all of these controversies continue, the Red Devils will not actualize their dreams of a top-four finish later at the end of the season. United are currently sitting sixth on the log table having recorded two defeats and two wins in their four league … [Read more...]

Mourinho not ready to keep Martial, names four players he wants at United

With the contract of some of the Manchester United players running into the last year, manager Jose Mourinho has named those he wants at the club and kept mute on others. Left-back Luke Shaw, converted full-back Ashley Young and midfielders Ander Herrera, Anthony Martial and Juan Mata’s current deals expire in the summer of 2019. All of the players will be ready by January 1 to speak with interested clubs over a free transfer later at the end of the season. But in his plan to ensure some of the players remain, Mourinho is reported to have … [Read more...]

Man United legend applauds Sarri

Micheal Owen applauds Chelsea new boss Chelsea new boss, Sarri Maurizio arrival at Stamford Bridge was met with applause from Chelsea fans and players alike. But many never expected the Italy international to make a positive difference at the club so fast. Chelsea seat at the top of the EPL table alongside Watford and Liverpool - and the Blues have also kept n 100 per cent win in four matches and they hope to make it five as they take on a weaker Cardiff City. Many football pundits and stars have been full of praises of Sarri Mauurizio for … [Read more...]

Rashford, Martial may not be good for Mourinho but he is a career mentor to this player

Despite lacking enough playing time under Jose Mourinho, Manchester United striker, Marcus Rashford is a career model and mentor to someone. Tahith Chong has revealed that he has been modelling his senior teammates at the Old Trafford, naming Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial. Mourinho has been accused of not giving Rashford enough to prove his worth in the Red jersey. The player’s exploit during the just concluded international break where he got to the scoresheet in two games for the Three Lions, made the accusation against Mourinho more … [Read more...]

Pirlo sees nothing stopping Pogba’s return to Juventus

The speculations surrounding the future of Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba seem to be holding more water than expected. Italian football legend Andrea Pirlo is the latest to think that nothing can stop the Frenchman from returning to Juventus if situations remain the same. He said that should the midfielder ends up leaving the Old Trafford, he will not be surprise because of the high demand for him by Juventus. It would be recalled that the pair played alongside each other in Juventus between 2012 and 2015, winning three Scudetti … [Read more...]

Why Martial will end up leaving United – agent

Anthony Martial's agent, Philippe Lamboley has stated that at the end of the day, his player will end up leaving the Old Trafford at the end of the season. Martial has been reported to be frustrated at United over his inability to secure more playing time under Jose Mourinho. The French winger who started 45 games but from the bench is believed to be unsatisfied and wants more of the starting role. His agent has now confirmed the player's pain and has hinted that the only option is for the player to leave the Old Trafford for other … [Read more...]

Mourinho admits he is confused about reports on Pogba’s United future

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has admitted that he is confused about the whole reports on Paul Pogba’s Manchester United future which has flooded the media. Mourinho noted the fact that the player or his agent have not approached him on any issue means the player is happy at the club, hence, he is “completely in the dark” over the reports in the media. Media reports have claimed that Pogba is unhappy under Mourinho and his agent, Mino Raiola is working hard to get him out of the Old Trafford despite the insistence by the club’s … [Read more...]

Mourinho attacks media again, says they make ‘compulsive lies’

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho again triggered his mouth-gun, shooting at the media for what he described as writing compulsive lies. He made the comment in reaction to reports that he has not given enough opportunity to England international striker Marcus Rashford the Old Trafford despite his quality. The 20-year-old proved his worth for the Three Lions over the international break, starting against both Spain and Switzerland and getting on the scoresheet in both games. But pundits believe he has not gotten the playing chance he … [Read more...]

Why the EPL needs more players like Pogba

Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure has made public his opinion that the English Premier League needs more players with like-characters as Paul Pogba. Doucoure, who claims to have known the Frenchman over the years, stated that the player is a different personality from what people think of him. On the alleged rift with United boss, Jose Mourinho, the Watford midfielder said the former Juventus midfielder has no issues with the Portuguese boss. He said what is playing out is the usual show off by Pogba which is his known character right … [Read more...]

Update! Why Mourinho will be preferred than other ‘fake’ EPL managers, Lukaku

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has praised his boss Jose Mourinho as the only manager with a real personality in the entire English League According to Lukaku, his Portuguese manager does not fake his emotions the way others do, noting that Mourinho is just being himself. The United boss has been accused of having a negative temperament which he displayed on several occasions especially in press conferences. One of which he walked out on journalists. Recall that the former Chelsea boss blasted the media after suffering a 3-0 defeat … [Read more...]

Why Pogba’s United Career Is Tied To Mourinho

Italian reports claim the future of Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba is tied to whether Jose Mourinho remains as the boss at Old Trafford or leaves. According to the report, Pogba will only remain at Manchester United if Mourinho is replaced by former Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane The unrest between the former Juventus player and the former Chelsea manager has yet to see any resolve with continued speculations that the player might have made up his mind to leave, a decision that will be pleasing to the Old Trafford coach. The … [Read more...]

Mourinho not finished yet, legend defends manager

Manchester United legend Gary Neville described as “non-sense” insinuations that Coach Jose Mourinho is finished at the top of the game because of the situation in the club at the moment. Mourinho has been in the news for not too good reasons owing to his alleged rift with star player, Paul Pogba, his bust-up with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward over failed transfer request and more so, the slow start of the team in the new season. The Portuguese has been in the center stage of these controversies which has attracted insinuations from … [Read more...]

United will be fine without you, legend tells Pogba

The controversies surrounding Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba seems to be getting to the nerves of some of the club’s legends and they have started speaking out. Former left-back, Gary Neville is already getting pissed off with the situation at the Old Trafford and he asked Pogba to leave the club if he wishes, stressing that the United will be fine without him. Having arrived at the club in 2016 from Juventus on a world-record £89 million fee, it all looked like the best midfielder in Europe has been brought to England but the … [Read more...]