Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is ready to launch a £22m raid for Leicester midfielder N’Golo Kante, according to the Sunday Mirror. Kante, who played in hosts France’s 2-1 win over Romania on Friday, played a major part in the Foxes’ shock Premier League triumph. And Man United are now ready to trigger the release clause in his contract and bring him to Old Trafford. Mourinho wants the midfield powerhouse to add steel and energy to United’s midfield as he continues his plans to rebuild after the £30m signing of defender Eric Bailly from Villarreal . But United will face competition from Arsenal, Chelsea and PSG have all expressed their interest in the midfielder, who joined the Foxes in a £5.6m deal from Caen last summer. Meanwhile, reports … [Read more...]
Mourinho wants Inter Milan defender Miranda at Old Trafford
Positive showings in his debut Serie A campaign have put Miranda on Jose Mourinho’s transfer target list for the Red Devils to pursue. Premier League in the dugout with Manchester United, Jose Mourinho has emphasised the need for an improved defence by targeting Inter centre-back Miranda. The Brazilian proved to be a vital cog within a resilient Nerazzurri defence during an impressive start to the Serie A campaign, but his excellence has inevitably garnered transfer interest from the English giants this summer. Mourinho has already set the wheels in motion at Old Trafford with the recent signing of Eric Bailly, but the Portuguese tactician is keen on adding some experience to his back line and may raid his former club to add the 31-year-old to his … [Read more...]
De Gea and Muniain’s WhatsApp conversations revealed
A conversation between the players has been made public by El Confidencial and Cadena Ser Two WhatsApp conversations have shed some light on the Spanish sexual assault case which has implicated Iker Muniain, David de Gea, and an as yet unnamed third player. A protected witness has accused Athletic club’s Muniain and another player of sexual assault during a sex party back in 2012, a meeting Spain goalkeeper de Gea is accused of arranging. “Muniain and the other player were at the hotel, I wasn’t there. It wasn’t me,” De Gea said, according to a source from El Confidencial, who leaked those messages. The witness and Muniain however made conflicting claims. “Muniain told me it was you [De Gea],” the witness insisted. When asked by the witness how much … [Read more...]
Man Utd keeper David De Gea denies organising underage sex parties for friends
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has been drawn in to a sex scandal But De Gea has hit back at the claims and said the matter was being dealt with by his lawyers. He said: “It is all a lie. “I feel even stronger about staying with the national team… it is all false and it is in my lawyers hands. “I never thought about leaving. It gives me more strength to train even harder.” The allegations say the United number one arranged for his former Spanish under-21 teammate Iker Muniain and an unnamed player to meet the prostitute for sexual relations against her will. Spanish website El Diario reports the stunning allegations were part of evidence given to prosecutors in a high profile case that saw porn baron Torbe, real name Ignacio … [Read more...]
Inter Milan considering Bastian Schweinsteiger loan deal from Manchester United
The arrival of Jose Mourinho could force the German out of Old Trafford despite only joining the Red Devils last summer for €9m Manchster United’s Bastian Schweinsteiger could be set for a loan move to Inter , after it was claimed that Jose Mourinho is willing to let the 2014 World Cup winner leave Old Trafford. Having identified this as a potential signing, Serie A coach Roberto Mancini is now plotting a possible move for the ball-playing midfielder, who only made 18 Premier League appearances for Louis van Gaal’s side last season. Mancini is expecting a busy transfer market for the Nerazzurri this summer, as the Italian tactician looks to strengthen his Inter side ahead of next year’s crucial campaign. The Nerazzurri could obtain Schweinsteiger on an … [Read more...]
Michael Carrick signs one-year United deal
Michael Carrick has signed a one year contract extension to keep him at Old Trafford rick, 34, will extend his relationship with United past 10 years with the new contract, having arrived at Old Trafford from Tottenham in July 2006. Carrick has gone on to win five Premier League titles, an FA Cup, one League Cup, a FIFA Club World Cup, and a UEFA Champions League in his time as a United player. He told the club's website : "This great club has been a part of my life for the past 10 years, so I am delighted that this incredible journey is continuing. "It's great to have the opportunity to work under Jose Mourinho, who has achieved so much during his managerial career. I would like to thank the fans for their unwavering support. Winning the FA Cup was a … [Read more...]
Smalling hails Van Gaal’s tactical awareness
After a solid season for United at the heart of Van Gaal’s defence, Smalling was key as United conceded just 35 Premier League goals – a record no other side could better. And now the Greenwich-born defender will head into Euro 2016 as England’s first-choice centre-half and barring injury, he will start Saturday’s opening group game alongside Chelsea man Gary Cahill. But the 26-year-old is in doubt who to credit for his steady progress, despite Van Gaal’s sacking last month. “It was great working with Louis and getting a good run of games,” said Smalling. “Knowing Louis, he’s one that’s very tactically aware. Despite the ups and downs of the season, I think on the whole we as a team were very solid. “We didn’t concede too many goals throughout the season. … [Read more...]
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