Jamie Redknapp was of the opinion that Manchester United should try and win three trophies in Mourinho's first season at the club. Jose Mourinho is currently getting used to life at Old Trafford after his appointment as the club’s new boss last summer. The Old Trafford club are well off the pace in the race for the Premier League title as they currently trail table leaders Chelsea by 14 points as Mourinho focuses more on breaking back into the top four. Manchester United will however take on Southampton in the League Cup final later this month February and they will still strive to winning the Europa League and FA Cup under Jose Mourinho this season. Now former Liverpool player Jamie Redknapp feels that should be the target for Jose Mourinho’s men as they … [Read more...]
Julian Draxler: ‘Why I Snubbed Arsenal’
Before eventually settling and putting down his signature at PSG, the French club's new signing Julian Draxler had been linked with joining several clubs both in the winter and summer transfer window. But the German player eventually joined PSG for € 30 million this past January. The former Wolfsburg player, talking to Telefoot, has confirmed that Arsenal had made contact to sign him before the January window - but he failed to finalize a move to the North London club. “Many things changed at Wolfsburg, including their manager and director of sport. I was in very good terms with both of them but I had already decided with the club that I would have left them in January.” "I had contacts with Arsenal but not in January. I had many other options to consider … [Read more...]
Guillem Balague Replies When Asked If Man United Will Sign Real Madrid Star
Guillem Balague revealed that Manchester United are keeping tabs on A.Madrid star player Antoine Griezmann and are likely to target him this summer because Gareth Bale is not for sale. Lots of speculations are already linking Manchester United with some of Europe’s top players, and it is likely to gather pace in the next few weeks and months as the summer transfer window draws even nearer. The Old Trafford club are thought to be keeping tabs on Atletico Madrid star Griezmann as Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho ponders bolstering his attacking options at the club ahead of his second season in charge. Former Tottenham Hotspur man Gareth Bale has also been touted as a possible target for Manchester United in the past but a move to Old Trafford has not come to … [Read more...]
Frank Lampard Thought This Player Was From Another Planet Entirely
Chelsea former outstanding midfielder Frank Lampard said he thought Brazilian Legend Ronaldinho was from a different planet when he first came up against the former Barcelona player. The Chelsea legend announced his retirement this week after a successful and pleasant career that saw him face virtually every great player of the era. However out of all, it was Ronaldinho who stood out for Frank Lampard. ‘The [Barcelona] team after his were known as the better ones, when Messi really came through, but Ronaldinho could do impossible things with the ball,’ Lampard told Chelsea’s matchday programme. ‘I’d never seen a player like that. It was my early knockings in the Champions League and seeing him play was like, “Wow, this player is from a different planet to … [Read more...]
Zinedine Zidane Disagrees With Real Madrid President About Signing £43M Man Utd Star
Real Madrid manager Zindedine Zidane reportedly disagrees with the club president Florentino Perez about signing Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea. Back then in the summer of 2015, Real Madrid almost signed David De Gea from Manchester United on the deadline day, only for paperwork problems to hindered the move. The goalkeeper has since signed a new contract at Old Trafford keeping him at the Old Trafford club until 2019. Nevertheless, reports in Spain keeps revealing that the former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper remains a target for Real Madrid. And Diariogol have brought out a different report, where they said Real Madrid president Perez wants to sign De Gea this summer, but manager Zidane does not. Not because of any personal issues but because … [Read more...]
David Luiz: I Love This Teammate, He Is Amazing At Chelsea
It is now obvious that Italian coach Antonio Conte is a classic tactician and manager. Apart from doing wonders with his tactics at Chelsea despite being the first time in Stamford Bridge, he has also helped brought out outstanding potentials in some Chelsea's players - one of which is Eden Hazard. Following his poor performance last term, the Chelsea forward is reborn under the Italian boss. Hazard tormented their title rivals Arsenal when they met in a premier league game on Saturday where he scored a superb goal when he bamboozled the Gunners defence. The superb solo strike had Chelsea defender David Luiz purring and the defender hailed Hazard's effect on and off the pitch, stating he loves Hazard's talent and love him as a person too. "It was fantastic, … [Read more...]
Barcelona Set To Rival Man United For Talented Pair In Summer
New rumours have it that La Liga giants Barcelona have joined the race to sign Benfica pair of Victor Lindelof and Nelson Semedo, therefore dealing a potential blow to Man United. The duo have been of interest to United for some time, with The Sun claiming that Mourinho opted against signing Lindelof in January, which in turn means he will have to bring out £50m this summer to land the Swedish international. It was also revealed earlier this month that a deal had been agreed in principle for the £35m transfer of Semedo to United as Mourinho looked to find a long-term solution at right back. It all however looked positive for Man United fans as they wait to see what happens in the summer transfer market, but a Spanish outlet Marca have reported a piece … [Read more...]