With talks about Victor Lindelof's move to Old Trafford scattered all over the media in December, it seems the player would eventually become a United player this January. The Portuguese press keeps reporting that the highly-rated defender would cost €45 million, and if the deal should successfully move through, he would become the most expensive player Benfica will ever sell. In the twist of event, BBC reported last week that United coach Jose Mourinho has changed his mind and is no longer interested in signing Lindelof. It was believed the Portuguese tactician has increased his faith in the partnership of Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones in the centre of defence. However, Benfica remained adamant that the deal is still thriving as Portuguese news outlet A Bola … [Read more...]
Mourinho: We Have Not Received One Single Offer We Are Going To Accept
According to Manchester Evening News, Mourinho-led Manchester United have rejected an offer from Premier League compatriot West Bromish Albion for the 27-year old midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin. Morgan Schneiderlin who was regarded as one of the EPL most accomplished midfielder during his spell at Southampton FC, was signed to Old Trafford by Louis Van Gaal in 2015 for £25 million. Unfortunately, the Frenchman's move to United is yet to yield positive fruits as he was not able to prove his stuff at the Old Trafford. Deciding to try his luck elsewhere, he has reportedly asked to leave United in the winter transfer window and West Brom have allegedly submitted an offer in the space of £13 million for his signature. However, it appears the offer have been … [Read more...]
Terms Agreed! Arsenal Agree Personal Terms With Top Chelsea Target
Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Chelsea target Kostas Manolas, according to reports According to Whoscored.com, the Gunners have moved ahead of their rivals in the pursuit of the Greek defender after reports that Roma are considering a summer sale of Manolas and could do a deal worth around £47 million. The 25-year-old defender has been monitored by Chelsea as Antonio Conte continues to search for defensive reinforcements to his current squad. It is understood that Roma wants to cash in on the defender despite refusing to do business earlier and was close to tying him to a new deal but have now changed their mind with suggestions that Serie A side will need to sell a player in order to satisfy Financial Fair Play regulations. Reports in Italy have … [Read more...]
Here Is The Reason United Will Finish Ahead Of Liverpool This Season
Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore thinks Mourinho-led Manchester United will finish ahead of Liverpool and then claim a top four finish in the English Premier League this season. With second-placed Liverpool still leading sixth-placed Man United with a handful of margin in the first phase of this season, the confident declaration from the Ex Player would surprise a lot of people, and might be regarded as some as an unrealistic belief. But Collymore insists that Liverpool’s defensive weakness will undermine their efforts in the second phase of this season. He thinks this factor would lead to the collapse of Klopp’s side. "I just see defensive frailties in Liverpool and a little bit of lack of quality in certain areas that maybe the other teams can … [Read more...]
Jamaican Talent: Agent Dropped Hint That He Could Become A Man United Player In January!
Reports has it that English Premier League giants Manchester United, are interested in signing Leon Bailey from Genk come January. The talented winger played a vital role for his Belgian team this season, and contributed to their stride of reaching the last 32 in the Europa League. Recently, Craig Butler, Leon Bailey‘s father, revealed that though his son could stay in Belgium for the rest of the season, he won't ruled out the possibility of the teenager moving out next month. Craig, who also doubles as Leon's agent, thinks the time is probably right for his son ‘to take on another challenge’, considering the number of top European clubs interested in signing Leon. "It’s maybe time for him to take on another challenge. English, French and Italian clubs … [Read more...]
Finally, Manager Said Something About Star Player Failed Move
According to new reports, Benfica manager Rui Vitoria insists Victor Lindelof was not dropped from the squad because he is being sold in a deal to EPL side Manchester United. After the Christmas break in Sweden, the defender returned to Portugal this week but the center-back was not included in the squad that beat Pacos de Ferreira on Thursday. It was reported that the red devils have cooled their pursuit of the 22-year-old as coach Jose Mourinho has decided to increase his faith in his present squad, particularly with the partnership of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo. However, Vitoria, while making comments about Lindelof’s issue at the club, said he will be back in training on Friday. "He will be training with us (on Friday),” he said. "He sat out of … [Read more...]
Chelsea Ace Talks About Potential Move In Latest Revelation
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta has revealed he has never had the intentions of leaving the Stamford Bridge. The Spain international has been on an impressive form for the Blues this season and established himself as a key figure in their three-man defence under Antonio Conte. Azpilicueta has now confessed that he never nursed the idea of leaving the Bridge even when he had lesser chances. He told the club's match day programme: "I’ve felt really welcome since I arrived and I’ve always felt I was at the right place. "That’s something I don’t have any doubts about and it’s why I wanted to sign a new contract because I am happy here. "I want to win trophies, last season we couldn’t get any, so I want to get back to winning ways because that’s what I … [Read more...]