Despite signing an outstanding defender in the person of Eric Bailly in the summer transfer window, it is obvious that Manchester United's defense has not been solid this season. As expected, the red devils boss Jose Mourinho is interested in signing a new central defender, and the Portuguese seem to have different quality players in the option. Many reports keep stating that Manchester United are so much interested in Dutch international and Southampton player Virgil van Dijk and they want him at the Old Trafford. Currently, there are new speculations in the media that Stefan de Vrij, another Dutch star, is once again linked with move to Old Trafford and this time he is interested. When former United boss Louis Van Gaal is still in charge, he tried … [Read more...]
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Mourinho Finally Found A Good Replacement For Eric Bailly Come January
From all indications, United boss Jose Mourinho is looking towards a returning Chris Smalling as the best replacement for Eric Bailly when he leaves for the African Cup of Nations come next January. Since Manchester United's 4-0 loss to Chelsea some weeks ago, the Portuguese coach has not featured Smalling. And in Smalling's continued absence, the boss made the duo of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo to form a partnership at the heart of the defence. With Bailly representing his country at next year's African Cup of Nations in January, the red devils manager need to look for a player to step in to replace him, and it seems Smalling will emerged Mourinho's man. Speaking on this issue, Mourinho said: “Let’s hope Smalling can recover in time to replace him in the … [Read more...]
Man Utd Vs Tottenham Line Up: Mourinho Confirms Duo Ruled Out Of Tottenham Clash
The duo defender Chris Smalling and Luke Shaw have been ruled out of Manchester United's clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. United boss Jose Mourinho confirmed the duo would not be ready for the match at Old Trafford due to injury. When asked whether Smalling and Shaw could return, he simply said: "Not Sunday, no." Coach Jose Mourinho is obviously concerned about his options in defence since Eric Bailly is set to play in the Africa Cup of Nations in January. "Let's hope Smalling can recover in time to replace him in the squad because, with so many matches, we need players. "At the moment, we have Phil Jones, Bailly and Marcos Rojo [as centre-backs]. "We play Tottenham, West Brom and Reading, West Ham away [among others] - in that period we have … [Read more...]
Mourinho In Transfer Talks Over £50M Duo As January Approaches
Manchester United fans around the world are eagerly awaiting January's transfer window, as well as the red devils Europa League game against Zorya. It is obvious the team presently have an unbalanced squad at hand right now, and reports had further stated that Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho could lose two of his members in January after fresh transfer talks were apparently held last weekend. According to the report, boardroom discussions took place at Goodison Park as United drew 1-1 to Everton in their 14th English Premier League game this season, another frustrating game for the red devils. The Toffees are reportedly very much interested in signing both Memphis Depay and Morgan Schneiderlin, with both said to be available. Since moving to … [Read more...]
Mourinho Waiting For His Players To Gel, Jermaine Jenas Reveals
Former English Premier league (EPL) player, Jermaine Jenas, who played for teams like Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspurs has stated that the Manchester United team and their new signings are finally starting to gel as a unit. Jenas said this while he was talking about the Red Devils' clash with Everton, which ended 1-1, at the Goodison Park adding that manager Jose Mourinho had been waiting for new recruits such as Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Paul Pogba to start forging positive relationships on the field of play. "Mkhitaryan adds a different dimension." "I thought Pogba was brilliant with his runs from midfield. It feels like the players are starting to build a relationship. "Their movement, their one-touch passing was breaking down at the final … [Read more...]
Mourinho Thinks Quality Of Football Does Not Matter This Season
A late equaliser saw Manchester United drawing yet another game in the Premier League against Everton. This means Jose Mourinho side have got just a solitary victory in six league outings, and this of course isn't making Jose Mourinho happy. Sweden International Zlatan Ibrahimovic had given United the lead at Merseyside and the Mourinho boys were trying to hold out a 1 goal lead. Mourinho brought on Marouane Fellaini in the 84th minute to help see out the game, but the Belgian only concede a penalty with his first meaningful contribution to the game in the 87th minute. Leighton Baines duly converted to give Everton an equaliser. Mourinho, commenting about the game, was quoted by The Express: “I am concerned because we don’t get results we deserve,” “When my … [Read more...]
Mourinho To Sell Anthony Martial For €60M Deal
Jose Mourinho's led United are thinking of selling Anthony Martial to La-liga giants Real Madrid or Barcelona. According to reports, the deal could be worth as huge as €60 Million. Martial moved to United less than 2 years ago from Monaco for a record €36M, making him the most expensive teenager in football history. The 20-year old striker played an important role in his debut campaign, scoring 17 goals and assisting Louis Van Gaal's side win the FA cup. Nevertheless, since Mourinho arrived Old Trafford, the Frenchman's future at the club is now in doubt, and he was also dropped at last week's premier league game against West Ham. The Sun reported that both Real Madrid and Barcelona are interested in the striker, and United won't mind selling him if they … [Read more...]
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