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Mourinho disappointed again in 2-2 draw against Southampton

It is yet another bad day for Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho as he saw his side struggle to secure a 2-2 draw against Southampton in the Saturday Premier League encounter. The Red Devils were 2 goals down but were lucky to pull another comeback to level the game but that really did not excite anyone and not even the Portuguese manager himself. The former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho seems to be getting frustrated by the day with the performance of the players and seems to have been justified with the fact that he has a not-too-good … [Read more...]

Mourinho finally gives up on pursuit of star player

Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld is obviously one of the reasons why Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho had an outburst with the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. Mourinho had asked the club to move in for the player in the last summer transfer window in order to secure his signature having identified him as one of the best in the league but that was not done which made the Portuguese boss furious. The fact the United failed to capture Toby Alderweireld is the major reason why he predicted at the beginning of the season … [Read more...]

Jose Mourinho humbled in transfer news

There are indications that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been told by the club’s management that he will not be handed any fund ahead of the winter transfer window which reopens in the coming weeks. This is after the Portuguese boss dropped the hint that the Red Devils could be inactive in the transfer window, not minding their seventh place in the Premier League table. Red Devils are in their worst form in the club’s history for a long time having won just six of their 13 league games this season, 14 points behind league leaders … [Read more...]

Sanchez already out, expected United starting XI against Southampton

Manchester United will return again for the Premier League clash today (Saturday) against Southampton and this time they will be going away from home with the hope of returning to winning ways. All thanks to Marouane Fellaini who helped the Red Devils secure a late win in the Champions League clash against Young Boys to boost the confidence of the team before the Southampton. However, the Red Devils are expected to be without former Gunners forward Alexis Sanchez who picked up an injury ahead in the training and is expected to be out for a … [Read more...]

Mourinho puts a pause in pursuit of EPL Prolific striker

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has ruled out the possibility of his side having the signature of West Ham United striker Marko Arnautovic in the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks. Marko Arnautovic has been linked to the Old Trafford in the past few weeks with the expectations that a deal would be struck in the January window transfer. Therefore the Portuguese boss is of the opinion that there will not be a need for Marko Arnautovic at the moment because of the several options available for his side at the moment. … [Read more...]

Former United players ‘hating’ Mourinho by the day, exit looms?

There is no doubt that former Manchester United players are unhappy with manager Jose Mourinho and the way he is running the Old Trafford team. Following the crisis that rocked the club at the beginning of the season which resulted in a rift between the manager and some players, lots of criticisms have been coming on how the Portuguese boss has been handling the situation from former players. Christophe Dugarry is the latest to have blasted the former Chelsea boss stating that he does not care about the titles he has got in the … [Read more...]

Star player confirms offer from United

Inter Milan striker Ivan Perisic has admitted he had received an offer from Manchester United having been linked with the English Premier League side for a couple of years now but he refused to give in his nod. United have been making efforts to have the midfielder move to the Old Trafford but that has yet to happen with the Croatia international midfielder making the decision to remain with the Italian Serie A side at the San Siro. Ivan Perisic, therefore, confirmed receiving offers from the Red Devils and almost says a yes but made a die … [Read more...]

Man United winning De Gea’s situation? goalkeeper gives his word on future

Following reports that Manchester United have triggered the clause in the contract terms of Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea to have him remain for another year, the player might be considering to stay back. De Gea refused to commit his future to the Red Devils which made him free to leave the club at the end of the season but for the clause, he has got in his deal with the club. It was also reported when the Old Trafford side resolves to extend the stay of the former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper that efforts will be made to convince him again … [Read more...]

Why United have no choice but to sign Jordan Pickford

Manchester United seem to be frustrated at the moment over having a new goalkeeper after Spanish stopper David De Gea refused to extend his stay at the club. The Red Devils have therefore triggered the clause in his deal which will allow him to remain at the club for an extra 12 months against his wish as he is bent on not working under manager Jose Mourinho anymore. However, United will have no choice than to focus on their long-term target and Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford who is believed to be on the first queue in the list of … [Read more...]

Breaking! United star player is going nowhere

Emerging reports have confirmed that Manchester United goalkeeper and contract rebel will be forced to remain at the Old Trafford for another year with a 12-month option triggered in his contract agreement. The Spaniard’s contract with the Red Devils ends at the end of this campaign and he is bent on leaving the club and has refused to sign a deal despite plea from fans, management and coaches. The 28-year-old is unhappy working under manager Jose Mourinho which adds to the already lost hope of winning silverware this season with the … [Read more...]

Has Paul Pogba concluded on United move?

Emerging reports coming from the British media hints that Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba might have concluded plans to leave the Old Trafford for a shock return to Juventus. The French World Cup winner has had his future with the Red Devils under doubt since the beginning of this campaign as a result of his rift with manager Jose Mourinho. The tension became worst at the Old Trafford when Pogba was stripped off the club's captain ban which forced him to request for a transfer away from the club but it was turned down. Deal Close! … [Read more...]

United showing more seriousness in the pursuit of £40m rated player

Manchester United are believed to be showing more seriousness in their pursuit of Italian side AS Roma central defender Kostas Manolas and are determined to conclude a deal as soon as the winter transfer window reopens in coming weeks. Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho is not satisfied with the performance of his defenders, having severally blamed them for his side’s woes and he is bent on having some additions to help strengthen the back-line. Also, the Portuguese manager had predicted at the start of this campaign that his side will have a … [Read more...]

Why Scholes is not impressed with United midfield

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has stated that he is unhappy with the midfield of his former side as they are not living up to expectation. The former United powerhouse says the reason for his dissatisfaction with the midfield of his former side is because they all lack the needed creativity to drive the team forward. According to him, the crop of midfielders in the team lack the ability to link up with the attackers effectively, hinting that it has been the reason for lack of goals from the strikers. Scholes added that the problem … [Read more...]

Why Jose Mourinho could be sacked any moment from now

There could be a last minute change in their stand on the future of Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho which could lead to his sudden sack as manager of the club. It has been a rough season for the former Chelsea boss with his job severally speculated to be leaving the club due to bad results and the rift he had with some players which unsettled the team. However, the rift might have seen some relative calm but the bad results still continue with former United defender John Curtis saying the club could change their mind and let the manager … [Read more...]

Lukaku speaks on United future, relationship with Mourinho

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has spoken on his future at the Old Trafford amidst criticism that he has not been living up to expectation. The Belgium international has been in poor form so far this season but he seems not to be bothered about the situation at the club. According to the former Chelsea striker, he will remain at the club as long as manager Jose Mourinho is in charge because he has got a good relationship with the Portuguese boss. He boasted of being one of Jose Mourinho's favorite at the Old Trafford and will be … [Read more...]

Deal Close! Man United encouraged in their bid for Serie A winger

Manchester United now see more hope in having the service of Inter Milan star winger Ivan Perisic after it has been reported that they are ready to have him sold to be able to fund other transfer targets in the summer transfer window. Ivan Perisic has been on the radar of the Red Devils for a long time now and it could just be the best opportunity they have got to have his signature with manager Jose Mourinho believed to be his fan. Efforts to land Ivan Perisic in the summer failed as the asking price of £50 million was not agreed upon with … [Read more...]

Gary Neville hints at Mourinho’s confusion

Manchester United failed to win again against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday as they drew 0-0 as they were booed off by the disappointed fans. Having lost 3-1 against Manchester City before the international break, the Red Devils returned again with another draw to confirm their inconsistent performance so far this season. United legend Gary Neville slammed the players for not living up to expectation but hints that the manager Jose Mourinho seems confused on the way out. According to him, the Chelsea boss is confused at … [Read more...]

Why Mourinho has issues with these four players

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho can no longer have hide his feelings on some of his key players, no wonder he has not favoured them a lot in his selection. Mourinho went ahead to mention Luke Shaw, Anthony Martial, Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford as the players he is not comfortable working with. Having reason for why he has highlighted the stars, he stated that they lack the needed maturity he expects from his players, adding that they give too much excuses as well as affection than necessary. Premier League Transfer News … [Read more...]

Mourinho denies star player transfer report

Following reports that Chile forward Alexis Sanchez is interested in moving away from Old Trafford, manager Jose Mourinho says he is not aware of such reports. The former Gunners forward has been living in his shadows since leaving the Emirates for the Old Trafford with suggestions that he is already growing in frustration at the club and will demand to quit. He has been linked with a move to French giants Paris Saint Germain with reports that he could quit in coming weeks when the winter transfer window reopens. In his reaction, the … [Read more...]

United asked to sign 97.5% pass success, 81 passes player

Manchester United have been told the reason why they should shift their attention to Celtic star Dedryck Boyata ahead of the winter transfer window opening in coming weeks. The Red Devils boss was available to watch Dedryck Boyata in his Belgium’s 2-0 win against Iceland in the UEFA Nations League last week and is believed to have taken note of him. Dedryck Boyata was the man of the match in the night as he showcased an impressive performance to stop the Icelanders from finding the back of the net. The 27-year-old completed a total of 97.5% … [Read more...]

Zlatan Ibrahimovic reveals top secrete about United transfer

Former Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed a top secrete on why he left the Old Trafford. Zlatan Ibrahimovic said goodbye to the Reds Devils earlier this year for LA Galaxy where he currently plays. He revealed that he had a knee injury in one of United’s Europa League game and was no longer comfortable playing because it was difficult. Efforts by the Old Trafford side to hand a new deal to the Sweden international at the start of the 2017/2018 season failed as the player made up his mind to terminate his contract with … [Read more...]

United officials to storm Italy this weekend for £50m target

Manchester United are looking serious in their bid for Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic following reports that the club officials have been asked to go watch the player and return with a report. United had a slow start of the season and that has landed them on the eight spot in the Premier League table with manager Jose Mourinho blaming the lack of quality defenders for his woes. It would be recalled that the Portuguese manager predicted a difficult season for his side in the summer transfer after his wish to recruit additional legs … [Read more...]

What will happen if United let Martial leave

Former Manchester United forward Louis Saha has warned his side against letting French forward Anthony Martial leave the club any time soon. According to him, the French forward is held in high regard by United fans and will help the club with the right platform to win trophies but that will not happen if he is allowed to leave the club. The former Monaco forward has been linked away from the club in the past few weeks knowing that he has not enjoyed football this campaign at the Old Trafford because of the lack of playing time. Mourinho … [Read more...]

Man United gets best advice on Pogba from former player

Manchester United legend Paul Ince has reacted to latest reports linking French midfielder back to Italian side Juventus. Paul Ince stated that the reports of Pogba moving back are a welcome development and told his former side not to hold on the player. According to him, a move away from the Old Trafford will favour both parties and will restore calm to the Old Trafford. The World Cup winner has been in the news for not too good reasons from the start of the season and most importantly, his consistent outburst with manager Jose … [Read more...]

Didier Drogba tells Mourinho where he can win EPL title

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has been advised by his former player Didier Drogba to move away from the Old Trafford if he wants to win the English Premier League again. According to Ivory Coast international, the Portuguese manager will not be able to have his desire to dominate the English football again with his current employers. Drogba worked under Mourinho in their days at the West London club, Chelsea where they both made an impact and won the English Premier League. Since leaving the Stamford Bridge for the Old Trafford, … [Read more...]