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Paul Pogba is out following defeat

It is not a good day for Manchester United as they went down by 3-1 to their rivals Manchester City on Sunday in the Premier League game. French midfielder Paul Pogba was missing in the game as a result of an injury he sustained and he is therefore ruled out of the France squad that have been listed ahead of the international break. The 25-year-old picked up the injury at training and watched the game on the sideline with same expected to happen when his World Cup winning team line up against Netherlands in Rotterdam and Uruguay at the Stade … [Read more...]

Angry Nemanja Vidic eyes Mourinho’s job

Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidic has boldly made a claim on Jose Mourinho’s job as he stated that he wants to be a manager. Vidic made this statement after seeing his former side lose by 3-1 to their rivals Manchester City on Sunday evening. The former player, therefore, joins the number of those who have criticized the management style and pattern of play being adopted by the Portuguese manager as he attributes all of these to the reason why he suffered the defeat. Vidic who spoke in the BeIN studio after the Sunday game stated that … [Read more...]

United shift attention to Italy for midfield solution

Manchester United are reported to be looking toward Italy for the search of a new midfielder as they seek to equip their squad in the January transfer window. However, it is reported that manager Jose Mourinho has noted Roma star player Lorenzo Pellegrini as the suitable option that will fit his team and style. There s no doubt that the Red Devils are beginning to return back to form having returned to winning ways especially with the victory against Italian giants Juventus in the Champions League. Suggestions are that the Portuguese … [Read more...]

United ‘confirm’ first exit ahead of January window

Manchester United are reported to be ready to let Matteo Darmian leave the club in January as he has yet to play a single game since the beginning of the season for the Red Devils. With the Old Trafford side looking to add more players in the Winter window, there is a need to clear the team of players who have no impact so as to accommodate new ones. Although, it is reported that manager Jose Mourinho is unhappy with the decision of the club to free the player as he has the intention of keeping him further. But the Portuguese manager noted … [Read more...]

Mourinho’s biggest transfer regret revealed

Latest report have revealed that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said the signing of Chile forward Alexis Sanchez is the biggest transfer he regrets in a long while. The Portuguese manager had sanctioned a deal with Premier League rivals, Arsenal for a swap deal in January that saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan leave the Old Trafford to the Emirates Stadium for Sanchez. Since his arrival at the club, the former Arsenal player has not lived to expectations and he has been described as a bad buy for the club. However, emerging reports reveal … [Read more...]

Why £75,000-a-week star could be on his way out of Old Trafford

There are indications that Manchester United defender Eric Bailly is on his way out of the Old Trafford with reports already linking him to Serie A side AC Milan. Bailly is unsettled at United and has yet to prove his worth in addition to not seeing games under manager Jose Mourinho. The last game the Ivorian defender played for the Red Devils was against Newcastle where he was substituted early for his unsatisfactory performance. United are still being hunted by the £30 million paid to Villareal for the African defender who has got three … [Read more...]

I never knew about United interest – World Cup hero

Columbian defender Yerry Mina has stated that he never knew about the interest coming from Manchester United for him. Yerry Mina admitted that he just learnt of the interest, adding that his agent might have been contacted but nothing got to him. United are still in shock that a player will dump the Old Trafford despite knowing the history of the club for Everton after Yerry Mina had a deadline day transfer with a fee reported to be £27 million. However, Yerry Mina has yet to make a full debut for Everton having joined the club with an … [Read more...]

How we intend to make money from transfer dealings, Ed Woodward

Manchester United have intended that the clubs have intentions to approach investors for deals that will attract financial advantage to be able to compete in subsequent transfer windows. Explaining how the club wishes to go about this, the executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward noted that a major selling point for the club will be the 2-1 victory over Juventus at Turin in the Champions League. Following the crisis that almost cost manager Jose Mourinho is job at the club as a result of the bad results, things have turned around with the Old … [Read more...]

Revealed, how City attempted to snatch Fred from United

It has been revealed that Manchester City made frantic effort to snatch midfielder Fred from Manchester United. This was revealed by the player himself ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby when he revealed how he turned down Pep Guardiola to answer the call by manager Jose Mourinho. The Brazil international joined the Old Trafford from Shakhtar Donetsk in June within the fee of £52million, as he revealed that he could not turn down the call from the Portuguese boss Fred admitted he was almost convinced to go the other side of Manchester but … [Read more...]

Breaking! United fans get first goodnews ahead of January transfer window

The fears that French striker Anthony Martial would be leaving Manchester United as now been gone with reports that he would soon be offered a massive deal that will have him extend his stay at the Old Trafford. Martial’s contract with the Red Devils near expiration and there have been fears and concerns that negotiations were not on the table for him in addition to leaving for free which will be a double blow to the club. The former Monaco manager who started this season on a very slow note was also reported to be considering a move away from … [Read more...]

United star move delayed, can’t be denied as exit looms at Old Trafford

Manchester United star Juan Mata was delayed in his move away from the Old Trafford last season but it seems he is sure to leave at the end of the season. The Spanish player was handicapped in his keen attempt to move away last summer by the clause in his contract which allow the club to extend his deal by another year. Now, the 12 months is counting and due to end at the season which makes an exit for Mata unstoppable. The former Chelsea player is keen on his dream move to Valencia and would soon begin talks with the Spanish side in the … [Read more...]

Arsenal move for another Torreira, snitched by United scout

Effort by Arsenal to turn again to Sampdoria for star defender Joachim Andersen has been snitched by Manchester United scout who is also monitoring the player. Arsenal might be returning to the Italian side after being appreciative of the first visit which saw them sign Lucas Torreira from the club. Torreira has gone to the heart of the Arsenal team to become an important player and providing the nutrient the North London side have lacked for many years which makes the Gunners plan another visit to find a defender. Klopp angry with his … [Read more...]

United handed $68m-rated player transfer advice

Manchester United have been asked not to let former Shakhtar Donetsk man Fred leave the club because he still has the ability to make it good at the club. Fred has had a slow start at the Old Trafford and his former boss Paulo Fonseca says the player’s impact in Shakhtar Donetsk helped the club win back to back domestic doubles and was a major part of the team that reach the last 16 of the Champions League for two years. United hero speaks on Anthony Martial's future at United The Brazilian midfielder had a £52 million ($68m) move to … [Read more...]

Anthony Martial is now the special one at United

There is no doubt that French striker Anthony Martial remains one of the most important players at the club because of his current form which has helped United this season. In a way to make him special and reward him of the good job, United are reportedly preparing a bumper deal for the former Monaco player to have him commit his future at the club. It is worthy to note that manager Jose Mourinho who snubbed Martial at the beginning of the season has now made it clear of his intention to have the player commit his future to the … [Read more...]

Rashford takes the glory for United win

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has taken the glory for Manchester United win against Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon. It was a lucky last minutes win for the Old Trafford side as they waited until the last minutes to take the lead, all thanks to the English forward who was available to save. Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho who spoke at the end of the game stated that he had told the players in the break how lucky he has been this season in the second half. According to him, his side were poor defensively deserved no to concede … [Read more...]

United hero speaks on Anthony Martial’s future at United

Manchester United hero Ryan Giggs has made claims on the future of French forward Anthony Martial at the club. According to the Wales international boss, it is important for his former side to keep hold of the former Monaco striker at the Old Trafford. Giggs express delight in seeing Martial return to scoring form after starting the season very slow, a situation that got him frustrated and almost left the club. The United legend disclosed that he worked with the French forward while he was an assistant manager at United and can attest to … [Read more...]

Why I left Juventus for United – Paul Pogba

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has revealed that his leaving Italian champions Juventus to return back to Manchester United was intentional because he was motivated. Reacting to his condemnation of returning back to England where he has not had it all good, Pogba said he was in need of a first team football and had missed United where he started from. He noted that he had a good memory of his youth age at the Old Trafford and needed to have the same experience as a more mature player, noting that he enjoys being back … [Read more...]

Pogba raises dust again on United transfer

There are reasons to make claims again in the media following the simple statement by Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba that he sees Turin, the home ground of his former club Juventus as home. Pogba was speculated to be interested in leaving the Old Trafford after his rift with manager Jose Mourinho who later stripped the French player of the captain band. Few weeks back was a tempting period for the World Cup winner at the Theatre of Dreams following his fallout with the manager and also having to experience bad results at the club. … [Read more...]

Why Mourinho not worried about David de Gea’s contract

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has stated that he is not worried about the contract issues of Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea at the club. The contract of the former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper ends at the end of the season and he has refused to put pen to paper with reports that he is bent on leaving the club as a result of the style of the Portuguese manager. Juventus are reported to be monitoring the player as it is revealed that they will be willing to have him as a free player and also give him a befitting deal. Why Arsenal fans … [Read more...]

Mourinho ready for another showdown with Ed Woodward after latest step

Emerging reports indicate that Manchester United boss is ready for another showdown with the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward after submitting his January transfer list. It would be recalled that the Portuguese manager had a faceoff with the club’s chief for failing to sign his wish of a centre back in the summer with the likes of Toby Alderweireld, Harry Maguire and Jerome Boateng slipping out of his hand. These created a rift between the both officials of the club with the former Chelsea boss blaming Woodward for making his side … [Read more...]

Finally, Rooney shows United players the way out

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has told the current players at the club what to do to be able to return to a smooth ride for the Premier League challenge. The Old Trafford side have suffered a very rough start of the season and have lost four out of the ten games played this season including their embarrassing exit from the Carabao Cup against Derby County. The poor run also exposed the crisis in the United’s dressing room as well as the rift between the manager and some of the players, Emery speaks on Ozil’s Leicester City … [Read more...]

What Mourinho really wants at United revealed

Emerging reports reveal that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho seeks to have a control of the recruitment department and decision at the Old Trafford. This is followed by what is described as a disappointment suffered by the manager in the summer when his wish for defensive additions was not granted. The Portuguese manager had wished for the signing of Harry Maguire, Jerome Boateng and Toby Alderweireld after the sum of £70 million had already been spent on Diogo Dalot and Fred in the summer leading to the rift with executive … [Read more...]

Mourinho linked back to Real Madrid

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been linked to a shocking transfer to Spanish outlet Real Madrid following the sack of Julen Lopetegui who saw his fifth defeat of the season against Barcelona in just 14 games. Former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was earlier linked with the job but that seems to be off the table with reports that he is not comfortable picking the job because the players might lack believe in his ability to turn things around. However, Madrid team B coach Santiago Scolari has been made the coach “provisionally” to … [Read more...]

Why all is still not well at United with Mourinho

There are indications that all is not well at Manchester United with manager Jose Mourinho after allegations that a meeting with the executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward was cancelled at short notice without any reason. The Portuguese manager has not had it any good so far this season with a very poor start to record the worst of the club’s form in many years and that has severally placed his job on the line. Aside the dressing room crisis and the rift he had with certain players which ended up affecting the results on the pitch, the former … [Read more...]

Why United do not need Lukaku anymore

Football legend Alan Shearer has opined that Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku is no longer needed at the Old Trafford following his poor form this season. The Belgium international has been in bad form this season and has failed to score in eight games for his side. No wonder, he was left out to the bench in United’s 2-1 win over Everton. According to Shearer, the player has not been helpful in going forward because of his weak form which makes it difficult for the Red Devils to attack as they ought to. why we failed to win, … [Read more...]