If reports making headlines in Italy are anything to go by, Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku could be heading to Juventus in January. According to Tuttosport, the Bianconeri are interested in the Belgian signature after seeing how he has struggled for form this season. Lukaku has scored just six goals in 22 games and he didn't look like he will add to it anytime soon. The former Everton star hasn't been doing great since the start of the season and he is currently lacking the confidence he needs to return back to the deadly form he … [Read more...]
Juventus to submit shock offer for £85 m-rated United striker
Italian Serie A champions Juventus are willing to give Belgium international Romelu Lukaku a new football life away from Manchester United by submitting a shock offer ahead of the winter transfer window which reopens in coming days. The former Chelsea striker has been widely criticized by pundits and United fans for his poor form so far this season despite the fate invested in him by former manager Jose Mourinho. Romelu Lukaku is therefore reported to be growing in frustration and will not mind moving away from the Old Trafford. … [Read more...]
£90m-rated star could just leave United in January
There are fears that Manchester United could lose star player and Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku in the winter transfer window which opens in coming weeks. Romelu Lukaku has been under firing for the Red Devils and that seems to be getting him frustrated as he could not be seeing enough games as supposed. Although, he has been severally defended by manager Jose Mourinho following criticisms and bashing by club legends and pundits that Romelu Lukaku ought to deliver because of his body structure as well. 16 goals in 16 matches: See why … [Read more...]
Man United in pole position to sign 20-year-old midfielder
Manchester United have been tipped to be in the better position to have the signature of River Plate midfielder Exequiel Palacious ahead of the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks. The Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho is one of the managers that is expected to storm the winter market for more additions to strengthen his squad having had a rough and inconsistent first half. The Portuguese boss has not been satisfied with his defenders as well as the crop of attackers he has got which he described as being childish while Alexis … [Read more...]
Predicted Man Utd XI against Fulham
Manchester United are again faced with dicey fixtures against London club Fulham in the Premier League tie later on Saturday. The Red Devils will hope to bounce back after some inconsistent performances as well as their inability to win their last two games with a draw in each of them. However, United boss Jose Mourinho is expected to hold on to his first team defenders with Ashley Young expected to return after his suspension alongside Antonio Valencia to replace Diogo Dalot and Matteo Darmian. Premier League Target Dismisses Chelsea … [Read more...]
Manchester United predicted starting XI against Arsenal
It is a yet another difficult game for Manchester United as they face another big game today Wednesday in the Premier League against long-term rivals Arsenal. The Old Trafford side have been struggling with inconsistent performances so far and have failed to win their last two games especially with their 2-2 draw against Southampton. In a match conference, United boss Jose Mourinho refused to give any report on the state of his team and the likely players to expect as he admitted the pressure on his side to win in the Premier League … [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...]
United fans prefer 17-year-old wonderkid to Lukaku
The reactions on twitter are a clear indication that Manchester United fans will prefer to have 17-year-old wonderkid Mason Greenwood in the attack ahead of under-firing Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku. Mason Greenwood had an emphatic display during the United youth team’s 3-0 win over Norwich where he had it too easy to go past the defenders to find the back of the net. The youngster has scored a total of 11 goals in addition to 4 assists in eight games for his side in the U18 league. A lot of reactions trailed the young lad’s performance … [Read more...]
Would United fans prefer Mauro Icardi to Lukaku?
There have been debates between Manchester United fans on whether to keep under firing Romelu Lukaku or bring Inter Milan captain Mauro Icardi to the club. This is after speculations stormed the media space, linking Icardi to the Old Trafford to add to the options available. For the Red Devils, Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku has been in poor shape this season, playing a number of games without scoring a single goal for his side. This has forced United fans to clamour for an immediate completion of Icardi’s deal to help replicate his current … [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...]
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 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...]
‘He’s ready’ – Mourinho confirms star player is now ready to start
Manchester United manager has hinted that striker Marcus Rashford is now ready to start for the club after showering praise on the young lad ahead of his 21st birthday on Wednesday. Rashford has scored just a goal this season in six Premier League appearances and another three in the Champions League, adding to the feats he has had with the national team in his few years of senior team football. Mourinho has stated that it is difficult to find a 21-year-old player who plays regularly in the first team of a club like United, stating that most … [Read more...]
Why Lukaku has been struggling, Paul Merson
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has explained in his opinion, why Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has been struggling. The former Chelsea player has been in one of the worst forms of his career, going a total of 8 games without finding the back of the net for once. In his defence, Paul Merson stated that the player might be struggling because he has not enjoyed the support of his teammates, noting that the Belgium international has not been having the chances he ought to from the players. Lukaku has been unable to help win games for his … [Read more...]
Dimitar Berbatov tells Lukaku how to return to goalscoring form
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has been criticized by both fans and pundits for his dip in form with his poor delivery on goals in the Old Trafford this season. The Belgium striker has yet to score any goal in his last 8 appearances for United despite seeing enough of games under manager Jose Mourinho. However, former United striker Dimitar Berbatov thinks the Belgium international has been hard on himself by allowing the goal drought and the criticism get at him. According to Berbatov, the former Chelsea striker must keep it … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho defends Lukaku’s performance
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has defended his under firing striker Romelu Lukaku against criticisms. Lukaku has been criticized for not scoring a goal for his Old Trafford team in eight games and was again found wanting in their 1-0 Champions League defeat against Juventus. The Red Devils manager is not concerned about the player’s poor form as he vows to keep faith with him for their weekend Premier League clash against Everton on Sunday. He has scored a total of four goals in 13 games this season with the manager believing he … [Read more...]
Lukaku gets ‘pussycat’ comparison from Arsenal legend
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has come down heavily on Manchester United striker as he compares him with a ‘pussycat’ on the pitch, especially in the Champions League game against Juventus. Lukaku has not been in fine form and he looks like he is not bothered but Keown has a problem with that, stating that the body language of the Belgium striker is negative because he lacks the desire and push from within. The Arsenal legend is marvelled that a player with such strength has failed to have it impactful, instead, he played like a ‘pussycat’ each … [Read more...]
Why Martial, Rashford need not to be pampered anymore
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has hinted that youngsters Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford need not to be pampered anymore after their poor performance against Juventus. Both forwards failed to deliver a convincing performance in the game that saw United lose by 1-0 at the Old Trafford. United legend affirmed that both players should not be pampered again and should not be referred to as potentials anymore because they ought to have passed that stage. According to him, the French and English strikers have played over 100 games … [Read more...]
Why Lukaku is as ‘disrespectful’ as Paul Pogba
Manchester United legend is of the opinion that Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku is disrespectful to the club for making transfer claims. This is the first time a player will be accused of being disrespectful after French midfielder Paul Pogba who was recently a subject of discussion for his rift with manager Jose Mourinho. The player who is reported to be at loggerhead with the Portuguese manager reportedly told the club’s executive vice-chairman his intention to leave after he was stripped of his captain band and told he will never lead the … [Read more...]
Uefa Nations League! Lukaku replies critics with Belgium brace
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has replied his critics by scoring a brace in Belgium’s 2-1 victory against Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League. The United striker has been criticized for not giving his best for the club scoring only two goals this season in all competitions. He was pointed to as one of the reasons why the Red Devils have struggled this season with his goal drought. However, Lukaku broke the deadlock by finding the back of the net on two occasions in the game. It would be recalled that the Belgium striker … [Read more...]
ESPN pundit speaks badly of Lukaku
ESPN pundit Craig Burley has spoken badly of Manchester United striker, Romelu Lukaku and he thinks the player is not worthy to be a Manchester United player. Burley called on United’s manager Jose Mourinho to drop the Belgium international out from his team having failed to deliver. According to the Burley, the former Everton player is only being favoured by the Portuguese manager and will not have the chances he has got now under a different manager. The Pundit in his analysis claims that Lukaku is outdated and cannot fit into the new … [Read more...]
Lukaku can’t stop critics from being negative
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has maintained that he cannot stop his critics from being negative of himself and his side. The Belgium has gone six games without finding the back of the net in all competitions. He had started from the bench in the 3-2 win against Newcastle with fans asking him to be left out of the team and that did get to him. He had written on his Snapchat account that he will not be bothered about what people say as he cannot really stop them from being negative. The Belgium international is currently with … [Read more...]
Man United vs Newcastle: Mourinho short of options ahead of must win game
Although, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been assured of his job but the clash against Newcastle United remains a must-win for the embattled boss. The Premier League returns for Manchester United after a disappointing 3-1 defeat against West Ham. The strength of the Mourinho led team has been watered down with the unavailability of some of his stars like Jesse Lingard, Ashley Young, Ander Herrera and Marcos Rojo to injuries. The absence of the long list could be a disadvantage to the Mourinho team knowing how important the game … [Read more...]
How United’s crisis affects Pogba, Lukaku friendship
The current dressing room crisis at Manchester United seems to be biting deeper than earlier imagined. It has been revealed that the relationship between striker Romelu Lukaku and Paul Pogba is being affected as a result of the unrest between manager Jose Mourinho and the French midfielder. The crisis between Mourinho and Pogba reached the climax when the manager openly told the player that he will never captain the club again and both pair was seen to have exchanged words a day after the decision by the manager. Both Pogba and Lukaku are … [Read more...]
Lukaku reveals where he draws inspiration from
Manchester United striker has revealed that he draws daily inspiration from Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba. He made this claim after he was handed the Premier League 100 goals award. The former Everton striker reached this limestone after scoring a brace against Burnley at the weekend. The Belgian international is the 28th player to score 100 Premier League goals adding his strikes in United, Everton, Chelsea and West Brim. Describing Drogba as his mentor, Lukaku reveals that he has been in contact with the former Ivory Coast … [Read more...]