English Premier League outfit Manchester United are reported to be returning with a bid for France international and Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez in this January winter transfer window. The Red Devils are desperate to land more additions to their defence having given the nod to interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that he will be getting financial support to do some deals in this January. Spanish press, therefore, reports that the Red Devils will face strong competition from German Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich in the pursuit of the player as they have also indicated strong interest. Neat transfer job Solskjaer is doing at United revealed Spanish newspaper OK Diario hints that a deal will be concluded for Lucas Hernandez in this January and … [Read more...]
Manchester United set to lose 165-cap player to Serie A giant
Manchester United right-back Ashley Young is all but set to leave Old Trafford this month as he is close to being a free agent and Solskjaer is planning to cash-in on his signature. England's 33-year-old player is in the final year of his contract with the Old Trafford outfits and reports via the Mirror claimed that Serie A clubs are queueing for his signature. According to the Mirror, Roma and Inter Milan are on the lookout for the player's services as the Red Devils have failed to convince him to sign a new contract with the club. The British publication reveals that United are willing to offer him a new contract extension but are reluctant to increase his current £120,000 salary. United hit dead rock in pursuit of €60m rated star Inter Milan are … [Read more...]
What a way to end 2018: How unstoppable United trash Bournemouth
After 11 unsuccessful months under Mourinho, Manchester United finally have reasons to smile at the end of 2018 as they thrashed Bournemouth 4-1 at Old Trafford yesterday. The Red Devils have been in awesome form since Solskjaer came in as manager, though, it was just for a short period of time. The team has recorded three wins from three games and they've scored an impressive 12 goals in the process. The latest victory was against Bournemouth at Old Trafford in which Paul Pogba scored twice while Marcus Rashford and Romelu Lukaku both scored one goal apiece. FIRST HALF It took the home side just five minutes to open the scoring as Paul Pogba found the back of the net after an awesome neat footwork from Rashford. With the goal, the Frenchman has now … [Read more...]
Manchester United VS Bournemouth : How will Solskjaer lineup in a 4-3-3 formation
Manchester United are on a two-match winning streak as they are yet to drop a single point since Solskjaer replaced José Mourinho two weeks ago. They face Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday and the interim manager will hope to continue his perfect start to life at the Theater of Dreams. With the Cherries recent performances, the Red Devils shouldn't have any difficulty picking up maximum points later tomorrow. However, it all depends on the list of players he would name in his starting XI. So, let's quickly give a list of players who are likely to start the all-important game against the Cherries later tomorrow. GOALKEEPER David De Gea The Spaniard is back to his best after enduring a very difficult start to the season and he is set to retain his … [Read more...]
Huge selection headache for Solskjaer ahead of Bournemouth clash
It is safe to say that Manchester United are flying high at the moment, thanks to Solskjaer who replaced José Mourinho two weeks ago. The Norwegian has led the team to two victories in which his men scored an impressive eight goals. He would be hoping his side makes it three back-to-back wins when they tackle Bournemouth on Sunday. SELECTION HEADACHE Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez, both of whom were unavoidably missed during the previous two matches, are back in contention for a place in Solskjaer's first XI and that's good news for the manager who needs all his players to be in top condition throughout the hectic festive fixtures. United's most in-form striker Anthony Martial — who missed their 3-1 win against Huddersfield on Wednesday due to illness — … [Read more...]
Solskjaer must make this player his top striker
Manchester United manager Gunnar Solskjaer started his United coaching career on winning note as he led his team to a 5-1 thrashing of Cardiff City on Saturday. The former United player made his tactics clear to his players and they perfectly executed the game plan. One player whose performance caught the eyes of everyone was young striker Anthony Martial. The Frenchman scored two goals to bring his total goal tally in the League to eighth out of 10 games. The 23-year-old versatile player endured a very frustrating period towards the end of last season and the start of this campaign as he was out of Mourinho's plan. Some reporters claimed there was an unrevealed misunderstanding between the player and the Portuguese manager which made the former Chelsea … [Read more...]