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Aug312021 by JBNo Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo finally speaks out for first time on Man Utd return

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Cristiano Ronaldo has shared his delight at returning to Manchester United after the club confirmed the transfer had been completed on deadline day. The Red Devils announced they had agreed a fee with Juventus for the Portugal international on Friday, though the deal was still subject to personal terms being agreed and a medical. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo is believed to have taken a significant pay-cut on his Juventus salary, though will still become the highest paid player in England, while he passed a medical with flying colours over the weekend. Early on Tuesday the Italian side confirmed that Ronaldo’s move had gone through, with United agreeing to pay £12.8m plus £6.8m in add-ons, payable over the course of the next five years. ...

Aug312021 by JBNo Comments

Juventus confirm the fee Man Utd will pay for Cristiano Ronaldo

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Manchester United will pay an initial £12.8m to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Serie A giants Juventus, with the payment spread over the next five years. The Portuguese forward’s return to Old Trafford has been confirmed today and the player signed a two-year deal with the option of a further 12 months. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 'Manchester United is delighted to confirm the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo on a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further year, subject to international clearance,' a statement read.' Raphael Varane speaks out on partnership with Maguire after Man Utd debut Ferdinand rates Varane’s debut & predicts who will take Man Utd’s penalties this campaign Sevilla give Chelsea one final deadline to complete Ju...

Aug312021 by JBNo Comments

Sevilla give Chelsea one final deadline to complete Jules Kounde transfer

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Chelsea’s move to sign Jules Kounde is not completely dead, though Sevilla have set a deadline before midnight in order for any new transfer offer to be made. The Blues have been looking to sign the defender for most of the summer and negotiations were expected to move ahead after Kurt Zouma’s move to West Ham on Saturday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Sevilla continue to play hardball over a fee and Chelsea’s proposal of £42.8m is nowhere near what the Spanish club are prepared to sell the player for. Chelsea have continued to negotiate and are expected to return with one more offer on deadline day, though ABC report that Monchi has set a deadline earlier than the usual midnight cut-off. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).pu...

Aug302021 by JBNo Comments

Raphael Varane speaks out on partnership with Maguire after Man Utd debut

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Raphael Varane says he and Harry Maguire have already formed a good partnership built on ‘good communication’ after an impressive opening display in Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Wolves. The defender completed a £34m switch from Real Madrid to Old Trafford this month and United fans were made to wait for his debut, but he did not disappoint on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As well as coming away from the game with a clean sheet, Varane provided the assist for Mason Greenwood’s late strike and Solskjaer was ‘delighted’ with his display. Ferdinand rates Varane’s debut & predicts who will take Man Utd’s penalties this campaign Roy Keane names the two problems Man Utd have after Cristiano Ronaldo return Solskjaer reveals Cristiano Ron...

Aug302021 by JBNo Comments

Atletico Madrid demand clause in Chelsea deal to sign Saul Niguez this summer

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Atletico Madrid are demanding a compulsory £34m purchase clause from Chelsea as part of their deal to sign Saul Niguez this summer, according to reports. The Blues have held discussions with Atletico over the possibility of signing the Spanish midfielder before Tuesday’s transfer deadline. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Atletico are open to allowing Saul to leave, while Chelsea have faced competition from Manchester United as Solskjaer is also keen to bolster his options in midfield before the transfer window closes. Ferdinand rates Varane’s debut & predicts who will take Man Utd’s penalties this campaign Thomas Tuchel explains why Ben Chilwell hasn’t played this season Solskjaer reveals Cristiano Ronaldo’s position in new Man Utd attack T...

Aug302021 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand rates Varane’s debut & predicts who will take Man Utd’s penalties this campaign

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Rio Ferdinand has heaped praise on Raphael Varane after Manchester United’s victory over Wolves and believes the player’s block to deny Francisco Trincao ‘encapsulated’ why the club spent £43m on his signature. United fans were made to wait for Varane’s debut after his arrival from Real Madrid this month, but the defender did not disappoint as he played for the first time against Wolves at the weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Frenchman came away from the game with a clean sheet and provided the assist for Mason Greenwood’s goal in their hard-fought win and Solskjaer said he was ‘delighted’ while discussing Varane’s opening performance. Thomas Tuchel explains why Ben Chilwell hasn’t played this season Solskjaer reveals Cristiano Ronaldo’s ...

Aug302021 by JBNo Comments

Edinson Cavani to stay at Man Utd after Uruguay call-up U-turn

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Edinson Cavani is now set to stay with Manchester United during the international break after Uruguay confirmed he will not be travelling for their World Cup qualifiers. Last week, the Premier League announced that teams had ‘reluctantly but unanimously’ agreed to not release players for international games which will be played in red-list countries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The UK’s current Covid-19 guidelines state that anyone arriving from a country on the red list must first quarantine at a hotel for 10 days. Solskjaer reveals Cristiano Ronaldo’s position in new Man Utd attack Roy Keane names the two problems Man Utd have after Cristiano Ronaldo return Thomas Tuchel explains why Ben Chilwell hasn’t played this season But despite the ...

Aug302021 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea halt Jules Kounde transfer move after Sevilla set new demand

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Chelsea could now miss out on signing Jules Kounde after Sevilla reportedly raised their asking price. The Blues have made the France international their priority target after completing a £97.5m deal for Romelu Lukaku earlier this month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea’s push to sign Kounde did hinge on their ability to sell Kurt Zouma, who finally completed his move to West Ham over the weekend in a £29.8m deal. Thomas Tuchel explains why Ben Chilwell hasn’t played this season Roy Keane names the two problems Man Utd have after Cristiano Ronaldo return Tuchel singles out ‘super talented’ Chelsea star & gives N’Golo Kante update However, The Athletic claims that Chelsea’s bid to bring Kounde to Stamford Bridge has now been ‘halted’...

Aug302021 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Tuchel explains why Ben Chilwell hasn’t played this season

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Thomas Tuchel has said Ben Chilwell is still getting up to speed with the club as he looks to make his first competitive appearance since last campaign's Champions League final. Chilwell was named in England's squad for Euro 2020 this summer but did not play as the Three Lions lost in the final to Italy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 24-year-old then returned to Stamford Bridge but has yet to play for Chelsea this season with Marcos Alonso preferred at left-back. Solskjaer reveals Cristiano Ronaldo’s position in new Man Utd attack Tuchel singles out ‘super talented’ Chelsea star & gives N’Golo Kante update Gary Neville makes Man Utd title prediction after signing Cristiano Ronaldo "For Ben Chilwell, it's very easy," Tuchel explained. ...

Aug302021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer reveals Cristiano Ronaldo’s position in new Man Utd attack

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has dropped his biggest hint yet that he sees Cristiano Ronaldo as a central striker in his new-look Manchester United attack. The Portuguese star is set to make a return to Old Trafford next week after United struck a deal with Juventus and could even make his debut against Newcastle after the international break. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In his absence, the Red devils moved up to third in the Premier League table with a narrow 1-0 victory at Wolves. Roy Keane names the two problems Man Utd have after Cristiano Ronaldo return Man Utd break record held by Arsenal Invincibles after win at Wolves Gary Neville makes Man Utd title prediction after signing Cristiano Ronaldo The hosts missed a number of chances and forced ...