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Marcel Sabitzer is playing ‘with more confidence’ since joining Manchester United, according to Austria manager Ralf Rangnick. Sabitzer joined United on the last day of the January window to provide cover for Christian Eriksen after his ankle injury, joining from Bayern Munich on loan until the end of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 29-year-old scored his first goal for the club in the final game before the international break, putting the Red Devils in front as part of their comeback win over Fulham in the FA Cup quarter-finals. He continued that goal scoring form with two goals in the 4-1 win over Azerbaijan in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Friday, also providing an assist for Austria. Assessing the midfielder’s display, Rangnick, w...

Mykhaylo Mudryk's poor start to life in England hit a new low as he had a difficult time while on international duty with Ukraine against the Three Lions at Wembley. The hosts cruised to a 2-0 victory with goals from Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka, with Ukraine failing to lay a glove on Gareth Southgate's side. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the build up to Kane's opener, Saka brushed aside Mudryk who failed to do enough to shut down the Arsenal star's cross. It was that passage of play that sparked criticism from Steven Gerrard, who was on punditry duty for Channel 4 covering the game. "From a Ukraine point of view, it’s fantastic play from England as they open the pitch up, but you would be really disappointed if you’re the coach with Mudryk," th...

Manchester United are "already negotiating" a transfer for Wolves player Ruben Neves, according to reports in Spain. The Portuguese has been heavily linked with a move away from Molineux in the last one year and while his contract is set to run into its last year this summer, he is widely tipped to leave. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Wolves could listen to offers for Neves this summer tramsfer window because he could leave for nothing in the summer of 2024. According to SPORT, United have received a boost of landing the midfielder with Barcelona withdrawing from the race. The report also claims Neves is "already negotiating what could be his transfer to United starting next summer". Erik ten Hag wants to improve his midfield despite Casemiro,...

Oleksandr Zinchenko says he holds no grudge against Mykhailo Mudryk after his Ukraine international teammate rejected a January transfer to Arsenal. The Gunners appeared set to break their transfer record in order to secure the services of one of European most highly-rated young forwards.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mudryk had made no secret of his desire to join the Premier League club with a series of less than cryptic social media posts, while he had told Zinchenko’s wife, journalist Vlada Sedan, in an interview that he had dreamed of a move to the Emirates. As events transpired, Arsenal were unable to agree a fee with Shakhtar Donetsk for the player and their refusal to meet the Ukrainain side’s valuation allowed Chelsea and Todd Boehly the...

Manchester United players are surprised by Erik ten Hag’s decision to regularly stick with Wout Weghorst, according to reports. The Netherlands international joined from Burnley back in January, arriving as a temporary replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. But, with just two goals to his name, he’s failed to live up to expectations. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United turned to Weghorst after previously being linked with players like Joao Felix, Alvaro Morata and Goncalo Ramos. But while he has his uses in the team, he’s often struggled in front of goal, scoring against only Nottingham Forest and Real Betis so far. Now, according to GiveMeSport, Ten Hag’s decision to regularly stick with the 30-year-old forward has surprised members of the club’s ...

Manchester United are still interested in signing Chelsea loan star Joao Felix and could make a move for the player in the summer, according to reports. The Portuguese star has been impressive since moving to west London on loan from Atletico Madrid in January, netting twice in the Premier League – most recently in the 2-2 draw against Everton.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Atletico Madrid are keen to secure a permanent deal for Felix in the summer, with the attacker having an uneasy relationship with manager Diego Simeone. The club have also performed excellently since Felix left and are unbeaten in La Liga since his last game, dropping just four points in that time and scoring 18 goals. Chelsea are still considering to turn the 23-year-old’s...

Manchester United are set to receive two record takeover offers though there are now concerns the Glazers will not sell the club amid confusion over the bid deadline. Interested parties had until 9pm on Wednesday, a deadline which was set by US bank Raine Group, who are marketing the sale – to submit new offers after holding discussions with the club and being given access to their books last week.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Only two offers have been made public thus far, one from a Qatar-based group which is led by banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and the other from INEOS founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe. According to the Daily Mail, both parties were ready to make new offers believed to be worth up to £5bn shortly before Wednesday’s deadline. ...

Cristiano Ronaldo believes he is a ‘better man’ after his ‘bad’ spell at Manchester United. The Portuguese forward established himself as a United legend during his first spell at Old Trafford but his second spell ended on a bad note.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo clashed with Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag at the start of this campaign and refused to come on during a Premier League game against Tottenham. Ronaldo then gave an interview to Piers Morgan in which he blasted Manchester United’s owners and said he had ‘no respect’ for Ten Hag. United announced in November that Ronaldo’s exit had been ‘mutually agreed’, with the 38-year-old joining Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr. ‘Sometimes you have to go through some things to see who is on...

Robin van Persie has heaped praise on Manchester United full-back and former teammate Tyrell Malacia, saying he gives other young Dutch players ‘hope’. Malacia left Feyenoord to join United last summer in a deal worth around £13m – and in doing so became the first signing of the Erik ten Hag era. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The left-back has a good first campaign at Old Trafford, and though he remains behind Luke Shaw in the pecking order, he has always been superb when called upon. His efforts have helped the club progress deep into the FA Cup and UEFA Europa League, as well as win the Carabao Cup, with United also on course to finish third in the Premier League. His displays will not have surprised many back in the Netherlands, not least his...

Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich had his sights set on Regent's Park when he eyed a location for the club's training ground - before he was told it was owned by the Queen. The Russian bought Chelsea in 2003 and quickly set about displaying his wealth. They spent huge sums in the market as they became the dominant force in the Premier League, but Abramovich also had massive plans off the pitch. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He wanted to build a training ground and, while on a helicopter tour of London, highlighted an area two miles from Buckingham Palace as the right spot. He was quickly told the land would be somewhat unattainable. Ken Bates told The Blueprint podcast : "Abramovich hired a helicopter for a trip around London. He saw the park...