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Jermaine Jenas explains why Man Utd need to sign free agent Jan Vertonghen

Jermaine Jenas explains why Man Utd need to sign free agent Jan Vertonghen

Premier League
Jermaine Jenas has told Manchester United they need to sign former Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen on a free transfer. The Belgian spent eight successful years at Tottenham, playing over 300 matches for the club and even helping the club reach the Champions League final last campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Vertonghen confirmed his exit from the London team after the final round of Premier League games and the defender will now look to revive his career elsewhere. Some clubs in Europe are interested in his signature and former Tottenham star Jenas believes Manchester United should be looking to offer him a deal. He told BBC Radio 5 Live: ‘I keep touting him around everywhere but I’m sorry, Jan Vertonghen on a free is the best free transfer...
Liverpool in talks to sign £32m Schalke star Ozan Kabak

Liverpool in talks to sign £32m Schalke star Ozan Kabak

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League
Liverpool have opened talks with Bundesliga side Schalke to sign defender Ozan Kabak, according to reports. Jurgen Klopp’s side are expected to be in the market for a new centre-back this summer window if Dejan Lovren leaves the Premier League champions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This week, reports emerged that Dejan Lovren is on the verge of signing for Zenit St Petersburg in a deal worth £10.9m. According to Bild, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has already identified Lovren’s replacement as the Reds are in talks to sign Kabak from Schalke. The report claims that Liverpool and the Bundesliga club are now in talks over a potential deal this summer. But Schalke want £31.8m for the 20-year-old central defender, who was signed from Stuttgart in a £1...
Why Man Utd board blocked move for Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz

Why Man Utd board blocked move for Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz

Premier League
Manchester United decided not to sign Kai Havertz because they deemed Bayer Leverkusen’s £90m price tag to be ‘excessive’. But the midfielder is set to sign for Chelsea this summer and Leroy Sane appeared to confirm his move to the club earlier this week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The German has attracted huge interest from Europe in the last 18 months, including clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Manchester United were also interested in the 21-year-old and Solskjaer discussed about signing Havertz with his board in the January window. But, according to the Athletic, the United board felt £90m was too much for Havertz and that, Leverkusen’s price tag would still come down. Chelsea value Havertz at £75m but a couple of add-on...
Troy Deeney calls reporter ‘cheeky b*stard’ after retirement question

Troy Deeney calls reporter ‘cheeky b*stard’ after retirement question

Premier League
Watford captain Troy Deeney called a reporter a "cheeky b*stard" after he was asked if he would be retiring after his club's relegation. The 32-year-old scored a penalty for Watford but could not help his team beat relegation as they were defeated 3-2 by Arsenal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Though, he conceded he may have played his last match for the club, before he was asked if he would hang up his boots by the Sky Sports reporter. "I'm not that old you cheeky b******," Troy Deeney said lightheartedly, before saying: "Sorry, sorry." As Watford fell short of survival at the Emirates, the club’s captain said: “If it is my time to go, it's my time to go.” Owner Gino Pozzo and chairman Scott Duxbury's first task is to be on the lookout their fou...
Roy Keane reveals why Frank Lampard has done a ‘better job’ than Solskjaer

Roy Keane reveals why Frank Lampard has done a ‘better job’ than Solskjaer

Premier League
Roy Keane claims Frank Lampard has done a ‘better job’ at Chelsea than Ole Solskjaer at Manchester United after both teams secured their place in top four on the final day of the campaign. Chelsea got a 2-0 win over Wolves through goals from Mason Mount and Olivier Giroud to land them a fourth-placed finish in Frank Lampard’s first season as manager at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The former Derby County coach still has a chance to end the season with trophy if they can defeat Arsenal in the FA Cup final. Solskjaer also had a huge impact in his first full campaign at the theatre of dreams. After a mixed start at United, the Red devils went on a 19-match unbeaten run in all competitions. United’s 2-0 win against Leicester on Sunday also saw...
Solskjaer fires transfer warning to Man Utd after sealing top-four spot

Solskjaer fires transfer warning to Man Utd after sealing top-four spot

Premier League
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says it’s left to the board to sign his targets this summer window. United sealed a Champions League place on the last day of the campaign after beating Leicester 2-0 through goals from Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A second campaign without Champions League football would have cost the Red devils around £25m in sponsorship, and also the revenues that come from playing in the competition. With the transfer market set to be different this summer due to the coronavirus crisis, United will be looking to work on their transfer targets in a difficult market. But, United boss Solskjaer says the club know about his targets and it’s up to them to work on the signings. ‘The...
Bayern respond to Man Utd’s interest in signing Kingsley Coman

Bayern respond to Man Utd’s interest in signing Kingsley Coman

Premier League, Bundesliga
Bayern Munich are not interested in letting Kingsley Coman join Manchester United despite the player being keen on a move to Old Trafford, according to reports. Coman is a cheaper alternative to Jadon Sancho, with Dortmund still insisting they want in excess of £100million for the winger. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The France international has fallen down the pecking order at Bayern Munich after the arrival of Leroy Sane, and reports claim that United hoped to sign him on loan. However, Bayern will not allow Coman leave this summer window and still consider him a key part of the first-team, according to Sky Sport Germany. The winger is reportedly not happy about Sane’s arrival – with Bayern now likely to play a front three of the German winger, ...
Solskjaer reveals gameplan for Man Utd vs Leicester clash

Solskjaer reveals gameplan for Man Utd vs Leicester clash

Premier League
Manchester United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said they won't go into their top four showdown with Leicester City aiming for just a draw. Solskjaer has promised to deploy an attacking approach, despite only needing a draw to get a place in next campaign's Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A win will guarantee a third-place finish for the Red devils and Solskjaer has faith in his team to deliver a good performance. "We have to go into the game with a positive mindset, going there to attack, going there to win the ball, going there on the front foot, defend on the front foot," he told Sky Sports. "We know Leicester are a good side and they're going to pin us back at times and we're going to have to defend our box as well, so s...
Frank Lampard applauds Hakim Ziyech stunning assist in Chelsea training

Frank Lampard applauds Hakim Ziyech stunning assist in Chelsea training

Premier League
Chelsea supporters are set to enjoy watching Hakim Ziyech next campaign, with Frank Lampard applauding the player after he made an outstanding assist for a goal in training. Chelsea completed a deal to sign Ziyech since February and, despite not being eligible to play for the blues until next season, he has already started taking part in training sessions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The winger once again took part in training this week, linking up with his teammates, and already looks ready for the 2020/2021 season after a good performance at Cobham. Ziyech took part in a game at Cobhams featuring players who did not partake in the Premier League game against Liverpool in midweek and completely stole the show with an amazing assist. Lampard re...
Klopp finally speaks out on Liverpool’s move to sign Thiago Alcantara

Klopp finally speaks out on Liverpool’s move to sign Thiago Alcantara

Premier League
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has heaped praises on the club's transfer target Thiago Alcantara though refused to confirm if the Bayern Munich player would be moving to Anfield this summer. The spaniard's contract with the Bundesliga champions will expire next year and he has already asked the club to allow him to leave so he can yake on a new challenge in another country. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool are reported to be the club interested in his signature, with the 29-year-old already agreeing personal terms and putting his house in Munich for sale after discussions with Jurgen Klopp. Although Klopp is known for not talking about transfer targets publicly, he has once again hailed Thiago Alcantara – though says Liverpool have not made any...
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