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Aug102018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho hits back at ‘lies’ over unrest

Premier League

Jose Mourinho insists there is no unrest at Manchester United after they failed to secure the signing of a central defender on Deadline Day. United made an unsuccessful offer to sign Diego Godin from Atletico Madrid with just hours remaining in the transfer window, while possible moves for Harry Maguire, Toby Alderweireld, Jerome Boateng and Yerry Mina failed to become reality. Mourinho struggled to hide his frustration with the club's failure to sign a defender when speaking at a pre-match press conference on Thursday, but the Portuguese says his squad is united ahead of the new campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Asked if he had enough tools to compete, Mourinho said: "I have my players, I like my players, I like to work with my players. "One...

Aug62018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho sends transfer warning to United CEO and predicts difficult season

Premier League

Jose Mourinho predicts Manchester United will experience a ‘difficult season’ if the club does not make more signings before transfer window closes. United slumped to a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in their final pre-season match, with United failing to get a shot on target in 90 minutes. Bayern spent most of the match in United’s half, and Mourinho has expressed his concern about the quality of his team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool have been the Premier League’s big spenders this summer, and Mourinho sent a warning to United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward about the lack of transfer activity. ‘My CEO knows what I want and I still have a few days to wait and see what happens,’ Mourinho said on MUTV. ‘The other clubs who compete wi...

Aug22018 by JBNo Comments

Martial breaks silence after bust-up with Mourinho

Premier League

Anthony Martial has broken his silence on his absence from Manchester United’s pre-season after Mourinho hit out at the French forward. The 22-year-old left United’s tour last month for the birth of his second child, and has yet to report to Carrington for training. United are reportedly ready to fine Anthony Martial up to £180,000 for failing to train during his time away from the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rumours of a major bust-up with Mourinho refuse to fade away and come in the midst of Martial’s efforts to leave United. Mourinho aimed a veiled swipe at Martial on Wednesday, and the France international returned the favour later that same day. He said: ‘Thank you all for your posts. My little Swan is fine, for the mom it was harde...

Jul282018 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp responds to Mourinho early season jibes

Premier League

Jurgen Klopp has responded to Jose Mourinho’s suggestion that Liverpool’s outrageous £176million outlay this summer means they must deliver silverware. Liverpool signed Naby Keita, Fabinho, Xherdan Shaqiri and Alisson – who is now the most expensive goalkeeper, despite Klopp having previously claimed he prefers to nurture players rather than buy them. Klopp had also criticised United’s purchase of Paul Pogba for a then record fee two seasons ago, and Mourinho said this week that Klopp's change in approach was ‘funny’. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho, whose team has a match with Liverpool in Michigan on Saturday, also said Liverpool now have to win titles next campaign. Asked if Mourinho was trying to play mind games, Klopp said: ‘Yeah, for s...

Jul232018 by JBNo Comments

Jose Mourinho fires warning to Anthony Martial amid Chelsea transfer link

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho warned Anthony Martial that "you cannot do whatever you want in life" as the Frenchman eyes an exit from the club. Martial has been linked with a move away after his agent revealed the 22-year-old was ready to leave in search of more first team opportunities. The France international grew frustrated toward the end of the 2017-18 season after finding his chances limited after the arrival of Alexis Sanchez in January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martial started Thursday's 1-1 draw with America and the former Monaco player was in the line-up again on Sunday as United played out a goalless stalemate against San Jose Earthquakes. Asked about Martial – who struggled in the game and the comments made by his agent,...

Jun252018 by JBNo Comments

Paul Pogba admits he had issues with Jose Mourinho

Premier League

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has revealed he had “small issues” with boss Jose Mourinho last season. Mourinho dropped Pogba against Huddersfield in the Premier League and Sevilla in the Champions League after taking him off in their loss at Wembley against Tottenham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho's treatment of the France international, who joined in August 2016 for a then world record transfer fee of £93.25m from Juventus , has resulted in various speculation over his future at the club. Speaking about United ahead of France's final World Cup group game against Denmark, the 25-year-old has admitted to problems between him and his manager. Pogba said: "It was a better season than the previous one. "It was an experience. There...

May312018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho watches Marko Arnautovic in Austria action amid £50m transfer links

Transfer Info, Premier League

Jose Mourinho was spotted at a friendly between Austria and Russia on Wednesday, amid rumours that he is targeting a move for Austrian star Marko Anautovic. The West Ham forward has been linked with a move to Old Trafford as Mourinho looks to bring in signings for Manchester United behind Romelu Lukaku. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The pair previously worked together at Inter, when Arnautovic was on loan from Twente, but the transfer did not work out. He only appeared in three Serie A games as a substitute, with Mourinho claiming the striker had “the mentality of a child” and said he was "unmanageable". However, the 29-year-old Arnautovic has showed quality since then, scoring 11 goals last campaign for West Ham after making a £20m move from S...

May202018 by JBNo Comments

Man United squad unhappy with Mourinho’s team selection in FA Cup final

Premier League

Jose Mourinho's treatment of Eric Bailly has left the Manchester United squad ‘bemused’ after their 1-0 defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup final. The Ivory Coast international was an unused substitute in United’s loss at Wembley and he’s started just five matches since February. Bailly watched on as Phil Jones brought down Eden Hazard in the box and the forward stepped up to score the goal of the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho had claimed earlier this month that he was picking certain defenders, namely Jones, Chris Smalling and Victor Lindelof – because he wanted to help them make their country’s World Cup squad. However, the Telegraph claim the United squad are confused by Bailly’s omission in the FA Cup final and aren’t convinced by Mo...

May192018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho slams Chelsea’s style of play after FA cup defeat

Premier League

Jose Mourinho congratulated Chelsea for their 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the FA Cup final but thinks he would be criticised for winning in such a defensive manner. Eden Hazard dazzled during the early stages of the match and the Belgium won and scored a 22nd-minute penalty. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United were better after the break and Paul Pogba missed a glorious opportunity eight minutes from time. But there was no break through, leaving Mourinho to embrace Conte at the end of the game before talking about a game he viewed as a hard luck story. "I congratulated them because they won but I do not think they deserved to win," he told BBC Sport. "I congratulate them because I am a sportsman. They scored one more goal than us and ...

May172018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho speaks on Manchester United’s interest in Cristiano Ronaldo

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Jose Mourinho says Manchester United would never turn down the opportunity to sign Cristiano Ronaldo. But the former Madrid manager doubts a transfer would ever happen as it is nearly ‘prohibited’ for Madrid to sell the Portugal international. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo was sold to Real nine years ago, but he had won three Premier League titles, the FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League under Sir Alex Ferguson at United. Ronaldo’s reputation continued to increase after joining Real – he now has four Champions League medals and has also won five Ballon d’Or awards. The 33-year-old encountered his first problems in Santiago Bernabeu last transfer summer and was linked with a return to Manchester United. But Mourinho believes Real Madr...