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Jan232020 by JBNo Comments

‘What are you doing?’ Ferdinand slams Harry Maguire for Burnley goal

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Rio Ferdinand blasted Harry Maguire for his lack of commding presence at the defence as Manchester United conceded a silly goal to Burnley. After Ben Mee beat Nemanja Matic in the air, Maguire was beaten to the ball by Chris Wood who flicked the ball past David de Gea in the Manchester United goal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Solskjaer’s side have struggled defensively from set-pieces this campaign and it was their undoing again in the first half, although some poor finishing from their frontline didn’t help matters either. And Ferdinand was critical of Maguire, who replaced Ashley Young as club captain, for failing to show leadership qualities when it really mattered in the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...

Jan222020 by JBNo Comments

Jorge Mendes: No guarantees Bruno Fernandes will join Man Utd

Transfer Info, Premier League

Jorge Mendes says there are no guarantees that Bruno Fernandes will join Manchester United this month and warned that the Portuguese club have been in contact with other teams – either for this January or else at the end of the campaign. It was previously expected that the Red devils would tie up the signing of the player before the closing of the current window, but the teams remain a long way apart in terms of the valuation of the midfielder. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked if he expected a deal to be completed for Bruno Fernandes, the super-agent said at the Association of Football Agents (AFA) event in the Hive London: “I don’t know. If he doesn’t leave now, he will leave for sure in the summer because Sporting have already spoken with o...

Jan222020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer reveals why Man Utd rejected Erling Haaland

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United had to defend their own interests when negotiating a move for Erling Haaland, after the teenager's debut hat-trick for Dortmund. Old Trafford looked a likely destination for the 19-year-old in January, but United have been left red-faced with Haaland immediately taking to life in the German league instead. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was claimed at the time that the Red devils had backed out of the deal for financial reasons, rather than having been turned down. “It is important that we use common sense," Ole Solskjaer told reporters ahead of United's match with Burnley on Wednesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "There are other things too when you sign players, tha...

Jan222020 by JBNo Comments

Inter Milan meet agent of Man Utd winger Tahith Chong

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Inter Milan have met with the agents of Manchester United player Tahith Chong, according to reports. The Netherlands U21 international's deal at the theatre of dreams expires in the summer and he is free to speak to foreign teams this month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 20-year-old winger has also been the subject of talks over a transfer move to Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning before the transfer deadline. Chong has played seven matches for United this campaign, the most recent starting in the goalless FA Cup third-round game at Wolves. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He is also wanted by Barcelona and Juventus, and Inter Milan are ready to offer him a five-year contract. Chong moved to Old Trafford...

Jan222020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd make £30m bid for Jude Bellingham

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester United have made an offer in excess of £30m for Birmingham's 16-year-old midfielder Jude Bellingham, according to Sky Sports News. The Sun reported that United are keen to bring Bellingham to Old Trafford and have now made an approach to sign him from the Championship side. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was reported on Monday that the Red devils were willing to pay £25m for the teenager. Bellingham is currently on £145-per-week scholar's wages, although he will be set to sign a lucrative first professional contract when he turns 17 on the 29th of June. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The box-to-box midfielder has also attracted interest from Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Dortmund and Liverpool as he earned ...

Jan212020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd approach AC Milan over the signing of Krzysztof Piatek

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Manchester United have already made an approach to sign AC Milan forward Krzysztof Piatek, according to reports. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Solskjaer is stepping up his search for a new striker Rashford's injury. The 22-year-old is set to be sidelined for two months. Solskjaer has conceded that United could explore a short-term deal in the January to cope with the absence of Rashford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘It might be because the window is open that we look at some short-term deals as well and that could take us through until the summer,’ the United boss said after his side’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool. According to The Athletic, the Red devils made a transfer move for Piatek before the England internatio...

Jan212020 by JB1 Comment

Man Utd to stick with Solskjaer even if they miss out on top six

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is safe as Manchester United manager — even if they miss out on Champions League or Europa League. The board at the club are committed to backing the head coach in this transfer window and even in the summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and the owning Glazer family will not waver from their plan to rebuild the club based on youth, with Solskjaer in charge. Woodward has come under fire from the Red devils legend Gary Neville, who said he should be sacked for the club’s failings in recent times. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It has been claimed former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is waiting for a call from United to take over from Solskjaer. One agen...

Jan202020 by JBNo Comments

Sporting Lisbon hints Bruno Fernandes will snub Man Utd transfer

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Sporting Lisbon's assistant coach Emanuel Ferro has said that everyone at the club still believes Bruno Fernandes will remain in Portugal until at least the end of the campaign. There has been a huge amount of speculation over the 25-year-old's future this month, with Manchester United appearing his most likely move. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, a move has been held up by talks over the deal, with Sporting believed to want a minimum £55.3m while the Red devils don't want to spend more than £42.5m up front. And Fernandes has appeared to pour further cold water on the rumours by claiming nobody at the club is thinking about Fernandes' exit. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘’There is a lot of talk about him le...

Jan202020 by JBNo Comments

‘It’s unforgivable’: Neville blasts Ed Woodward & Man Utd board after Liverpool defeat

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Gary Neville believes Manchester United’s recruitment in the last seven years has been ‘unforgivable’ as he hit out at the club’s hierarchy after a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool. Goals from Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah were able to put Liverpool 16 points clear at the top of the Premier League, and United hero Neville is resigned to the fact that their most bitter rivals will be winning the Premier League trophy for the first time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While he praised Liverpool for the team they’ve put together under Jurgen Klopp, Neville wouldn’t hide his frustration at how far the Red devils have fallen and took aim at those in the boardroom for a string of poor investments in the market. ‘I can’t believe the investment that’s been put ...

Jan202020 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool finally apologise to Evra after Suarez racism fallout

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Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has revealed he received a personal apology from Liverpool over their handling of Luis Suarez racism case in 2011. After a two-month investigation into claims the forward racially abused Evra, Luis Suarez was given an eight-game ban by the Football Association. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A day after he was found guilty of misconduct for using insulting words to Evra, which includes a reference to his skin colour, Liverpool wore ‘Suarez 7’ T-shirts as they warmed up for their game against Wigan. Last October, Jamie Carragher conceded Liverpool got it ‘completely wrong’ – apologising to Evra during a Sky Sports broadcast. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Evra has now rev...