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Jul222019 by JBNo Comments

David De Gea wants Man Utd captaincy after committing his long-term future to the club

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has revealed his desire to become the new captain and says it is important he takes on a greater leadership role next campaign. The Spain international is set to end the uncertainty over his future by signing a new six-year deal worth around £375,000 a week when he returns from United's pre-season tour of Australia and Asia. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is yet to decide who will be his next captain but that he will announce his decision before United’s opening Premier League clash with Chelsea on Aug 11. Ashley Young has been filling the role during pre-season but De Gea has signalled his interest to take on the captaincy and believes his experience could play an influential r...

Jul202019 by JBNo Comments

Sarri gives update on Pogba’s transfer move to Juventus

Premier League, Seria A

Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri has fuelled the rumours regarding the club re-signing Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba after conceding he 'likes' the Frenchman. The World Cup winner has appeared unsettled at Old Trafford and seems to favour a move away from the club in this window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Former Chelsea boss Sarri took over from Massimiliano Allegri this summer window and said he was an admirer of Paul Pogba's talents. "I like him very much, but he's a Man Utd player. I'm not the technical director so I don't know the situation," Sarri told a press conference ahead of Juventus' pre-season friendly game against Tottenham. Pogba has also been strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid, but United's reported £150m price-tag ...

Jul202019 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer confirms plan for Mason Greenwood after superb goal vs Inter Milan

Premier League

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed youngster Mason Greenwood will not be sent out on loan this campaign but will remain at the club. The 17-year-old made his first Premier League start against Cardiff in May and has found a way to enhance his reputation during the course of Manchester United’s pre-season tour of Australia and Asia with two goals in two games so far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greenwood, who was prolific at Under-23 level last campaign, scored in Wednesday’s convincing victory over Leeds and struck the only goal of the match as Solskjaer’s team beat Inter Milan in Singapore on Saturday. Collecting Samir Handanovic’s parry, Mason Greenwood twisted and maneuvered the ball onto his preferred left foot and smashed...

Jul202019 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd reject Inter Milan’s £53.9m bid for Romelu Lukaku

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Manchester United have rejected a bid of £53.9m from Inter Milan for Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku, According to Sky Sports News. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The offer falls well below Manchester United's valuation of the 26-year-old Belgium international, who signed from Everton just two years ago for £75million. Inter Milan head coach Antonio Conte has made Lukaku - who will not play for the Red devils against the Italian club in Singapore on Saturday - his primary target. "You know I like this player," Conte said on Friday. "When I was Chelsea's coach [from 2016 to 2018], I tried to bring him to Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I like this player and consider him an important player for us to have a good i...

Jul202019 by JBNo Comments

Conte confirms interest in Lukaku & hails the Belgian as an important signing for Inter

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte says it is “important” to sign Romelu Lukaku for the Italian side from Manchester United this summer window. According to Sky Sports News, Inter have offered £63m for the Belgian attacker, with the payments structured over several seasons, but Manchester United are holding out for more than the £75m they paid to get him two years ago. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lukaku is on United’s pre-season tour in Asia but is yet to play any game, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed he will not play against Inter in their International Champions Cup game on Saturday due to injury. Asked ahead of that match, Asked whether he was frustrated by the lack of progress towards signing Lukaku, Conte said: “Frustrated is a big word. Lukaku ...

Jul192019 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd make approach to sign Blaise Matuidi from Juventus

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Manchester United have reportedly made an approach to sign Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aiming to sign a new midfielder this summer window after Ander Herrera’s exit to Paris Saint-Germain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Newcastle United’s Sean Longstaff also is on United’s radar but the English giants have been put off a move due to his £50million valuation by the club. Spain Under-21 midfielder Dani Olmo and Everton star Idrissa Gueye have also been linked with transfer moves to Old Trafford. But according to Le Parisien, Blaise Matuidi is wanted by Manchester United and the club have ‘come forward’ with an approach for the midfielder. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Everton, Paris ...

Jul172019 by JBNo Comments

Mino Raiola reveals why Matthijs de Ligt snubbed Man United for Juventus move

Seria A, Transfer Info

Super-agent Mino Raiola says it was "important" for his client Matthijs de Ligt to play in Seria A, as the Dutch central defender closes in on his switch to Juventus. The future of De Ligt has been one of the transfer stories of this summer window as Manchester United, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain were all linked with his signature. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); All three clubs appeared to be leading the race for the 19-year-old defender but in the end Matthijs De Ligt decided to move to Juventus in a deal expected to be worth around £67.5million. And Raiola says that the challenge for a centre-back of playing in Italy was one of the reasons behind the move to Seria A. “It’s not a question of who wanted him most, but Juve are the best team fo...

Jul172019 by JBNo Comments

Lukaku omission start of Man Utd exit process

Premier League

Romelu Lukaku's absence from Manchester United's pre-season team to play Leeds is the beginning of a process that will see him leave Old Trafford, According to Sky Sports News. Paul Pogba was named in the starting line-up for United's second pre-season game in Australia, a day after head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he still wants to build a squad around the midfielder. But while David De Gea and Luke Shaw were also missing from Solskjaer's team to face Leeds, it is believed only Romelu Lukaku's absence is the signal of an impending exit. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Shaw sustained a hamstring injury in the victory over Perth and was not risked to play against Leeds. Solskjaer told MUTV that David De Gea was not in his team selection due to ill...

Jul142019 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd agree record £80m Maguire transfer with Leicester defender set for medical tomorrow

Premier League, Transfer Info

Manchester United have agreed a world-record £80million deal for Leicester City defender Harry Maguire. The England ace is set to fly to Manchester for his medical tomorrow as a deal is already in place. SunSport understand that United will pay Leicester £60m for Harry Maguire, with an extra £20m included in add-ons. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And that will see him become the world's most expensive defender, topping the £75m Liverpool paid to sign Virgil van Dijk, 28, in 2018. The Foxes have already found a superb replacement for their leader with 27-year-old Lewis Dunk set to join from Brighton in a £45m move. United have beaten their bitter rivals Manchester City to the England international's signature as both clubs have seen their £70m b...

Jul132019 by JBNo Comments

Manchester United want £180m for Paul Pogba

Premier League, Transfer Info

Manchester United are set to raise Paul Pogba’s price tag to £180 million if the midfielder and his agent Mino Raiola continue to push for a transfer away from Old Trafford, according to reports. The France international has made it clear that he wants a ‘new challenge’, while Raiola has criticised United for their handling of the former Juve midfielder situation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Earlier this week, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer publicly warned Pogba that the club will not be forced to sell him this summer window, despite the interest from Real Madrid and Juventus. And according to MailOnline, United are backing Solskjaer by upping Pogba’s valuation and making it hard for the Frenchman to leave. United spent £89m on re-signing Pogba from Ju...