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Apr22021 by JBNo Comments

Dean Henderson names best finisher at Man Utd

Premier League

Manchester United keeper Dean Henderson has named Harry Kane as the ‘best finisher’ he’s ever seen – but says Mason Greenwood is already almost as good as the Tottenham striker. Kane is considered one of the best strikers in football – having scored 215 goals in 327 appearances for Spurs and 34 goals in 53 matches for England – and continues to be linked with a move to United. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Henderson has been in a number of England squads since 2019 and admits the finishing of England skipper Kane is on another level. But he says Greenwood is the best finisher at United and is ‘up there’ with Kane. The England star has endured an underwhelming campaign at Old Trafford but was superb during the 2019-20 season, scoring 17 goals in all co...

Apr22021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd star reveals Lionel Messi rejected his shirt swap request

Premier League, La Liga

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has explained how he very nearly missed out on getting Lionel Messi’s shirt after the Barcelona superstar initially refused to give it to him. The two players faced off two times in 2019 in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, with Barca securing a 4-0 aggregate victory in which Messi netted a brace at Camp Nou in a dominant second-leg performance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After the first leg, in which a Luke Shaw own goal was all that split the teams, McTominay had asked United goalkeeper – and Messi’s Argentina teammate – Sergio Romero to try and get him the Barca forward's shirt. But when the keeper returned to the Red devils dressing room he was empty-handed, with Messi refusing to give over h...

Mar312021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer reveals he refused to sign a player because of his hairstyle

Premier League

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that he once refused to sign a player because of his mohawk haircut. During his time at Norwegian side Molde, Solskjaer revealed he traveled with a member of his scouting staff to watch a possible signing but was put off by the player's hairstyle. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I once went to see a player and as he walked out of the dressing room or through the tunnel onto the pitch, he had a mohican, this was when I was back in Norway," he told Sky Sports. "I just said to my scout: 'Let's go home, not interested.' That was a very short scouting trip." Footballers including Manchester United's Paul Pogba, Arturo Vidal, Marek Hamsik and even Solskjaer's former teammate David Beckham have ap...

Mar312021 by JBNo Comments

Edinson Cavani’s major concern as he holds talks with Man Utd

Premier League

Manchester United officials told Edinson Cavani they want him to stay during talks with the player on Tuesday – but the striker is believed to have major concerns about his playing time if he stays at the club. Eyebrows were raised as United signed Cavani, 34, on a free transfer last summer given the forward’s age and his lack of first-team football in his last few months with PSG. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Cavani has made a huge impression on the younger players of the United dressing room and has proven to be a valuable addition to Solskjaer’s attack when fit, having six goals and two assists in the Premier League this campaign. But, there has been speculation that Cavani has struggled to settle at Old Trafford and his father, Luis, appeared t...

Mar272021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd in U-turn over Jesse Lingard’s future & preparing new contract

Premier League

Jesse Lingard may not be leaving Manchester United this summer with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer very impressed with the player and willing to bring him back into the first-team. The England international found game time hard to come by at United and was forced to leave the club on loan in the January transfer window ,joining West Ham until the end of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite his lack of game time in recent seasons, Lingard has been spectacular for the London side with five goals and two assists in his first seven Premier League matches for the club. His form has been so remarkable that he even earned a recall to the England national team and was named Man of the Match for his display against San Marino on Thursday. Lingard was e...

Mar262021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd approach Atletico Madrid to complete €80m signing

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Manchester United have made an approach to sign Atletico Madrid player Marcos Llorente, according to reports. The 26-year-old midfielder has been an important part of Atletico Madrid’s efforts to win the La Liga title this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Spaniard has scored nine goals and has eight assists in the league for Diego Simeone’s team, while he also has a goal and an assist in the UEFA Champions League. According to AS, the Red devils have contacted Atletico and have offered a deal worth around €80m (£68.5m) for Llorente. The report claims the La Liga leaders are not ready to sell the player, but they are now reconsidering their options after United’s proposal. But, one hurdle for United will be Llorente’s desire to remain at th...

Mar252021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer & senior Man Utd figures ‘in agreement’ over Declan Rice transfer

Transfer Info, Premier League

Senior figures at Manchester United are ‘in agreement’ over the transfer of West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice. Rice has played a key role in West Ham’s push for European qualification this campaign, captaining the team and having played every minute of their Premier League campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea have been linked with a move for the 22-year-old but that interest is said to have been driven by Lampard, fading since Tuchel’s arrival at the club. United are also interested and according to the Daily Express, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, football director John Murtough and technical director Darren Fletcher are in agreement that Rice would ‘be an asset’ at the club. West Ham value him at £100m – with Hammers manager David Moyes sayi...

Mar252021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer ‘keeps calling’ Erling Haaland to push for Man Utd transfer

Premier League

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to seal the transfer of Erling Haaland and ‘keeps calling’ the Dortmund striker to convince him to join Manchester United, according to reports. The Norwegian manager is a huge admirer of Haaland and even tried to sign him before his exit away from Red Bull Salzburg. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The player has been outstanding in the Bundesliga so far, banging in 33 goals in 31 matches in all competitions this campaign. And Europe’s top sides are determined to sign him, with Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus and Bayern all credited with interest in him. According to Spanish outlet AS, Solskjaer is doing everything possible to sign the striker he coached at Molde. And he is calling him re...

Mar242021 by JBNo Comments

Furious Man Utd star apologises to Solskjaer for ‘disrespectful’ behaviour

Premier League

Eric Bailly has reportedly apologised to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his Manchester United team-mates for his disrespectful behaviour after being left out against AC Milan last week. The Manchester United defender has been left angry and frustrated by the lack of first-team chances under Solskjaer – with his future at Old Trafford still uncertain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sources close to the player said he feels he has been shown ‘disrespect’ by the Red devils and he was incensed at being dropped for the second leg Europa League clash against Milan. Bailly started the first leg but didn’t feature at all in the second-leg and, according to the Transfer Window Podcast, he reacted in a furious manner when he found out he wasn’t playing. But, he accep...

Mar232021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer sets target for Man Utd after FA Cup exit

Premier League

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has challenged his team to win the Europa League to make amends for their exit from the FA Cup. The Red Devils were comfortably beaten by Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Sunday, setting up a semi-final game between the Foxes and Southampton. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Solskjaer recently played down the importance of winning titles, suggesting trophies can paint a false picture of the progress being made by the club. However, the Norwegian coach is yet to win any trophy as manager at Old Trafford and he knows he needs to do so in order to stay in a job. Solskjaer has now challenged his side to go all the way a d win the Europa League, as well as finishing second in the Premier League. ‘W...