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Oct202020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd axe two players from 25-man Premier League squad

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Manchester United have left Phil Jones and Sergio Romero out of their 25-man Premier League squad for this campaign, increasing speculation that both players will be sold. United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made his intentions very clear with his squad selection for the season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Solskjaer included Marcos Rojo in the team, despite speculation linking him with an exit away from Old Trafford. The Argentine defender spent last campaign on loan at Estudiantes, but the two sides could not agree terms on an extension or permanent transfer. With United’s options limited at the back, Rojo was included in the 25-man list for the Premier league season, but there was no room for Phil Jones. Edinson Cavani and Alex Telles are...

Oct192020 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes reacts to surprise Man Utd captaincy for PSG game

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Bruno Fernandes is happy with the ‘honour’ of captaining Manchester United against French side Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, but says it changes nothing about the team. Fernandes will wear the club's armband during the Champions League clash against Paris with Harry Maguire currently out injured and missing the Champions League game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portuguese midfielder only arrived at the club in the January window but has already become a big figure in the team and is a natural leader on the pitch. United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer only let Fernandes know of his new role in the pre-match press conference when he sat next to the player and asked who would be his captain on Tuesday night. ‘We hope Harry will be fit for the w...

Oct192020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd agree £14m first-refusal option to sign Sporting Lisbon star

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Manchester United have reportedly agreed a first refusal deal with Sporting Lisbon to sign Luis Gomes for a fee around £14million. The 16-year-old youngster signed his first contract with Sporting this month but he’s already being linked with an exit to one of Europe’s big sides. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sporting gave Gomes a five-year deal, which is far from customary for a footballer of his age. But it’s due to the club’s faith in the player, who they believe could be the next big star to emerge from their academy. The Red devils have signed players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcos Rojo, Bruno Fernandes and Luis Nani from Sporting in the past and the two teams have a close relationship. United have kept a close eye on the teenager in recent year...

Oct192020 by JBNo Comments

Fernandes praises Maguire & sends transfer message to Man Utd fans

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Bruno Fernandes has praised Harry Maguire after the defender scored Manchester United’s opening goal in their 4-1 win over Newcastle. Maguire, who has had a difficult start to the campaign in the wake of his arrest in Greece, came under huge criticism in midweek after he was sent off in England’s Nations League 1-0 defeat to Denmark. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Solskjaer said he never considered dropping him for United’s trip to Newcastle and singled out his ‘inspirational performance’ in the south-east. And Fernandes also hailed the United’s captain in his post-match interview with MUTV. ‘Of course we are happy for Harry,’ the Portugal international said. ‘Harry is a big player, he’s playing for one of the biggest teams in the world, he’s c...

Oct142020 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes furious with Man Utd over transfer failure

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Bruno Fernandes is reportedly furious with Manchester United’s board over their approach to the summer transfer window. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer missed out on his priority target as Jadon Sancho stayed at Borussia Dortmund, with the Red devils failing to meet the Bundesliga side’s £107.8 million asking price. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United were forced into a late transfer activity on deadline day as Alex Telles, Edinson Cavani, Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo, who will join in the January window, were all signed. Donny van de Beek also signed for United in a £39m deal from Ajax earlier in the transfer window but the playmaker is yet to start any Premier League match this season. According to Duncan Castles on the Transfer Window Podcast, Fernande...

Oct142020 by JBNo Comments

David De Gea defended after yet another costly mistake for Spain

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Spain head coach Luis Enrique has defended David De Gea after he put in another disappointing display for his country in a 1-0 defeat against Ukraine in the UEFA Nations League. Viktor Tsygankov's 76th minute winner on Tuesday saw De Gea caught out of position yer again as Spain suffered their first loss since November 2018. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The visitors had dominated the match in Kiev, taking 21 shots compared to Ukraine's two, but were unable to convert their chances into a goal before being hit on the counterattack by Ukraine. The game raised more questions about Spain's lack of a reliable goalkeeper and a natural goalscorer ahead of next summer's European Championships. "You can always do more," Luis Enrique said in his postmatch n...

Oct132020 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes camp respond to bust-up rumours with Solskjaer

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Bruno Fernandes’ camp have reportedly denied rumours that the midfielder was involved in a heated bust-up with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during the club's 6-1 defeat to Tottenham. According to reports, the Portuguese midfielder slammed his Manchester United team-mates and even questioned Solskjaer’s tactics at the break. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fernandes was taken off at half-time, despite scoring Manchester United’s only goal from a penalty, and it had been claimed that he was furious with his manager for substituting him in the game. ‘He [Fernandes] was clearly in a rage after having a face like thunder when he raced down the tunnel,’ a United insider told the Sunday Mirror. ‘He laid into team-mates, accusing them of not upholding the proud name...

Oct122020 by JBNo Comments

Roy Keane criticises Man Utd duo after England’s win over Belgium

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Roy Keane said England showed good character to come from behind and defeat Belgium but criticised the displays of Maguire and Marcus Rashford in the victory. Belgium scored the first goal of the game as Romelu Lukaku converted from the penalty spot after Eric Dier’s poor challenge at Wembley. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Rashford also scored a spot-kick to equalise just before half-time and Mason Mount’s deflected strike looped over Simon Mignolet to secure an important win for the hosts. Gareth Southgate admitted his players ‘suffered’ at times despite the result going their way and former United and Republic of Ireland captain Keane claimed there was plenty of room for improvement as he hit out at England’s poor decision-making in the ITV Sport ...

Oct112020 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes blasted Man Utd players & criticised Solskjaer in Tottenham defeat

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Bruno Fernandes slammed his Manchester United teammates and even questioned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s tactics at half time during the 6-1 defeat against Mourinho's Tottenham last Sunday. The Red devils suffered their second home defeat of the campaign as Spurs ran out comfortable winners at Old Trafford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Solskjaer’s side were 4-1 down at half time and were also reduced to 10 men after Anthony Martial’s controversial red card. And Fernandes scored the penalty to give United an early lead but struggled to make an impact and was taken off at half time as Solskjaer brought on Fred and McTominay. According to the Sunday Mirror, Fernandes was unhappy at the break and tore into his teammates after their woeful performance in the...

Oct102020 by JBNo Comments

Real Madrid respond to Pogba’s Man Utd exit hint

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Real Madrid have reportedly ruled out of the prospect of signing Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba. Earlier this week, the Frenchman conceded that it is still his ‘dream’ to play for Real Madrid and said he would be open to leaving Old Trafford for a move to Santiago Bernabeu. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘Zidane? We all heard it [the speculation], things were said. My reply? Yes, every football player would like to play at Real Madrid. It may be a dream. It’s a dream for me, why not one day?’ Pogba said during a press conference. ‘I’m in Manchester and I love my club. I’m performing in Manchester, I’m enjoying myself and I want to do everything to put the club back where it deserves to be. I’ll give my all, just like my team-mates.’ But accor...