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Jul272020 by JBNo Comments

Why Man Utd board blocked move for Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz

Premier League

Manchester United decided not to sign Kai Havertz because they deemed Bayer Leverkusen’s £90m price tag to be ‘excessive’. But the midfielder is set to sign for Chelsea this summer and Leroy Sane appeared to confirm his move to the club earlier this week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The German has attracted huge interest from Europe in the last 18 months, including clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Manchester United were also interested in the 21-year-old and Solskjaer discussed about signing Havertz with his board in the January window. But, according to the Athletic, the United board felt £90m was too much for Havertz and that, Leverkusen’s price tag would still come down. Chelsea value Havertz at £75m but a couple of add-on...

Jul262020 by JBNo Comments

Roy Keane reveals why Frank Lampard has done a ‘better job’ than Solskjaer

Premier League

Roy Keane claims Frank Lampard has done a ‘better job’ at Chelsea than Ole Solskjaer at Manchester United after both teams secured their place in top four on the final day of the campaign. Chelsea got a 2-0 win over Wolves through goals from Mason Mount and Olivier Giroud to land them a fourth-placed finish in Frank Lampard’s first season as manager at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The former Derby County coach still has a chance to end the season with trophy if they can defeat Arsenal in the FA Cup final. Solskjaer also had a huge impact in his first full campaign at the theatre of dreams. After a mixed start at United, the Red devils went on a 19-match unbeaten run in all competitions. United’s 2-0 win against Leicester on Sunday also saw...

Jul262020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer fires transfer warning to Man Utd after sealing top-four spot

Premier League

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says it’s left to the board to sign his targets this summer window. United sealed a Champions League place on the last day of the campaign after beating Leicester 2-0 through goals from Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A second campaign without Champions League football would have cost the Red devils around £25m in sponsorship, and also the revenues that come from playing in the competition. With the transfer market set to be different this summer due to the coronavirus crisis, United will be looking to work on their transfer targets in a difficult market. But, United boss Solskjaer says the club know about his targets and it’s up to them to work on the signings. ‘The...

Jul252020 by JBNo Comments

Bayern respond to Man Utd’s interest in signing Kingsley Coman

Premier League, Bundesliga

Bayern Munich are not interested in letting Kingsley Coman join Manchester United despite the player being keen on a move to Old Trafford, according to reports. Coman is a cheaper alternative to Jadon Sancho, with Dortmund still insisting they want in excess of £100million for the winger. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The France international has fallen down the pecking order at Bayern Munich after the arrival of Leroy Sane, and reports claim that United hoped to sign him on loan. However, Bayern will not allow Coman leave this summer window and still consider him a key part of the first-team, according to Sky Sport Germany. The winger is reportedly not happy about Sane’s arrival – with Bayern now likely to play a front three of the German winger, ...

Jul252020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer reveals gameplan for Man Utd vs Leicester clash

Premier League

Manchester United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said they won't go into their top four showdown with Leicester City aiming for just a draw. Solskjaer has promised to deploy an attacking approach, despite only needing a draw to get a place in next campaign's Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A win will guarantee a third-place finish for the Red devils and Solskjaer has faith in his team to deliver a good performance. "We have to go into the game with a positive mindset, going there to attack, going there to win the ball, going there on the front foot, defend on the front foot," he told Sky Sports. "We know Leicester are a good side and they're going to pin us back at times and we're going to have to defend our box as well, so s...

Jul252020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd to miss out on £70m if they fail to qualify for Champions League

UEFA

Manchester United are set to miss out on a huge £70million if they fail to qualify for next campaign's Champions League. The Red devils are in a position to finish in top four ahead of the final matches of the campaign on Sunday, United need at least a draw against Leicester. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); They are currently level on points with Chelsea and only one above Leicester City, but they face a do-or-die clash at the King Power Stadium on Sunday. A defeat to Leicester along with a good result for Chelsea would see United miss out on top four, and the Daily Mail claim this will see them miss out on £70m. It would mean Solskjaer’s side would be playing in the Europa League next campaign, unless they win the competition this year and qualify f...

Jul242020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd in talks to sign Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Bayern winger Kingsley Coman and have held discussions about the player signing for the club. The Red devils are desperate to strengthen their wide options ahead of next campaign and Coman is on their list, according to The Athletic. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kingsley Coman is seen as an alternative in the wide position if they are cannot secure a deal to sign primary target, Dortmund's Jadon Sancho. Coman is believed to be interested in joining United whether it’s a permanent or loan deal. He is also keen on linking up with France international teammates Paul Pogba and Anthony. Sancho has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for a while now, but United are likely to face competition for t...

Jul242020 by JBNo Comments

How Sergio Romero reacted to Solskjaer’s refusal to drop De Gea

Premier League

Sergio Romero is reportedly considering his future at Old Trafford after a week in which he was overlooked by Umited boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in favour of David De Gea, according to Metro. Romero has been Manchester United second choice keeper since he arrived at the club in 2015, and the Argentine has been very understanding of his role in the team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 33-year-old is probably even the best number two in England, his 96 appearances for the Argentina national team shows that he could be first choice elsewhere. But, he had been content with his status as club's number one in cup games and he had every round of the FA Cup tournament until last Sunday’s 3-1 defeat against Chelsea. Romero had been expecting to start the s...

Jul232020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer looking to sign five players to overhaul Man Utd squad

Premier League

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes he still need five players this summer window for his team to compete for the Premier League title next season. The United boss has already signed four players – Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James – since he replaced Mourinho as manager in March 2019 and the players have proved to be good signings. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Solskjaer has already discarded players like Alexis Sanchez, Chris Smalling, Antonio Valencia, Fellaini, Lukaku, Matteo Darmian and Herrera. The Red devils only a point in Sunday’s game against Leicester City to confirm a top-four finish next campaign and that would help Solskjaer’s transfer budget this summer window. According to th...

Jul222020 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho disagrees with Solskjaer’s backing of De Gea as he feels Henderson is better

Premier League

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho believes David De Gea is past his best and that Dean Henderson is now a better keeper. The Spain international was at fault for two goals in Chelsea’s 3-1 victory against Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); De Gea has been the club’s best player in recent years but his form has dropped in the last 18 months and Solskjaer is under pressure to drop the goalie. However, Solskjaer looks set to stick with De Gea in goal and has chosen to back the 29-year-old. ‘This is not going to become a David De Gea press conference,” the United manager said when asked about his goalkeeper on Tuesday. ‘We are just going to stick together,’ said Solskjaer. ‘David’s mentally strong enoug...