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Jun132020 by JBNo Comments

Ajax coach claims Man Utd could sign Donny van de Beek this summer

Donny van de Beek could join Manchester United this summer if Real Madrid continue to hestitate over a deal, according to Ajax coach Ronald de Boer. The Dutch midfielder is a target for United and Madrid this summer, with Ajax chief executive and former United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar confirming the interest from the two European big sides. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Yet de Boer appeared to imply that the Spanish club are mulling over a £49million deal for the player, with Manchester United getting ready to bid £36million for the player. De Boer told FOX Sports: 'If Real Madrid again decide not to report themselves at Donny, then I can understand it if he decides to go to Manchester United instead. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []...

Jun112020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd to increase offer for Ansu Fati after Barca turn down £89m bid

Premier League, La Liga

Manchester United are preparing a new bid for Ansu Fati after Barcelona rejected their a €100 million (£89m) offer for the player, according to reports in Spain. According to reports, Jorge Mendes contacted Barcelona last month to ask about the availability of Fati and tabled a €100m (£89m) bid on behalf of Manchester United. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Barcelona rejected the bid and have told the Red devils that Fati will only leave if his €170m (£151.5m) release clause is met by the club. But according to Sport, United are not giving up on Fati and are preparing a new offer for the winger. The report claims that United ‘are willing to go to great lengths’ to sign the 17-year-old star but so far Barca are standing firm. (adsbygoogle...

Jun102020 by JBNo Comments

Luke Shaw ‘sets the record straight’ over who scored in 4-4 Man Utd friendly at Old Trafford

Premier League

Luke Shaw has confirmed that he scored two goals during Manchester United's in-house 4-4 friendly draw on Saturday which also saw Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes score a goal each. The game at Old Trafford was arranged to build up the players' match fitness ahead of the Premier League return with their first game to be against Tottenham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rumours over the final scoreline and players who scored have been circulating on social media over the last few days, and Shaw has now come out to reveal what happened. The Manchester United full-back told MUTV: "We had a great 11-a-side training game on the Old Trafford pitch over the weekend and it was eventful! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "There h...

Jun92020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd cancel Stoke City friendly after player tests positive for Covid-19

Premier League

Manchester United were forced to cancel a friendly game against Stoke City at their training ground on Tuesday after one player from the Championship side tested positive for coronavirus. Stoke City’s players did not come into contact at any point with United’s team as they were taken to a separate building at Carrington after they arrived. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to the Daily Mirror, Stoke were given the results of Monday’s tests before the friendly and were made aware that one of their players had tested positive for Covid-19. The report claims that Manchester United’s medical team were ‘immediately alerted’ and Solskjaer’s side were kept away from their players and staff. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...

Jun92020 by JBNo Comments

Why Timo Werner chose Chelsea over Man Utd despite offer from Solskjaer

Premier League

Timo Werner chose to join Chelsea over Manchester United due to the lucrative offer the Blues made to him, according to reports. Liverpool had been favourites to sign the German and Werner even held talks with Jurgen Klopp over a transfer move to Anfield. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the coronavirus crisis has altered Liverpool’s plans and Klopp conceded this week that he couldn’t countenance signing him for £50m while cuts were being made elsewhere at the club. That opened the market up for Timo Werner and Sky Germany reports United submitted an initial bid for the striker before Chelsea did. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Solskjaer was desperate to sign Erling Haaland in the January window and the fact that th...

Jun92020 by JBNo Comments

Paulo Dybala confirms transfer talks with Man Utd

Seria A

Paulo Dybala has confirmed there were talks with Manchester United and Tottenham over a transfer move to the Premier League although he didn't want to leave Juve without proving his worth to the club. Dybala has been an important player in Juventus' squad over the last five years but had to play second fiddle to Ronaldo at times last campaign after his arrival from Real Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cristiano Ronaldo became the majn man in attack in Massimiliano Allegri's starting lineup, while Dybala was shifted to a role out wide, which reduced his effectiveness in attack. The Argentine finished the season with just five goals and four assists in 30 matches, leading to question marks over his future with the Seria A giants. (adsbygo...

Jun82020 by JBNo Comments

Herrera reveals behind the scenes confusion that led to Man Utd exit

Premier League

Ander Herrera has opened up about the behind the scenes confusion that led to his Manchester United departure, saying he "deserved more attention" from the club. Herrera signed for United from Athletic Club for €36 million back in 2014, and went on to play in 189 games for the 13-time Premier League winners. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 30-year-old was unable to help the club add to their league titles, but did get his hands on the FA Cup, Europa League and Carabao Cup during his spell at Manchester. Despite the fact that the Spaniard was a regular in United's line up throughout the 2018-19 campaign, he was made to wait for a proposal of fresh contract and turned down the chance to extend his contract when the offer arrived. (adsbygoogle...

Jun82020 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona rejected a €100m offer from Man Utd for Ansu Fati

La Liga, Premier League

Manchester United were willing to offer a €100 million (£89m) bid to sign Barcelona star Ansu Fati, according to reports in Spain. The 17-year-old came through Barcelona’s ‘La Masia’ academy and was the second-youngest player in history to make his senior debut for the Spanish giants earlier this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fati has already played 24 games for Barcelona this season after being fast-tracked from the Under-18s to the first team by Valverde last summer. According to Sport, Jorge Mendes contacted Barcelona last month to ask about Fati’s price but the club insisted that the winger was not for sale and would only leave if his €170m release clause was met. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And the repor...

Jun82020 by JBNo Comments

Zaha reveals the bizarre secret to Van Persie’s incredible chest control

Premier League

Wilfried Zaha concedes he only realised how good Robin van Persie was when he signed for Manchester United and claims his sublime chest control was down to it being ‘curved’. Sir Alex Ferguson convinced Zaha to sign for the Red devils in January 2013 but the winger was loaned back to Crystal Palace for the rest of the season meaning he never got the chance to play for the legendary manager. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Zaha was ‘crushed’ by Ferguson’s decision to retire and Ferdinand believes the club’s ‘mishandling’ of the winger meant the player was always facing an huge battle at Old Trafford. However, during a chat on Ferdinand’s official YouTube channel, Zaha said he ‘appreciated every moment’ of his time at United as he got to share a field wit...

Jun62020 by JBNo Comments

Scholes claims Solskjaer is totally wrong about Bruno Fernandes

Premier League

Paul Scholes feels he was a ‘totally different’ player to Bruno Fernandes, dismissing Manchester United boss Ole Solskjaer’s comparison of the two players. Fernandes arrived at the club from Sporting in the January window and has made a stunning impact, immediately becoming a key part of the team with a couple of goals and assists. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On his arrival, Ole Solskjaer likened the player to club legend Scholes, telling Sky Sports: ‘Scholsey, he’s a similar type in skills, he could do absolutely everything as well, Scholesy, so no pressure. ‘As a player he can do more or less everything on the pitch, he’s a midfielder, box-to-box, loads of energy, scores goals, assists.’ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...