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May172020 by JBNo Comments

Rooney reveals the game that finished Gerard Pique’s career at Man Utd

Premier League

Wayne Rooney has explained how Gerard Pique’s poor performance against Bolton led to his exit from Manchester United, with Sir Alex Ferguson concluding he wasn’t suited to the Premier League. The Spaniard spent four years with United, joining from Barcelona’s academy in 2004, though struggled to get into the team and was sold back to the Catalan giants for only £5million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He won La Liga in his first campaign back at Camp Nou, doing so seven more times, as well as three Champions League titles – beating the Red devils in 2009 and 2011 – and also winning the World Cup and European Cup. Ferguson would later admit he made a mistake letting Pique leave, though the defender was desperate for more game time and wanted to return to...

May132020 by JBNo Comments

Van Persie explains why he chose Man Utd over Man City

Premier League, Trending

Former Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has explained how Sir Alex Ferguson was the deciding factor in his decision to move to Manchester United instead of Manchester City or Juventus. The Dutchman signed for the Red Devils from rivals Arsenal in a £22m deal in 2012 and guided the club to their 20th league title by scoring 26 goals in his debut season at the theatre of dreams. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Van Persie had only one year left on his deal at the Emirates and it had been Italian side Juventus and City that were competing over his signature. But, United entered the race when it became clear that Van Persie was available and the Dutchman revealed it was Ferguson and his winning mentality that made him choose the Red devils. (adsbygo...

May132020 by JBNo Comments

Conte claims beating Mourinho inspired his Chelsea team to the Premier League title

Premier League

Former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says his side’s 4-0 victory against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge was his turning point at the club. The Italian spent just two years at the club but he won the Premier League title in his debut season and followed it up with the FA Cup after a 1-0 victory against United in his final match as boss in 2018. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the Inter Milan head coach didn’t have the smoothest of starts in London and he lost two of his first six games in charge. A demoralising 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in September convinced Conte to switch to a back three and it provided instant results, with the blues scoring five and not conceding in the first two matches in the new system. Chelsea close to signing Man ...

May132020 by JB1 Comment

Chelsea close to signing Man Utd’s Angel Gomes

Premier League, Transfer Info

Chelsea are close to securing a deal for Manchester United youngster Angel Gomes after his agent held talks with Marina Granovskaia, according to reports. The 19-year-old is out of contract with United at the end of June, when he will be free to leave for free, and has turned down the club’s offers of a new deal worth around £25,000-a-week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gomes and his representatives are holding out for an higher offer while he also wants assurances over first-team chances. That prompted Chelsea to swoop in, after Chelsea’s interest emerged back in March with the club prepared to give him the game time he wants. Chiellini apologises after claiming Balotelli ‘deserved a slap’ Man United almost announced Ronaldinho transfer and shi...

May122020 by JBNo Comments

Man United almost announced Ronaldinho transfer and shirt number, reveals Paul Scholes

Premier League

Paul Scholes has revealed how players at Manchester United went from looking forward to playing with Barcelona legend Ronaldinho to trying to kick him within a matter of days. The Brazilian was all set to sign for United from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2003, only to change his mind at the very last minute and chose to join Barcelona instead. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The deal came as a huge blow to United manager Sir Alex Ferguson who oversaw one of his more mixed transfer summers that year when he signed the likes of David Bellion, Eric Djemba-Djemba and Kleberson, but also Cristiano Ronaldo. But he could have added Ronaldinho to that list, and at one stage thought he had signed the player. Simeone aims fresh dig at Liverpool critics...

May112020 by JBNo Comments

Odion Ighalo not worth £20m – Gary Neville

Premier League

Gary Neville concedes Odion Ighalo probably isn't worth the £20million transfer valuation placed on him by his club Shanghai Shenhua. Ighalo has surprised many supporters with his level of performance since he joined Manchester United on loan late on January deadline day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Nigerian forward has scored four goals in eight games since joining United earlier in the year, with his last goal against LASK in the Europa League on March 12 - United's last match before the campaign was put on hold. Neville admits Ighalo was on course to justify his hefty summer price tag, but feels the money could probably be spent elsewhere rather than making his move permanent. • Lampard drops Dries Mertens Chelsea transfer hint on Instagram ...

May102020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd and Solskjaer made mistake selling Lukaku to Inter Milan

Premier League, Seria A

Manchester United have been accused of ‘not understanding’ Romelu Lukaku’s potential, with Inter Milan hero Ivan Cordoba claiming Solskjaer made a mistake by selling the forward. The Red Devils signed the Belgium international from Everton in 2017 in a deal worth more than £75m. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lukaku scored 27 goals in his first campaign at Manchester City but struggled during the 2018-19 season and was sold to Inter later that year. The 26-year-old is thriving in Seria A under Antonio Conte and had scored 27 goals in 38 matches before the Campaign had to be suspended due to the coronavirus crisis. • French players called to go on strike if Ligue 1 does not expand to 22 teams next campaign • Chelsea stars blanked Pulisic on team b...

May92020 by JBNo Comments

Rabiot wants Man Utd transfer as he considers Juventus exit

Seria A, Premier League

Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot is open to joining Manchester United as he seeks a move away from the club, according to reports. The 25-year-old moved to Italy on a free transfer from French side Paris Saint-Germain last summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But he has struggled to get a regular role under Maurizio Sarri and has started just 14 of Juventus’ 33 matches in Serie A and the Champions League this campaign. According to Corriere di Torino, Adrien Rabiot is now considering a move away from Juventus and his mother and agent, Veronique, has been sounding out possible options. •Ajax confirm Van de Beek can leave amid Man Utd link •Fabregas hits out at Courtois for claiming it would be ‘unjust’ to hand Barcelona the title The report cl...

May92020 by JBNo Comments

Ajax confirm Van de Beek can leave amid Man Utd link

Trending, Premier League

Ajax chief executive Edwin van der Sar has confirmed Donny van de Beek will be allowed to leave in the next transfer window. Tottenham, Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid have all been linked with a move for Van de Beek, who played an important role in Ajax reaching the Champions League semi-finals last year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ajax have already agreed to sell Hakim Ziyech to Chelsea and Van der Sar says the Dutch side are under no pressure to sell for a cheap price, despite the impact of coronavirus. "Last year, we made verbal agreements with [Andre] Onana, [Nicolas] Tagliafico and Van de Beek to stay another season, and then we look to help each other and find the next step in their careers. Nothing has changed," said Van der Sar....

May72020 by JBNo Comments

Nemanja Matic reveals why he left Chelsea for Man Utd

Premier League

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic said it was the ‘right moment’ to leave Chelsea in 2017 but says an explanation of his decision to leave will come out one day. The Serbian star signed for the Red Devils in a £40m deal three years ago after protracted negotiations between the two teams. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Matic had been a key component in Chelsea’s title-winning season the previous year and the blues’ decision to let him join a direct rival raised eyebrows. But Nemanja Matic has hinted that there were further reasons why he left Chelsea, though he refused to fully divulge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘I was very happy at Chelsea, but I thought it was the right moment to change club,’ Matic told Foo...