The Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United saga has sent supporters of the Red Devils into dizzying heights of hope. Less than two weeks ago the saga was believed to be all but dead with it seeming certain that the Dutch defender was headed to Barcelona. The more damning news for United fans was an…
Manchester United are in for a busy transfer window and the reports coming in all week have been focusing primarily on the players that they could be signing. However, there is an obvious need within their roster to get rid of the deadwood as well and free up space for fresher legs. While the ones…
Manchester United’s pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt has been the talk of the town. It was rendered that the young Dutchman would join Barcelona after reports claimed that he had outright refused United’s offer. That particular claim suggested that the 19-year-old Ajax captain didn’t view Old Trafford as an apt destination to become the best…
Old Trafford got to rewind history for a bit as the legends who immortalized the 1999 treble got together for a reunion game to commemorate the two decades that had passed since the dramatic night at Camp Nou. The event was a charity game with all the proceeds going to the Manchester United foundation towards…
Old Trafford witnessed history on Sunday as the legends who scripted history at Camp Nou in the UEFA Champions League finals in 1999 came together once again for a treble reunion game. The game was a charity event with all proceeds going to the Manchester United Foundation for the specially-abled children. The 20-year commemoration was…
The defensive woes at Manchester United have slowly infected more than just the centre-back position, plaguing their entire backline and establishing itself prominently at the goalkeeper’s spot as well. As of such, the English side has been prominently leaking goals. It doesn’t take a sports pundit for one to realize that if United wish to…
Manchester United are all set for a major squad overhaul this summer, as new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will look to build his own roster for the season to come. The Norwegian gaffer is expected to primarily address four key positions, and bring in a centre-back, a right-back, a central midfielder, and a right winger.…
Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United has been a saga which, in a matter of a few days, has enveloped the news cycle entirely. The Dutchman was reported to have outright refused to move to Manchester United even before they had failed to qualify for the Champions League. His alleged reasons had been that United…
Transfer sagas have a way of enduring that even some modern football clubs may not necessarily possess. The ‘out there’ nature of the times, replete with social media and the sheer visibility of players outside the pitch provides an ample arsenal from which fans can choose to employ as weapons of hope. While the transfer…
Following his performances for Ajax throughout the 2018-19 season, Matthijs De Ligt is now the most sought-after central defender in world football. While a host of European juggernauts have expressed huge interest in his services, Barcelona seem to be the favourites to seal this transfer. The Catalan giants had submitted a big offer for the…
Manchester United are “very close” to signing Matthijs De Ligt. The Red Devils’ persistent pursuit for a world-class centre-back has brought them to Ajax’s doors, as they have entered the race for arguably the most sought-after defender on the planet: Matthijs De Ligt. Barcelona were believed to be the favourites to land the Dutchman, but…
Manchester United are showing great intent this transfer window. The club requires at least four arrivals and as many departures in order to make a tangible difference in their performance for next season. Further, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly specified that he’d like the club to have most of its business done by July 1…
There are certain players who are perpetually tied in with the identity of certain clubs. Such is the strength of these bonds that the very thought of such names playing for other clubs seems wrong and thus such speculation is oft rubbished. Likewise, there are also certain players who assuredly can’t be expected to be…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appears eager to make his intent known at Manchester United. While his early success at the club, particularly during his stint as the caretaker gaffer, indicated that winning days were back at Old Trafford, the abysmal manner in which their season ended narrates a sordid tale. As of such, it is during…
Manchester United are set to make an official bid for Sean Longstaff. With Ole Gunnar Solskjaer eager to sign the best young British talents and effectively lower the age profile of his squad, the Mancunians have identified Sean Longstaff as one of their primary midfield targets. United have parted ways with Marouane Fellaini and Ander…
Manchester United have made an initial approach to sign Moussa Dembele. Since joining Lyon from Scottish outfit Celtic last summer, Dembele has scored 23 goals in all competitions, and his impressive antics have attracted interest from all across Europe. A host of Premier League clubs are keeping an eye out for the striker, but Manchester…
The transfer window has had a proven penchant for being cruel with deals falling apart at the eleventh hour, sagas collapsing after months of hype, and fax machines bringing down what could have been a marquee signing. However, at the heart of all this drama is speculation that is in turn fueled by the realms…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has indicated that the club must undergo an overhaul in order to taste success from next season onwards. In view of that, reports had suggested that the Norwegian gaffer has demanded that the club sells the likes of Matteo Darmian, Juan Mata, Marcos Rojo, and Romelu Lukaku in the summer. Those sales…
Over the years, Ajax have made quite a reputation for themselves as a team that is able to develop and lead brilliant talents to the zenith of European greatness. This season, the Dutch team, riddled with their youthful presence almost made it to the finals of the UEFA Champions League, defying expectations and eliminating favorites…
The enormity of the task at hand for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and company is perhaps unprecedented. The upcoming transfer window has to achieve a squad overhaul, a philosophy rebuild, as well as garner a mentality through which the Red Devils will be able to challenge for silverware yet again. In view of how their campaign…
Luck seems to be evading Manchester United in all realms of possibility. The English giants have to work tremendously hard in the summer transfer window in order to remain a top-flight side that still challenges for silverware. In order to successfully do that, however, they must clear the deadwood currently plaguing their roster as well…
Manchester United have to start employing desperate measures in order to land players this summer. The transfer window will be harder than usual for the English side this time around as they lack the allure of Champions League football while Ed Woodward may be hesitant to splash big. United are expected to make four to…
Manchester United are planning on forming a three-man transfer committee. The Red Devils’ current squad is made up of players that have been assembled by three different managers. Moreover, the club continues to face issues with respect to offloading a few unwanted players, due to a sheer lack of interested suitors. To ensure these problems…
Crystal Palace have upped their evaluation of Aaron Wan-Bissaka. With Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looking to recruit a new first-choice right-back, Manchester United have identified Wan-Bissaka as their primary target to fill the position. In fact, earlier reports suggested that the Red Devils were prepared to make their move, and submit an opening bid worth £25…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a man with a mission going into the summer transfer window. Manchester United appear to have clearly identified the flaws in their roster and are already trying to attain the targets that will amend those woes. However, the absence of Champions League football for next season and a series of poor…