Youngsters in the modern game can be pretty hit-or-miss in their rate of success. However, what has remained a constant trend in the past two or three years is that young talents are able to command enormous transfer fees and wage packages by moving to European giants. This has ensured that most clubs will invest…
Manchester United are fairly confident of signing Jadon Sancho this summer. The youngster is currently lighting the Bundesliga up with his performances for Borussia Dortmund, which have unsurprisingly attracted interest from all across Europe. Paris Saint-Germain are said to be keeping an eye on the forward, but Manchester United are the club who seem most…
Paul Pogba has admitted that he dreams of playing for Real Madrid. The France international has seen a resurgence in his form since the arrival of interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Under the Norwegian, the team talisman has contributed heavily through goals as well as assists. However, back when Jose Mourinho was still at the…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has admitted that he turned down the chance to join Manchester City in 2010. The Swedish superstar has been a well-traveled footballer, having enjoyed successful stints in Sweden, Holland, Italy, Spain, France, England, and currently the United States of America. The 37-year-old arrived at MLS outfit LA Galaxy after spending one-and-a-half seasons at…
Sadio Mane has revealed how he feels about the prospect of Kalidou Koulibaly joining Manchester United. The Red Devils have been in pursuit of reliable defensive reinforcements for quite some time now, and Koulibaly has been on the very top of their transfer wish-list. While there have been contrary reports regarding the Mancunian giants’ chances…
Manchester United are a thoroughly transformed side under the leadership of club legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Despite being on a two-game losing streak thanks to Arsenal in the Premier League and the Wolves in the FA Cup, the consensus is still strong that the Norwegian ought to be named the full-time gaffer soon. Reports as…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gave his team the hairdryer treatment following their exit from the FA Cup. Manchester United fell to their second successive defeat under the interim boss, as the 2-0 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League was followed by the 2-1 setback against Wolves, which knocked them out of the FA Cup. Solskjaer…
Managers are increasingly becoming the identity of most football clubs. While the careers of most legendary gaffers often outline the brilliance they brought to their respective clubs as well, their influence often seems to be aptly acknowledged only in the face of retirement, a sacking or a willing departure. Even as fresh faces like Ole…
Goalkeepers have always been a crucial part of any starting eleven. No team harboring strong ambitions to excel has managed to do so without the prowess of their shot-stoppers at the back. However, it is only a more recent trend wherein keepers are being given the economic remunerations they fully deserve for their services. This…
Raphael Varane is considering a summer exit from Real Madrid. The talented centre-back has spent eight trophy-laden seasons at the Bernabeu, having bagged four Champions League titles, two La Liga trophies, and a Copa Del Rey, amongst other wins, during his stint in the Spanish capital. Having already won everything there is to win with…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has called out Manchester United’s famous Class of ’92 for their criticism of Paul Pogba. Since his record-breaking return to Old Trafford, Paul Pogba has been praised as well as criticised by the fans and pundits alike. However, a few ex-Manchester United stars, who currently serve as pundits on various networks, have been…
David Moyes has revealed that he was close to bringing three world-class players to Manchester United. The former Everton gaffer succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson at the Old Trafford helm in the summer of 2013. He went on to have a disastrous spell in Manchester, however, losing his job even before the season came to an…
Antoine Griezmann certainly sought an intriguing method to announce his contract extension earlier this summer, prior to the World Cup. Back then, the Frenchman was embroiled in a saga wherein Barcelona were believed to be on the cusp of landing him from Atletico Madrid. However, the 28-year-old instead chose to remain with his present club,…
Juventus are ready to offer Alexis Sanchez a way out of Manchester. The Chilean international has endured a disastrous 14 months at Manchester United, and is now said to be looking for a fresh start elsewhere. However, there has been a shortage of clubs willing to secure his services, all thanks to his poor form,…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has named the two players around whom Manchester United must build their future. The Swede spent one-and-a-half seasons with the Red Devils, during which he won three major titles and proved his worth in the Premier League. Ibrahimovic then departed from Manchester to secure a switch to LA Galaxy, and the decorated striker has…
“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.”- Sun Tzu, The Art of War. It is an important task for a sportsperson to respect their opponent and gauge the skillset against which they’ll be competing. In such a case, it is no flaw to admire…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer personally consoled Luke Shaw following Manchester United’s exit from the FA Cup. The Red Devils succumbed to a shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of Wolves, which ended their best chance of attaining some silverware this season. The winning goal, which eventually proved to be decisive following Marcus Rashford’s late strike, was…
Gareth Bale is once again ruling the transfer speculation after the arrival of Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid. It was reported that Bale didn’t enjoy a fruitful relationship with the Frenchman during the latter’s previous coaching stint with the club. Zidane left Real ahead of the 2018-19 season after two and a half years at…
James Garner has signed a new deal with Manchester United. The promising youngster has penned down a new long-term contract, committing his future to the Old Trafford outfit until 2022, with the option to extend for a further year. The 18-year-old made his competitive debut for the Red Devils against Crystal Palace in the Premier…
Yet another away trip awaits Manchester United, this time against the Wolves in the FA Cup. This is a competition that may be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sole surefire chance at attaining silverware this season, given that they’ve been drawn against Barcelona in their UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Let us have a look at how the…
Tottenham appear set to lose Toby Alderweireld to Manchester United this summer. The Red Devils have pursued the Spurs centre-back since Jose Mourinho’s days at the helm of Old Trafford. However, their pursuit of the player eventually met a dead end, as club CEO Ed Woodward refused to meet the London club’s high valuation of…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is supposedly a few days away from being named as Manchester United’s full-time manager. The big task at hand for the Norwegian once the reigns of the club are fully under him will be to construct a squad that will once against strike fear in England and Europe alike. Even though they…
Lionel Messi has heaped praise on Cristiano Ronaldo for his performance against Atletico Madrid. The Portuguese superstar was sensational against Los Rojiblancos, as he scored a hat-trick to help Juventus overcome a first leg 2-goal deficit and win the tie 3-2 to proceed to the quarterfinals of the Champions League. While the entire footballing fan-base…
Alexis Sanchez simply hasn’t proven to be the player that Manchester United fans were hoping for him to be. Even Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, in spite of his Midas touch with regard to Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford, and Romelu Lukaku, has been unable to alter the Chilean’s form. Initially, it did appear that the former Barcelona…
Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Eder Militao from FC Porto. It has been quite an eventful few weeks for Real Madrid – right from consecutive El Clasico defeats and heavy blows in all the competitions they were involved in this season, to eventually firing Santiago Solari from their managerial helm. However, the Galacticos…