The more exciting aspects of transfer windows are almost always spurred on by domino effects. The unexpected sale of a crucial player has the potential to set in motion a full scale overhaul as funds quickly become available. Such a scenario could easily play out with regard to Paul Pogba. The French midfielder’s exit-bound nature…
Manchester United’s transfer rumors have begun zeroing in on newer names. The recent weeks have linked the club with a host of younger names as well as reignited sagas that were long thought to be things of the past. However, amidst this flurry, the potential deals that were doing the rounds quite strongly even prior…
Jose Mourinho’s managerial antics have been of the precise sort that have added a significant amount of color to the great game. The Europe-wide reigns of the Portuguese maestro have certainly left little to question. Currently the gaffer at Tottenham Hotspur, some of his best professional years came when he was at the helm of…
As football clubs slowly emerge from periods of lockdown and anticipate regular gametime, the fitness of the players will be the big question. The months of lockdown certainly saw players display their fair share of commitment with social media fitness challenges and regular periods of workout. Now, with the Premier League beginning it’s graded process…
Manchester United are interested in Fode Ballo-Toure as they enter the transfer market eyeing to strengthen their defence. The Red Devils invested a massive €30 million on Shaw over 5 years ago – a pricetag that seemed to reflect on his potential back at the time. However, ever since the Englishman suffered a major injury…
Disregarding the hitherto undreamt of situation of the Premier League being suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has certainly provided clubs with enough time to analyze the performances of players this campaign and to ponder about which of them to pin down to their respective transfer targets list. One of the players who seemed…
Man Utd appear to be linked with a host of names all of a sudden. While this is by no means an anomaly given the club’s spending power and the general tendency of transfer rumors, the post-pandemic economy doesn’t exactly favor a splurge of cash on multiple transfers. At the same time, the state of…
The post-pandemic transfer window will certainly be a fresh playing field with drastically changed dynamics. By virtue of economic challenges that months without football have posed, many clubs could easily choose to either not invest at all in new deals or bankroll and cash in on existing assets in a bid to make some form…
Young blood certainly appears to have taken over football once more. However, the manner is seldom the academy graduate path that is often hailed and cemented upon the hearts of supporters. While an upward rise and ascent through the youth ranks is still a major part of these stories, a wide number of the more…
As football slowly begins to return to European venues, fans will be still left disappointed with regard to not being able to attend the games live. Instead, they will have to view the great game from the safety of their homes so as to continue the physical distancing norms in place to battle the COVID-19…
Bruno Fernandes’ impact for Manchester United can perhaps never be understated. When the win record and raw statistics cease painting a largely favorable picture of the Portuguese midfielder, it is in his antics with the rest of his teammates that one can view his more redeeming qualities. Multiple instances of social media banter aside, United’s…
The recent days of transfer news have certainly pegged Man Utd to be eyeing quite a lot of deals. While prospective young forwards and midfielders dot most of the murmur surrounding the Red Devils, concrete updates are still elusive. Further, a wide degree of progress and agreements in place appear to be the case too.…
Although it has been a while now without English football action, Man Utd supporters are eagerly waiting for the verdict regarding Paul Pogba’s situation at Old Trafford. And as per the latest sources, it looks like things will proceed the way most of them wouldn’t have anticipated as the playmaker is edging closer to the…
The near-global lockdown has also meant that footballers have been deprived of the great game. Even activities like training which would otherwise be the norm in spending off-the-pitch time, have been rendered moot due to the social distancing rules. While some leagues are returning to games and ending the season behind closed doors, a good…
Manchester United made a scintillating acquisition in the form of Aaron Wan-Bissaka last summer. The English right back has gone on to become one of the side’s most reliable players and his defensive ethos has garnered quite a reputation in the Premier League. As such, the debate as to how well he fares with regard…
Manchester United’s hunt for some of Europe’s best upcoming talents looks to be the way forward. Even though the Red Devils have set a precedent form last summer to acquire British talent with potential, the uncertainty of the times has made it a doubt as to how effectively the club will be able to execute…
Jadon Sancho is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s priority transfer target this summer, after Manchester United failed to land him before the start of current season. The Norwegian settled with Daniel James, and it was expected that Sancho would definitely arrive at Old Trafford in the summer of 2020. However, Manchester United’s hopes of signing Jadon Sancho…
In 2017, a 16-year-old Angel Gomes became the youngest player to represent Man United when he replaced Wayne Rooney against Crystal Palace in the Premier League. It was to be Rooney’s final appearance in a Red shirt at Old Trafford, and at the time the Jimmy Murphy Youth Team Player of the Year was tipped…
Manchester United’s prospective transfer activity has certainly been the subject of many intriguing details, especially during these uncertain times. On the one side, the club appears to be headed into a period of relatively reserved spending to account for the economic losses. On the other hand, players of huge profile and bigger transfer fees continue…
Man United’s transfer policy post-Sir Alex Ferguson has been somewhat of a conundrum. Initially it appeared that the Red Devils were content on splurging big for the likes of Paul Pogba, Memphis Depay, and Angel Di Maria. While Pogba is the only big name of the lot to remain at the side, their tendency towards…
Harry Maguire has labelled Marcus Rashford as the most talented player he has ever played with. The England international has played alongside the likes of Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, James Maddison, and Jadon Sancho, but has been most impressed by his Manchester United teammate, Marcus Rashford. Maguire was asked to name his best six-a-side team…
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdown has had a massive impact on the global economy with a recession being predicted as a likely aftermath. As such, financial activity will take a huge toll and its domino effect will have its carry-over influence on football’s transfer activity. Over the years, mind-boggling transfer fees and single-window…
The COVID-19 pandemic has paralyzed activity across the globe as most countries lived out weeks of lockdown in a bid to significantly reduce the number of infections and deaths caused by the virus. However, many regions are slowly either emerging from their lockdown or else laying out the plans that will see cautious normalcy restored…
Ryan Giggs has adviced Man Utd to sign Joe Rodon. The Wales manager played an important role in Daniel James’ transfer to Old Trafford last summer, and now according to the Mirror, he has urged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to sign another Welsh talent, Joe Rodon. Ryan Giggs handed the 22-year-old his international debut, and is…
Harry Maguire has settled well in his first season at Old Trafford, but the uncertainty in defence remains as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is yet to find a reliable centre-back to partner the former Leicester City man. Eric Bailly looked promising against Chelsea and LASK pre-lockdown, but there’s always concern due to his injury record. Victor…