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Dan Ashworth confident Manchester United will sign 23-year-old star
Manchester United remain in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over signing Manuel Ugarte and there’s optimism that Dan Ashworth and company will manage to take the deal over the line. The Uruguayan midfielder is considered United’s priority target to strengthen the midfield, having impressed both at Sporting and PSG with his energetic style of play in…
Read More“I am not tall” – Lisandro Martinez gives perfect response to Jamie Carragher’s height criticism
Manchester United kick-started their Premier League season with a 1-0 win, engineered by their resilient backline. When Lisandro Martinez first arrived in England, having already impressed at Ajax with his ball-playing ability, many questioned if he is ready for the physicality of English football. In particular, former Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher suggested that the 5’9″…
Read MoreManchester United star wants to leave Ten Hag’s side – hands in ‘transfer request’
Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri is determined to exit Old Trafford, as per reports. The Red Devils are in the market for a new midfielder, as the position remains a big area of concern for Erik ten Hag, who continues to rely on the ageing Casemiro to shield his side’s backline. Manuel Ugarte has emerged as United’s priority target…
Read MoreManchester United to sign Bayern Munich duo Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui
Manchester United’s first competitive outing of the new season was certainly a frustrating affair, with Manchester City bettering their neighbours in the Community Shield fixture on penalties. However, the Red Devils did manage to taste success over the weekend, albeit off the pitch. Amid United’s defensive crisis, Erik ten Hag has been pushing to reunite…
Read MoreManchester United want to sell Ten Hag’s flop signing but there aren’t “any takers”
Manchester United are struggling to raise funds in their bid to improve Erik ten Hag’s midfield during the summer transfer window. The Red Devils have already addressed their defence and attack, having signed Lille centre-back Leny Yoro and Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee. Midfield appears to be their next priority, with the club’s recruitment staff earmarking…
Read MoreThe Impact of Sponsorship on UK Football Clubs and Communities
While money exchange can represent sponsorship in football, it may be a genuine partnership that changes fortunes and brings well-being to a team. In the UK, where football is so entwined within the social and cultural fabric of life, its impact via sponsorship reaches far beyond the pitch. Financial Stability and Growth Sponsorship deals are…
Read MoreSir Jim Ratcliffe ready to spend more than asking price to sign Ten Hag’s target
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee—and quite creatively so. The Dutch international, who bagged 12 goals and 7 assists as Bologna qualified for the Champions League this season, had a release clause worth £33.6m (€40m) in his Bologna contract. The Red Devils were expected to trigger that very clause…
Read MoreManchester United have ‘agreements in place’ with Anthony Martial replacement, confirms David Ornstein
Manchester United are working on bringing in Joshua Zirkzee to replace Anthony Martial this summer. Erik ten Hag has had to make do with Rasmus Hojlund as his only striker option for the most part of the season amid Anthony Martial’s injury struggles. The Frenchman only played less than 500 minutes in the Premier League…
Read MoreManchester United agree to sell Solskjaer’s signing to La Liga club – Fabrizio Romano
Manchester United have found an agreement to permanently part ways with Donny van de Beek. The Dutch midfielder moved to Old Trafford in the summer of 2020, with United agreeing to spend around £35m for the then-Ajax sensation. At the time Van de Beek was viewed as one of Europe’s most exciting midfield talents, having…
Read MoreMikel Arteta target decides to reject Arsenal, agrees deal to sign for Manchester United
Manchester United are nearing the signing of Joshua Zirkzee, having allegedly agreed terms with the Bologna striker. Under Mikel Arteta’s tutelage, Arsenal have established themselves as one of the most attractive clubs in Europe, thanks to their dominating style of football. The next obvious step for the Spaniard is to win the Premier League or the…
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