Manchester United and Manchester City turned down the opportunity to sign Arturo Vidal due to age and injury concerns. The Mancunian clubs have been heavy spenders over the past seasons. Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho have focused on improving their midfield by spending heavily. Pogba, Bernardo Silva and Gundogan have been some of biggest arrivals in…
Bayern Munich have offered Jerome Boateng to Manchester United for £50 million. Manchester United are having a pretty terrible time in the transfer window this summer, with Jose Mourinho said to be frustrated with the club board, as they have failed to bring in the shortlisted players which were named way ahead of time. The Red Devils…
Finally some great news for Manchester United fans in the transfer window. The Mancunian club are closing in on a £60m deal for Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld. Jose Mourinho had made the Belgian centre-back a top priority at the end of last season. Jose had also handed a list of defenders to the United board…
Manchester United may have fallen short of the Premier League crown last season by a country mile, but it seems as if their players still have the belief to go all the way in the coming season. United defender Chris Smalling revealed in an interview that the lads are confident heading into the new season.…
Manchester United’s long-drawn saga for a centre-back this season has been painful to follow, to say the least. While not one of their initial pursuits, the hunt for a leader in the heart of their defense quickly took the center stage after the arrivals of Fred and Diogo Dalot. Tottenham’s Toby Alderweireld was and remains…
The transfer window provides much cause for excitement, and often plenty of room for disappointment too. Numerous sagas have lifted the expectations of supporters quite high throughout the period, and now that it races to its final days, a few long-drawn deals may finally see the light of the day. This may be particularly true…
After an abysmal end to last season, it looked clear to anyone that was following the Premier League that Anthony Martial just didn’t quite have his heart set at playing for Manchester United anymore. The Frenchman struggled on more than one occasion despite offering glimpses of his ability during the first half of the campaign.…
Manchester United fans will be delighted to know that four major players in the squad have rejoined the club after their extended holiday break. United confirmed via their official website that Phil Jones, Romelu Lukaku, Marcus Rashford, and Victor Lindelof have all returned three days early, in order to bolster the team ahead of the…
Former Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj could see himself make a stunning return to the Premier League. And no, he isn’t lined up for United, but rather 2015-16 champions Leicester City. As per a report in Leicester Mercury, the English side wants the youngster to come in and add depth in their attack. Leicester lost their…
Manchester United have signed teenager Reece Devine from arch-rivals Manchester City. The 16-year-old will ply his trade in the U18s for the Red Devils, after he was allowed to leave City, and that’s where United stepped in and got him for free. He will hope to make a mark for the youth team under manager Neil Ryan. United…
The ambition of players knows no bounds in the modern era. Most talents are aware that if a club doesn’t make apt use of their services, a transfer can always be forced one way or another. While this is increasingly common with big names and high-quality players, those individuals who sincerely believe that a big…
It’s been a frustrating spell of transfer business for Manchester United even though there does seem to be light at the end of the tunnel as we approach deadline day. One transfer story that has dominated much of the window, however, has been United pursuing Tottenham’s Toby Alderweireld. The Belgian was instrumental in suring up…
Manchester United goalkeeper Joel Pereira has headed out on loan for the 2018-19 season. The club confirmed that the Portuguese has sealed a temporary switch to Vitoria Setubal in his native land. The 22-year-old was destined for a loan move, after Jose Mourinho had stated last season that Pereira needs valuable game time given his prowess…
Mark your dates, football aficionados, for the Premier League is on the cusp of returning. The English campaign has been a source of brilliance, entertainment, and excitement over the years, and this season promises to be no different. In fact, the players that come to amaze week in and week out have never looked more…
Manchester United star Alexis Sanchez has fans all around the globe, and the player has found a new admirer at Spanish outfit Real Madrid. Los Blancos’ youth player Sergio Lopez, who made his debut for the Galacticos against United in their pre-season tour of USA, waited behind after the final whistle to meet Sanchez. Lopez had come on after…
Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian have reportedly offered the services of Axel Witsel to Manchester United. The 29-year-old midfielder, who was a part of Belgium’s impressive World Cup campaign in Russia, appears set to part ways with the Chinese club, despite just one year being left on his current contract with the Asian outfit.…
Arturo Vidal could be on his way to Barcelona this summer after reaching a verbal agreement with the Spanish giants. Barcelona have been undergoing a transition since Andres Iniesta decided to call time on his La Liga career at the end of last season. The Spanish maestro joined the club in 1996 and made 674…
Transfer sagas are precarious attempts at maintaining order. However, since at its core heart they are all deeply rooted in business, one can’t blame clubs for trying their hand at great deals. While swap deals are of a slightly tougher difficulty to effectively execute, using certain players as leverage or to sweeten prospects is something…
Gary Neville has suggested that Liverpool could win the Premier League, whereas disaster awaits Manchester United this season. Manchester United and Liverpool share the biggest rivalry in English Football. But both sides seem to have gone into a slump over the past couple of years. The Red Devils have failed to recover from Sir Alex Ferguson’s…
Leicester City are planning a move for former Manchester United starlet Adnan Januzaj. Manchester United are known to produce some of the best talents in Europe. They have one of the biggest scouting networks and make a point to bring in a couple of foreign young talents every year. Some of them are able to…
Being surplus to requirements is not a feat any player can quietly stomach. This is particularly the case in the modern era, where talented individuals are backed by staunch agents who are eager to ensure that their abilities don’t go in vain on a bleak bench. As of such, even a few months of being…
Manchester United look set to lose yet another defender, as manager Jose Mourinho pushes for at least one more signing before the end of the transfer window. Ole, in Argentina, are reporting that Everton have made a €33m offer for United’s Marcos Rojo, and that the offer has been subsequently accepted by the Red Devils. Only…
Iker Casillas may have shown his support for beleaguered Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius by way of his own keeping bloopers, but it seems that his compatriot has a completely different thought process. Stunning footage from the recent International Champions Cup encounter between Manchester United and Real Madrid has been revealed, where Marco Asensio can be…
Manchester United may finally be making serious inquests into signing another defender this summer, thereby strengthening an area that has been identified by manager Jose Mourinho as one that needs attention. Mundo Deportivo are claiming that the Reds are close to signing Yerry Mina, with only a formal offer left to be made, and a final…
Having landed Fred and Diogo Dalot, Jose Mourinho’s other pursuits in the transfer market are yet to bear fruit. As things stand, just over a week remains until deadline day, and the progress of Manchester United’s numerous potential deals still stands grim. As of such, the pursuit of a new name, while a tall order, wouldn’t…
Fred’s performance against Real Madrid could justify why Jose Mourinho spent £52 million on him, according to Manchester United fans. The Mancunians have had a pretty rough time this summer. They started the window with three signings, as Diogo Dalot first came in to provide back-up for the ageing Antonio Valencia. Brazilian midfielder Fred was…
Right from his swap-signing in January, Alexis Sanchez has been a divisive figure at Manchester United. While his hype and brand-value made the deal seem fit, many doubted whether he’d be worth the illustrious no.7 jersey on his back. Start to life at Old Trafford was underwhelming for the Chilean, but here are a few…
Anthony Martial will be returning to Manchester tomorrow, after having left the US tour squad for the birth of his child. There has been a lot of buzz around Manchester United over the past week. The Red Devils made three signing last month, but none of them are an immediate upgrade to the current squad.…
Jose Mourinho’s recent pre-season meltdown has not gone unnoticed at Manchester United. Despite the powers-that-be making their support for their manager clear, tensions continue to remain high in the boardroom such that talks of a possible replacement are already taking place. The Sun are reporting that the club already has a replacement on the agenda,…
Manchester United may have only signed two outfield players in this summer transfer window, but it looks like one of them might be good enough to massively assist the team in the coming season. Fred was signed from Shakhtar Donetsk earlier on in the transfer window, and the Brazilian made his first start for his…
Manchester United could finally be ending their transfer window blues, if Spanish outlet Sport are to be believed. Their report claims that the Reds are considering making a formal offer for Colombia’s World Cup star Yerry Mina worth about €40 million. The defender is currently at Barcelona, but is facing serious competition issues, being in a squad…
For a club that has only recently begun relying on the purchases in the transfer market, Manchester United boast of a decent assortment of youngsters who are talented. Jose Mourinho, despite having improved tremendously on his erstwhile disapproval of giving youngsters a break into the senior team, must now go one higher. His insistence that…
Manchester United‘s defensive situation continues to dominate the transfer news this summer. After Jose Mourinho made it clear that he wants a squad overhaul in this department before the new season begins, the club has been actively pursuing big names in Europe to fill the void that the manager reckons exists. But the English giants…
Harry Maguire was identified as a potential target for Manchester United to look into ahead of the window closing on August 9. The Mancunian giants are in desperate need of a world-class centre-back, and as of such, the mixed signals that are present regarding the arrival of the Foxes’ defender could be worrying. Here are…
Manchester United may be frantically searching for quality players in the transfer window before it closes, but face having to let go of some of their own in order to make room for fresh faces. Though the club has already made two outfield signings this summer, Jose Mourinho has made public his desire to bring…
The Manchester United decision-makers would have no doubt been on high alert following manager Jose Mourinho’s scathing press conference after a disappointing 4-1 defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Liverpool. The Portuguese boss made no secret of the fact that he hasn’t had his transfer requests fulfilled, and indirectly blamed the club’s board for not…
Social media adds an aspect to the transfer market in particular and the football world in general that has become a brand new source of excitement and speculation. While news outlets usually keep a close eye on the activity of particular targets during the window, these days, the individual activity on their numerous social media…
Manchester United offered Anthony Martial to Paris Saint-Germain, but the French outfit refused to make a move due to his £71 million asking price. Jose Mourinho seems to be having a terrible summer. The United gaffer has failed to make improvements to his squad that ended up 19 points behind Manchester City last season. With the…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the gift that just keeps giving and the legend who just keeps scoring. Generally, a shift to the USA by any European legend is viewed as the end of phenomenal careers, and spectators are often lucky if they get to see a slight hint of the maestros they were prior. However, in the…
Jose Mourinho is adamant on getting a star defender at Manchester United after an overhaul process in the club. The Red Devils sold Daley Blind to Ajax, and are also planning to part ways with Matteo Darmian. Also, with Premier League side Wolves believed to be interested in Marcos Rojo, Jose could let the injury-prone…
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has confirmed that his club has submitted an offer for Matteo Darmian. Manchester United are set to undergo a few changes as the transfer deadline nears. The Red Devils are rushing to complete moves for some of their top targets, for which Jose Mourinho plans to raise funds by selling…
Transfer markets are places where dreams are met, ambitions realized, and resolves tested. As of such, when giants clash for the big prize on the pitch, it is these weeks of business that spell the tale there. Currently, Juventus seem hell-bent on altering Europe. After acquiring Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid, the Italian giants are…
Leicester City defender Harry Maguire tops Manchester United’s wishlist as the deadline day nears. Manchester United have had a pretty poor transfer window this summer. The Red Devils were quick to open their account, as they sealed deals for Diogo Dalot and Fred. Lee Grant became their third signing, as Joel Pereira is anticipating a…
One of Oscar Wilde’s most memorable lines read: “The truth is never pure and rarely simple.” Reality is a slippery slope upon which to travel, particularly on the internet, where the truth is rare and often mistaken. The transfer market causes several such instances to occur, mainly with the intention of causing a stir of…
The issues at Manchester United seem to be mounting up in a big way. This transfer window was meant to be the catalyst for a successful 2018-19 term for the club, but has instead become another frustrating time for fans of the Red Devils. Jose Mourinho promised a squad overhaul this summer, but has only…
All is far from rosy at the Manchester United camp these days. After failing to secure a trophy last season, the club has struggled to make any significant progress in the transfer window too, causing furore among the United faithful. Things went from bad to worse on Saturday, after Liverpool thrashed United 4-1 in a…
Manchester United‘s poor run in their pre-season tour of the USA continued, as they were hammered 4-1 by Liverpool. This, in turn, has added to the misery of Jose Mourinho, who is desperate to get hold of two new signings. United have purchased three players so far this summer, with only Brazil’s Fred coming in…
Manchester United will be eager to get back into the Premier League on August 10. The English giants have had a debatable past few seasons and will be hoping that it is this year that will usher in the change that Old Trafford badly craves. However, in order to do that, Jose Mourinho must first…
Liverpool made a valuable signing in Xherdan Shaqiri this summer, after getting him for a mere £13m from Stoke City. The Swiss international impressed in the FIFA World Cup 2018 as well, and put in consistent shifts for the Potters in the last few seasons. The former Bayern Munich and Inter player is no doubt…
Mesut Ozil has been a man who has courted much attention over the last few weeks. The German announced his retirement from international football, following much backlash over his political involvement with Turkey. The situation transpired to reveal details of racism and marginalization of the 29-year-old, with the footballing world providing support to the Arsenal…