Erik ten Hag’s call to make wholesale changes didn’t work as Manchester United lost their opening Europa League match against Real Sociedad. The Spanish outfit didn’t have to do much to record their first win over an English opponent. Their match-winning goal came through a questionable penalty decision after the ball deflected off Lisandro Martinez’s…
Juan Mata was one of the 14 first-team players to depart Manchester United this summer. The Spaniard spent more than eight years in Manchester and played under four different permanent managers at Old Trafford after joining United from Chelsea under David Moyes in January 2014. However, Mata wasn’t part of the new project under Erik…
Erik ten Hag’s decision to look at Amsterdam to strengthen his rebuild wasn’t appreciated very much by the Ajax faithful, but the former manager has received encouragement from the club’s forward to make another move. Ten Hag built a solid squad at Ajax and had several players who knew how to translate his ideas on…
Manchester United’s transfer window didn’t go exactly as planned, both in terms of the pre-decided budget and recruitment of the right profiles. And yet after a long summer, which saw the club’s recruitment team spend the majority of their time in Amsterdam, the Red Devils look well equipped to challenge for a place in the…
Erik ten Hag’s signings have made an instant impact at Man Utd, but their arrival has caused a little issue at Carrington. Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia were among United’s best players in their latest win against Arsenal. Casemiro has done well coming off the bench and Antony barely needed any time to…
Manchester United won their fourth straight game without starting Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese was United’s leading goal scorer last season and was expected to lead their frontline under Erik ten Hag from the get go. However, during the summer transfer window, Ronaldo tried to force his exit and also missed the early parts of pre-season…
Manchester United humbled table toppers Arsenal at Old Trafford, ending their five game winning streak with a 3-1 victory. A bright start to the game saw the visitors rattle the net first through Gabriel Martinelli, but their celebration was cut-short by VAR, which picked Martin Odegaard’s foul on Christian Eriksen. Minutes later, Antony marked his…
Manchester United end Arsenal’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season with a 3-1 win at Old Trafford. Antony made a quick impact on his debut, putting United ahead with a calm finish before half-time. After the break, Mikel Arteta’s side had some good spells and equalised through Bukayo Saka. But their naivety in transition…
In the summer of 2019, Ajax lost Frenkie de Jong to Barcelona. The high-profile departure saw the Dutch giants bag a massive transfer fee, but also left sour taste amongst the club’s faithful, as it accompanied realisation of a long wait for another gifted talent to grace Amsterdam. That wasn’t to be, however. In the…
Manchester United are starting to find their feet under Erik ten Hag after two defeats in the first two Premier League outings of the season. On Thursday, the Red Devils registered their third straight win after beating Leicester City 1-0 away from home. Jadon Sancho was the match-winner, but it was the visitor’s grit and…
Manchester United who until last week looked the most vulnerable side in the Premier League away from home have grinded back to back wins on the road. Erik ten Hag’s men dominated Leicester right from the start, and picked the Foxes apart on transition in the 23rd minute to take the lead through Jadon Sancho.…
Manchester United have agreed to sell one of their academy wingers following the signing of Antony from Ajax. The Red Devils completed the long-awaited transfer of the Brazilian winger on deadline day. The 22-year-old has signed a contract until 2027, with the option of an additional year. Erik ten Hag was determined to reunite with…
Manchester United have seen plenty of talents light up Old Trafford at the start of their careers before drifting away from the first-team due to a number of different reasons. Adnan Januzaj, who was given his senior debut by David Moyes, was one of the few positives to take home from the club’s frustrating 2013-14…
Erik ten Hag confirmed during his press conference that Manchester United’s transfer business with regards to incomings would be done following the signings of Antony and Martin Dubravka. However, United still continue to work on outgoings. The Red Devils have reached ‘full agreement’ with Everton for the permanent transfer of James Garner, Fabrizio Romano has…
Manchester United continue to wait for the resolution of Cristiano Ronaldo’s future, with less than 72 hours remaining in the transfer window before it closes. The 37-year-old wants to depart Old Trafford in search of Champions League football. However, his agent, Jorge Mendes, has failed to convince Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid to make…
Man United’s focus has now switched to trimming their squad before the end of the window, as one high-profile exit could allow them to make another signing for Erik ten Hag. The Red Devils have announced an agreement with Ajax for Antony and are also close to securing Martin Dubravka from Newcastle. At the moment,…
Edinson Cavani is set to remain in Europe for at least two more years, after finding a new club late in the window. The Uruguayan departed Manchester United earlier in the summer following the end of his contract. He got multiple offers from South American clubs, but his priority was to continue playing in Europe.…
Antony has just landed in Manchester to seal his reunion with Erik ten Hag, but Manchester United’s transfer business remains far from done this summer. The Sao Paulo talent is moving to the Theatre of Dreams in England’s north west in a deal worth up to €100m after honing his skills in Amsterdam. However, he…
Manchester United find themselves busy in the final days of the transfer window as they work on completing Antony’s transfer as well as bringing in more players. The Premier League outfit found an agreement over Antony’s fee with Ajax on Sunday, and are expecting the 22-year-old winger in Manchester in the coming hours. The Brazilian…
Manchester United have agreed to sign Antony from Ajax in a blockbuster move, as Old Trafford remains premium destination for players despite a lack of Champions League football. Ajax were very reluctant to sell their talisman Antony, rejecting three bids from United before this weekend. But such was Antony’s desire to reunite with his former…
Man United are set to make a massive signing to back Erik ten Hag’s rebuild that has already seen four new stars welcomed at Carrington this summer. Casemiro became the Red Devils’ fourth summer arrival just before their Liverpool game. The Brazilian made his debut in United’s rare away win against Southampton. Nevertheless, their performance,…
Manchester United’s back to back Premier League wins haven’t deterred Erik ten Hag’s desire to bring in more players before the close of the window. The Red Devils recorded a 1-0 win over Southampton, ending their dreadful form away from home. Akin to their Liverpool victory, gathering all three points wasn’t an easy affair for…
Manchester United beat Southampton to collect all three away points for the first time since February. Bruno Fernandes’ well placed finish in the second-half was enough for the Red Devils, as their defence stood strong against Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men and recorded their first clean sheet away from home in the Premier League in 2022. Here’s…
Manchester United are keeping tabs on Memphis Depay, as Cristiano Ronaldo’s future remains uncertain in the final week of the transfer window. United have been drawn to face Real Sociedad, FC Sheriff and Omonoia in the Europa League group stages. However, their star player has his eyes set on playing in the Champions League. It…
Manchester United’s recruitment team have spent a fair bit of time in Spain this summer to find players for Erik ten Hag’s rebuild. John Murtough travelled to Barcelona in July to sign Frenkie de Jong from the Catalan outfit. United managed to find an agreement over De Jong’s fee, but things didn’t materialize on the…
Man United’s win over Liverpool eased the pressure on Erik ten Hag, but their recruitment team remain under the spotlight with just a week to go before the transfer window slams shuts. The Glazers and John Murtough have been under criticism for their failure to properly scout and sign right players for the new manager.…
Man Utd have cooled down their interest in multiple transfer targets following their win against Liverpool, but could agree a deal for their fifth signing of the summer this week. Before Liverpool’s visit to Old Trafford, it was suggested that United are pushing to sign Antony, Cody Gakpo as well as Frenkie de Jong. But…
Paris Saint-Germain’s midfield reshuffle has led to Ander Herrera’s contract being terminated two years early by the Ligue 1 outfit. Herrera moved to the French capital on a free transfer in 2019. Following the expiration of his contract at Manchester United he signed a five-year deal with PSG. However, the 33-year-old has agreed to terminate…
Manchester United’s defence stood strong against Liverpool to give Erik ten Hag his first three Premier League points on Monday night. The new centre-back partnership of Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez were aggressive from the get-go and dominated Liverpool forwards during both aerial and ground duels. Martinez, in particular, was outstanding and got the Old…
Lisandro Martinez answered his critics by delivering a Man of the Match performance in Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Liverpool. The Argentine centre-back came under the spotlight after United’s 4-0 defeat at Brentford. He was partly blamed for the Bees’ third goal, with Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher ruling that he’s too short to succeed…
Manchester United players worked their socks off on Monday night to produce Erik ten Hag’s first Premier League win. Liverpool, like United, were winless coming into the game. But such was the Red Devils’ performance against Brighton and Brentford, that Jurgen Klopp’s men were not only expected to win, but to repeat the humiliation they…
Bruno Fernandes had an eventful night at Old Trafford, as the Portuguese annoyed Liverpool with his antics all over the pitch. The 27-year-old was handed the captain’s armband in absence of Harry Maguire, who was benched by Erik ten Hag in favour of Raphael Varane. In the game that stole headlines for all the wrong…
Manchester United players stepped up in some fashion, registering a 2-1 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford. The feeling before the ball was kicked-off was one of anger against the club’s owners, the Glazers, who signed and unveiled Casemiro before the game. The Brazilian’s appearance in the stadium didn’t have much effect, as fans continued…
Erik ten Hag needed to watch only two competitive Manchester United performances from the touchline to realise the rebuilding job is harder than he thought earlier in the summer. Before their Premier League opener, United only made three signings to bolster the squad that barely qualified for the Europa League and lost experienced faces like…
Manchester United are focused on adding top talents to Erik ten Hag’s squad after a disastrous start to the Premier League season. But the club is also actively working on moving out players that don’t fit in the new manager’s plans. The United hierarchy are working on convincing Ajax to allow Antony’s departure. The Dutch…
Man United have woken up in the transfer window with less than two weeks remaining before it shuts. The Red Devils, who have spent more than 100 days chasing Frenkie de Jong, and are still yet to completely rule out his transfer from Barcelona, only needed few days to find an agreement with Real Madrid…
Chelsea have enquired about Harry Maguire’s availability amid their attempts to strengthen their defence. Thomas Tuchel has already spent big on Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella, and has his eyes set on Wesley Fofana. But Leicester City are not very keen to lose their centre-back, and it could take a world record bid to bring…
Manchester United are in a reckless spending mode ahead of Liverpool’s visit to Old Trafford. The Red Devils have agreed a deal close to £60m for Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro. It is believed the club’s hierarchy were in a hurry to complete his transfer as soon as possible so that he can feature against Liverpool.…
Casemiro has made is mind up on joining Manchester United, and is expected to be formally announced as a new Red Devil in the next few days. The five-time Champions League winner wasn’t initially in Erik ten Hag’s plans, as the Dutchman was determined to reunite with Frenkie de Jong. The Barcelona midfielder’s transfer hasn’t…
Manchester United are preparing to welcome their fierce rivals Liverpool on the back of two straight defeats and frustrating business in the transfer market. The atmosphere at Carrington is understood to be toxic, and situation at Old Trafford is expected to be no different, especially if the Red Devils get thrashed by Jurgen Klopp’s men…
Manchester United faithful and their new manager Erik ten Hag have both been left disappointed by the club’s transfer business in the summer transfer window. The Glazers and there recruitment team have yet again shown their incompetence in the transfer market, leading to United chasing a string of players in the remaining days of the…
Man Utd have missed out on signing multiple first-choice targets for Erik ten Hag, and find themselves in a face saving mode. As the summer transfer window nears end, Ten Hag has still not been given a new midfielder, a forward, a right-back, and a backup goalkeeper. The Dutch coach’s favourites Frenkie de Jong and…
Manchester United’s talks to sign Adrien Rabiot have stalled due to the player’s high salary demands. The Premier League outfit reached a broad agreement over a fee with Juventus for the Frenchman’s transfer last week. But are unlikely to secure his services after failing to agree personal terms. According to The Athletic, the gap between…
Manchester United’s midfield issues were highlighted in their humbling defeats in Erik ten Hag’s opening two Premier League games. But the new manager has to address his side’s attacking prowess as well. United have rattled the oppositions’ net only once this season, that too with the help of Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister. Jadon Sancho, Marcus…
Manchester United are preparing to move out two young midfielders, as they close in on signing Adrien Rabiot and wait for Frenkie de Jong’s decision in the last two weeks of the window. United will listen to offers for James Garner. Despite an impressive season on loan at Nottingham Forest he isn’t deemed ready to…
Erik ten Hag is gearing up for a midfield reshuffle at Manchester United in the remaining days of the transfer window. The Red Devils’ defeats in their opening two games of the new Premier League season was much to do with the sheer lack of quality in the middle of the park. Irrespective of how…
Manchester United have started their Premier League campaign with two straight defeats under Erik ten Hag, who is fighting incompetence from top to bottom. “Naïve” United players were outran and outplayed by Brentford in their 4-0 humbling in London, leading to Ten Hag putting the Red Devils through an extra training session on Monday at…
Manchester United suffered an embarrassing defeat at Brentford, conceding four goals in the first 35 minutes on Saturday afternoon. David de Gea’s horror show allowed the Bees to overpower the Red Devils, who lost all control of the match after conceding twice in quick succession. Josh Dasilva opened the scoring after his shot squirmed under…
Manchester United’s humbling at Brentford was a lesson for new manager Erik ten Hag, who realised just how difficult it’s going to be to implement his ideas and tactics at a club rotten from top to bottom. The players, who have been far too comfortable with a culture of mediocrity, yet again downed their tools…
Erik ten Hag’s first ever Premier League away game produced a storyline for the ages for a league that is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month. The Red Devils were tamed by the Bees, who became the first ever home side to score four first-half goals against the league’s most successful club. Josh Dasilva, Mathias…