The near-global lockdown enforced by the pandemic is coming to varying degrees of progression. As such, certain football associations have clear-cut ideas of when and how to commence their domestic leagues, with Germany paving the prime example as all iterations of the Bundesliga have a resumption date. South Korea is another nation on a similar…
Bruno Fernandes has had a huge impact at Man Utd since his arrival from Sporting Lisbon in January. The Portuguese midfielder won Premier League’s Player of the Month for February, and was recently voted in BBC’s Premier League Team of the Year by fans. Since making his debut, the former Sporting captain leads the way…
Manchester United’s youth recruitment policy has certainly improved considerably under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Under the gaffer, the days of Sir Alex Ferguson’s tenure wherein homegrown talent were promoted extensively appears to have taken place. However, it cannot he denied that big transfer moves are still being relied upon by the Red Devils in order to…
Quick impact is rewarded and nothing beats raw talent. That certainly seems to be the case for Bruno Fernandes who has been included in the Premier League’s Team of the Season for 2019/2020. The inclusion comes as a result of a fan’s vote as conducted by the BBC. Even as fans of the great game…
Manchester United’s recent travails appear to be decreasing as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer goes about constructing a side that is capable of regaining past glory. No one can deny, however, that the fall for the Red Devils arrived in 2013 after Sir Alex Ferguson retired from football. Four managers have attempted their hand at the helm…
Manchester United and Chelsea have contacted the agent of RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner. The German international has long been linked with a move to Liverpool, but the Guardian recently claimed that the Premier League leaders need more time to make a decision, and first want to fully understand the impact coronavirus will have in the…
Manchester United’s Premier League winning days are swiftly becoming the matter of the yesteryears. Even though they are presently in a state of rebuild to attain that echelon of football, it will be quite some time before the glory is retained. Sir Alex Ferguson, of course, was the engineer of that dream trophy haul and…
Jesse Lingard has endured a torrid season with Manchester United, and was unable to get a single goal contribution in the Premier League. Nevertheless, he’s still in demand in England’s top tier, as 90min claims Newcastle United, Everton, West Ham United, and Leicester City are all interested in the England international. The 27-year-old was struggling…
Manchester United are keen to keep Paul Pogba as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made plans to make him a key part of the club’s future. The Frenchman missed most of the 2019/20 season due to injury, and was expected to depart Old Trafford as soon as the summer transfer window opened. However, as per the…
Marcus Rashford has been out since mid-January with a back injury, however, prior to that the Englishman was having a superb season, having scored 14 goals in 22 Premier League appearances. The 22-year-old was expected to fill the void left by Romelu Lukaku, who moved to Inter last summer, but he failed to impress in…
Moving to Manchester United must have truly been a starstruck encounter for Daniel James. The Welsh winger was merely 21 years of age when the transfer was sanctioned. At the time, the move was largely critiqued as acquiring a less-known Championship player was regarded as proof that the Red Devils had fallen in their stock.…
Manchester United’s last summer transfer business achieved a lot even though it was deemed to be too little. Primarily, focus was placed on rebuilding the back four, an area where the Red Devils were deficient from years. Harry Maguire’s world-record acquisition was paired with Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s impactful addition. Further, Victor Lindelof was finally able to…
Borussia Dortmund are a club known for their transfer policy of finding young talents, developing them, and then making a huge profit from their sale. Their last superb piece of business was the transfer of Christian Pulisic to Chelsea. The American star moved to the German club aged 16 and they managed to make an…
Somehow, the final verdict on Harry Maguire appears to still be divided. The former Leicester City centre-back is the most expensive defender in club football and has made his strong mark on Manchester United. Donning the club’s captain armband, the 27–year-old has been instrumental in transforming the defensive ethos of the Red Devils. When paired…
Juventus are prepared to offer Miralem Pjanic or Douglas Costa to Manchester United for Paul Pogba. The Serie A leaders acquired Aaron Ramsay and Adrien Rabiot on a free transfer last summer but both midfielders failed to make any significant difference to the side. As a result, Juventus are back in the hunt for a…
Man Utd’s potential summer transfer business appears to have taken over the news in lieu of actual football being played due to the lockdown. Despite Ed Woodward cautioning that the next transfer window won’t be business as usual for the Red Devils, in view of the larger financial backlash that the lockdown and lack of…
Mason Greenwood’s ascent at Manchester United has been one of the most delightful sights that the campaign provided. Right from the time that the youngster was turning heads at the academy with his enormous goal tallies and impressive antics, fans were hooked. When the senior squad strikers were not proving up to the mark and…
PSG have offered Angel Di Maria and Julian Draxler to Manchester United in exchange for Paul Pogba. The Ligue 1 giants, who progressed into the quarterfinals of the Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund, are already looking for midfield reinforcements for next season – as they continue to chase their maiden trophy…
Odion Ighalo has been impressed by the quality of Anthony Martial. The former Watford star named Anthony Martial alongside Bruno Fernandes as the two players who have impressed him most since he arrived at Manchester United on loan from Shanghai Shenhua in January. “Anthony, since I came, he’s been scoring goals and doing so well,…
With the COVID-19 pandemic running its course, the world has been dealt a harsh blow. Even after the human toll of the virus will have abated, the full economic impact caused by the global lockdown will be felt for a long time. Football clubs are expected to be one of the sectors hit hardest as…
Man Utd’s stock as a club has wavered considerably over the years. While their more recent antics appear enroute to slowly regain the formidable place they occupied in European football for decades altogether, much work still remains to be done. One of the hallmarks in achieving this is how they are able to raise the…
Man Utd have a rich history of promoting youth players and then nurturing those academy graduates into club legends. After Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took the reins of the club, this philosophy saw a return as youngsters were sought to fill some crucial spots in the roster. While Marcus Rashford took that coveted spot up front…
Jude Bellingham is expected to choose Manchester United ahead of Borussia Dortmund The highly-rated Birmingham City midfielder is on the radar of some of Europe’s biggest clubs. After signing Jadon Sancho from Man City in 2017, Borussia Dortmund are looking to snap up another top talent from English football, while the likes of Chelsea and…
Manchester United broke the world-record transfer fee when they re-signed Paul Pogba in 2016, but the midfielder has struggled to reach the same heights as he did for Juventus. However, many still believe the World Cup winner can turn his Manchester United career around – largely because of his natural talent. Paul Scholes, who played…
Manchester United’s frontline has always been one to fear. The glory days of the club were one where goals kept pouring and defenders were left puzzled as to who would be the next potential-scorer. As the Sir Alex Ferguson era came to a close at Old Trafford, so did the ferocious intent with which they…
Man United believe they have won the race for Jadon Sancho. There is uncertainty heading into the summer transfer window due to the coronavirus outbreak. However, many clubs are already working to secure their transfer targets for next season. Man United are also chasing the signature of Jadon Sancho, and according to the latest report…
Enough cannot be said about Bruno Fernandes. Ever since his arrival at Manchester United, the Portuguese midfielder has had a tremendous impact, aiding the club’s quick rise to positive form in the days prior to the lockdown. Statistically, the midfielder had been prolific and in terms of mentality, his attitude has been infectious. Most of…
Bruno Fernandes has named Francisco Ramos as the player he would most like to join him at Manchester United. The Portuguese midfielder was asked on an Instagram Q&A to pick one player he’d have alongside him throughout his career. “It is very difficult to choose, because I have a lot of people in the dressing…
Man Utd have their eyes set on Jack Grealish for the summer transfer window. The Aston Villa player has been heavily linked with the Red Devils and his skillset certainly suits the needs of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and company. The roster at Old Trafford has been desperate for a player of his caliber, particularly with…
United appear to have their eyes firmly set on the future even as the COVID-19 enforced lockdown has halted their current season. This campaign, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first full one with the Red Devils, was used largely as a means to construct a roster that would once again be capable of challenging for top-shelf silverware.…
Man Utd have certainly made some ace investments in the past transfer windows, although the argument can always be made that more money ought to have been spent and that Bruno Fernandes’ transfer, for instance, would have been far more impactful had it been secured in the summer itself. However, the deals for Harry Maguire,…
Antonio Rudiger included Aaron Wan-Bissaka in his hardest opposition lineup. The German centre-back, who has featured in the Bundesliga, Serie A, and the Premier League with VfB Stuttgart, AS Roma, and Chelsea respectively, was asked on Sky Sports’ brand-new programme The Football Show to pick the toughest 11 players he has faced during his career. Manchester…
Manchester United prior to the lockdown were looking like one of the best teams in the Premier League. The raw statistics did back their form up and the addition of Bruno Fernandes, in particular, appeared to have an immensely positive catalyzing influence on the Red Devils. While most players in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s roster saw…
Marcus Rashford, following the departure of Romelu Lukaku, has establised himself as Man Utd’s talisman with 14 goals in just 22 Premier League appearances this season. The youngster broke into the United starting XI under Louis van Gaal and became an instant fan favorite after scoring four goals in his first two matches. However, he…
Bruno Fernandes has taken the Premier League by storm. The Red Devils have not lost a single game since his arrival from Sporting Lisbon in January. Not only Fernandes has played a crucial role in the club’s 11-match unbeaten run, the former Sporting Lisbon captain has also helped improve the likes of Fred and Scott…
With the COVID-19 enforced lockdown in place, many players are taking to social media to stay in touch with their fans. As such, Instagram QnA’s have become very common. Bereft of a well-curated media response team and a club’s insistence on maintaining an official word on transfer ins and outs, such endeavors can be an…
Massive transfers appeared to have become the norm not too many transfer windows ago. The likes of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar Jr, and Ousmane Dembele all set a big precedent with their record-breaking deals while other pieces of business likewise set in motion a massive inflation, particularly for young players. While this remains the norm in…
Manchester United are certainly relishing the acquisition of Bruno Fernandes from Sporting at this moment. Supporters of the Red Devils are eager to see the 25-year-old midfielder back in action after an incredible start to life at Old Trafford. Of course, Fernandes isn’t the most noteworthy player from Portugal to make a mark with the…
Juan Mata praised Jadon Sancho, who’s linked with a summer move to Man Utd. The Spanish midfielder was asked about the Borussia Dortmund youngster during an Instagram Live appearance for Common Goal coronavirus help fund. “Should we sign Jadon Sancho?” Mata said. “What do you want me to say? We all know he’s a great…
Jadon Sancho favours a move to Man Utd because of Marcus Rashford. Rashford could play a huge role in Sancho’s move to Man Utd ahead of the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool, as the Athletic claim the former Man City youngster is keen to play with his fellow countryman. The two English forwards became close…
Manchester United have benefited immensely from the addition of Bruno Fernandes to their roster. Such has been his instantaneous impact that most fans are now lamenting as to why the club waited until the winter transfer window to seal the deal when the saga was alive from the summer itself. However, the intricacies of the…
Even as the COVID-19 crisis has halted football from taking place on the field, the back room discussions that form a crucial part of the game’s dynamics have appeared to continue unabated, if not with a renewed spirit altogether. As clubs and leagues mull over the best possible way to conclude this season, if at…
Man Utd have benefitted immensely from the addition of Bruno Fernandes to their roster. Tactically, the Portuguese midfielder has already been notching incredible figures and has added a near unprecedented level of attacking ethos to the outfit. However, Fernandes’ impact also transcends the pitch as his mentality is a winning one and is certainly infectious.…
The COVID-19 crisis has halted normal life globally. Lovers of football have to do without the game as most of the world battles the pandemic with an unprecedented lockdown. Sportspersons are doing their best to stay fit while maintaining the social distancing norms. As such, their activity and exercises are limited to their living rooms.…
Daniel James has named Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Reece James as the hardest defenders he’s ever faced. The Welsh winger has made a flying start in the Premier League following a £15m summer move to Old Trafford from Championship side Swansea City. He has unsettled many defenders with his electrifying pace, but the 22-year-old has struggled…
There is no denying that Scott McTominay is one of the finest players that Manchester United have fielded in recent times. Rising from the academy ranks and being initially deployed and making an impact against high-profile sides, the youngster has now become more or less a regular in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s starting lineup. In fact,…
The idea of becoming the leading star at Man United is quite apealing to Jadon Sancho. Jadon Sancho has been directly involved in 29 goals in the Bundesliga this season, and such an impressive tally has attracted interest from some of the biggest clubs in the world. Man United are also in the queue to…
Paul Pogba’s tenure at Manchester United has been rife with activity. The French midfielder’s on-field brilliance aside, the instances involving him have almost always been animated. His prodigal return from Juventus was expected to bring much to further the improvement of the Red Devils. However, controversy after controversy has courted the home-grown player. The most…
Manchester United were in a brilliant form of games prior to the COVID-19 lockdown period. The club appeared to be facing a fresh renaissance under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the credit of their success could be ascribed to the marked improvement in the roster. In that regard, the players they’ve purchased so far this season…
Jesse Lingard could replace Dani Ceballos at Arsenal. Dani Ceballos, who joined the North London outfit on loan from Real Madrid last summer, is expected to return to Spain following a disappointing spell in the Premier League. Now, Mikel Arteta is reportedly on the hunt for a new attacking midfielder, and the Athletic believes Arsenal…