Raphael Varane has an agreement in principle with Manchester United until 2026, but he’s yet to officially inform Real Madrid of his desire to leave the Spanish capital. The long-serving centre-back is in no mood of destroying his relationship at Santiago Bernabeu to force his exit. As per Goal journalist Mario Cortegana, the Frenchman has…
Manchester United’s pursuit of Jadon Sacho is coming to its conclusion following the completion of his medical. The Englishman had been one of United’s biggest targets for over a year but despite coming close last year, they failed to make the transfer happen. Borussia Dortmund refused to lower their demands and a deadlock was formed…
Manchester United’s acquisition of Raphael Varane has potentially gotten to the point where it can perhaps be viewed as a foregone conclusion. The Frenchman would bring a lot of defensive acumen to the Theatre of Dreams, which in turn means that Ole Gunnar Solskjær potentially has a lot of options with which to work with…
Man Utd began their pre-season for the 2021/22 season at Pride Park, running out 2-1 winners over the home side. The visitor’s first pre-season goal was courtesy of Tahith Chong, while Facundo Pellistri added another after the break. Meanwhile, Colin Kazim-Richards’ goal in the 70th minute was probably the only source of encouragement for Wayne…
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney predicts Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be under pressure to deliver silverware next season. Solskjaer’s side got their pre-season underway with a 2-1 win over Derby. Tahith Chong, who has already secured a loan move to Birmingham City, was on the scoresheet alongside Facundo Pellistri – another youngster who as per…
Manchester United reunited with Wayne Rooney on the pitch but on opposite ends in a friendly with his Derby County side. The Red Devils managed a comfortable win scoring two and conceding just one. Facundo Pellistri doubled United’s lead after Tahith Chong opened the scoring early into the first half. Colin Kazim-Richards lone goal for…
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is exploring a change of formation for the 2021/22 season. Raphael Varane’s potential arrival at Old Trafford will certainly transform United’s defence, but it could also lead to an implementation of a 4-3-3 formation. As per ESPN, the Norwegian tactician has communicated his idea to players returning to preseason…
Manchester United’s potential pursuit for Raphael Varane has reached a stage where it could realistically be assessed as a deal in the making. The French centre-back would bring a lot to the club and any arrival would also initiate a set of interesting domino effects ahead of the start of the next season. 1.…
Fans of Man United hoping for a quick return to action for Marcus Rashford following the backlash of the Euros final defeat may have to wait quite a bit longer. As per the Telegraph, Rashford has decided to go ahead with surgery for a long pressing shoulder injury that has afflicted him since last season.…
It is almost a given that the Euros announced Harry Maguire’s dominance on the European stage. A staunch defender ever since his Leicester City stint itself, the centre-back often received flak since moving to Manchester United for the most expensive fee ever paid for a defender. However, the recent outing with England, back from a…
Mason Greenwood is looking forward to the ‘good competition’ Jadon Sancho will bring to Manchester United. The United academy graduate wasn’t at the Euros, withdrawing from the provisional England Euro 2020 squad due to injury. After recovering fully over the summer, he’s back at the Carrington training complex ahead of the new season. Sancho, who…
Jose Mourinho hailed praise on Luke Shaw’s impressive UEFA Euro 2020 campaign. It is a known fact that the pair did not exactly have the best of relationships during their time together at Manchester United. There have always been whispers around the media that Mourinho did not rate the Englishman very highly and that the…
Eric Ramsay will join Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s coaching staff at Manchester United. Raphael Varane is believed to be the focus of attention at Old Trafford to fix the defence, with negotiations ongoing to convince the Real Madrid centre-back to join the Red Devils. However, even if the English outfit fail to sign Varane, they’ve taken…
Two of football’s biggest continental tournaments concluded this Sunday with Argentina and Italy being crowned champions of their respective continents. 11 players representing Manchester United featured at Euro 2020, while only two were called up for the South American competition. At least one Red Devil came close to returning with a winners’ medal but ultimately…
Man United are working to sign Eduardo Camavinga, but this isn’t the first instance the midfielder has been on their radar. Camavinga has been recognised as one of the most exciting talents in French football, ever since his first-team debut at the age of 16, attracting interest from Europe’s elite clubs, including Man United. At…
Adam Lallana is the latest to change his opinion on Harry Maguire, with the centre-back being an instrumental figure in England’s march to the Euro 2020 final. The Englishman made a swift recovery from an ankle injury to get back in the starting XI against Czech Republic, and has remained ever-present in defence since. Ironically…
Manchester United and Birmingham City are nearing an agreement over a loan deal for Tahith Chong. Chong returned to United’s pre-season training earlier this week from his loan move at Club Brugge. The Dutchman moved to the Belgian club after his Bundesliga spell with Werder Bremen was cut short during the January transfer window. Now,…
Praise continues to hail down on Harry Maguire thanks to his recent form; the latest from the mouth of Nemanja Vidic. The Serbian had one of the most illustrious careers a defender could have under the reign of Sir Alex Ferguson. Vidic was instrumental to Manchester United’s success and cemented himself as one of the…
Jadon Sancho’s transfer to Manchester United has certainly got a lot of eyes. The Old Trafford outfit succeeded in securing his signature after a prolonged spell of speculation and murmurs around potential moves. However, now that the deal is complete pending medical and official unveiling, Ole Gunnar Solskjær has all the freedom to plan his…
Manchester United have stepped up efforts to sign Eduardo Camavinga this summer instead of waiting another 12 months to get him on a free transfer. Paul Pogba’s future at the Theatre of Dreams remain uncertain. Earlier in the transfer window, it was anticipated that United would first look to resolve the situation concerning the France…
Amad Diallo and Facundo Pellistri will have to compete with Jadon Sancho for game-time on the right-hand side of Man Utd’s attack if they remain at the club next season. The young duo were signed last summer after the Red Devils’ move for Sancho failed to materialise, but were seen as future investments rather than…
Tom Heaton’s return to Manchester United could spell bad news for one of David De Gea or Dean Henderson. The shot-stopper had departed Manchester without making a single appearance after rising up through the United academy ranks and makes a return now after a decade. United confirmed the free signing of the Englishman on Friday.…
Gareth Southgate unlocked England’s attacking potential to beat Ukraine 4-0, handing Jadon Sancho his first start of the Euros in the process. Sancho, having secured his transfer to Manchester United, was given the nod by Southgate for the quarter-finals of the European Championship. Even though the 21-year-old wasn’t directly involved in any of the four…
Juan Mata has officially signed a contract extension at Man United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a good reason to keep him. Since moving to Manchester back in 2014, the Spaniard has grown into the club’s culture very well. The Red Devils are his longest-serving club as he nears 300 appearances for them. It is…
Jadon Sancho’s signing has been a very encouraging start to this summer’s transfer window for Manchester United. The reported £73m deal is subject to contractual terms and a medical, which will be completed after the European Championships. A day after announcing it has reached agreement in principle with Borussia Dortmund, United welcomed goalkeeper Tom Heaton.…
Man United’s acquisition of Jadon Sancho now means that they are spoilt for versatile options up-front. The English starlet has been on Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s wishlist for a while now. As such, the Norwegian gaffer will certainly be relieved at having a specialist right-forward at his disposal at last. However, that need not be the…
Man United have finally confirmed they have reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund to sign long-term target Jadon Sancho. One of the longest transfer sagas of recent times thus come a close as the Red Devils finally announced they have agreed a deal in principle for their top target on Thursday. And now with a…
Man United have made significant progress in their attempt to sign Raphael Varane after officially agreeing a deal for the transfer of Jadon Sancho. Borussia Dortmund have announced that an agreement in principle has been reached with their English counterpart for the transfer of Jadon Sancho. The transfer will be completed once Sancho’s involvement in…
With Fabrizio Romano having given his word and several other outlets reporting positively, fans can take it as all but assured that Jadon Sancho will be joining Manchester United. This long-drawn saga will bring with it much fatigue as the entire ordeal has been going on for the better part of two years. However, at…
France’s dramatic ousting from the Euros at the hands of Switzerland certainly shocked a few. The 2018 World Cup winners were the favourites to lift the European title as well. As such, when Switzerland bettered them in a 3-3 tie that went to penalties, a lot of dynamics were rummaged around. While the likes of…
Jurgen Klinsmann outlined Harry Maguire’s ball progression prowess ahead of Germany’s last 16 clash with England. On paper, England’s centre-back pairing of John Stones and Tyrone Mings seemed just fine in the Three Lions first two group games, managing to keep the attackers of both Croatia and Scotland quiet. However, the return of Maguire against…
Jadon Sancho’s arrival to Manchester United is being touted as a foregone conclusion by now. The murmurs of the recent weeks have indicated that the negotiations have been strong and that all parties involved appear to be reaching some sort of a conclusion. However, the heaps of speculation almost always defer the timeline. This has…
Man United could offload Anthony Martial and Donny van de Beek should the right offer arrive. The Red Devils are expected to keep hold of their core players, but their response to transfer enquiries made by agents and intermediaries for the likes of Martial and Van de Beek has been that ‘every player has a…
Jadon Sancho’s long-awaited transfer to Manchester United will have a domino effect on Mason Greenwood’s rise at Old Trafford. The Man City academy graduate is getting closer to finally join a club, which have been chasing him since he left Manchester in 2017. It is understood United and Borussia Dortmund are now in the process…
Man Utd are closing in on an £80m deal for Jadon Sancho, with Anthony Martial likely to depart to make way for the Englishman. The Premier League outfit are close to reaching an agreement with Borussia Dortmund for the England international. As per the Mirror, the deal is said to be worth around an initial…
Manchester United see Facundo Pellistri’s loan move to Alaves last season as an ‘outstanding success’. Pellistri, 19, arrived in England from Uruguayan club Penarol last year. To make sure his transition from South American football to the European one was smooth, United gave the youngster an opportunity to play with their Under-23 side. Keeping the…
Jadon Sancho will become one of the highest paid players at Manchester United once his move goes through. The Englishman is closing in on a return to Manchester, with multiple reports – both in Germany and England – indicating United and Borussia Dortmund are nearing an agreement. Once the hurdle of a transfer fee is…
Man United have informed Diogo Dalot to report for pre-season training after rejecting AC Milan’s request to extend the Portuguese full-back’s loan spell. The 22-year-old, who played on both flanks under Stefano Pioli last season, has allegedly received ‘encouraging feedback’ from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and members of his backroom staff throughout his time in Italy.…
Man Utd transfer target Jadon Sancho has got Sir Alex Ferguson’s seal of approval. The Red Devils negotiations with Borussia Dortmund for the transfer of the England international continues for what seems like an eternity. At this stage, it’s being reported that the two clubs are haggling over payment structures. Considering the talks are in…
Jadon Sancho’s acquisition seems imminent. This transfer has been on the cards since last summer itself and is a much-needed one for Ole Gunnar Solskjær and company. As such, there is a lot of changes that the youngster’s arrival at Old Trafford could set in motion. 1. No Striker Signing a forward in the…
Anthony Martial could bid farewell to Manchester United as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly transfer listed him. The striker finished the previous campaign with a meager 4 league goals, having lost his place to Edinson Cavani during the latter stages of the season. Martial has struggled to stay consistent despite having been given countless chances…
The longest transfer saga in recent history is finally over. Jadon Sancho is returning to Manchester. Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement for the transfer of Sancho. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will get his wish after pursuing the Man City academy graduate for the past two years. There aren’t any issues on Sancho’s…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly considering Hannibal Mejbri’s temporary departure in the summer transfer window. Mejbri, who joined Manchester United from Monaco in 2019, is one of the most highly-rated prospects at Carrington. On the final Premier League matchday of the season, he was also awarded with his first-team debut against Wolves. Despite his exciting…
Manchester United’s youth academy has certainly been one of the most prized ones in the world. The football talent that has seeped through from it has ranged greats, with the likes of Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs heralding the raw ability that the likes of Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford continue to prove accurate in…
Ivory Coast snatched a late win against Burkina Faso as Man United’s Amad Diallo fired them to victory. Lassina Traore opened the scoring early into the first half, but it proved to be not enough ultimately as Ibrahim Sangare levelled the scoreline. The tie remained even until the seventh minute of added time when the…
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is one of the best defensive full-backs in the Premier League. A nightmare in a one-v-one situation, there aren’t many attackers who have managed to get better of him in the last few seasons. Despite his indisputable defensive ability, he still finds himself at home this summer – unable to get into the England…
Amad Diallo stepped up in the 97th minute to find a winner for Ivory Coast against Burkina Faso. The former Atalanta winger is yet to establish himself as a regular feature in the starting XI at Manchester United. However, his talent is still appreciated very much at Carrington, and he was even involved in goals…
Manchester United winger Daniel James had an underwhelming second season at Old Trafford, failing to nail down a regular position in the first-team. Despite being in and out of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s starting XI, the young Welshman still managed to catch eyes with his blistering pace on a few occasions. His ability to stretch opposition’s…
Negotiations for Jadon Sancho to Man United have commenced with hope that a deal can be done this summer. The Premier League giants couldn’t bring the Englishman to Old Trafford 12 months ago, failing to strike a deal with Borussia Dortmund. However, the absence of a natural right-winger was felt again during the past campaign,…
With the season over, the transfer talk will begin in full stride, even as the upcoming European Championships complicate the progress of certain potential transfers. At Manchester United, the need for a rebuild is immense, not just to fill the gaps in the side but also to ensure that the team is one that can…
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Manchester United competes in the Premier League – a competition the Red Devils have managed to win a record 20 times. The club has also won numerous other major titles, such as 12 FA Cups, 5 Football League Cups, 21 FA Community Shields (record), 3 UEFA Champions Leagues, 1 European Cup Winners’ Cup, 1 European Super Cup, 1 Intercontinental Cup, 1 FIFA Club World Cup, and 1 UEFA Europa League amongst other accolades.
The Old Trafford club has always been home to some of the biggest names in world football. Legends like Sir Bobby Charlton, Dennis Law, George Best, Eric Cantona, Peter Schmeichel, Roy Keane, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, David Beckham, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, amongst numerous others, are a part of Manchester United’s decorated history. The club is also home to some world-class players at present, with David De Gea, Juan Mata, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Paul Pogba, etc. being regular names on their team sheet.
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