Jose Mourinho is not too confident of landing Gareth Bale this summer. The Welsh international, who is easily among the best forwards in the world at the moment, proved as much in the Champions League final in Kiev against Liverpool. He came off the bench to restore Real Madrid’s lead with a sumptuous overhead kick…
Anthony Martial is a player that most United fans want to see donning the Red Devils’ jersey even next season. Much doubt has surrounded his future and suitors are in the plenty. While the club seemed initially inclined to give him a long-term contract, refusals on his part on account of lack of playing time,…
A recurring topic of the transfer season is the saga that follows an oft-injured and frustrated Gareth Bale, linking him with Manchester United, that magnet of a club that has sought to sign him from years now. But after Real Madrid’s Champions League triumph, in which Bale emerged as the unlikely hero with his brace…
Fred has as good as confirmed his transfer to Manchester United via his latest social media activity. The Brazilian has been linked with a switch to the Theatre of Dreams for quite some time, especially with Jose Mourinho looking to add world-class midfield reinforcements to his squad this summer. Gianluca Di Marzio revealed last week…
Paul Pogba believes that there are a host of midfielders that are way better than him in world football. He has gone on to name at least six players he feels are world-class and have created a lot of impact. The former Juventus player is rated as one of the best midfielders, and will be…
It looks like Manchester United could be on their way to securing their first major signing of the summer, after reports have surfaced that the club has made a mammoth bid to land star midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. United a re mainly looking to better their midfield, and it seems like they have found their man. As…
United will sign Sergej Milinkovic-Savic this summer, but only on one condition. With Michael Carrick having already retired and Marouane Fellaini’s departure looking imminent, Jose Mourinho reportedly intends to bring in two world-class central midfield reinforcements this summer. The Red Devils seem to be in advanced stages of wrapping up a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk…
Jose Mourinho may have stated earlier that he will not be in the market for a forward in the upcoming summer transfer window, but he could be tempted to sign someone as a backup for Romelu Lukaku. United lack a central striker, as the trio of Alexis Sanchez, Marcus Rashford, and Anthony Martial all prefer…
The arrival of each transfer window is assuredly followed by rumours of Cristiano Ronaldo’s emotional return to Manchester United, and this summer shall be no different. Spanish gossipmonger Diario Gol has already claimed that the Portuguese international is considering his future at the Spanish capital. Therefore, both Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain – the two usual suspects…
Fred’s summer move to Manchester United has gathered pace in recent weeks, especially after Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio revealed that the Red Devils are currently locked in advanced negotiations with the player’s current club, Shakhtar Donetsk. Jose Mourinho has been on the lookout for new midfield reinforcements, especially following Michael Carrick’s retirement as a…
At a club like Manchester United, it isn’t easy to keep hold of talented starlets due to an already star-studded squad. While Jose Mourinho will be eager to overhaul his squad and get rid of surplus talent in order to make way and create funds for marquee signings, the exit of youngster may not always…
Manchester United have evidently been in pursuit of strong midfield reinforcements, and they seem to have wrapped a part of their business up quite early this time around. Gianluca Di Marzio – a journalist as reliable as anyone you will find across Europe – has revealed that Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred is all set to…
Jose Mourinho intends to sign a striker this summer, trusted Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has revealed. Despite the Portuguese tactician claiming that his focus would be on bringing in defensive and midfield reinforcements in the current summer window, he now appears set to sign a backup striker for Romelu Lukaku. As per Di Marzio,…
A saga that has been in the making for months now could finally come to fruition. Jose Mourinho has been desperate in his hunt for a midfielder to replace the retiring Michael Carrick. This has led to a flurry of reports linking the Red Devils with several midfield maestros. But the one report that has…
Anthony Martial has sent the entire United fanbase into a meltdown via his latest Instagram activity. The Frenchman has enormously struggled since the arrival of Alexis Sanchez in January. He has not only slid down the pecking order, but also out of Jose Mourinho’s favour, with regular game-time far from guaranteed at the moment. Lack…
Jose Mourinho has issued an ultimatum to all his players following the end of the 2017-18 campaign. The Reds Devils did improve their league stats from the previous season by finishing second in the table this time around, but the fact that Man City finished first with a 19-point lead severely dulled United’s achievements. Moreover,…
Manchester United have tied an exciting youth prospect to a long-term deal, as James Garner signed his first professional contract with the Red Devils. The Old Trafford outfit has been busy all year, offering contracts to youngsters who have been impressive in the club’s run to the Premier League North title. And 17-year old James Garner…
Mistakes have to be fixed and broken cogs need to be replaced lest the entire machinery breaks down. It certainly appears that it is this kind of mentality that will govern the transfer choices of Jose Mourinho going into the months to come. The Man United squad that was touted for great things failed miserably…
Jose Mourinho is ‘furious’ with Romelu Lukaku and Marouane Fellaini for their lack of involvement in the FA Cup final. Lukaku, who recently returned from an ankle injury, was expected to start the crucial fixture against Chelsea, but he eventually ended up playing a bit-part substitute role against his former side after “not being ready”…
It looks like Jose Mourinho is all set to go aggressive in the upcoming summer transfer window. The Portuguese is reported to be eyeing a classy central defender, and the rumours of Tottenham Hotspur’s Toby Alderweireld have gained ground once again. Reports had earlier stated that the Spurs man is someone Jose is very keen to…
Chelsea and Manchester United locked horns in the FA Cup final on Saturday, with the Blues triumphing over the Red Devils thanks to a 1-0 win at Wembley. It wasn’t the most exciting of finals, as Eden Hazard’s first half penalty goal proved to be the only difference between the two sides in a game…
Alexis Sanchez hasn’t been the signing Manchester United expected him to be. Since the winter purchase, the Chilean has scored a mere 3 goals and hasn’t proven to be the match-winner that United desperately needed. For much of the games he played, there was a clear lack of intent in his style of play and…
Jose Mourinho’s second season at Old Trafford ended in despair at Wembley, as his Manchester United side was beaten by Chelsea to the FA Cup title. This will only mount pressure on Mourinho, who is already under scrutiny for the lack of progress at the club since he took over two years ago. So it…
Manchester United may face a dearth of midfielders next season. After Michael Carrick announced his retirement, Jose Mourinho confirmed that a replacement will be signed. But to add to their woes, Herrera and Fellaini have been linked with exits as well, with the latter in particular proving increasingly hard to keep hold of. The Belgian…
On Saturday, Manchester United’s season concluded in dismal fashion when the FA Cup was lost to Chelsea in a sub-par performance. This has more or less been the story of the season, as the once great Mancunian club has descended into a spiral of poor showings, and on many occasions been accused of boring football.…
Ander Herrera is being bullish to hold on to his place in Jose Mourinho’s plans for the upcoming season. The former Athletic Bilbao player has completed four seasons at United, and will be on the final year of his contract. The Spaniard made 38 appearances for the club in the 2017-18 season and scored two…
Manchester United tasted defeat at the hands of Chelsea at Wembley, ensuring that the London side secured the FA Cup title a year after losing a final. The 1-0 scoreline came courtesy of an Eden Hazard penalty after the Belgian was fouled by Phil Jones inside the box. This means Manchester United have had a…
Chelsea Team News: Today's team: Courtois, Azpilicueta, Cahill (c), Rudiger, Moses, Kante, Fabregas, Bakayoko, Alonso, Hazard, Giroud. Subs: Caballero, Zappacosta, Chalobah, Barkley, Pedro, Willian, Morata. #FACupFinal pic.twitter.com/pSekQSv1cp — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 19, 2018 Manchester United Team News: https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/997858202657140737 RELATED: https:/2018/05/19/7-things-that-will-happen-if-neymar-joins-manchester-united/
Despite only finalizing his record-breaking move to Paris Saint-Germain last summer, Neymar has been consistently linked with a departure this summer. And while Real Madrid have been dubbed as the frontrunners in his pursuit, sources indicate that Manchester United have also joined the race for his signature. We’re giving away 2 World Cup shirts to…
Manchester United celebrated their 1000th game earlier in the Premier League, when Watford visited Old Trafford in the final game of the 2017-18 season. And Jose Mourinho’s side capped it off with a 1-0 victory to ensure they paid a fitting tribute to the landmark. Since the Premier League’s inception in 1992/93, United have had…
Multiple sources have claimed that following Sandro’s exclusion from the Brazilian World Cup squad, it is only a matter of days before the defender finalises his transfer to Manchester United. With that in mind, let us take a look at 7 things that are likely to happen if this deal does materialise: https://youtu.be/IojzZkqYnFQ?t=18s We’re giving…
Jose Mourinho will be itching to get his transfer plans rolling. The Portuguese gaffer has already stated that a central midfielder will be the primary arrival at Old Trafford in the summer, and the situation at hand may cause the need for perhaps two to be signed. At the same time, the club has been…
After failing to keep up with their neighbours who lifted the league title, Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United are desperate to add some quality to their first team this summer. They are looking to improve on a number of positions in the squad, and one player the manager has now turned to is Atletico Madrid star…
Only one big thing remains for Manchester United this season, and that is a potential FA Cup triumph at Wembley. Chelsea won’t be easy opponents to beat, but the weeks leading up to Saturday’s encounter have really hyped up the need for Jose Mourinho to lift the trophy and thus the encounter is bound to…
Manchester United has been a club that has had much to thank its youngsters for over the years. The arrival of Jose Mourinho had signaled that perhaps this trend of youth talent being built-up might come to an end. But that has not happened, and the sight of youngsters Rashford and Martial being used extensively…
Social media churns out transfer rumours by themselves these days. Fans are eagle-eyed observers, and surely after years of hints being dropped by high-profile targets, players have learned the game. So much so that it wouldn’t be unfair to say that they may influence tales themselves by dropping hints that they know will cause quite…
Manchester United have reportedly reignited their interest in signing Inter star Ivan Perisic. The Red Devils pursued the Croatian international heavily last summer, but Inter refused to let their key forward depart, despite receiving a €33 million offer from the Premier League giants. However, according to Calciomercato, Jose Mourinho is ready to return for the 29-year-old,…
Manchester United appear to be on the verge of finalising a deal for Juventus defender Alex Sandro. Jose Mourinho is eager to end the Red Devils’ long-term issues at the left-back position once and for all, by bringing in the talented Brazilian wide-back in the upcoming summer transfer window. According to The Times, United are prepared…
Manchester United ended their season’s last Premier League game at Old Trafford with a 1-0 victory against Watford. An early goal from Marcus Rashford, made possible by a great pass by Michael Carrick and the subsequent assist by Juan Mata, ensured that United tasted victory in what has been repeatedly put down as a below-par…
David De Gea is reportedly looking to leave Man Utd this summer. The Spaniard has been one of the Red Devils’ most important players for the past few seasons, if not the best, saving his team from losing time and again with his sensational shot-stopping capabilities. The goalkeeper was once again named United’s Player of…
Manchester United will be eager to impress next season and better their position in the Premier League by clinching the title after their longest gap from glory yet. In order to do so, major changes will have to be made by Jose Mourinho in the manner in which the side goes about winning games. While…
Manchester United will have to start next season bereft of a fine name on their roster. The club was subjected to a shock announcement on Saturday evening, when Jose Mourinho’s long-term assistant manager announced that he would be departing the club at the end of this season. Rui Faria has held a 17-year-long relationship with…
Manchester United will have a hard time holding on to some of the talents that they have on their roster. The transfer window will bring with it the potential that some of their younger players may wish to make a switch, and names like Martial are already being linked with exits. However, even before the…
United will be eager to impress going into the transfer window. Their 0-0 draw against West Ham, while a repeat of poor performances, was enough to secure them the second spot in the Premier League table for this campaign. Jose Mourinho will be eager to do one better next year and give rivals City a…
Following the boring goalless draw against West Ham on Thursday, Manchester United fans were given a reason to get excited early on Friday, as the Red Devils unveiled their brand new third kit for the upcoming campaign. Adidas, partnering with Parley for the Oceans, revealed the new kit created from Parley Ocean Plastic, which is…
Robert Pires has claimed that Manchester United made a huge mistake in selling Memphis Depay. Depay secured a £25 million switch to Manchester United back in 2015, under the management of his fellow compatriot, Louis van Gaal. However, the talented youngster never really managed to prove his worth at the Old Trafford outfit. The Dutch international…
The transfer window looms ever closer, and so, the prospect of young talents switching clubs is rife in the rumors. United is home to several such starlets, but none more prominent that Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial. The duo started the season at the heart of a very successful selection dilemma that saw them dominate…
Manchester United drew 0-0 against West Ham United away in the Premier League, and one player that got a rare start was left-back Luke Shaw, as the Mancunians sealed second place. Shaw had a good game against the Hammers, and kept his shape in defence as well as while going forward in making the surging…
An interesting day for Premier League supporters, as two of the competition’s most renowned franchises, Manchester United and Chelsea, have unveiled their kits for next season. In the case of the Red Devils, talks over this third kit have been in the news for quite a while now due to their nature, and the club…
Jose Mourinho has two major reasons to offload Anthony Martial this summer. Having already fallen down the pecking order since the arrival of Alexis Sanchez in January, Anthony Martial’s future at Man United now looks more unclear than ever before. Moreover, following the Red Devils’ shock defeat to Brighton, wherein the Frenchman’s performance was far…
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Manchester United is a football club based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. It was founded in the year 1878 as Newton Heath LYR Football Club, and got officially renamed to Manchester United in 1902. The club is not only one of the biggest in the world, but also one of the most widely followed ones.
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.
The team’s home colours are red and white. The club crest consists of the words “Manchester United,” along with a ship in full sail, which is derived from the Manchester City Council coat of arms. The devil below it stems from the team’s nickname “The Red Devils”. United play at the Old Trafford stadium, which is also nicknamed as the Theatre of Dreams.
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