Axel Tuanzebe
Napoli FC news: Axel Tuanzebe set to join Serie A side on loan
Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe is set to join Napoli for the remainder of the season, according to a report from the Guardian. The 24-year-old spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Aston Villa. However, he started only six Premier League matches for the Lions and remained mostly on the bench as an unused substitute. The English footballer has now been recalled from the Birmingham based side after Steven Gerrard failed to provide assurances of playing time at Villa Park. Several European clubs were credited with an interest in securing the services of the 24-year-old. Monaco, Wolfsburg and a few unnamed Premier League clubs were linked with the player. However, Luciano Spalletti’s side have reportedly reached an agreement with Man...
Newcastle United leading Aston Villa in race to sign versatile £50,000-a-week defender – report
Newcastle United are favourites ahead of Aston Villa to secure a loan deal for Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe, Football Insider reports. The centre-back has been tipped to leave on a season-long loan after the club’s deal to sign Raphael Varane, and he was recently tipped to join Villa. However, it is now reported that the Magpies are leading the race, with manager Steve Bruce prepared to assure Tuanzebe a regular starting role. The deal is still not straightforward as they may need to pay a multi-million loan fee and agree to pay his weekly wages that are likely to rise. He is currently on around £50,000-a-week. He has been fancied to sign a new long-term contract before heading out on loan this summer. Sportslens view: Tuanzebe was United’s fourth-choice centre-back last s...
‘Not good enough’, ‘Sell’: Some Manchester United fans react to 23-year-old’s display vs QPR
Some Manchester United fans on Twitter reacted to the display of Axel Tuanzebe during the 4-2 friendly defeat to Queens Park Rangers on Saturday. The 23-year-old was picked to partner Teden Mengi in central defence, and he had a tough afternoon before he was substituted in the 78th minute. Tuanzebe was the fourth-choice centre-back last season with Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly preferred ahead of him by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. With United hot in the pursuit of Raphael Varane, there are suggestions that Tuanzebe could be loaned out to secure regular first-team football. After the performance at Loftus Road, some fans believe Tuanzebe needs another loan stint while others feel the club should offload him permanently. Twitter reactions: Tuanzebe and Williams definitely need a l...
Aston Villa lining up move for £50,000-a-week man to bolster their central defence – report
Aston Villa have concrete interest in re-signing Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe as they look to reinforce the central defensive department, Football Insider reports. The 23-year-old previously had two separate loan stints with the Villans, and he played an important role in their top-flight promotion in 2018/19. He has now emerged as a transfer target for the Midlands outfit, who are looking to fill the void left by the departure of Bjorn Engels to Royal Antwerp. The club want the United graduate to offer competition to first-choice regulars Ezri Konsa and Tyrone Mings, as well as back-up Kortney Hause. Sportslens view: The £50,000-a-week star made 19 appearances for the Red Devils last term, but only four of those were starts in the Premier League. Three of them came i...
Manchester United set to loan out 23-year-old star, ideal signing for Aston Villa?
Axel Tuanzebe is expected to leave Manchester United on loan with widespread interest from Premier League and overseas clubs, Manchester Evening News claims. The Red Devils graduate struggled for playing time last season, managing just 918 minutes across 19 appearances in all competitions. He was the fourth-choice centre-back behind Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly last season and was limited to just four starts in the league. United are lining up a new central defender to partner Maguire. It is reported that Tuanzebe is set to be loaned out to secure regular first-team action. Sportslens view: The 23-year-old had a difficult campaign with United, and he was ignored for the Europa League final, where Bailly got the nod to partner Lindelof. His chances of securing a regular st...
Aston Villa planning move for £50,000-a-week Premier League star to bolster their defence
Aston Villa could re-sign Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe during this summer’s transfer window, Football Insider reports. The Villains are planning to part company with Bjorn Engels this summer, and they are lining up a new centre-back to fill the void. The Midlands outfit are said to be planning an approach to re-sign Tuanzebe, who previously spent time with the club on loan. Tuanzebe has only 14 months remaining on his current contract, but United have the option to extend his stay for another year. It is reported that the 23-year-old could be available for around £7 million if he pushes for an exit from the Red Devils. Sportslens view: The Villans have had a stable centre-back partnership in Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa. Engels has sat on the bench for the entire season. Unsurpr...
Racism: Anthony Martial seeks for security protection
Anthony Martial has asked Manchester United to help with security at his house after racist trolls abused him and his wife on social media. Martial was targeted with vile racist abuse following Man United’s shock home defeat to Sheffield United last week. The forward’s wife, Melanie, also received online hate which included death threats to both herself and her husband. The couple, who have a young child, have since approached the club who are believed to be happy to assist with extra security at their house. The Red Devils provided protection for executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward when angry fans attacked his home with flares last year.They beefed up security at his house and launched a review of safety measures. A similar set of actions is expected to take place at Martial’s house. Man ...
Aston Villa interested in signing Liverpool youngster
Aston Villa are interested in signing the Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster this summer. The 20-year-old striker was on loan at Swansea City last season and he managed to score 11 goals for them. Brewster needs to leave the club in order to play regular first-team football and it will be interesting to see if the likes of Villa can agree on a fee with Liverpool in the coming weeks. According to Independent, Sheffield United are keen on signing the young striker as well and they have already spoken to the Reds regarding a move. Liverpool value the young striker at £25 million and they are hoping to insert a buy-back clause in the contract if Brewster is sold this summer. Such a deal would be ideal for Liverpool as it would allow the player to develop with the regular first-team football el...
Report: Leeds eye move to secure signature of 22 y/o defender
According to a report from The Sun on Sunday (26/7; page 63), newly promoted Premier League side Leeds United could turn their attention to Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe in the summer transfer window. The Whites would be looking to sign Ben White, who impressed on loan from Brighton, on a permanent deal this summer. The signing has proved to be an inspired one from Marcelo Bielsa as he proved to be a key player for the Whites as they clinched the Championship title. However, with Brighton securing Premier League status for the next season, it appears that White’s chances of returning to Elland Road are slim. Leeds may have to pay a premium fee to secure his signature. The report claims that Brighton are not willing to let Leeds sign White as they anticipate the Elland ...
Fred racially abused on social media following Man United FA Cup exit
Fred suffered racist abuse online following Manchester United’s FA Cup exit to Leicester City on Sunday. Fred was at fault for Leicester’s opening goal as he gifted the ball to Kelechi Iheanacho in front of goal, with the Leicester striker rounding goalkeeper Dean Henderson to slot the ball home. After United’s 3-1 defeat, the 28-year-old’s Instagram account became the target of abuse from online trolls, with several of the comments racial in nature. The Brazil international is one of several United players to be subjected to abuse in recent weeks. Marcus Rashford posted a statement about comments directed at him in late January, while Anthony Martial and Axel Tuanzebe were also targeted. Here’s the manager’s take on a disappointing afternoon ⬇ 🔴 #MUFC🏆 #...