Manchester United
Rival manager believes 28-yr-old Chelsea ace could have a big impact on the title race
Chelsea signed Belgian international Romelu Lukaku on a club-record deal during the summer transfer window and the 28-year-old has made an impressive start in the Premier League. Lukaku scored in his first game back in the Premier League against Arsenal and Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes that the 28-year-old could have a massive impact on the title race. According to a report from the Sun, Solskjaer has told his players that they are a better group than the team that won the treble for Manchester United back in 1999. The Norwegian also believes that the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo could help Manchester United end their title drought this season. Apparently, the Old Trafford boss rates Chelsea’s chances of challenging for the title higher than the likes of Manchest...
30-cap Int’l reportedly turned down a move to West Ham and it could be a huge mistake – Opinion
Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard apparently turned down a move to West Ham United this summer and it could prove to be a big mistake. The 28-year-old was on loan at the London club during the second half of last season and he was outstanding for David Moyes’ side. The Hammers gave him an opportunity to showcase his qualities when he was struggling for game time at Old Trafford and the player grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Lingard ended up scoring nine goals and he also picked up five assists in just 16 matches for West Ham. It was widely reported at the end of last season that the Hammers would try and sign the player permanently before the start of this season. A permanent move to the London club would have been a wise decision as far as Lingard is considered. However, h...
‘He would have gone there’: Paul Merson makes a big claim about Spurs player
Popular football pundit, Paul Merson, has suggested that Manchester United have made a mistake by not signing Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur. The Red Devils made a stunning move towards the end of the transfer window by bringing back their former player Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford from Juventus. While the 36-year-old Portuguese still remains a top-class player, Merson feels he won’t be as effective as he was during his prime years at Old Trafford. Merson is doubtful whether Ronaldo can inspire United into winning the league title, and feels the Red Devils should have gone after Kane instead. Merson wrote for the Daily Record: “Harry Kane wins you the league. With the money they have spent on Jadon Sancho and Ronaldo, surely you try and get Kane? I think he would have gone there. U...
Kalvin Phillips sends five word message as Leeds secure £25m D-day signing
Leeds United have finally secured the signing of Daniel James from Manchester United. White midfielder Kalvin Phillips took to Twitter to express his reaction. He wrote: “Better late than never – welcome @Daniel_James_97″. Better late than never 👀 welcome @Daniel_James_97 🤩👊🏽 https://t.co/BJgSvzYBND — Kalvin Phillips (@Kalvinphillips) August 31, 2021 James was close to signing for Leeds back in the January transfer window of 2019, but the deal collapsed. The Wales international moved to Man United during the summer, but he has always been admired by Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa. James did well at Old Trafford, making more than appearances in all competitions, but failed to express himself as many would have liked. He now has got a great platform to take hi...
Manchester United reveal stance on Jesse Lingard amid West Ham interest – report
Manchester United are happy to keep Jesse Lingard amid speculation linking him with a move to West Ham United, Sky Sports reports. The attacker had an excellent loan stint at the Hammers earlier this year, bagging nine goals and five assists from 16 appearances. He has since been linked with a permanent return to the London outfit. It was recently claimed that they could make a £15 million bid. Lingard has entered the final year of his Red Devils deal, but it is reported that the club are happy for him to stay and fight for his place. Sportslens view: Lingard made a huge impact for the Hammers during the back end of last season as they qualified for the Europa League group stage. The club have since explored a permanent deal for the 28-year-old, but they have been put off by the repor...
Leeds closing in on £24m signing, 23-yr-old set to undergo his medical tomorrow
Leeds United have agreed on a deal to sign Daniel James from Manchester United. According to Fabrizio Romano, the two clubs have agreed on a fee of around 28 million including add-ons. Apparently, the 23-year-old winger is scheduled to undergo his Leeds medical tomorrow morning and the official announcement is expected soon. Daniel James to Leeds from Manchester United, done deal now confirmed and here we go! The agreement has been completed for €28m with add ons. Personal terms agreed few minutes ago too. 🔴🤝 #MUFC #LUFC Medical tomorrow morning, official announcement soon. https://t.co/5yDeUuXvJX pic.twitter.com/IE18u7zUz5 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2021 #LUFC are close to agreeing £30m deal for #MUFC forward Dan James. According to Utd source it is on ...
Huge boost for Manchester United as player given green light to stay in England
Manchester United have received a huge boost, with striker Edinson Cavani set to remain at the club during the international break. The Uruguayan has had his call-up to the national side cancelled, making him available for the four matches he would have likely missed. The Premier League announced that all clubs had unanimously agreed not to send their players on international duty if the matches were to be played in the UK’s ‘red listed’ countries. The players who decided to go would have been forced to quarantine for ten days upon their arrival to England. Cavani voiced his displeasure over the decision on his Instagram account. The 34-year-old was named in Uruguay’s squad and was set to miss two Premier League games, a Carabao Cup tie and United’s Champions League opener. However, t...
Leeds register concrete interest to secure ‘last-gasp deal’ for £25m Everton target – report
Leeds United have registered a concrete interest in Manchester United winger Daniel James, according to reports from Football Insider. The Whites are looking to secure a “last-gasp deal” for the 23-year-old winger who has three years left on his contract at Old Trafford. Manchester United were initially reluctant to offload James, either on loan or on a permanent deal, but they are now open to listening to offers for him following the arrivals of Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Athletic reported yesterday that Leeds could make a move, either or loan or permanently, for James, with Marcelo Bielsa remaining a big fan of the player. The latest report from Football Insider suggests that Leeds have registered a “concrete” interest and that a fee of around £25 million should be enou...
Leeds open to signing in-demand £20m PL star before Tuesday’s deadline – report
Leeds United have not given up on the chase to sign Daniel James from Manchester United, according to reports from The Athletic. The report claims that Manchester United are ready to listen to offers for James ahead of the end of the transfer window. A host of Premier League clubs have been made aware that United are open to approaches. We covered a report earlier today that James is attracting interest from the likes of Crystal Palace and Everton. Brighton are also interested, but The Athletic claim that the interest from them has cooled a little. Marcelo Bielsa, the Leeds boss, has said in the press conference today that he doesn’t expect the club to make any further signings. However, Phil Hay of The Athletic has claimed that “Leeds and Bielsa have a long, long interest in him.” Ja...
Everton will strike gold if Benitez can sign £15m Leeds target before D-Day – SL View
Everton are one of the clubs that are showing keen interest in signing Daniel James from Manchester United this summer. The 23-year-old joined the Red Devils in 2019 from Swansea for £15 million. According to the Sun, Everton, Brighton & Hover Albion, Leeds United and Crystal Palace are all interested in signing him. Everton and Palace have made enquiries already, while Leeds, who nearly signed him in January 2019, are long-term admirers. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed today that James could be offloaded on loan following the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Welsh winger is an exceptionally talented player who has made over 70 appearances for the Red Devils. However, he is likely to drop down the pecking order at the club following the arrivals of Rona...
Van de Beek starts in three changes | Predicted Manchester United line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Wolves
Manchester United make the trip to the Midlands for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Red Devils started their season in fine form with a 5-1 thumping of Leeds United, but struggled at Southampton last week. They settled for a disappointing 1-1 draw at St Mary’s and could have easily lost the game if not for David de Gea’s saves. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will hope for a strong reply from his players, but it won’t be easy against Wolves on the road. The games between the clubs have been closely fought in recent years, with the largest winning margin being just one. Formation: 4-2-3-1 Predicted Line-up: De Gea has been under pressure recently, but he has proved a point with key saves. He is widely expected to start in goal. The backline could see a solitary chang...
‘We are here’: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer open to sensational Cristiano Ronaldo return
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has refused to rule out a possible return for Cristiano Ronaldo before Tuesday’s transfer deadline. The 36-year-old has decided to leave Juventus after three seasons, and it has been widely reported that he could join United’s arch-rivals Manchester City. There has not been an official bid from the English champions yet, and when asked about Ronaldo, Solskjaer described him as a legend of the club. Ronaldo played for six seasons at Old Trafford between 2003 and 2009. Solskjaer refused to rule out a stunning comeback for the 36-year-old. He told Manchester Evening News: “Don’t want to speculate too much – he is a legend of this club, the greatest player of all time if you as me. “I was fortunate enough to play with him, to coach him. Let’s see,...
