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Manchester City name new captain after Silva departure
Getty Images Fernandinho will be Manchester City’s captain for the 2020-21 season, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed. David Silva took the armband after the departure of long-serving skipper Vincent Kompany last season before the Spain playmaker opted to call time on his decade-long stay at the Etihad Stadium. It means the responsibility will now be passed to Fernandinho, another stalwart of City’s modern era, after the 35-year-old was voted captain by his team-mates and other members of staff. “He will be good [as a leader], as he always has been since I met him,” Guardiola said of the Brazil international who joined City from Shakhtar Donetsk for £30million in 2013 and is out of contract next June. “It doesn’t matter [whether or not Fernandinho has] the armband, he is always a guy who ...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United are not good enough
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has responded to criticism of the club’s activity, or lack thereof, in the transfer market following the loss to Crystal Palace. The legendary Norwegian watched on helplessly as his players frustratingly fell to a 3-1 defeat at Old Trafford, much to the disgust of the fans. While many expected a difficult fixture, no one truly foresaw a comfortable win for Palace but it’s what transpired. The London club worked hard and took full advantage of the lack of minutes in United’s legs, though that’s no excuse for the performance. Naturally many supporters were calling even stronger for more signings to be made and it was something that was put forward to Solskjaer in the post-match press conference. Solskjaer’s comment is essentially the best way he ca...
Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha explains Jordan Ayew penalty swap against Manchester United
Crystal Palace attacker Wilfried Zaha has englightened the public on the incident leading to replacing Ghana striker Jordan Ayew in retaking a missed penalty during Saturday’s Premier League triumph over Manchester United. The Eagles have made it two away wins over Manchester United in a row as they registered a 3-1 triumph at Old Trafford, and taking three points for the second straight time in this term. With Palace 1-0 up, Ayew won a penalty for his side and elected himself to take the resultant kick which was saved by goalkeeper David de Gea. Palace were, however, spared by a video assistant referee (VAR) decision which ordered for a retake of the kick, judging De Gea to have moved off his line before the kick was taken. Surprisingly, Ayew did not step up for the retake, which was this...
Man Utd hero urges the club to upgrade on 24-yr-old if they want to win the title
Manchester United lost their Premier League opener 3-1 to Crystal Palace earlier today and former star Teddy Sheringham believes that the Red Devils need to invest in a quality striker. He said that Manchester United will not win the title with Anthony Martial as their number nine. The 24-year-old Frenchman was outstanding for United last season and Sheringham’s assessment seems a bit harsh. Martial has the talent to develop into a top-class striker and he is still quite young. If he can continue to improve, he could certainly become one of the best strikers in the league soon. Martial scored 23 goals in all competitions last season. Speaking to the Mirror, Sheringham said: “Manchester United won’t win the title with Anthony Martial as their number nine. When you’re playing ...
Report: Jose Mourinho wants to bring a Manchester United player to Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Jesse Lingard from Premier League rivals Manchester United in the summer transfer window, according to The Daily Star. It has been reported that Tottenham want to sign Lingard in a £30 million deal, with head coach Jose Mourinho having worked with the England international when he was in charge of United. The 27-year-old, who can play as an attacking midfielder or as a winger, has struggled for playing time at United in recent months, and Mourinho believes that he can get the Englishman to his best, according to the report. Would Jesse Lingard be a good signing for Tottenham Hotspur? Lingard has been at United his entire professional club football career so far, and while he has done well in parts, he has not been a massive success. The fact that...
Report: Leeds United want to sign a Manchester United player this summer
Leeds United are interested in signing Daniel James from Manchester United in the summer transfer window, according to The Daily Star. It has been reported that Leeds wanted to sign the winger from Swansea City in January 2019, but the youngster eventually moved to United in the summer of 2019 for £15 million. If United decide that the 22-year-old is surplus to requirements at Old Trafford, then the Whites will swoop in and sign him on a season-long loan deal with a view to make it permanent next summer, according to the report. Manchester United spell According to WhoScored, James made 26 starts and seven substitute appearances in the Premier League for United last season, scoring three goals and providing six assists in the process. The Wales international winger made four starts and two...
Reliable Journalist reveals 27-yr-old target has agreed personal terms with Man Utd
Manchester United are keen on signing Alex Telles this summer. According to the reliable Mohamed Bouhafsi, the Premier League giants have now agreed on a five-year contract with the left-back and they will have to agree on a fee with his club now. 🔴🔴 Alex Telles has agreed a 5-year contract with Manchester United – Premier League club will now seek to agree a fee with FC Porto. PSG are also there, still thinking about whether or not to make a concrete move. — Mohamed Bouhafsi (@mohamedbouhafsi) September 18, 2020 PSG are keen on the Porto defender as well and it will be interesting to see if United can fend off the competition and secure the 27-year-old’s services. They need to add more quality and depth to their full-back positions and Telles has proven his quality in Euro...
Andy Cole believes in Manchester United strike force with or without Jadon Sancho
Manchester United are still being heavily linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho. There’s just over two weeks to go until the transfer window shuts, so the Reds would want to be getting a move on if they plan to land Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s main target this summer. Talks have not progressed like we would have wanted and the thought of daily updates has become tiresome. We call it saga, in Germany they refer to it was ‘Sancho Poker’. Former Man United striker Andy Cole doesn’t sound too bothered about the club potentially missing out on Sancho this summer. Cole thinks United already have enough striking talent. “Ole’s got Man United playing the way Man United should be player — attacking football,” Cole told the Daily Mirror. “Some of the signings Ole’s made have made Manche...
Report: PL rival to make bid for stocky and quick Tottenham Hotspur target
Burnley are planning to make a bid for Tottenham Hotspur target Robin Quaison, according to The Daily Mail. It has been reported that Tottenham are among the clubs interested in signing Quaison from Mainz in the summer transfer window. However, according to the report, it is Spurs’ Premier League rivals Burnley who are making an offer for the attacking midfielder. Described as ‘Stocky and quick’ in the report, it has been claimed that the Clarets will make an offer of £8 million for the 26-year-old. However, the Sweden international – who can also play as a forward or as a winger – has a buyout clause of £14 million, according to the report. Good signing for Tottenham Hotspur or Burnley? Quaison has at Mainz since 2017, and has developed and progressed well at the German club. According to...
Report: 23-yr-old linked with Man Utd expected to sign for Tottenham soon
Tottenham have been linked with the Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon this summer. According to Forbes, the player could soon join Jose Mourinho’s team. He has been linked with Manchester United as well but the Red Devils are not keen on making a bid. The report further claims that United believe their name is being used to drive up interest in the 23-year-old. Reguilon was on loan at Sevilla last year and he was very impressive for them. He needs to keep playing regularly in order to fulfill his potential and Real Madrid clearly cannot provide him with that platform. Los Blancos have Marcelo and Mendy ahead of him in the pecking order. A permanent move away from Santiago Bernabeu would be ideal for the player this summer. Spurs could give him the opportunity he needs right now. Reguilo...
John Barnes doesn’t think player Tottenham Hotspur reportedly want would suit Jose Mourinho
John Barnes does not think that Gareth Bale would fit in at Tottenham Hotspur under head coach Jose Mourinho, but he thinks that the Real Madrid winger would be a good signing for Manchester United, as quoted on Bonus Code Bets. The former Liverpool star does not think that Manchester City will want to sign Bale despite him being best suited to play for Pep Guardiola’s side. Interestingly, Bale has been linked with a move back to Spurs, with Marca recently reporting that Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho would love to have the 31-year-old in his team. However, according to the report in the Spanish publication, the North London club cannot afford Bale due to his wages and Madrid also demanding a transfer fee. Barnes said on Bonus Code Bets: “Tottenham Hotspur is a club who he has played f...
Report: Aston Villa keen on 96-cap international, PL giants ready to sell this summer
Aston Villa are looking to bring in another keeper this summer and they have been linked with a move for the Manchester United player Sergio Romero. According to Express, the Old Trafford outfit are willing to sell the Argentine keeper after the arrival of Dean Henderson from his loan spell. It will be interesting to see if Aston Villa can agree on a fee for the 33 year old. Last season Tom Heaton missed quite a few games through injury and Villa decided to bring in Pepe Reina on loan as an alternative. The Spaniard’s loan deal has expired and he has joined Lazio this summer. Romero could take up the backup role at Aston Villa next season. He has considerable Premier League experience and he could be the ideal addition to Dean Smith’s squad. The 96-cap Argentine international is unlikely t...
