We’re taking a look at the ten most expensive Old Trafford arrivals in history, ranging from some of the Premier League’s biggest flops, to key components in Manchester United’s rich history of success. 10: Rio Ferdinand – £41.4m from Leeds United (2002) Rio Ferdinand became Britain’s most expensive player at just 23-years-old, making the switch from Elland Road to play under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. In his Old Trafford career, Ferdinand won six Premier League titles, one Champions League, three League Cups, four Community Shields and one Club World Cup making him one of the most decorated defenders in football. Ferdinand has since become a successful pundit on BT Sport and is still widely known as a huge Manchester United fan, regularly cheering on the Red Devils on TV and ...
Paul Pogba is reportedly eager to return to France once his deal with Manchester United comes to an end this June. Paul Pogba knows exactly what he wants and that does not include a stay at Old Trafford. After a disappointing season, marked by an early elimination in the Champions League against Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain intend to revolutionize its workforce for the coming seasons. Priority sector of the Rouge et Bleu for the summer transfer window, a midfielder is a key priority. The only real untouchable in the Parisian midfield, Marco Verratti should thus play with new teammates next season and most likely with the French international Paul Pogba. Close to a departure from Manchester United, the former Le Havre man wants to shine for a a new high-level team after his forgettable ...
Paul Pogba has no shortage of suitors as he nears the end of his contract at Manchester United It is a soap opera that is beginning to annoy a lot of people associated with Manchester United. But those who can no longer take it are warned: there is a real risk of talking a lot about Paul Pogba by the summer. Bet £10 and Get £50 In Bet Credits with bet365 Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. For the moment, he still has not extended the deal that binds him to Manchester United, and given the latest information published everywhere, his situation has not changed. This Tuesday, the Daily Mail r...
PSG are reportedly getting close to signing Paul Pogba from Manchester United with the France international set for free agency in the summer. Pogba to PSG gets closer Absent since early November due to a thigh injury while on duty with the France team, Paul Pogba has suffered a relapse in his recovery and is not expected to play for Manchester United until February. He could therefore miss six more matches. The 28-year-old not having played since the 2-2 draw at Atalanta, in the Champions League. While Paul Pogba’s last year at Manchester United was an ordeal, the player is not expected to extend his contract this summer. The ex-Juventus midfield is already in discussions with European clubs. And as The Times informs, Paris Saint-Germain would be the most likely destination for the midfie...
Manchester United are looking to extend Paul Pogba’s stay at Old Trafford and the Premier League giants have reportedly offered him a massive new contract. The 28-year-old midfielder will be a free agent at the end of this season and it remains to be seen whether the player is prepared to commit his long term future to the club. According to a report from the Sun, Manchester United have offered the player a new deal in the region of around £500,000 per week. If Pogba agrees to sign the new contract with Manchester United, he will become the highest-paid player in Premier League history. The French World Cup winner is thought to be a target for the likes of Real Madrid, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain. Pogba has endured a difficult time since his return to the Premier League and it wouldn’...
There has been a lot of speculation about the future of Paul Pogba at Manchester United. The 28-year-old is yet to agree new terms at Old Trafford, despite his current contract expiring at the end of this season. The Frenchman has been linked with an exit from United in the January transfer window, with many clubs said to be interested in hiring his services. However, as per reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils have received no transfer offers for the talented midfielder ahead of the transfer window. Pogba made an impressive start to the new season, notching seven assists in his first four Premier League appearances. However, his form dropped in the subsequent matches before he picked up a red card in the 5-0 defeat against Liverpool. ...
Manchester United are interested in signing Boubacar Kamara who is currently on the books of Marseille, according to reports. The 22-year-old has been impressive for the Ligue 1 side this season. He has clocked up 14 league appearances so far, scoring a goal in the process (stats from Transfermarkt). The French footballer is an academy graduate of Marseille who progressed through its youth ranks to earn his senior debut in 2016 against Sochaux in a Coupe de la Ligue match. So far, he has made 141 appearances across all competitions at the Stade Velodrome, with four goals and five assists to his name. As per The Athletic, Manchester United are keen to sign the defensive midfielder on a free transfer in the summer. His current contract at the club is set to expi...
Manchester United could make a move for exciting midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni as they are looking to sign a replacement for Paul Pogba. According to a report from Football Insider, the Red Devils sent scouts to observe the 21-year-old during the French club’s Europa League match against PSV Eindhoven two weeks ago. United’s talent spotters are also set to observe him during the return game in France on Thursday. The talented midfielder has been earning rave reviews for his performances in Ligue 1 this season. He has clocked up 18 appearances across all competitions this campaign, earning two goals to his name (stats from Transfermarkt). The France international was also spectacular last season for Monaco when he racked up 36 league appearances and contributed two ...
Manchester United’s Paul Pogba is reportedly open to signing a new deal with the Premier League giants. The 28-year-old midfielder is in the final year of his contract with the Red Devils and he has been linked with the likes of Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in recent months. According to the Athletic, the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo and the ambitious signings of Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane has influenced the French international’s thinking regarding his future. Manchester United have done quite well in the Premier League so far and it is evident that they are likely to be one of the contenders for the title this season. Keeping Paul Pogba at the club beyond this season will be a major boost for the Red Devils. The 28-year-old is undoubtedly one of the best midfielders in the wo...
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has yet to respond to the club’s lucrative contract offer on the table, The Athletic reports. The Frenchman has entered the final year of his United deal, and there has been no progress over renewing his stay at the club. It is now reported that United offered Pogba £400,000-per-week during the back end of last season to commit his future until 2025. The offer remains on the table, but there has been no response from the World Cup winner. Pogba is said to be eyeing a potential move to Paris Saint-Germain on a free next year. Sportslens view: Pogba made an excellent start to the 2021/22 Premier League campaign with a stunning four assists in the 5-1 thumping of Leeds United. He became only the seventh player in the competition’s history to achiev...
Paris Saint-Germain are willing to offer Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba a bumper contract when he becomes a free agent next summer, the Independent reports. The Frenchman has entered the final year of his contract with the Red Devils, and there has been no progress in terms of renewing his deal. It was recently claimed that Les Parisiens could lodge a bid to sign Pogba after he rejected a fresh contract proposal from the Red Devils. However, those plans have been shelved with the huge outlay in wages on Lionel Messi. They will now attempt to sign Pogba on a free transfer. Pogba can negotiate a pre-contract with an overseas club in January, and Les Parisiens are prepared to hand him a stunning €600,000-per-week to join them. Sportslens view: Pogba was in stellar form in the Pr...
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke to the media ahead of the club’s Premier League opener against Leeds United on Saturday. The Red Devils finished an impressive second in the league standings last term, but they ended the season on a low note with a Europa League final defeat. Ahead of the new campaign, United have been fancied to mount a better challenge for the title, and Solskjaer believes his team has the potential to be in the race. He said: “Well, we have gradually closed the gaps. Nothing is beyond these players – I wouldn’t put it past them.” “It will need a very, very good season. You want to come to April and May and be in that.” Meanwhile, Paul Pogba’s future has been a regular talk of speculation. The Frenchman has under 11 months left on his contract and has de...