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  • We’re here to win Europa League – Rashford

    We’re here to win Europa League – Rashford

    Marcus Rashford admits Manchester United must win the Europa League this season to be happy with their campaign.

    United face AC Milan in the second leg of their last-16 clash on Thursday night following last week’s 1-1 draw, a potentially season-defining few days before a FA Cup tie at Leicester.

    “That’s been the aim since we unfortunately got kicked out of the Champions League, the focus was to win the Europa League,” Rashford said.

    “Anything less than that, I know the team and staff are not going to be happy.

    “We’ll do our absolute best.”

  • Matic tells Benfica: If you need me – call

    Matic tells Benfica: If you need me – call

    Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic says retirement hasn’t crossed his mind.

    Indeed, if it can’t be with United, Matic has said he would like to play for Benfica again.

    He told Record: “I still don’t think about retirement. Benfica has always been in my heart. If this team needs me, then I am ready to consider the proposal.

    “At the same time, I don’t think about leaving Manchester United yet, I like it here, but anything can happen in football.

    “In general, if one day I return to Portugal, Benfica is the only team for which I want to play for there.”

  • I’ll speak to Haaland privately – Haaland

    I’ll speak to Haaland privately – Haaland

    Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says it was ‘only a matter of time’ before countrymen Erling Haaland eclipsed his own tally of Champions League goals.

    Haaland scored twice to fire Borussia Dortmund past Sevilla and into the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

    The 20-year-old now has 20 goals in the Champions League, overtaking Solskaer’s tally of 19.

    Speaking about Haaland at his press conference on Wednesday, Solskjaer said: “It was just a matter of time before he scored more goals than me in the Champions League.

    “At the age of 20 to achieve the amount of goals he has is fantastic, there’s not many more superlatives anyone can use. Whatever I want to say to him I’ll say in Norwegian directly to him.

    “I’ve never been one to look back at records and think about it. Now it’s, ‘You’re the first manager to do this to win this’ and my focus is always on improving and getting better.

    “Unfortunately I can’t play football anymore and Erling can only work on improving and keep on scoring. My focus is only on improving Man Utd so I’ll gladly give away all my records to improve what I’m doing now.”

  • Man Utd striker responds to father’s exit claims

    Man Utd striker responds to father’s exit claims

    Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani insists he’s proud to be playing for the Red Devils.

    The striker’s father has declared he will leave at season’s end to sign for Boca Juniors.

    But Cavani took to social media on Tuesday night to post a picture of himself in full United kit along with the caption: “Orgulloso de vestir esta camiseta” – which translates as ‘proud to wear this shirt.’

    Earlier this week, Dad Luis had said: “My son does not feel comfortable in England and wants to be close to the family again.

    “Edinson is going to end up playing in South America. I want Edinson to play in a team that fights for something important.

    “Edinson had many conversations with Riquelme and he would like to play for Boca.

    “He was always seduced by the idea of playing in Boca. If he returns to South America he is leaning towards Boca.”

  • Man Utd name 2-man director of football team

    Man Utd name 2-man director of football team

    Premier League outfit Manchester United have sensationally named their two directors of football today.

    United have appointed John Murtough as football director and Darren Fletcher as technical director, the club announced.

    Murtough steps up from his job as head of football development at United to fill a role the club have been considering for several years.

    Fletcher takes up his new post two months after returning to United as part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s coaching team. The 37-year-old former United midfielder, who made more than 340 first-team appearances at Old Trafford, will continue to help out as a coach for the rest of the season.

    Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, said: “These are hugely important appointments that reinforce the progress we have been making as a club in recent years in our relentless pursuit of success.

    “We have already made great strides forward in the way we run our football operations, and the benefits are visible in the resurgent pipeline of academy talent reaching the first team and through our improved recruitment record.

    “John has been integral to our progress in these areas and his deep understanding of development ensures the club’s traditions of bringing young players through from academy to first team will continue. This new position is a natural evolution that harnesses his leadership qualities and his years of experience in the game.

    “Darren’s stellar achievements as a player and his own journey from academy to Premier League and Champions League winner means he naturally commands respect and understands this vital part of the club’s DNA.

    “In this new role, the first in our history, he will deliver technical advice across all aspects of the football department as well as contributing to the communication and delivery of our football philosophy across all areas of the club.

    “I am delighted that John and Darren have accepted these roles and I look forward to the contribution they will make, together with Ole and the rest of the staff, as we build toward future success.”

  • Man Utd never tried for me – Juve defender

    Man Utd never tried for me – Juve defender

    Manchester United never made contact over a deal to sign Matthijs de Ligt, the Juventus defender has revealed.

    The young stopper left Ajax for Juventus in 2019 and recalled the huge interest in his services at the time.

    A number of teams were linked but the player himself has revealed a lack of an approach from United.

    He told reporters: “I never heard anything from [United.

    “It was like you were in school, like with math. It was a long process.

    “You weigh the pros and cons and in the end, I ended up choosing Juventus.”

  • Man Utd pair Cavani and Bailly seeking answers from Solskjaer

    Man Utd pair Cavani and Bailly seeking answers from Solskjaer

    Manchester United pair Edinson Cavani and Eric Bailly are concerned over their futures at Old Trafford.

    The Sun says Uruguay striker Cavani, 34, is keen to stay at the Manchester club next season but has not received any assurances from the Red Devils hierarchy.

    While frustrated centre-back Bailly wants ‘honesty’ from boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over his first-team status.

    Cavani, who is considering a return to South America with Boca Juniors in Argentina, wants to know how a new frontman would impact on his role at the Theatre of Dreams. His £9million-a-year contract has a one-year option with both parties able to trigger the extension.

    That means Cavani, who has scored seven goals this season, could walk away if he wishes.

    Ivory Coast defender Bailly, 26, had told team-mates how he does not believe he is getting equal treatment from the Old Trafford boss.

    A dressing room source said: “Eric doesn’t feel he has any trust from Ole and he thinks that’s unfair.

    “He wants the coach to have confidence in him and back him up but he feels he isn’t being protected at all and that hurts.”

  • Man Utd alerted as Coman rejects Bayern contract offer

    Man Utd alerted as Coman rejects Bayern contract offer

    French player Kingsley Coman has rejected a new contract offer from Bayern Munich.

    The winger, reports Kicker, has turned down Bayern’s latest contract proposal.

    Bayern have offered €12m-a-year, but Coman has rejected the package, insisting it falls short of what he deserves given his success with the club.

    Manchester United made enquiries after Coman last summer and also expressed interest in the midfielder before Christmas.

    For the moment, talks between Coman and Bayern are ‘paused’.

  • Man Utd end Man City winning run in derby match

    Man Utd end Man City winning run in derby match

    Manchester United brought Manchester City’s sequence of 21 successive victories in all competitions to a crashing halt with an impressive derby victory at Etihad Stadium.

    Pep Guardiola’s side still have what looks to be an unassailable 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League, but the manner in which United subdued a previously unstoppable City and enhanced their own top-four chances will be a huge confidence boost to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his players.

    United, who have now gone 22 league away games unbeaten – including 14 wins – stunned City with a fast start and were ahead after a penalty was awarded inside the first 30 seconds when Gabriel Jesus fouled the impressive Antony Martial.

    Bruno Fernandes scored from the spot despite City keeper Ederson getting a strong hand on the ball, then United fashioned the win with a mixture of solid defence and constant menace on the break.

    Rodri almost equalised just after the break when his shot glanced off the angle of post and bar, but United effectively sealed the win – condemning City to their first loss since a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham on 21 November – when the outstanding Shaw, who had earlier missed a chance to double United’s lead, led a counter-attack, exchanging passes with Marcus Rashford before beating Ederson with a low shot.

    Solskjaer’s team, who had not scored in their previous three games, moved back into second place a point ahead of Leicester City in the increasing tight fight for a place in the top four.

    BBC

  • I like Man Utd striker a lot – Guardiola

    I like Man Utd striker a lot – Guardiola

    Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted his admiration for Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani.

    City are on the hunt for a new striker this coming summer but didn’t make any attempt to try and sign Cavani ahead of their neighbours.

    Guardiola has admitted his admiration for the veteran forward but happy with his strike force enough not to pursue him.

    “We have Gabriel (Jesus) and we were waiting for Sergio (Aguero) to come back. Ferran (Torres) can play there really well too,” the Blues boss said when asked if he considered signing Cavani.

    “He’s a player I admire a lot. I like the guy commits his whole career in many countries and he’s doing well.”