Tag: Manchester United
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‘Van Gaal is one of the worst coaches I’ve worked with’
Rafael has described Louis van Gaal has “one of the worst” coaches he’s ever worked with, insisting that the ex-Manchester United boss didn’t give him a chance at Old Trafford. United turned to the Champions League winner who had previously coached Ajax, Barcelona and the Netherlands after sacking David Moyes towards the end of the…
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Not my job to keep Man Utd players happy – Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned his Manchester United squad players it is not his job to keep them happy, as several fringe men prepare for a campaign with limited game time. The Norwegian has an over-inflated squad, with the club so far unable to sell players who aren’t key to Solskjaer’s plans. Phil Jones is…
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Man Utd agree contract terms with Porto fullback
Manchester United are on the brink of signing Porto fullback Alex Telles. Telles has a release clause of £36.7million in his current contract at the Portuguese giants. But Porto are thought to be willing to accept over £10m less in a bid to cash-in while they can – with the 27-year-old out of contract this…
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Evra blows hot, explains why Man Utd is failing
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has blasted his old club after Saturday’s home defeat to Crystal Palace. Evra took to social media to let his feelings known. He declared: “If I have a problem with Ed Woodward, I won’t talk on social media. “I will just call him or meet him face-to-face about what…
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Solskjaer gives Man Utd transfer update
Manchester United are still working on giving the squad ‘a boost’ before the transfer window closes, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed. Donny van de Beek is currently the only addition to Solskjaer’s squad this summer after the club wrapped up a swift deal with Ajax. But, with negotiations stalling with Borussia Dortmund over a deal…
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Man Utd chiefs set fee cap to sign Jadon Sancho
Manchester United have set their price cap to sign Borussia Dortmund attacker Jadon Sancho. The Daily Star says United are willing to spend £80million on Sancho to end the transfer saga once and for all. The problem is, though, that that is still way short of the German giants’ asking price. Dortmund want £108m to…
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Second controversy in one week for Man Utd striker
Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood is facing another media backlash after his Iceland hotel shenanigans. The Sun reports a video has emerged of the United striker inhaling nitrous oxide at a party weeks before he was sent home from Iceland while on England duty. Pictures posted show the 18-year-old filling a balloon with nitrous oxide…
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Solskjaer confirms decision on Maguire captaincy
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed Harry Maguire will keep the captain’s armband at Manchester United. The England centre-back was found guilty under Greek law of aggravated assault, resisting arrest and repeated attempts of bribery after an altercation with police on the Greek island of Mykonos, but his 21 months and 10 days prison sentence was…
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Man Utd make progress on Jadon Sancho deal
Manchester United believe they have made progress in their negotiations to try and sign Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, according to Goal. The England international remains a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the club have continued with discussions to sign the former Manchester City man despite the German club’s sporting director Michael Zorc…
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Man Utd hail Ronaldo for reaching Portugal landmark
Manchester United have congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo after he scored his his 100th and 101st goals for Portugal. The Juventus star became the second male player to reach the landmark of 100 international goals in the 2-0 win over Sweden on Tuesday. The 35-year-old opened the scoring with a stunning free-kick from 25 yards, before doubling…