Author: Ibukun Italoye

Manchester United finally end their unimpressive away record as they managed to defeat Partizan Belgrade, thanks to Anthony Martial who converted from the spot. The victory will surely ease the pressure on Solskjaer, but when you take a critical look at their performance last night, you will realize that the manager is yet to provide a solution to the big problems facing his side. The Red Devils had just one target on goal( which was the penalty kick that was converted by the Frenchman) throughout the encounter. This means that there is a need for a proven goalscorer and a…

United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is one of the three managers who have shown interest in RB Salzburg’s 19-year-old striker Erling Haaland following his goalscoring feat in the Champions League. The young striker is enjoying a blistering goalscoring form in front of goal as he has found the back of the net on 20 occasions in all competitions so far this campaign. He scored a brace during Salzburg’s 3-2 defeat to Napoli in Wednesday’s Champions League fixture, becoming the first player to score six goals in his first three appearances in the history of the competition. The player is tipped…

Manchester United have reportedly joined in the race to sign Norwegian center-back Kristoffer Ajer who currently plays for Scottish giants Celtic. The young Norway international is said to be among the list of players targeted by Solskjaer who signed two defenders in the summer. Solskjaer managed to complete his move for Harry Maguire from Leicester City and Aaron Wan-Bisaka from Crystal Palace but the former Molde manager wants his compatriot at Old Trafford. However, this could turn out to be one of the inevitable transfer rumours as there is no urgent reason why the Red Devils should be targeting the…

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes is confident Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team will score many goals if they sign highly-rated and experienced playmaker Mesut Ozil who is surprisingly finding it hard to break into Unai Emery’s team. The ex-Germany international hasn’t featured in the Gunners match-day squad in the last five matches in all competitions as he appeared to have fallen out of favor with the former PSG manager. Scholes has advised his old club to make a move for the Gunners’ highest paid player because his creativity will be a huge advantage to Solskjaer’s side at the middle of the…

Eyebrow were raised when Manchester United manager Solskjaer sanctioned the sale of Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan in the summer when there’s is no perfect replacement. Solskjaer was criticized by many Old Trafford faithfuls for taking such decision but former United striker Louis Saha believes the manager was right to let go of some players whom he felt won’t settle well in his plans. “I think they were right to let the players leave (Lukaku and Sanchez). Definitely, if they had expressed that they don’t want to remain there so you have to understand that it’s not just about economics…

Manchester United manager is obviously keen on adding new strikers to his team considering the few number of goals they’ve scored since he took over from José Mourinho last year. The team have managed to score just 19 goals in 24 matches, a record which is far from impressive judging by the club’s attacking prowess in time past. As part of his mission to correct the goalscoring problem, Solskjaer is hoping to sign Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic, while Lille wonderkid Victor Osimhen has reportedly been added to the manager’s wish-list. Meanwhile, former United striker Louis Saha has urged the Norwegian…

Manchester United are in search of a midfielder who can create goalscoring opportunities for strikers and they have been out the lookout for the perfect player ahead of January transfer window. Real Madrid, on the other hand, are also in the race to sign world-class playmaker Paul Pogba who has been unconvincing since the start of Solskjaer’s reign at Old Trafford. It is believed that the La Liga side are looking to offload their midfielder Isco next year to create space for Pogba, and they are hoping to engage the Red Devils in a swap deal. Juventus Plotting Swap Deal…

Manchester United’s managerial position has one of the most talked-about issues in the Premier League as many media outlets claimed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be Shonen shown the exit door following his poor start to the season. The Red Devils are two points from relegation zone and they have played six games without a win in all competitions. This unfavorable run of results gave birth to rumours that the Red Devils hierarchy are in search of a perfect manager who will take the club to the position they ought to be in the League table. However, Manchester Evening News…

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has fallen down the pecking order of midfielders at Old Trafford as he isn’t getting the game-time he enjoyed during his first season at the club in 2017. The Serbian star has lost his position to Scott Mctominay and summer signing Daniel James, and he’s said to be considering a move out of the Theatre of Dreams. Report already revealed that Serie A side Inter Milan could move for his services in January as Antonio Conte hopes to reunite with the star player. Solskjaer Receives Huge Transfer Boost How Man Utd Facilitated New Deal For…

Manchester United’s iconic and legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson managed to complete his move for Ivorian winger Wilfred Zaha from Crystal Palace before he passed the baton to his successor David Moyes in 2013. Zaha featured in just two Premier games but failed to convince David Moyes of his qualities as he was released by the former Everton manager. Though the lively winger has since returned to the Selhurst Park Stadium, his influence at Old Trafford is still being felt after helping new signing Aaron Wan-Bisaka settle down without stress. Wan-Bisaka, who was Zaha’s teammate during his time with the…

Manchester United midfielder James Garner could be part of the players who will temporarily dump the Old Trafford in January as he is being targeted by three clubs. The young midfielder has appeared in two games played by Solskjaer’s men so far this campaign and he’s in line to add to his record when they face Partizan Belgrade in one of Thursday’s Champions League fixtures. Nonetheless, the 18-year-old is tipped by pundits to leave the Theatre of Dreams on a loan deal in January as Preston, Wigan and Sunderland are keeping close tabs. Everton shifts attention to another Chelsea star…

Manchester United have reportedly developed interest in Lille and Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen who is currently one of the most in-form strikers in the world. The 20-year-old has scored eight goals in all competitions for his Ligue 1 side this season and Solskjaer is said to be monitoring his development in the French League. According to The Sun the Red Devils are seeking to add more deadly strikers to their attacking lineup, and they believe the pacy Nigerian will be a great addition to the team. However, the 20-time Premier League champions will have to slug it out with…