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Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe is reportedly back to fitness after picking a slight knock prior to Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Liverpool at the Old Trafford Stadium. The young centre-back is fast becoming one of the favorite players among the Red Devils Faithfuls following his string of fine performances but he was unable to prove his worth against Liverpool. Despite being included in Solskjaer’s starting lineup for the game, the young England star played no part in the encounter as he was replaced by Marcos Rojo due to injury. The good news is that he’s back to full fitness but…

Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo was heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford during the summer transaction period due to the presence of Harry Maguire and in-form Victor Lindelof. Despite numerous rumors that Everton and Fenerbahce were interested in his services, the Argentine center-back still managed to remain at Old Trafford after the end of the transfer period. He featured alongside Maguire on Sunday as he helped the team secure a morale-boosting draw against Liverpool and has revealed his readiness to fight for a spot in Solskjaer’s list of regular starters. Update! What Victor Lindelof Said About Man…

It’s no longer news that United are planning on signing Dortmund star Jadon Sancho in January as part of Solskjaer’s desire to have a very speedy and youthful front-line next season. They are being linked with young Frenchman Moussa Dembele, who can’t stop scoring for his Ligue 1 side Lyon this season, and German striker Timo Werner is equally in the Red Devils transfer targets. However, United’s mission to bring Sancho back to ether English Premier League could summer a huge setback due to Liverpool’s interest in the former Manchester City academy product. Arsenal In New Contract Talks With Deputy…

Manchester United manager and his employers have been advised to do everything possible to prevent Paul Pogba from leaving the Theatre of Dreams anytime soon. The player has been a subject of transfer speculations since his return to Old Trafford as Real Madrid are actively monitoring his situation under Solskjaer. The Galacticos were in the race for his signature in the summer but couldn’t snatch him from the very watchful eyes of the Norwegian tactician. Zidane isn’t ending his interest in his compatriot just yet as he is reportedly willing to launch an interesting bid for the former Juventus man…

Manchester United played a 1-1 draw against the Reds at Old Trafford but there were some controversial moments during the game. The Red Devils took the lead via Marcus Rashford’s effort in the 36th minute despite huge protests from United players. The centre referee Atkinson had to consult the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for a possible foul before the goal but he found no wrongdoing from United players even when Origi was brought down by Lindelof in the build-up to the goal. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp — who led the team to last season’s Champions League trophy — was obviously…

Manchester United desperately seek an inspirational striker at the final third of the pitch and they are being linked with a move for young and productive 23-year-old star Timo Werner who can’t stop scoring for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. The young attacker is currently in the race for this season’s Golden shoe award having scored 8 goals for his side in all competitions, and his goalscoring record has attracted Solskjaer’s attention. The United manager has reportedly told his employers to move for his services in the next transfer window but British media, The Express, claimed that United won’t be…

Emre Can return to EPL? Manchester United’s poor start to the season has seen them occupy the 12th position in the League table and they have been ruled out of the title race by their fans after just eight matches into the season. Some pundits credited the poor start to lack of proven goalscorers who will convert the little clear-cut chances created by the midfielders during matches. However, United’s problem is more than lack of goalscorer, the midfield also lacks creativity. Daniel James has been a good addition to the team since his move from Swansea in the summer but…

The speculations about Paul Pogba’s proposed move to Real Madrid was increased during the week as reporters revealed that the player met with Zinedine Zidane during the international break to discuss personal issues. Though Solskjaer said the player’s meeting with his compatriot has nothing to do with his future at Old Trafford, the manager is obviously seeking his replacement and he has interest in Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez. The 24-year-old midfielder is set to cost nothing less than £129m in January and the Sun reported that the Red Devils are leading the race for his signature. As much as…

There’s no better time United players and their coach need huge motivation than on Saturday during their final preparation for the much talked about encounter against Liverpool at the Old Trafford Stadium. Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who knows what it takes to face Liverpool, visited the team’s Carrington training ground to watch the training session. Though he didn’t disclose his reasons for the visit, he was seen having a heart-to-heart chat with Solskjaer and Michael Carrick as the manager perfects his tactics for Sunday’s showdown. Solskjaer Is Not Afraid Of Getting Sacked(Opens in a new browser tab)…

You can’t make a list of top five managers in the world without including former Manchester United manager José Mourinho and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola due to their impressive managerial records. Both managers came up against each other during their days in the Spanish La Liga before they later crossed paths in the English Premier League. Picking the best manager from these two tacticians has always been a problem for many pundits, just as it is difficult to decide who is the best player between Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. However, Former Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibramovich has revealed the…

Manchester United executives have spent close to £900m since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013 but they have failed to lift the Premier League trophy. On the contrary, United’s upcoming opponents Liverpool won last season’s Champions League glory despite spending less under Jurgen Klopp who took over from Brendan Rodgers in 2015. To make matters worse, the Red Devils have been a shadow of themselves as they currently occupy the 12th position in the League standing — a situation which has got former player Robbie Savage angry. According to Robbie Savage in one of his write-ups, it’s time…

Almost all media outlets are reporting that the Red Devils are close to reaching an agreement with Juventus for Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic, but the latest report from ESPN reveals that the deal could fail to materialize because the player appears to be asking for too much as weekly wages. The media outlet are now suggesting that the Red Devils are eyeing a possible move for Uruguay international Edinson Cavani if Mandzukic fails to reduce his demands. Cavani is a household name in European football judging by his exploits during his days with Serie A side Napoli and the attacking…