Author: Ibukun Italoye

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Manchester United and other top European clubs are in the race for RB Salzburg’s striker Erling Haaland, but they are tipped as the top candidate to win the race for the youngster. It is believed that Solskjaer will explore his relationship with the player to bring him to the Theatre of Dreams next summer despite the interest from Manchester City and Bayern Munich. In one of the transfer speculations last week, Bundesliga side were claimed to have leapfrogged the Red Devils in the chase for the 19-year-old wonderkid having convinced the youngster of a regular game-time. The latest development concerning…

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Manchester United loanee Dean Henderson will not feature for Sheffield United Kingdom when Premier League actions return this weekend. Club football is back after the last round of international break during the week, and Solskjaer’s side will come up against the new Premier League side on Saturday. Unfortunately for Sheffield United, first-choice goaltender Henderson is unavailable for selection as he is ineligible to feather against his parent club. According to one of the English FA rules, a player sent on a loan deal can’t play against his parent club whenever both sides tackle each other. Man Utd Goalkeeper To Return…

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It was earlier claimed that Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic will be on his way to Old Trafford after reaching an agreement with the Red Devils last month. The reports have turned out to be one of the unavoidable transfer rumors because the latest speculation suggests that Juventus are set to demand for Manchester United’s youngster Tahith Chong before releasing the veteran striker. Italian media publication Corriere dello Sport revealed on Wednesday that the Old Lady will only sanction Mandzukic’s move to the Theatre of Dreams if the Premier League side are willing to include the young Dutchman in their offer…

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Many football fans were shocked by Tottenham’s decision to Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday as no one saw it coming. Though the Argentinian manager is currently not doing well at the moment, many pundits and Tottenham fans had high hopes that the manager would turn things around before the start of the busy festive period. Unfortunately for Pochettino, he was given an unexpected marching order by the employers he had been working with for five years. Pochettino is out of the job but he could return to the dugout in no time if Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fails to…

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Manchester United said to be keeping close tabs on Leicester City defender Calgar Soyunku who joined the Foxes during the summer. It was reported prior to the start of season that the King Power outfit bought the 23-year-old from Freigburg to replace Harry Maguire who moved to Solskjaer’s side. The Turkish international wasted no time before winning a permanent spot in Rodgers first eleven, thanks to his consistent performance at the heart of the defence. His impressive display so far didn’t just make him a regular stater in Brendan Rodgers’ team, he has equally attracted the attention of United manager…

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Manchester United and Real Madrid obviously have an unsettled transfer business as reporters can’t stop linking Pogba to the Galacticos. The Frenchman continues to be a focal point for many rumor mongers who believes his days at Old Trafford are numbered. Just as it is with Pogba, so we have it with Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez as reporters won’t stop linking both players with a move to the Old Trafford Stadium. Some media sources even reported Bale could serve a makeshift for Paul Pogba’s signature, while another transfer podcasts- especially Spanish media – revealed that James Rodriguez is set…

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Manchester United injured center-back will be out of contract in the next summer window, and his being linked with a move to a greener pasture. However, the Red Devils are kicking against losing the player as a free agent and they are reportedly set to trigger a contract extension in his contract with the team. It’s believed that the player had a mandatory one-year contract extension in his deal when he joined the club three years ago. With his contract set to expire soon, Solskjaer and his employers are now tipped to trigger the clause by awarding him a one…

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Manchester United are missing the services of some key players due to injury, and one of them is Axel Tuanzebe. The youngster has become a force to reckon in Solskjaer’s first-team but his development was brought to a halt by injury. The young defender picked up a knock while warming up ahead of their stalemate with Liverpool last month and he hasn’t returned since then. However, the good news is that the 22-year-old versatile defender is set to return to full fitness following his post via his Instagram page. How Zidane’s Transfer Wish-list Could Affect Solskjaer’s Plans In January(Opens in…

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will arguably be an unhappy man at the moment after seeing two of transfer plans suffer setbacks in less than 24 hours. It all started when German Sport media outlet Sport Bild revealed that Borussia Monchengladbach won’t release midfielder Denis Zakaria in January despite the manager’s interest. The midfielder, who is equally a January transfer target for Unai Emery, is now set to remain with the Bundesliga side beyond the upcoming transfer window. To add more to Solskjaer’s woes, Real Madrid attacker Lucas Vazquez has rejected the Red Devils offer for his services despite…

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It’s no longer news that almost seven European clubs are in the race for French starlet Camavinga following his impressive records with Rennes this season. The 17-year-old has been a great revelation in Ligue this season having broken into Rennes’s first team despite his young age. His qualities haven’t gone unnoticed by top clubs as Barcelona, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Tottenham, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Atletico Madrid, Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund are all in the race to capture his services next season. Manchester United and other interested suitors have received a major boost on their desire to sign the player…

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Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has been labeled the most difficult opponent by former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure. The former Etihad midfielder has played against Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Cristiano Ronaldo but he revealed that the Serbian star was the toughest player he’s come up against. Speaking to The Times, the Ivorian recalled his days at the Etihad Stadium and he confessed that the Serbian international was too strong with the ball at his feet. He admitted that Matic isn’t quick but his strength was his strongest point. United Supporters Are Saying The Same Thing About Club’s Transfer Target(Opens…

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If reports from the Daily Star this morning reveals that, then, Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic could be the Red Devils first signing in January. The British media claimed that the player’s agent is currently in talks with the club’s representative over his client’s proposed move to Old Trafford when the transfer window reopens. The Croatian is no longer rated at Camp Nou following the arrival of younger players, including Frenkie De Jong, in the previous summer transfer window and coach Ernesto Valverde is ready to cash-in on his services. Rakitic, 31, is obviously edging towards the end of his career…

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