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Manchester United manager Ole Solskjaer is credited with an interest in Brescia youngster Sandro Tonali, according to the Sun. Tonali, 19, is currently one of the best teenagers in the world following his consistent performances in Serie A and lots of clubs are keeping close tabs on him. The British media outlet reported that Paris St German, Chelsea, AC Milan and Atletico Madrid had already shown interest in the midfielder but Manchester City are leading the race for his signature. The same report further said that United scouts watched Tonali’s display against Genoa last weekend and the youngster did not…

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Former Manchester United manager José Mourinho has been without a job since he was fired by the Red Devils last December but he is reportedly set to return to the game. It was reported last month that the Portuguese manager turned down the chance to become a manager in the French league as he is keen on returning to the Premier League this season. He was sometimes linked with a move for Tottenham managerial post due to Spurs’ unimpressive run of results, but the report seem to have died down despite Tottenham’s current form. Why Ed Woodward Is Reluctant To…

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Many Manchester United fans believe the team had a great week after recording two back-to-back victories and a draw against Liverpool. During the week in review, the Red Devils were held to a 1-1 draw by Liverpool at Old Trafford, thanks to a late goal from Jurgen Klopp’s men after Rashord had given Solskjaer’s men the lead. The Red Devils later traveled to Partizan Belgrade in one of Tuesday’s Europa League fixtures and they recorded a hard-fought 1-0 victory. Solskjaer’s men wrapped up the week with a resounding 3-1 victory over Norwich on Sunday. However, former Arsenal star Paul Merson…

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Italy international star Sandro Tonali is fast becoming a household name in the Italian League, thanks to his impressive form for Brescia since the start of the campaign. The 19-year-old is playing in his first top-flight league but he has done enough to attract interest from top clubs in Europe including Manchester United, City, PSG, and Atletico Madrid. Many transfer news outlets claimed that the player is Solskjaer’s top transfer target in the next summer window as he is still in search of quality midfielders. However, Brescia president Massimo Cellino has advised the youngster to remain with the Serie A…

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Manchester United are said to have included LOSC Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare in their January transfer wish-list following the player’s perfect start to the ongoing season. The 20-year-old Frenchman is seen as one of the potential replacements for Paul Pogba whose stay at Old Trafford is under huge uncertainty. Soumare is one of the regular starters in Lille’s squad and ESPN are claiming that Solskjaer has set his eyes on the youngster as he continues to prepare for life after the former Juventus midfielder. The media source further revealed that Lille have set a price tag of £34m on Soumare’s…

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Real Madrid could miss out on their longtime transfer target Paul Pogba as reports claim that the Los Blancos manager Zinedine Zidane is ready to cool his interest in his compatriot in favor of Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante. The Sun reported this afternoon that the manager is set to pull out of the race for Pogba’s signature due to United’s huge demands. It was revealed by the same media outlet, during the previous transaction period, that the Red Devils demanded a huge £180m from the Galacticos as part of their strategy to deny the Spanish giants from luring the 26-year-old…

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Manchester United have set their sights on Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale for a while but all their efforts to capture him have been fruitless. The Welshman was heavily linked with a move to the Theatre of Dreams in the summer following the obvious unhealthy relationship between him and Zidane but Bale still remains at the club. However, ex-Madrid star Predrag Mijatovic has told his former club to get rid of the striker even if it means losing him as a free agent in the next transfer window. Mijatovic questioned Bale’s commitment on the field of play as he claimed…

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Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal have been tipped as the major contenders for Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria despite initial interest from two Bundesliga sides Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. The two Bundesliga sides were the first clubs who picked up interest in the youngster but the recent report from Sky Sports claimed that the three Premier League sides are set to leapfrog them in the race for his services in January. Arsenal, despite signing Torreira and Guendouzi, look very fragile at the middle of the pitch and Emery is willing to add the German to his team in January.…

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Manchester United are believed to be in the race for Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen in January due to the uncertainty surrounding Paul Pogba’s future at Old Trafford. The Danish midfielder is in the final year of his contract with Tottenham and the Lilywhites are ready to cash-in on his signature to avoid losing him as a free agent. Reports claimed that Mauricio Pochettino’s side have placed an inexpensive price tag of £20m on the player’s service in order to attract many suitors in the winter transfer market. Despite the price tag, former Manchester United player Roy Keane has warned Solskjaer…

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Reports from Camp Nou reveals that then Barcelona outcast, Ivan Rakitic, could be Manchester United’s first signing in the winter transfer window. According to reports, the Croatian midfielder is set to leave the Blaugranas due to lack of regular game-time since the start of the campaign. The midfielder has reportedly reached an agreement with the La Liga Champions over his future, and he has been told to negotiate a transfer deal with any interested suitor. Manchester United claim to be interested in his signature and they are now set to discuss with the player’s representative over the possibility of luring…

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It’s no longer news that United are close to sealing a deal with Juventus for 33-year-old striker Mario Mandzukic to boost the team’s attacking prowess in the second part of the season. The latest reports from the camp of the Serie A star reveal that Qatari club Al Duhail are eyeing a big-money move for the experienced striker and they could lure him away from Turin ahead of United. According to the Daily Record, the Qatar Stars League side are set to leapfrog United in the race for the former Bayern Munich forward as they have launched a huge £6.5m-per-year…

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Manchester United striker Jesse Lingard is experiencing a tough time at the moment as things are not working out as planned for the England international. The 26-year-old winger has neither score nor assist this season, while his overall display has left so much to be desired. His spot in Solskjaer’s starting lineup is no longer secure due to the intense competition among the Old Trafford players. To add to Lingard’s woes, his clothing range ‘JLingz’ recorded a loss of £211,688 in its first year of operation, that’s according to Manchester Evening News. Chelsea Urged To Re-sign Centre Back(Opens in a…

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