Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is one of the most controversial figures in the world of football and it has been like this since his then world-record move back to Old Trafford four years ago. The Frenchman came through the ranks at Manchester United before leaving for Juventus on a free transfer to the anguish and disappointment of then manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Paul Pogba wanted regular playing time with the Manchester United first team but it was not forthcoming under legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson and that prompted him to leave the club once his contract had expired in…
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Ex-Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has been in talks with Manchester United over the manager’s job at the club according to Italian media outlet Alfredo Pedulla. Mauricio Pochettino has not been in the dugout since he was sacked as Tottenham Hotspur boss in November 2019 and replaced by Jose Mourinho who has managed Manchester United previously. The ex-Argentine international player was booted out of the job at Spurs just some months after he led them to the Champions League final in Madrid. According to the aforementioned publication, Mauricio Pochettino requested for full control of transfers at the club as he…
Premier League giants Manchester United are determined to keep their best player from the reach of Spanish La Liga side Real Madrid according to the publication from the stables of the Daily Mirror. Real Madrid transfer rumours have surfaced again ahead of the winter transfer window next month especially after the commitment of Paul Pogba was questioned on Tuesday. Paul Pogba’s commitment has been scrutinized in the last 24 hours following the admission from club manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that his star player is ill. According to the Red Devils boss, Paul Pogba is fit again but he has not…
Three-time European champions Manchester United are reportedly back in the hunt for Dutch winger Steven Bergwijn who plays his club football for PSV Eindhoven FC of the Netherlands. According to the Daily Mirror, the Red Devils want to sign the 22-year-old Dutch international attacker next summer. Manchester United scouts have watched him in action in the colours of former Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven on numerous occasions this season. He was a strong transfer target for Manchester United earlier this year but nothing happened during the summer transfer window which ended at the start of September, though it must be pointed…
Turkish Super League giants Fenerbahce are reportedly plotting a move for Chelsea winger Pedro Rodriguez ahead of the winter transfer window. This is according to the publication from Football Whispers which revealed that the Turkish top flight club wants to sign the Spanish international during the January transfer window. Pedro Rodriguez started the new season in the Chelsea XI before he succumbed to an injury in September. The former Barcelona winger has not been able to regain his place in the Blues starting lineup since returning from injury. Pedro Rodriguez is now the fourth choice winger at Chelsea presently under…
Italian Super Agent Mino Raiola wants Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba to leave the club next summer according to Gazzetta dello Sport. It was revealed that Mino Raiola wants his client to return to Italian Serie A champions Juventus at the end of this season. Mino Raiola shares a close relationship with the Juventus executives especially Pavel Nedved and both parties are not opposed to a possible move. Paul Pogba has not been able to produce his best form for Manchester United this season and that is largely due to injury. Star Player Set To End His Relationship With Man…
Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is not in the best of forms at the moment after the Portuguese international skipper was substituted against AC Milan at the weekend. He was subbed off after just 55 minutes for Paolo Dybala and the former Manchester United was visibly angry about the decision made by Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri. While walking off, Ronaldo told his manager to go away in Portuguese. The Real Madrid legend was said to have left the Stadium before the end of the game which ended in a 1-0 win for hosts Juventus. Star Player Set To End His Relationship…
Merseyside giants Liverpool have been tipped for their first Premier League title after seeing off nearest challengers Manchester City. This is according to former AS Roma and AC Milan right-back Cafu. In a chat with The Sun, Brazilian national team legend Cafu backed Liverpool over Manchester City for the league title. Liverpool took a major step to ending their long wait for the Premier League title after beating Manchester City 3-1 in front of their home fans in a controversial manner. The Reds took a controversial lead inside the first ten minutes through a stunning strike from Brazilian midfielder Fabinho.…
Manchester United currently occupy the 10th position in the Premier League standings after 11 round of matches, but that is expected to change if Solskjaer’s men can create and convert many clear-cut chances in subsequent matches. To ensure that his attacking department becomes more threatening and prolific, Solskjaer has targeted in-form strikers and midfielders, including Erling Haaland and James Maddison who play RB Salzburg and Leicester City respectively. However, the Norwegian boss will compete with more than 14 clubs for his young compatriot due to huge interest from Liverpool, Barcelona, Juventus, and Real Madrid. Though Maddison isn’t attracting much interest…
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka won’t be part of the Gunners squad for the Premier League clash with Leicester City. This is according to Arsenal manager Unai Emery who revealed that the Swiss international is not in the best frame of mind to help the team at the moment. Premier League highflyers Leicester City host Arsenal in a week 12 league game billed for the King Power Stadium on Saturday evening and Granit Xhaka is expected to miss out on the game. Man Utd Defender Sets New Premier League Record African Players Deserve More Respect, Samuel Eto Reveals EPL: Liverpool Starting…
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has been named the Manager of the Month for October. The former Blues midfielder was rightfully named the recipient of the award after leading Chelsea to three wins in the month of October. Frank Lampard won the award ahead of the likes of Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, Brighton and Hove Albion boss Graham Potter and Aston Villa manager Dean Smith. Frank Lampard and Chelsea have won their last five games in the Premier League, and that has propelled them six points clear of the nearest challengers Arsenal in the race for…
Bayern Munich board members have swiftly commenced the search for Niko Kovac’s replacement after parting ways with the manager on Sunday. Kovac was shown the exit door by the Bavarians following an unexpected 5-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday and they have reportedly created a list of some managers capable of succeeding him at the Allianz Arena. Former United manager José Mourinho is said to be leading the pack —ahead of former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri — as he has been without a club for 11 months. Jose Mourinho has been preparing for Bundesliga job since his days at…