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Manchester United could fire Erik ten Hag this weekend
16Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Manchester United could fire Erik ten Hag this weekend

Manchester United are 14th in the Premier League at the October international "break", and the cries for Erik ten Hag's job continue to grow louder from the Old Trafford faithful. It was already surprising to see INEOS back the embattled Man United manager instead of wiping the slate clean with a new coach, as dream target Thomas Tuchel was available after his falling out with Bayern Munich. Instead, Tuchel had just taken the England national team job, and despite a poor start to the season and emergency meetings deliberating over his job status, Ten Hag remains the Manchester United manager. However, despite Tuchel's appointment by England ostensibly giving Ten Hag more time with the best option off the market, the Dutchman's hold on his position remains tenuous and could abruptl...
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Manchester United’s discounted asking price for Antony transfer is still too much
16Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Manchester United’s discounted asking price for Antony transfer is still too much

Manchester United spent nearly 100 million euros in order to sign right winger Antony from Ajax in the summer 2022 transfer window, doing so at the request of his former manager Erik ten Hag. While Antony was a skillful player in the Eredivisie, he wasn't known for his prolific goal-scoring or assist rates, topping out at 9 goals and 8 assists in the 2020/21 season. So it wasn't much of a surprise to the more cynical fans that Antony has failed to establish himself as a consistent source of end product for a Manchester United side that has since moved on from Antony. Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo are both favored to Antony on the right wing, while Manchester United can also play a two-striker system after signing young Serie A standout strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkz...
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Aston Villa are after two intriguing RW prospects on the transfer market
16Oct By Hridyam AroraNo Comments
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Aston Villa are after two intriguing RW prospects on the transfer market

Aston Villa, as of late, have been a team that has a lot going for them in a collective sense. The club has smartly worked out many signings in the last few years that few people would've understood at first, but then they'd get so much out of them. It's not limited to just signing exciting players. Aston Villa have signed and revived some players who may or may not have had a future in top-level football if it wasn't for them - Ross Barkley rings a bell. Be that as it may, they are also on the lookout for young talent, and, right now, they are reportedly interested in some wingers. According to Graeme Bailey, Aston Villa have been monitoring FC Midtjylland winger Dario Osorio, while Atenção, Vascaínos claim they are interested in Rayan from Vasco de Gama. Rayan has attracted a...
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Unai Emery highlights the Aston Villa star who could become world-class this season
16Oct By Hridyam AroraNo Comments
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Unai Emery highlights the Aston Villa star who could become world-class this season

Aston Villa have become one of the best and most exciting teams in Europe ever since Spanish manager Unai Emery took the job. They have signed young, talented players that have massively helped them qualify for the UEFA Champions League. He has developed so many good players and won on so many difficult grounds, it is hard to call this anything less than a success job. However, it is not just on the sporting forefront where Emery has been doing such a fabulous job. One of the most important things Emery has done is build concrete interpersonal connections with his own players, which he has tried to do at every club he has been a part of. So many players at Villa have upped their game ever since the Spanish coach took over, and it is not surprising when he says so many good things abo...
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Thomas Tuchel decision is terrible news for Manchester United but great for Erik ten Hag
15Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Thomas Tuchel decision is terrible news for Manchester United but great for Erik ten Hag

Thomas Tuchel had been first on Manchester United's wishlist of managers to replace Erik ten Hag, but the German coach didn't seem to be pushing hard to move to Old Trafford this summer, nor did the Red Devils seem ready to axe their current manager despite rampant criticism. Ten Hag managed to survive another lengthy internal meeting from the INEOS leadership, who deliberated on the Dutchman's future at Old Trafford prior to initiating their summer 2024 transfer plans. Despite Manchester United investing heavily in their squad, the initial results have been poor, with the club sitting 14th at the October international fixtures. Thus, the Tuchel rumors heated up. However, in another twist, Tuchel has taken the England national team appointment after rumors briefly surfaced last we...
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Man United can block Liverpool from signing breakout star and fill major need in process
15Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Man United can block Liverpool from signing breakout star and fill major need in process

Manchester United brought in a trio of top young players in the summer 2024 transfer window, signing Lille center back Leny Yoro from under Real Madrid and Liverpool's noses for 60 million euros while bringing in former Bayern Munich striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna for jus over 40 million euros. Their biggest addition may have been PSG defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte, who should form a world-class axis with Kobbie Mainoo, making Casemiro's decline a thing of the past. In general, Manchester United spent more of their financial resources attacking a woeful defense, which was invigorated further by the addition of Bayern Munich (and former Ajax) pair Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt. Despite signing three legitimately starting-caliber defenders this summer, Manchester U...
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Manchester United are forced into a disastrous decision at left back
15Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Manchester United are forced into a disastrous decision at left back

Manchester United made three notable signings to bolster their defense this past summer, bringing in right back Noussair Mazraoui and center back Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich, as well as top prospect Leny Yoro for 60 million euros. All three players are starting-caliber, but only Mazraoui has been able to show that level for Manchester United thus far. De Ligt has struggled to assert himself next to Lisandro Martinez, while Yoro has yet to play due to a preseason injury. To make matters worse, Manchester United are still being stretched thin defensively by injuries. The left back position has been particularly hit, with Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw both injured. That forced Diogo Dalot to play as an inverted left back, and while he and Mazraoui have formed an exceptional pa...
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Liverpool scouting a young forward on the verge of a breakout into superstardom
15Oct By Hridyam AroraNo Comments
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Liverpool scouting a young forward on the verge of a breakout into superstardom

Liverpool are always on the lookout for new forwards to bolster their attack for the present and future, as we've seen an attacker being signed more often than not in the last few years. Most recently, Liverpool have signed Federico Chiesa from Juventus on a bargain - just 12.5 million pounds for a player who clearly has a lot of potential, even though he has been riddled with injuries in the last few years, is a good deal. Worst case scenario, it brings them a good squad player for the foreseeable future. But now, the Reds have been looking at yet another winger. According to The Sunday Mirror and BILD, Liverpool are interested in Jamie Gittens, and have sent scouts over to Germany to watch him play. Gittens is a creative hub with a lot of technical quality with the ball, and any...
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Manchester United apparently don’t think Manuel Ugarte transfer was enough
15Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Manchester United apparently don’t think Manuel Ugarte transfer was enough

Manchester United were eyeing PSG defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte throughout the summer transfer window, but they knew it would be difficult to sign the Uruguayan at a reasonable fee just one year after he joined the Parisians from Benfica. So when Manchester United saw PSG sign Joao Neves from Benfica this year, they knew it was the right time to pounce on their ideal midfield signing and long-term Casemiro replacement. Ugarte has started just one Premier League game and is finding fitness after injury woes, so it is impossible to say anything about how Manchester United feel about their decision to sign the 23-year-old for potentially 50 million pounds. However, it seems as though Manchester United feel like they need more help in midfield, even though they signed Ugarte and ...
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Manchester United could finally get defender back soon to help relieve injury crisis
15Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Manchester United could finally get defender back soon to help relieve injury crisis

Manchester United are feeling a crunch defensively with mounting injuries and absences, as star summer signing Noussair Mazraoui became the latest blow after an unspecified cardiac issue that necessitated procedural intervention.  Coming into the season, Manchester United were already down three key players in defense with Leny Yoro suffering a preseason injury, and the left back duo of Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia also recovering from various ailments. With Mazraoui out, that now leaves right back Diogo Dalot as the lone fullback and a situation where Manchester United are having to shift a center back to the left back position in the interim. On the bright side, Manchester United should have one of their long-term - really, their longest-term - absentees back soon. The Mancheste...
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