Tag: Manchester United

Where does Antony rank among LaLiga’s best players right now?
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Where does Antony rank among LaLiga’s best players right now?

Manchester United loanee Antony looks like a completely different man since moving from Old Trafford to the Benito Villamarin, and ever since he's joined Real Betis, Los Verdiblancos have been the second highest performing team in LaLiga after league title favorite Barcelona. Isco has been splendid, too, and was instrumental in the 2-1 win over former employers Real Madrid, but Antony has unmistakably been the star of the show. But where, exactly, does Antony rank? Both in terms of form and overall quality. It's a difficult question to ask since Antony has just joined LaLiga and previously had a poor reputation as a nearly 100 million euro transfer flop for Manchester United. Form and class are two distinct entities, and, because of that, it becomes additionally difficult to asses...
Man United dominate Transfermarkt’s most valuable Premier League U21 players
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Man United dominate Transfermarkt’s most valuable Premier League U21 players

Manchester United have been one of the most disappointing teams in European football this season, and they are nowhere near competing for a European place next season with little turn-around in results despite the appointment of Ruben Amorim as manager. But there are reasons to believe in a bright future for Manchester United, as they have a number of talented young players who are a clear identity and cohesive scheme away from truly shining. In fact, Transfermarkt released an updated list of its most valuable players in terms of worth on the open transfer market, and Manchester United had the most players in the top 10 of the list of the most valuable U21 players in the Premier League. Arsenal, Manchester City, Bournemouth, and Tottenham all had two players each, but Manchester U...
Manchester United still want to sign Xavi Simons
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Manchester United still want to sign Xavi Simons

Much of the transfer rumor mill speculation surrounding Manchester United has understandably focused on their need for goals, and top-class No. 9's like Victor Osimhen and Benjamin Sesko are the most frequently mentioned players. But given Manchester United are 13th in the Premier League table, they clearly need more than just striker help if they want to get back to their usual standing as a top-four side in English football. According to a report from Sky Sports Germany's Florian Plettenberg, Manchester United still want to sign Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig this summer and are actually hoping to sign a "versatile attacking midfielder" in the coming window. Plettenberg confirms that Manchester United also remain interested in the top two young Bundesliga strikers on the transfer m...
Napoli begin talks for Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund
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Napoli begin talks for Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund

Manchester United spent 64 million pounds, with an additional 8 million in add-ons, to sign Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta in the summer 2023 transfer window. At the time, Hojlund was one of the most intriguing talents in Serie A and one of the biggest emerging talents at the striker position, dazzling with his upside and explosive dribbling on the ball. Hojlund has found service, beyond the creation from captain Bruno Fernandes, to be difficult at Old Trafford, and he and fellow former Serie A standout Joshua Zirkzee have had trouble forging a connection up top. Manchester United still have hopes for Hojlund, but there are already rumblings of a potential transfer in the summer 2025 window, and a Serie A title contender may be interested in bringing Hojlund back to a league that he se...
Leicester City vs. Manchester United: 5 players who will decide Sunday’s game
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Leicester City vs. Manchester United: 5 players who will decide Sunday’s game

After grinding out a hard-fought point against second-placed Arsenal last weekend and a huge 4-1 win to eliminate Real Sociedad in the Europa League at mid-week, Manchester United are hitting the road to take on the seemingly Championship-bound Leicester City Foxes on Sunday. Here are five players on both sides will decide the outcome of this Premier League fixture. Manchester United DM Manuel Ugarte Manuel Ugarte's had an uneven first season at Old Trafford, but the talent is clearly there within the Uruguayan. Ruben Amorim's task is to get the former Sporting CP standout to play at the world-class level he flashed while at PSG in his lone season in Paris. On Sunday, Ugarte needs to be the backbone of the Manchester United midfield, control the game, and help drive the ball forwar...
How Ruben Amorim views Mason Mount tactically in Manchester United formation
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How Ruben Amorim views Mason Mount tactically in Manchester United formation

Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount has been an unmitigated disaster at the club since joining in the summer 2023 transfer window for a whopping 60 million pounds, as he's come nowhere near to giving the Red Devils a return on their inflated initial investment. The shame is on Manchester United for signing a player Chelsea clearly wanted to jettison due to, ahem, mounting injury concerns and a knowledge that he cannot play as a starting 8 for a top team in the Premier League and is, instead, solely a glorified No. 10. Well, Manchester United already had a significantly better No. 10 in Bruno Fernandes, who has only distinguished himself further in the face of his critics since the Mount transfer, whereas the England international has only added new critics. However, with Moun...
The 3 worst contracts Man United must get rid of in summer 2025 transfer window
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The 3 worst contracts Man United must get rid of in summer 2025 transfer window

Here are three dreadful contracts Manchester United desperately need to get off their books in the summer 2025 transfer window. All wage details are provided by FBRef.com. DM Casemiro There is no doubt that Casemiro is the player Manchester United most need to give the old axe in 2025, and with one year left on his contract, now is the only time for United to get some sort of a fee out of the legendary defensive midfielder from a club in Saudi Arabia. Really, Manchester United should have sold Casemiro in the summer 2024 window instead of keeping him around to cost the team games for yet another season, as his sharp decline was evident in a beyond awful 2023/24 campaign. Casemiro went from being a key veteran leader and a solid Premier League midfielder in 2022/23 to a joke in 2023...
Three summer 2025 transfers to take Manchester United to the next level
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Three summer 2025 transfers to take Manchester United to the next level

Manchester United have made a ton of high-profile transfers over the years that haven't paid out, but here are three stars who could be worth their time in the summer 2025 window. Sporting CP ST Viktor Gyokeres Obviously, a proven goal-scorer has to be at the top of the Manchester United transfer wishlist, as Joshua Zirkzee has flamed out so badly in his first season at Old Trafford that there are already rumblings that the club are ready to move on from the Dutch international. Even if Manchester United keep Zirkzee next to fellow former Serie A standout Rasmus Hojlund, neither are known as top finishers. The Red Devils need someone ruthless in front of goal, and there is nobody in more demand than Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, who was recently coached by new Man United manage...
Kobbie Mainoo’s outrageous wage demands from Manchester United
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Kobbie Mainoo’s outrageous wage demands from Manchester United

Manchester United defensive midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has suffered a second season collapse amidst the latest turmoil at Old Trafford, going from arguably the brightest spot in the 2023/24 campaign to a real sour note in an even worse 2024/25 campaign for the Red Devils. After playing a vital role in Manchester United winning the FA Cup and, thus, qualifying for the Europa League for the 2024/25 season, Mainoo is now a bit player for Man United, struggling in 15 starts and getting pipped back in the pecking order. Now, there are rampant rumblings that Mainoo is one step away from exiting Old Trafford, owing to hefty wage demands that the increasingly stringent INEOS-led Red Devils may no longer be interested in acquiescing to. According to a report from chief talkSPORT reporter Ale...
Manchester United are being curved by one of their biggest talents
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Manchester United are being curved by one of their biggest talents

Manchester United have no issue producing great young talents initially, as their academy has been known for generating plenty of hyped footballers who, at least at the beginning, look like future Premier League stars. Marcus Rashford is one prominent example, and while he has finally flamed out and latched on at Aston Villa on loan in one last effort at Premier League relevancy, there is another more recent example worth circling. Defensive midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was one of the few genuine bright spots for Manchester United last season, and he was the reason for their qualification for the Europa League via winning the FA Cup against crosstown rivals Manchester City. Mainoo immediately became an England international and the next big hope for Manchester United in midfield. But ...