Tag: Manchester United

Adrien Rabiot’s mother pushing for a Manchester United transfer
13Sep By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, Premier League

Adrien Rabiot’s mother pushing for a Manchester United transfer

Manchester United made a handful of major signings this summer, and the one who may most immediately boost the club's fortunes is former PSG defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte. The Casemiro replacement next to phenom Kobbie Mainoo, Ugarte had been Man United's top midfield target all along this past summer, and he became a guaranteed transfer when PSG went for Benfica's Joao Neves as the Uruguayan's replacement. But Manchester United could use one more midfielder as a boost this season, and they can still sign free agents even after the transfer window has ended. The best free agent available is another former PSG midfielder, Adrien Rabiot, who most recently played for Juventus. A starter for the French national team, Rabiot has been hotly linked to Manchester United for years and...
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Brighton Women in advanced talks to sign Nikita Parris from Manchester United
12Sep By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, Premier League

Brighton Women in advanced talks to sign Nikita Parris from Manchester United

Brighton Women have ambitions of rising up the table in the FA WSL and eventually making it to European competition, much in the same way their men's team made it to the Europa League in the 2023/24 season after several shrewd signings. To that end, Brighton have signed two of the best attacking midfielders in the FA WSL in England legend Fran Kirby and another former Chelsea star in Jelena Cankovic. But Brighton may not be done with adding attacking firepower ahead of the FA WSL transfer deadline tomorrow on Friday Sept. 13. According to a report from Tom Garry of The Guardian, Brighton are now in advanced talks with Manchester United for the signing of 30-year-old right winger Nikita Parris. A star for the England national team a few years ago, Parris is a former FA WSL champ...
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The 10 most expensive transfers from Ligue 1 to the Premier League of the 2010s decade
11Sep By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, Ligue 1, Premier League

The 10 most expensive transfers from Ligue 1 to the Premier League of the 2010s decade

Ligue 1 carries the tagline "The League of Talents", which is pretty much their only claim to fame now that PSG have completely unbalanced the league from a competitive standpoint due to Qatar's ridiculous spending power. Perhaps Roberto De Zerbi can shift that paradigm with some smart underdog coaching at Marseille after previously turning Brighton into a Europa League side after they toiled in the Premier League mid-table for years. Ligue 1 may not be the most competitive league, but it's still producing top talents who fetch a pretty penny on the transfer market. Look no further than center back Leny Yoro, who joined Manchester United this summer from Lille for over 60 million euros after pretty much every big club wanted to sign him. The Premier League has always been a destin...
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Grading every summer 2024 transfer made by Manchester United
30Aug By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Features, Premier League

Grading every summer 2024 transfer made by Manchester United

As the summer 2024 transfer window winds to a close, it's time to take a look back at how Manchester United did as one of the biggest buyers in the market. Man United's activity in the transfer window was to be expected, if not outright necessary. The Red Devils finished eighth in the Premier League last season and had a new ownership group coming in, INEOS, who decided to make the controversial decision to keep embattled manager Erik ten Hag for another season. So of course Manchester United had to spend to upgrade their squad at all levels, because they had pressing needs at pretty much every single position except for the attacking midfield. Here is a grade for every major signing Manchester United made this summer. All transfer fee figures are from Transfermarkt. CB Leny Yoro...
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Manchester United trying to spoil Chelsea’s pursuit of top striker
28Aug By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Features, Premier League

Manchester United trying to spoil Chelsea’s pursuit of top striker

Manchester United have already landed a big fish at striker in this year's transfer window, signing Bologna breakout star Joshua Zirkzee to pair with another young former Serie A standout in Rasmus Hojlund. Among Marcus Rashford, Zirkzee, and Hojlund, Manchester United should, in theory, be strong offensively next season in what is a make-or-break year for Erik ten Hag after buying himself a season to prove himself to INEOS. Manchester United may not be done with acquiring strikers, though, as the Evening Standard reports that the Red Devils have begun holding talks with Brentford for a deal for star striker Ivan Toney. Previously linked to Tottenham and Arsenal, Toney has most recently drawn significant interest from another London-based powerhouse, Chelsea, who are preferentiall...
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Chelsea get boost in pursuit of Manchester United superstar
27Aug By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Features, Premier League

Chelsea get boost in pursuit of Manchester United superstar

Chelsea have spent over 100 million euros on new forwards Pedro Neto and Joao Felix, who both combined for a goal in the Blues' statement-making 6-2 drubbing of Wolves. That win could set the tone for the rest of the season to follow, as Chelsea now have high hopes that new manager Enzo Maresca can bring out the best in what is a very talented squad. Chelsea could be adding more top talent to the attack, too, with interest in star strikers Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney, but the Blues are also seemingly intent on further stockpiling their wide forward options. They have joined Juventus with serious interest in Manchester United superstar winger Jadon Sancho, who is capable of starting on the left or the right side of the attack. Chelsea have been hoping to complete a swap deal w...
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Chelsea have to nix the dream scenario swap deal for Jadon Sancho
26Aug By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Features, Premier League

Chelsea have to nix the dream scenario swap deal for Jadon Sancho

Chelsea are highly interested in making a fourth major splash in the winger market this summer, even though their attack is already showing signs of renewed vigor under Enzo Maresca after dropping a six-burger on Wolves this past weekend. After adding Portuguese stars Pedro Neto and Joao Felix, Chelsea have their eyes on Manchester United superstar Jadon Sancho, who is on the outs at Old Trafford due to his acrimonious relationship with manager Erik ten Hag. As of right now, Chelsea are exploring potential swap deals with Manchester United in order to acquire Sancho, hoping that the Red Devils will reduce the winger's asking price by accepting a player the Blues no longer want anyway. Veteran Premier League winger Raheem Sterling is Chelsea's ideal candidate, as he no longer has a...
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Chelsea have a dastardly swap deal in mind for Jadon Sancho
26Aug By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Features, Premier League

Chelsea have a dastardly swap deal in mind for Jadon Sancho

Chelsea have joined Juventus in the race to sign Manchester United star winger Jadon Sancho, who will almost certainly leave the club this summer after a public falling out with manager Erik ten Hag. Although Man United considered firing ten Hag after an eighth-placed finish in the 2023/24 season, new ownership group INEOS decided to give him a second chance after he qualified for European football by virtue of winning the FA Cup. That has left Sancho outside the door of Old Trafford, and while Juve have been the only side pushing for a permanent solution, the Bianconeri have been unable to secure a deal for the English winger because of financial juggling. Chelsea have already spent over 150 million euros on attacking players this summer, reuniting with Joao Felix on a permanent ...
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One thing needs to happen for Jadon Sancho to join Juventus
25Aug By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Features, Premier League, Serie A

One thing needs to happen for Jadon Sancho to join Juventus

Manchester United superstar winger Jadon Sancho hasn't had a future at the club since falling out with manager Erik ten Hag, and the Red Devils finally admitted the situation was untenable when they loaned the English winger to Borussia Dortmund. That was where Sancho first made a name for himself before joining Man United, as Sancho was one of the best players in European football during his time with BVB, recording double-digit assists in three separate seasons. Now, Sancho is headed for a permanent move away from Old Trafford after shining with Dortmund in the second half of the 2023/24 season, heroically leading BVB to the Champions League Final after outshining current Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe in the semifinals vs. PSG. Juventus are the club showing the most intere...
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Chelsea considering swap deal for Manchester United superstar
25Aug By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Features, Premier League

Chelsea considering swap deal for Manchester United superstar

Chelsea set the Premier League ablaze on Sunday with a statement-making 6-2 win over Wolves, outperforming their xG for a change as Enzo Maresca's masterplan is seemingly coming together after a preseason full of forceful criticism of his tactics. Noni Madueke made the strongest statement of them all, responding to transfer rumors with a hat trick and an assist, while 2023/24 Premier League Player of the Season candidate Cole Palmer continued his brilliance with a goal and a hat-trick of assists. Nicolas Jackson scored a brace to hint at a bigger sophomore season at Stamford Bridge, while new acquisitions Pedro Neto and Joao Felix even got into the act, combining for a sweet goal in the final minutes. Despite the new attacking acquisitions, including phenom Estevao Willian next su...
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