MATIC DEAL VERY CLOSE Manchester United are very close to sealing a deal for Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic. He was pictured in a United training kit in an image which leaked and went viral yesterday. Several respected journalists were unanimous in their opinion that it is a mere formality that Matic would be a United … Read more
GALA TIME Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini is reportedly being lined up by Turkish side Galatasaray. The Turkish giants confirmed that they are in negotiations with United over a proposed move. Respected Turkish outlets also reported that the Belgian has agreed personal terms with Galatasaray. Galatasaray’s sporting director went on record saying: “We have a … Read more
Despite links with a number of players, United failed to land a third major signing of the summer. United’s interest in landing a defensive midfielder and winger is not a secret in the footballing world. After failing to land one of their prime targets in Ivan Perisic, United looked at alternatives in RB Leipzig’s Emil … Read more
CONTRACT NEWS Ander Herrera and Manchester United are reportedly deep in negotiations with regards to a new deal. Herrera even met with United executive Ed Woodward in Washington during the squad’s stay in the city as part of the Tour. Negotiations are believed to be a formality and the player is expected to sign on … Read more
In this week’s From the Archives, we take a look at United’s biggest ever Premier League win – the 9-0 demolition job of Ipswich Town back in 1995. This match was one for the record books as a number of records were broken on the day. United’s Andy Cole became the first ever Premier League … Read more
WUNDERKIND ON TRIAL Manchester United have welcomed Brazilian wunderkind Gabriel Martinelli to the youth fold on a trial basis. The 16-year-old has been training in Manchester for some time and his presence with the team was confirmed by the club yesterday. He was given a 30-minute cameo against Lincoln City on Wednesday. ACADEMY WINS BIG … Read more
Manchester United Career Details: Signed From: Middlesbrough, August 1989 for £2,300,000 by Sir Alex Ferguson. Position: Centre-Back Appearances (Goals): 437 (15) between August 1989 & July 1998. Honours: F.A. Premier League Winner (4): 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997. F.A. Cup Winner (3): 1990 (1-0 (replay after 3-3 draw) vs. Crystal Palace); 1994 (4-0 vs. Chelsea); 1996 … Read more
In the 2008-2009 season, Barcelona played some of the greatest football of the modern era. Their innovative approach to play which drew on great philosophies of the past was especially inspiring for football purists. They lifted the Champions League trophy in 2009 – but were thwarted by a steely Manchester United across two legs in … Read more
FIRST DEFEAT ON TOUR Manchester United suffered their first defeat of the pre-season with the 1-0 reverse against Barcelona in the FedEx Field. United trailed through a Neymar strike to end the 5 game pre-season Tour in the US with 4 victories. RELAXED MOURINHO Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho appeared relaxed even after a defeat … Read more
As Manchester United’s pre-season tour has begun, Jose Mourinho looks to test and piece together what would be his frequent starting side for the upcoming season. Though it seems likely that Mourinho has only purchased 2 out of his 4 signings and with plenty of players seemingly intertwined to the English side, there is one … Read more