Man Utd make ‘significantly improved’ offer in De Ligt ultimatum
Manchester United are hoping to win the battle for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt by tabling a better offer, according to reports. Barcelona are said to be keen on landing one of the hottest properties in world football, although both United and Manchester City are also after his signature. Reports this week suggested that the 19-year-old…
Van Persie apologises to Arsenal fans over Man Utd move
Robin van Persie says he is “sorry” if he “hurt” any Arsenal supporters by leaving to join Manchester United. The Dutchman made the move to Old Trafford for a reported £22.5million in 2012 after scoring 132 goals for the Gunners over a period of eight years at the club. “At crucial moments you have to…
Liverpool told they would be ‘absolutely crazy’ to release Milner
Liverpool would be “absolutely crazy” to let James Milner leave on a free transfer, according to former player Steve Nicol. The 33-year-old started in Liverpool‘s unbelievable comeback victory over Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals and could play in the final on June 1. However, the former Leeds United and Manchester City midfielder is out…
Guardiola ‘agrees €24m-a-year deal to become Juve boss’
Pep Guardiola has agreed a deal to leave Manchester City and become the new Juventus manager, according to reports. Massimiliano Allegri will leave his position as Juventus head coach at the end of the season sparking more speculation that they want to appoint the Spaniard. Guardiola completely denied rumours linking him with Juventus earlier in the…
Liverpool suffer blow to CL final preparation efforts
Liverpool’s efforts to organise a suitable behind-closed-doors friendly match ahead of their Champions League final have taken a blow, according to reports. The Reds incredible semi-final comeback in the Champions League against Barcelona saw them book a place in Madrid where they will take on Tottenham in the final. The showpiece event will take place…
Man Utd to form transfer committee in ‘radical rethink’
Manchester United will appoint three former players to a new transfer committee as they look to avoid past mistakes in the transfer market, according to reports. Since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013, United have struggled to reach the heights they enjoyed under their legendary manager. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer enjoyed a honeymoon period…
Man Utd summer shake-up begins as Sbragia leaves
Manchester United Under-23s boss Ricky Sbragia has left the club, Press Association Sport understands. Having previously had a spell in charge of the second string, the Scot returned to the club in 2017 to lead the Under-23s. United were relegated from the top tier of Premier League 2 in 2017-18 and last season finished sixth in the…
Napoli approach Liverpool over £15m Clyne transfer
Serie A side Napoli have joined the race to land Liverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne, according to reports. Clyne was on loan at Bournemouth from the Reds for the second half of last season where he made 15 appearances in all competitions. The former Southampton full-back has only played 10 matches for Liverpool in the last…
‘Four names on Solskjaer wishlist’ as he looks for early deals
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to make all of his summer transfers before the players jet off on their pre-season tour, according to reports. United had a resurgence after sacking Mourinho and appointing Solskjaer, who won 14 of his 19 games while in caretaker charge of the club, but it is now eight defeats in his last 12 matches,…
Gossip: Man Utd linked with eight, Spurs told Asensio price
PREM TRIO AMONG JAMES’ SUITORS Jorge Mendes is getting to work on finding James Rodriguez a new club so, of course, the Premier League big-hitters are getting dragged into it. James is coming to the end of a two-year loan stay at Bayern Munich and though the Bundesliga champions have the option to make him…