Nani struck a stoppage-time winner as Manchester United fought back from 2-0 down to beat rivals Manchester City 3-2 in the Community Shield on this day in 2011. The compelling encounter at Wembley set the tone for a thrilling Premier League season in which the two neighbouring clubs took the …
Read More »Football rumours: Frenkie de Jong would prefer Chelsea over Manchester United
What the papers say Metro reports Frenkie de Jong, who has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford, would prefer to relocate to West London and join Chelsea rather than sign for Manchester United. Barcelona recently agreed a fee with United for the Dutch midfielder, 25, but the …
Read More »Football rumours: Phil Foden agrees new Manchester City deal
What the papers say Phil Foden and Manchester City have reportedly agreed terms on a new contract for the 22-year-old midfielder. The Daily Mail says the two parties have negotiated a deal worth around £225,000 a week – more than seven times his current salary. The contract is rumoured to …
Read More »Football rumours: Manchester United look to shed six defenders in rebuild
What the papers say Manchester United are weighing up which six defenders to sell before the end of the summer transfer period, the Daily Mail reports. It is reported that Alex Telles, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Eric Baily, Alex Tuanzebe, Ethan Laird and Phil Jones could face the axe. Chelsea have offered …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo ‘travelling back to England ahead of talks with Manchester United over his future’
Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly travelling back to Manchester today to hold talks with Manchester United on his future at the club. According to The Athletic, it’s unclear whether the Portuguese legend will stay at the club this summer, but the Old Trafford side are still adamant that he is …
Read More »Jesse Lingard signs for Nottingham Forest on nearly £200,000-a-week salary after ending 22 year stay at Manchester United
Former Manchester United striker, Jesse Lingard has signed a bumper contract approaching £200,000 a week with newly-promoted club Nottingham Forest after leaving Manchester United this summer. The England international, who left Manchester United after 22 years, rejected a move to West Ham to sign for Forest after passing a …
Read More »Manchester United coach, Erik ten Hag reveals he hasn’t spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo since the footballer asked to leave the club
Erik ten Hag has disclosed that he still hasn’t spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo since the Manchester United star asked to leave the club, and doesn’t know when the player will return to training. The Portuguese striker has missed United’s tour of Thailand and Australia, officially due to a family …
Read More »‘I’m hungry to achieve more’ – Riyad Mahrez signs a new three-year deal at Manchester City
Manchester City and Algeria winger, Riyad Mahrez has signed a new three-year contract at the Etihad to commit his future until 2025. Mahrez had one year remaining on his previous deal before inking the new contract. Reacting to the deal, Mahrez said he was very happy to be at …
Read More »From nearly dying at Euro 2020 to signing for Manchester United
But those harrowing images of his teammates forming a human shield around him as he was treated on the pitch, and of his partner running onto the pitch in tears, are in stark contrast with where Eriksen is today. It has been a remarkable recovery. The playmaker was later fitted …
Read More »Manchester City expand partnership with cryptocurrency platform
Manchester City have named cryptocurrency platform OKX as their new training kit partner for both the men’s and women’s teams this season. The men’s team will wear the new kits from Monday when Pep Guardiola’s squad return to training ahead of the new campaign, with the women’s squad due back …
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