Tag: Old Trafford
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United defender Shaw surprised by workload
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has revealed that he made a mistake by expecting life at Old Trafford to be the same as his time at previous club Southampton. The England international, who played for 45 minutes in last night’s 0-0 draw with Inter Milan, has been ordered by boss Louis van Gaal to train…
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United legend Neville: Van Gaal has midfield headache
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville believes the loss of midfielder Michael Carrick to injury represents an early blow to new boss Louis van Gaal’s ambitions for the side. England international Carrick, who was left out of the Three Lions squad for this summer’s ill-fated World Cup campaign in Brazil, is likely to be sidelined…
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Rio: Giggs would have kept me
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes he would have had his contract extended another year at Old Trafford had his old team mate and friend – assistant manager Ryan Giggs – been instated as chief coach for next season. The 35-year-old was released from Man United on the expiry of his contract and…
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United target Vidal having medical tests in Turin
Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal is today undergoing a series of medical tests at the Turin giants’ training complex. According to Italian source Tutto Mercato Web, the Manchester United target will discuss his future with the club’s hierarchy once the physical exams are completed this afternoon. Juve are attempting to establish the Chile international’s current condition…
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Juve in crisis talks as United edge closer to Vidal
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri will reportedly hold urgent talks with the club’s CEO Beppe Marotta today to draw up a list of replacements for Manchester United target Arturo Vidal. According to Italian source TuttoSport, the Turin giants believe the Chile international’s future could be decided in the next 48 hours and are already making plans…
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Juventus offer United target five-year contract
Juventus are reportedly close to convincing midfielder Paul Pogba to sign a contract extension running until 2019. Italian source TuttoSport claims Manchester United’s lingering hopes of luring the France international back to the club he left years ago are on the brink of being extinguished. After months of negotiations and false dawns, the Turin giants’…
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Roma tell United to pay £79m for Strootman
Manchester United have been told they will have to pay more than £79million to land midfielder Kevin Strootman from Roma. The Serie A side’s head coach, Rudi Garcia, addressed the subject in the wake of the two sides meeting in a friendly in the USA, which the Premier League outfit won 3-2. Garcia is fully…
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United plan medical for Roma midfielder Strootman
Manchester United will insist upon a rigorous medical if they reach an agreement with Roma for the transfer of midfielder Kevin Strootman, Football Express News understands. A source close to Old Trafford told FEN boss Louis van Gaal has expressed an interest in luring his fellow countryman to the Premier League, but the club will…