Tag: Old Trafford

  • Ferdinand: Time to bring back Pogba

    Ferdinand: Time to bring back Pogba

    Former Manchester United skipper Rio Ferdinand wants to see his old club re-sign midfielder Paul Pogba from Serie A champions Juventus. The coveted France international departed from Old Trafford in 2012 after failing to break into the first-team under then-manager Sir Alex Ferguson, and he has since established himself as one of the hottest properties…

  • United legend: Shaw can justify fee

    United legend: Shaw can justify fee

    Former Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand believes the potential longevity of Luke Shaw’s career at Old Trafford justifies a hefty price tag. The England left-back is widely-expected to complete a mega-money move from Southampton to the three-time European Cup winners following today’s medical. While the logic of paying a fee of around £30million for an…

  • United plot move for Inter midfielder

    United plot move for Inter midfielder

    Manchester United could make a move for Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarin, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. Tutto Mercato Web claims the Serie A outfit are considering the possibility of cashing in on the highly-rated Colombia international, with plans to demand around £14million. The report reveals the San Siro giants will not…

  • Inter fight for United target

    Inter fight for United target

    Inter Milan are ready to battle it out for Manchester United target Alessio Cerci, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. Quotidiano Sportivo claims that the San Siro giants are ready to test Torino’s resolve to keep hold of the coveted 26-year-old, with owner Erick Thohir anxious to significantly strengthen a squad which under-achieved…

  • Opening fixtures ‘favour United boss’

    Opening fixtures ‘favour United boss’

    The early set of Premier League fixtures suits new Manchester United head coach Louis van Gaal, according to former Red Devils striker Michael Owen. Swansea City visit Old Trafford on the opening day of the 2014-15 campaign on August 16, followed by trips to Sunderland and newly-promoted Burnley later in the month. Another side to…

  • Rio and Vidic exit a mistake – ex-Red Devil

    Rio and Vidic exit a mistake – ex-Red Devil

    The departure of Manchester United’s centre-back duo Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic has left a huge void and the club was premature in letting them go, according to former Red Devil Clayton Blackmore. Man United favourite Rio Ferdinand is now a free agent after leaving Old Trafford following twelve years of service to the club.…