Manchester United full-back Luke Shaw is ‘causing problems’ at the club, according to a source. The England international joined United this summer after impressing for Southampton last season, but his time at Old Trafford has been less than fruitful with concerns over his form and fitness being made public. Shaw has since returned to full fitness and played a part for United against West Brom in the 2-2 draw on Monday night, a game which a source close to the club, who attended the game has said that Shaw’s lack of form and quality is affecting other players on the…
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Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward was caught on camera during the 2-2 draw with West Brom calling one of his players a ‘f******g waste of money’. Woodward’s rant was filmed by television cameras after former Liverpool defender Andre Wisdom hit the crossbar for West Brom as United were 2-1 down at the Hawthorns on Monday night. The score ended 2-2, but the much talked about United chief was seen swearing in what looks like a comment such as ‘f*****g waste of money’. Manager Louis van Gaal was also frustrated at his side for their lacklustre performance. “It is two…
Manchester United have once again been linked with a £20m move for Gerard Pique of Barcelona. The Catalan defender has been strongly linked with an exit from Barcelona in recent times with many of the clubs fans and media men torn over his form and impact on the team. A return to Man United has been mentioned in both English and Spanish press and although Pique himself responded to the rumours with denial earlier this season; further links are being maintained. “I love this club for its history, its style of play and its connection to Catalunya,” he told FourFourTwo…
Manchester United are ready to tempt Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira into joining them over Arsenal and Chelsea with a huge contract offer. The German midfielder has been strongly linked with a move to England in recent months with both Arsenal and Chelsea monitoring his current situation with the reigning European champions. Khedira is free to leave Madrid next summer as his contract is due to expire, although some reports have claimed that both the aforementioned clubs could make a ‘cheap’ January move. However, it is understood that Man United are now also in the race and are currently putting…
Louis van Gaal has bemoaned his start to life as Manchester United manager, saying that his current sixth place in the Premier League is ‘not too good’. Van Gaal replaced David Moyes over the summer but has struggled to turn the club’s fortunes around, despite spending a remarkable amount of money on big stars such as Angel di Maria and Radamel Falcao. United battled back twice against West Brom on Monday night and secured a 2-2 draw, but the former Barcelona and Netherlands coach believes his start has not been good enough. He told reporters following the draw: “It’s not…
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has spoken of his ‘hurt’ by Spain’s treatment of striker Diego Costa during the international break earlier this month. While the Blues boss is keen to cooperate with national team bosses, he believes that Spain’s treatment of striker Diego Costa has now seen the Brazilian born star ruled out of action for an indefinite period. “There are no rules, no laws, to protect us – just mentality of the national coaches and teams,” he told reporters. “It’s up to them to take good care of the players or to think in selfish way and I’m not…
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli should be replaced by Raheem Sterling against Real Madrid, says former defender Jamie Carragher. Italian striker Balotelli has suffered with poor form this season since his £16m move from AC Milan, which was topped off by missing an open goal against Queens Park Rangers on Sunday. Liverpool host Real Madrid on Wednesday night and former defender Carragher believes that Raheem Sterling should be played instead of Balotelli as the lone striker. “[Balotelli] doesn’t run around enough,” he told Sky Sports’ ‘Monday Night Football’. “Against Real Madrid you’ve got to get that crowd going. You need to…
Former Santos president Luis Alvaro de Oliveira Ribeiro has claimed that Neymar refused to sign for Real Madrid and was insistent to join Barcelona. The Brazilian forward made his £68.4m move to Camp Nou last summer and has become a key part of Luis Enrique’s new look side this season, free scoring in the league and Champions League. Neymar was involved in a transfer tussle leading to his move to Barca that involved their bitter rivals Real Madrid, which former Santos president Luis Alvaro de Oliveira Ribeiro has spoken on to Spanish daily COPE. “I was receiving medical treatment and…
Arsenal are planning a six-month loan deal for Paris Saint Germain forward Edinson Cavani, Football Express News understands. The Uruguayan striker has been strongly linked with a summer exit from French side Paris Saint Germain, citing problems stemming from last season with boss Laurent Blanc and his absence from the team last November. Cavani has started the season well for PSG, included in their opening Ligue 1 games, but his future continues to be questioned with the likes of Chelsea, Juventus, AC Milan and Arsenal all showing interest. And, it is now understood that after his most recent troubles at…
Lukas Podolski insists “hell will freeze over” before is forced to leave Arsenal for bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur. The German winger has been strongly linked with a January move after confirming his unhappiness at the Emirates stadium last week. A whole host of clubs across Europe have maintained interest with Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund being linked, whilst Spurs have also been linked with a shock move. However, the former Bayern Munich man has reacted to a tweet by the BBC Sport official account which claimed he was ready for a £10m move to Arsenal’s North London rivals. “@BBCSport @Arsenal…