Tag: Athletic Bilbao
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Liverpool legend: Shaw fee is ridiculous
Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann claims full-back Luke Shaw’s £27million switch from Southampton to Manchester United is “ridiculous”. The 18-year-old England international completed the move just days after making his first competitive start for the Three Lions, in their final World Cup group game against Costa Rica. Their tournament ultimately ended in failure courtesy of…
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United urged to sign Mexico midfielder
Manchester United have been urged to bid for Porto midfielder Hector Herrera by their former captain, Rio Ferdinand. The ex-England international, who left the Red Devils on a free transfer at the end of the 2013-14 campaign after 12 years at the club, has been highly-impressed by the player’s performances for Mexico in the World…
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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…
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BREAKING: Man United sign Ander Herrera
Manchester United has signed Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera from Athletic Bilbao on a four year contract, subject to receipt of International Transfer Certificate. The Manchester giant has finally sealed a deal for the 24-year-old Spaniard, who was high on their most wanted list since last summer. A £24M bid had previously been made for the…
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Woodward angers fans by holding up Herrera deal
Ander Herrera’s move to Manchester United is currently being held up by executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, although it is expected to be announced this week. Herrera, who has spent three seasons with Athletic Bilbao since joining them from Real Zaragoza in 2011, will see his release clause rise to £33.5m on July 1 but Spanish…
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Arsenal offer midfielder to Athletic Bilbao
Spanish daily Marca have reported that Arsenal are preparing to offer Mikel Arteta to Athletic Bilbao this summer. It looks extremely likely that the Basque side are set to lose Ander Herrera to Manchester United in the coming days after the Basque midfielder passed a medical at United’s training ground on Wednesday and he is…
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Man United’s Herrera bid rejected
Athletic Bilbao have confirmed that they have rejected a bid from Manchester United for Ander Herrera, despite the midfielder agreeing terms at Old Trafford. Herrera, who has spent three seasons with Athletic Bilbao since joining them from Real Zaragoza in 2011, will see his release clause rise to £33.5m on July 1 but Spanish daily Marca had…
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Man United agree £28.7m Basque midfielder deal
Manchester United are set to announce the signing of Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera for a fee of £28.7m, according to Spanish reports. Herrera, who has spent three seasons with Athletic Bilbao since joining them from Real Zaragoza in 2011, will see his release clause rise to £33.5m on July 1 but Spanish daily Marca…
