Tag: Louis van Gaal
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Manchester United: A Tough Road Back
Manchester United’s last nine days were like the week from hell. Not only have their dreams of Champions League football ended after a 3-2 defeat away to Wolfsburg but they dropped more points at the weekend after a 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth in the chase for the title. The millions lost by going out of…
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EPL 15/16 Matchday 6: Southampton 2-3 Manchester United
This five goal thriller was a great advertisement for the EPL, with a few memorable displays and one memorable goal, from Juan Mata after 45 (count ‘em! 45!) passes. It was United’s third, the game’s fourth, and the one that has, perhaps, finally answered some of the questions about the Van Gaal approach and how…
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Van Gaal hands Man United defender SHOCK new contract
Embed from Getty Images Phil Jones will sign a new Manchester United deal this week, agreeing an £80,000-per-week deal, according to Daily Mail. The 23-year-old defender is out of contract at the end of next season and has seen his future at Old Trafford heavily debated in recent weeks. His partnership with Chris Smalling towards…
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Louis van Gaal plots £40million move for Harry Kane
Embed from Getty Images According to Sky Sports Harry Kane is firmly on Louis van Gaal’s radar and it is likely Manchester United will make a bid for him this summer. Manchester United have been linked with a number of players this summer but Harry Kane is a name that has been mentioned again and again.…
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BREAKING: Man United agree £13.1m fee for Brazilian forward
Embed from Getty Images Manchester United have agreed a £13.1m deal with Hoffenheim to sign Brazil international Roberto Firmino, according to ESPN. United boss Louis van Gaal is a keen admirer of the Brazilian but thought his attempts to sign the forward had failed last month after negotiations with Bundesliga side Hoffenheim broke down. Reports…
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United turn to van der Wiel after Alves snub
Embed from Getty Images PSG have offered their Dutch international right-back Gregory van der Wiel to Manchester United after previous target Dani Alves signed a new two year deal with European Champions Barcelona. United manager Louis Van Gaal is desperate for reinforcements in defence as he looks to make a serious challenge for the title…
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Van Gaal indicates ‘perfect’ Van Persie replacement
Embed from Getty Images Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has made Paris Saint Germain forward Edinson Cavani his number one transfer target. Having struggled to get the best out of Colombian Radamel Falcao and Dutch striker Robin van Persie this season, Van Gaal is desperate to provide Wayne Rooney with a suitable strike partner.…
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Super Mario to fill Falcao gap at Man United
Embed from Getty Images Atletico Madrid striker Mario Mandzukic is the latest high profile striker linked with a move to Manchester United. It’s been widely reported that the big Croat is keen on a move to England, and has been offered a move from current employers Athletico Madrid after a rumoured falling with their coaching…
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Man United’s £110m bid for Real Madrid duo rejected
Embed from Getty Images Manchester United have seen a £110 million bid for Gareth Bale and Raphael Varane rejected by Real Madrid, according to Cuatro. United boss Louis van Gaal has plenty of transfer targets this summer as he looks to expand on a relatively good season at Old Trafford. Gareth Bale and Raphael Varane…
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Bayern Munich duo top Man United’s summer wishlist
Embed from Getty Images Manchester United remain keen on signing Bayern Munich duo Dante and Bastian Schweinsteiger. German magazine Kicker report that the Red Devils have made a serious move for Brazilian defender Dante after stalling on a move for Valencia’s Nicolas Otamendi. United boss Louis van Gaal is desperate to improve his centre-back options, having had…
