Tag: Marcos Rojo
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Rojo confident Man United can still chase Prem title
Marcos Rojo believes that Manchester United are still in the hunt for the Premier League title but says the minimum is to qualify for the Champions League. Following Sunday’s 1-0 defeat to Southampton at Old Trafford, Louis van Gaal’s side sat fourth behind their opponents in the Premier League table, with many doubting they could…
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Man United defender relishing Aguero battle
Marcos Rojo is looking forward to facing international team-mate Sergio Aguero in Sunday’s Manchester derby. Rojo knows all too well of Aguero’s ability having trained and played alongside the Man City striker for the Argentine national side and he has spoken of his excitement at facing the striker. “It’s crucial to defend well against Sergio,”…
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Sir Alex comments on Man United’s new signings
Sir Alex Ferguson has taken time out to discuss the summer signings at his former club – Manchester United. Ferguson left United two seasons back now after a successful amount of years with the Premier League club, but saw David Moyes’ reign as boss last season turn sour with United missing out Champions League or…
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Rojo granted work permit
Manchester United have announced that new signing Marcos Rojo has finally been granted a work permit and is available to play against QPR on 14 September. The Manchester giants revealed on their Twitter account this afternoon: “The UK Border Agency has agreed to grant Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo a visa and he will…
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BLOG: Top 10 Transfers of Summer 2014
With just under a week until the transfer window slams shut I take a look at the teams who have managed to secure quality reinforcements for the right price. After all, football players are commodities in today’s bloated investment market. 1. Diego Costa- Chelsea- Price: £32m After a season where only 19 of their 69…
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Di Maria to complete £60m United move in next 24 hours
The mammouth summer 2014 transfer saga surrounding Real Madrid star Angel Di Maria is coming to its finale just a week before closure of the window, with Manchester United on the brink of sealing the deal for a princely sum of £60m, according to Sky Sports sources. This could be an all-time record breaker for…
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Argentine defender confirms Man United move
Sporting Lisbon defender Marcos Rojo has all-but confirmed his move to Manchester United in an interview with Radio Continental. Rojo is set to join United on a four-year deal after negotiating terms with the English side on Monday morning and is firmly expected to complete a medical in the coming days. The Argentine defender had…
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Man United set to complete Marcos Rojo signing
Manchester United are set to complete a move for Sporting Lisbon defender Marcos Rojo. The Argentine defender has been strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer and it is now understood that a four-year deal on personal terms has been agreed. Louis van Gaal’s defensive problems were all to clear to see…
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Marcos Rojo officials touch down at Old Trafford
Representatives of Marcos Rojo have arrived at Old Trafford to negotiate a deal for the defender to leave Sporting Lisbon and join Manchester United. Louis van Gaal’s defensive problems were all to clear to see as Man United lost to Swansea City at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon but the Dutch boss is said to…
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Rojo tells Sporting Lisbon he wants to join Man United
Sporting Lisbon defender Marcos Rojo has reportedly handed in a transfer request this afternoon, informing his club that he wants to join Manchester United. Rojo, who starred for Argentina during this summer’s World Cup, has been at the Portuguese side for the last two seasons and it seems he has his sights firmly set…
