Tag: Nemanja Vidic
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United target to hold transfer talks in Rome
Feyenoord have finally agreed to sell defender Stefan de Vrij to Serie A side Lazio after weeks of negotiations, according to fresh reports in the Dutch media. De Telegraaf claims the Rome-based outfit have beaten Manchester United to the Holland international’s signature and the deal will be confirmed when he completes a medical this week.…
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United target given July 31 deadline
Feyenoord will reportedly make a decision on the future of Manchester United target Stefan de Vrij by the close of business on Thursday. According to Italian source Il Messaggero, Serie A outfit Lazio remain in pole position to land the towering centre-half before the end of the month after submitting a £6million bid and entering…
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United legend Vidic opens up about Inter switch
Former Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has revealed that he cannot wait to work under Inter Milan head coach Walter Mazzarri. Vidic, who decided to leave the Red Devils towards the end of a torrid 2013-14 campaign which culminated in then-manager David Moyes being sacked, joined the San Siro giants on a free transfer. It…
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Transfer twist sees van Gaal step up Hummels pursuit
Lazio have increased their offer for Feyenoord defender Stefan de Vrij to £6.3million plus add-ons in an attempt to stave off a late move from Manchester United. According to Italian source Il Messaggero, talks between the Rome outfit and the Holland international’s employers have stepped up to a significant extent and the Serie A club…
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United expect to land £18m Hummels before weekend
Manchester United are reportedly in line to land Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels by the end of the week. According to Catalan publication Sport, the Red Devils have reached an agreement with their Bundesliga counterparts and expect the Germany international to fly to Manchester for advanced negotiations. United officials do not anticipate any last-minute setbacks…
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Lazio meet with United target’s agent
Lazio look likely to land Manchester United target Stefan de Vrij by Tuesday at the latest after meeting with his representatives in Rome. According to Italian source Il Messaggero, talks regarding the permanent signature of the Feyenoord defender were productive and will continue in Rotterdam in the next 48 hours with a view to completing…
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City defender ready to snub United boss van Gaal
Manchester City defender Karim Rekik is ready to reject overtures from rivals United after climbing the Blues’ pecking order, Football Express News understands. A source close to the Etihad Stadium told FEN new Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal holds a long-term interest in the 19-year-old, having worked with him during his time as Holland…
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Ex-United captain tipped to be Serie A ‘Braveheart’
Former Inter Milan star Dejan Stankovic has acclaimed his old Serbia international team-mate Nemanja Vidic as one of the world’s most fearless defenders. Vidic is gearing up for his first season in Serie A with the San Siro giants, having left Old Trafford on a free transfer this summer following eight trophy-laden years. He made…
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United icon Neville: We need three more signings
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville wants to see his old club make three key signings before the summer transfer window slams shut. The England coach believes new head coach Louis van Gaal needs to sign a centre-half, a midfielder and a wideman in the coming weeks in order to compete for top honours in…
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Van Gaal to step up spending spree with defender swoop
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is preparing to intensify the Red Devils’ transfer activity by signing at least one defender after seeing his Holland side crash out of the World Cup, Football Express News understands. The Netherlands head coach suffered the heartache of a penalty shoot-out defeat to Argentina in last night’s semi-final, after…
