Tag: Netherlands
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Man United striker calms row with Huntelaar
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has played down reports that he and Schalke striker Klass-Jan Huntelaar are still at war after an altercation whilst on international duty. Both players were involved in an altercation as Netherlands came from behind to beat Kazakhstan in their last Euro 2016 outing, but Van Persie has played down…
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Man United: Blind deal on verge of completion
Manchester United are at last ready to seal their highly anticipated move for Dutch defender Daley Blind, with just three days to go before the summer transfer window draws to a close. Since the arrival of Dutch coach Louis van Gaal, the Red Devils have been the front-runners to sign the Netherlands international star,…
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Southampton prepare bid for Belgian defender
Southampton are set to make an audacious bid for Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld, according to reports. The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to AS Monaco in the last couple of days, but is said to prefer a switch to the Premier League with both Arsenal and the Saints keen to…
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Brazil defender hopes to heal World Cup woes in Paris
Chelsea’s expensive Brazilian reject David Luiz believes the only way to cure his World Cup woes is to throw himself into the upcoming season with his new club Paris Saint-Germain. The 27-year-old has experienced an eventful summer. First the World Cup debacle, which saw his national team and host side Brazil demolished 7-1 by…
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United star van Persie lifts lid on return
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has revealed that he returned to training today and is ready to put the disappointment of last season behind him. The former Arsenal hitman is back from an extended holiday which was pencilled in after he helped Holland reach the semi-finals of the World Cup. He is the hot…
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Scholes: United chief has worked out the system
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes new coach Louis van Gaal has solved the Red Devils’ winning equation already and that is to play a 3-4-3 with Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata powering the frontline. A promising start to van Gaal’s leadership at Man United has seen the dominant Dutchman win…
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United target encouraged to request transfer
Barcelona are reportedly waiting for Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado to request a transfer in order to force a move to the Nou Camp. According to TuttoSport, the La Liga heavyweights are desperate to land the Manchester United target but believe the saga will drag on unless the player makes his feelings clear to the Viola.…
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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 boss van Gaal battles Barcelona for winger
Manchester United are ready to fight it out with Barcelona for the signature of Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado, according to fresh reports in the Spanish press. Mundo Deportivo claims Barca head coach Luis Enrique has made the Colombia international his top summer transfer target but is fully aware that the Red Devils are now also…
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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…
