Tag: Old Trafford
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United icon: Kompany falls short of best in the world
Former Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand claims old rival Vincent Kompany has a long way to go before he can be classed as the best defender on the planet. The ex-England international, who left Old Trafford earlier in the summer following 12 trophy-laden years at the club, believes the Manchester City skipper still trails Paris…
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Juventus close in on double United raid
Juventus are reportedly ready to ramp up their efforts to land Manchester United winger Nani. Italian source La Stampa claims the Serie A champions will this week intensify the pursuit of the Portugal international and are likely to make contact with the Red Devils in the coming days with a view to opening a dialogue.…
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United boss van Gaal plans Bayern raid
Manchester United are lining up a big-money bid for Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng, Football Express News understands. A source close to Old Trafford told FEN the Red Devils’ manager-in-waiting, Louis van Gaal, has asked directors to pursue the Germany international, formerly of rivals City. Veteran van Gaal officially takes over when his Holland side’s…
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United legend: Brazil are carrying flops
Former England international Rio Ferdinand has blasted Brazil players for letting down their team-mates by frequently under-performing. The host nation made it through to the World Cup semi-finals last night courtesy of a 2-1 triumph over Colombia, but the likes of Fred, Hulk and Oscar once again failed to shine. To make matters worse for…
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United face fight for Italy attacker
Roma are reportedly ready to make a £15.8million offer for Manchester United target Alessio Cerci. Italian source TuttoSport claims the Serie A heavyweights have jumped to the front of a long queue of suitors and are set to enter into talks with the Torino wideman’s representatives in the coming days. An Old Trafford insider told…
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Serie A rivals eye United star
AC Milan are leading the race to snap up Manchester United winger Nani, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. TuttoSport claims the San Siro giants are ready to renew their interest in the Portugal international, having failed to land him during the January transfer window. The report reveals that their Serie A rivals…
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United face fight for Dutch defender
Lazio are reportedly beating Manchester United in the race to land Feyenoord defender Stefan de Vrij. According to Il Tempo the Serie A outfit have already agreed terms with the highly-rated 22-year-old, although they are yet to agree a fee with his club. The report reveals that the Red Devils remain in the hunt for…
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Inter ready to bid for United target
Inter Milan are reportedly on the verge of ramping up their pursuit of Manchester United target Alessio Cerci by bidding £16million for the Torino attacker. According to TuttoSport, AC Milan and Roma are also interested in the Italy international but Inter’s plans to test the water with an offer are at an advanced stage. The…
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United set to bid £34m for midfielder
Manchester United are reportedly lining up a £34million bid for Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal. According to Italian source QS, the Red Devils are keen to pair the highly-rated Chile international with Spanish youngster Ander Herrera, who joined from La Liga outfit Athletic Bilbao last week. Holland head coach Louis van Gaal, who officially takes charge…
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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…
