Tag: Rio Ferdinand
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Redknapp sets sights on Spurs raid
Queens Park Rangers have joined Hull City in the fight for Tottenham Hotspur defender Michael Dawson, Football Express News understands. A source close to Loftus Road told FEN they are ready to renew their long-standing interest in the former Nottingham Forest man, who is in danger of slipping down the pecking order under new head…
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United prepare £15m bid for Arsenal defender
Manchester United are preparing a £15m bid to sign Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen, according to the Daily Mail. Following the departures of centre-back Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic, United have been searching for a replacement and Vermaelen is believed to be their main target. The defender is also a target for Barcelona and the Spanish…
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United legend: Moyes left the Red Devils broken
Manchester United’s Paul Scholes has backed comments made by first team coach Louis van Gaal which described the squad as ‘broken’ by their lack of organisation and efficiency under former boss David Moyes. Former United favourite Scholes, who retired from a 22-year playing career with the Manchester giants last year, said the recent comments…
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QPR line up bid for United winger
Queens Park Rangers have stepped up their pursuit of Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia, Football Express News understands. A source close to Loftus Road told FEN the newly-promoted London outfit have made the 28-year-old a top priority for their summer transfer window recruitment drive. The insider revealed QPR have high hopes of landing Valencia for…
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Rio: Giggs would have kept me
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes he would have had his contract extended another year at Old Trafford had his old team mate and friend – assistant manager Ryan Giggs – been instated as chief coach for next season. The 35-year-old was released from Man United on the expiry of his contract and…
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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…
