Memphis Depay capped his final home match for PSV Eindhoven on Sunday with a stunning 30-yard free-kick at the Philips Stadion, and he bid an emotional farewell to the club’s fans as they afforded him a standing ovation. With eyes focused on the 21-year-old following last week’s announcement that a deal to bring him to … Continue reading
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Jones: We miss the Champions League massively
With a return ticket to the Continent now tantalisingly close for Manchester United, Phil Jones admits it’s been hard to watch the Champions League during the club’s year-long absence from it. The centre-back played in the Reds’ last European fixture on 9 April 2014 – the quarter-final second-leg defeat away to Bayern Munich – and … Continue reading
Manchester United convinced David de Gea contract decision is not down to money
Money is not the sticking point as Man Utd battle to keep goalkeeper David De Gea one out of the hands of Spanish giants Real Madrid. David De Gea’s future will be decided by where he wants to play next season and not by who can pay him the most. United have offered their 24-year-old … Continue reading
Memphis Depay: I was set for Paris Saint-Germain – before Louis van Gaal intervened
The £25million Dutchman has revealed he was close to a move to PSG – before the Manchester United boss made an eleventh hour phone call Memphis Depay admits he nearly joined PSG – before Louis van Gaal intervened at the eleventh hour. The £25million Dutchman received a deafening ovation as he waved farewell to his … Continue reading
MAN UTD LOANEE CLEVERLEY HINTS AT ASTON VILLA MOVE
On-loan midfielder Tom Cleverly has dropped a big hint indicating that he might be staying at Villa Park next season. The 25-year old midfielder is in the last year of his contract at Manchester United and a host of clubs are reported to be interested in his services. Cleverley scored his third goal in as many … Continue reading
MAN UTD WINGER YOUNG TELLS PALACE FANS: IT WAS A PEN
Manchester United winger Ashley Young insists their penalty awarded in victory at Crystal Palace was fully deserved. Young’s first-half cross hit Scott Dann’s upper arm in the first half, leading to Juan Mata converting the opening goal from the penalty spot. “It was the referee’s decision to make but I thought the defender did stick … Continue reading
MAN UTD COACH JOYCE OPENS BIRMINGHAM TALKS FOR DEMARAI GRAY
Manchester United have approached Birmingham City for Demarai Gray. The People says Gray, subject of a £5million offer from Bournemouth during the transfer window, is on United’s radar. Manchester United’s reserve team boss Warren Joyce has contacted the Championship club over Gray. Though Wilfried Zaha’s move north from Crystal Palace was a disaster, that has … Continue reading
GLAZERS REJECT RENAMING OLD TRAFFORD DESPITE £20M-A-YEAR MAN UTD OFFER
The Glazers have turned down a £20 million-a-year offer to rename Old Trafford. Manchester United’s American owners have ruled out selling the naming rights to the stadium. The Sunday Telegraph says United’s American owners regard stadium naming rights as off-limits as a means to further boost Old Trafford’s commercial income, despite the increasingly lucrative market … Continue reading
MAN UTD IN ADVANCED CLYNE TALKS WITH SOUTHAMPTON AFTER UPPING BID
Manchester United are close to a deal for Southampton fullback Nathaniel Clyne. The Sunday Times says United are in advanced negotiations to sign Clyne from Southampton, having upped their offer for the England full-back to £18m. Clyne has a year of his contract remaining at Saints and is very interested in playing Champions League football next … Continue reading
Five key stats from United’s victory at Palace
Man of the Match: David De Gea made three saves, including one stunning stop to deny Glenn Murray’s close-range effort when the score was 1-1. The Spaniard also caught the ball five times and finished with a 60 per-cent success rate from 40 passes made. He later won our Man-of-the-Match award with 65 per cent … Continue reading