Date published: Thursday 13th May 2021 7:10 - Matthew Briggs
Manchester United showed a disrespect to the Premier League and should be docked six points for fielding a weakened team against Leicester City on Tuesday, according Trevor Sinclair.
United made 10 changes to their side from the starting line-up from Sunday’s victory at Aston Villa. Consequently they were beaten 2-1 by top-four rivals Leicester at Old Trafford. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer clearly had one eye on Thursday’s tussle with Liverpool after a torrid schedule of matches. By the time United have finished against Jurgen Klopp’s men on Thursday night they will have played four games in eight days, a fixture list rival boss
Man Utd reach loan decision over star signing, but major obstacle remains
Date published: Thursday 13th May 2021 1:46 - Jonny Whitfield
Manchester United and Alaves have all-but agreed to extend Facundo Pellistri’s loan deal until the end of next season, a report claims.
United made headlines last October by signing the young Uruguayan from his native country. Uncertainty initially emerged over whether whether he would go straight into the team, as fellow teenage signing
Amad Diallo has done. However, after playing with the Under-23s, Pellistri moved to Spain on loan.
The 19-year-old has had a bit-part role in proceedings in La Liga, featuring in 10 of 13 games since he joined.
Date published: Friday 30th April 2021 7:12 - Matthew Briggs
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will keep trying to persuade Edinson Cavani to stay after the veteran’s man-of-the-match display against Roma put Manchester United on the brink of the Europa League final.
Having fallen at the semi-final stage of various competitions on four occasions over the last two seasons, the Red Devils took a giant stride towards the Gdansk showpiece by
Roma had gone into half-time of the first leg ahead after Bruno Fernandes’ fine opener was cancelled out by a Lorenzo Pellegrini penalty, before ex-Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko bundled them into the lead.
Euro Paper Talk: Liverpool open initial talks to land €35m forward
Date published: Friday 9th April 2021 12:32 - Robert McCarthy
Liverpool have opened initial talks to bring a bargain forward to Anfield this summer, while Friday’s Euro Paper Talk claims that Chelsea could make a shock alternative striker move.
STRIKER IN INITIAL TALKS OVER LIVERPOOL MOVE
Liverpool have reportedly already held initial talks over a transfer deal for Red Bull Salzburg striker
The likes of
Kylian Mbappe have both been touted as potential targets for Jurgen Klopp.
However, it would appear the classy pair are out of the Anfield outfit’s price range, with a deal for Daka more likely.
Date published: Tuesday 6th April 2021 3:34 - Jonny Whitfield
Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is watching Boca Juniors’ games as he steps up preparations to leave Old Trafford, according to a report.
Cavani moved to United on deadline day last October after the failure to sign a more prominent target. The Uruguayan enjoyed a decent start with the Red Devils, scoring three goals and assisting another in six games. However, his performances have since tailed off amid speculation over his future.
The 34-year-old agreed a one-year deal at United, featuring the option of an extra year.
But his father
Since then,