Europa League: are these the best games of the 2020/21 season? Wednesday 12 May 2021
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The UEFA Europa League cannot match the universal appeal of the UEFA Champions League, but when it comes to drama and superb entertainment, the competition punches well above its weight.
Can this season s final shunt any of these superb matches out of our top ten of 2020/21? Vote for your favourite at the bottom of the article.
Highlights: Manchester United 6-2 Roma
29/04/2021, semi-final first leg
Bruno Fernandes gave United an early lead, but they went into the break 2-1 behind, ex-Manchester City man Edin Džeko putting the visitors ahead. However, the hosts second-half onslaught was something to witness, two Edinson Cavani strikes sparking a thumping win at Old Trafford.
Date published: Wednesday 12th May 2021 7:58 - Jonny Whitfield
Leeds United have joined the hunt for Slavia Prague forward Abdallah Sima ahead of the summer transfer window, a report claims.
The Whites are coming to the end of what has proved a fantastic first season back in the Premier League. Expectations were unclear for Marcelo Bielsa’s men after a 16-year absence from the top flight. But as a result of cementing a strong showing and aiming for a top-half finish,
Leeds have made a welcome return.
Key summer signings have played vital roles in the club’s form over the campaign; winger Raphinha has become a fan-favourite while Diego Llorente is performing well after early setbacks.
What Edinson Cavani s new contract means for Manchester United s summer transfer plans
May 11, 2021
Edinson Cavani has been rolling back the clock in recent weeks. The Uruguayan has scored eight goals in his last seven games and now he has signed his contract extension.
Cavani’s extension for another year is a major boost for United, and keeps the issue of signing a new striker ticking over for another 12 months.
When Romelu Lukaku was sold in 2019, fans rightly expected another striker to be signed. After a failed move for Erling Haaland in 2020, the club attempted a patch-up job with Odion Ighalo.
Man Utd approach Juventus in attempt to rectify previous failed transfer
Date published: Wednesday 28th April 2021 5:51 - Samuel Bannister
Manchester United have made enquiries about Juventus winger Dejan Kulusevski, according to reports in Italy.
Kulusevski
was a target for United when he burst onto the scene with Parma after graduating Atalanta’s academy. However, Juventus ultimately beat them to the deal for the Swedish star. United have been trying to find a solution out wide ever since.
Their focus turned to Jadon Sancho in the summer after missing out on Kulusevski. However, the Borussia Dortmund star proved too expensive.
Instead, United brought in younger options like Amad Diallo and Facundo Pellistri. But now, they seem to have revived their interest in Kulusevski.
Man Utd join Arsenal in race for Slavia Prague starlet Abdallah Sima
Abdallah Sima has caught the eye | James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images
Manchester United are the latest side to register their interest in 19-year-old Slavia Prague sensation Abdallah Sima, who has been making waves for the Czech side this season.
Sima only made his senior debut for Slavia back in September 2020 but has already blossomed into one of the team s best players. He has bagged 15 goals and six assists in 29 appearances this year, including strikes against the likes of Leicester City and Nice in the Europa League.
Sima s rise to prominence has been outstanding | James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images