KRC Genk sports director Dimitri de Condé has disclosed that he almost signed Manchester City star Erling Haaland and Manchester United’s Rasmus Hojlund. In a chat with Het Belang van Limburg, Conde stated that they were close to landing both centre-forwards. “We were in talks with Erling Haaland for a while, but the problem was … Read more
Arsenal chances of catching up with Liverpool in the Premier League title race may have hit a setback after the Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw against Manchester United on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s side dominated large parts of the contest in his 200th Premier League game in charge, but saw Arsenal fall behind to … Read more
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has praised AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan for influencing his football career in Italy. Onana insists Maignan helped him work his way into the No1 position while with Inter Milan. “He’s a very good goalkeeper and a very good person, someone I appreciate a lot,” Onana told Carre. “We’ve enjoyed … Read more
Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott says the Cityzens must qualify for the Champions League in order to attract the best players this summer. City’s top four hopes suffered a setback after a1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest. They are currently in fourth place on 47 points in the league table. For the first time under … Read more
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed that Chido Obi will be in the team that will battle Arsenal at Old Trafford in Sunday’s Premier League. The 17-year-old impressed in his cameo during the FA Cup defeat to Fulham, and while he is still a raw talent, fans were hopeful of seeing more of him … Read more
Manchester United have begun discussions to replace Rasmus Hojlund, with Crystal Palace hitman Jean-Philippe Mateta reportedly in their sights. United spent an initial £64million to sign Hojlund in August 2023, and the deal has the potential to rise to £72m through add-ons. The centre-forward is viewed as a long-term project by United chiefs as he … Read more
Manchester United legemd Rio Ferdinand has cast doubt over Arsenal’s chances of winning the Champions League, despite their impressive 7-1 victory against PSV. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners continue to be one of the most reliable teams in big matches, and their dominant win against PSV ahowed what can happen when teams go all out against them. … Read more
Ruben Amorim does not believe he will get as much time at Manchester United to turn things around as Mikel Arteta was given to revive Arsenal’s fortunes. Amorim has struggled since succeeding Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford in November. The Red Devils languish 14th in the Premier League and are out of both domestic … Read more
Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has disclosed that he had to pray fervently for the other striking options that Manchester United wanted to sign not to materialize when the Red Devils showed interest in signing him. Recall that the Nigerian international was signed in 2020 when the duo of Anthony Marshal and Marcus Rashford … Read more
Mikel Arteta has described Chido Obi-Martin’s move from Arsenal to Manchester United describing as ‘very unfortunate’. Arsenal will head to Old Trafford on Sunday with the hope of winning to keep their Premier League title hopes alive. The Gunners are 13 points behind table toppers Liverpool, although with a game in hand. United have been … Read more