Category: Manchester United

Gossip: Man United ‘plot Sanchez move’, West Brom ‘target Terry’, Everton ‘want Sigurdsson’

On the one hand today’s Hot Football Transfer Gossip is eye-opening, but on the other hand it’s so blindingly obvious that we can’t believe it hasn’t been suggested sooner. Manchester United are being linked with a move for Alexis Sanchez – because of course they are In a move the Express says will be both “sensational” and “stunning”, Jose Mourinho has begun “plotting” a summer swoop for the unhappy Arsenal forward who, as you well know, has less than 18 months to run on his Gunners contract and hasn’t shown much inclination to sign a new one.

Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho: It’s hard to believe we have to play on that field

Jose Mourinho wants Manchester United’s Europa League clash at Rostov called off due to the state of the pitch, with his anger exacerbated by a UEFA official telling him not to worry as his players were insured. Having described the Europa League last-16 tie as a “bad draw in every aspect”, the United manager’s feelings only worsened upon inspection of the Olimp-2 stadium surface on Wednesday.

Rooney & Shaw left out of Man Utd squad

The England duo will not make the long trip to Russia to face Rostov, but Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been included in the selection by Jose Mourinho Wayne Rooney and Luke Shaw have been left out of Manchester United’s squad for the Europa League trip to Rostov, it has been confirmed. Rooney has fallen out of favour with manager Jose Mourinho in recent weeks and was not included in either squad for the encounters with Saint-Etienne in the previous round of the competition.

Mourinho expecting Ibrahimovic to stay at Man Utd

The 35-year-old Swede has enjoyed a brilliant maiden season in England under Jose Mourinho and is now set to continue to play at Old Trafford In 38 appearances in all competitions Ibrahimovic has scored 26 goals, the 35-year-old dominating in England as he has in so many other countries, including Italy and Spain. Reports had suggested that Ibrahimovic could leave at the end of the season, but Mourinho has now appeared to confirm that the veteran striker is to stay at the club.

Michael Carrick to receive all-star Man Utd testimonial

Carrick has helped United win five Premier League titles and a Champions League crown during his time at the club, which will be marked on June 4 as Old Trafford plays host to his testimonial. And the north-west side will honour him with a match between a Manchester United 2008 XI and a Michael Carrick All-Stars team.

‘The talent’s there’ – Man Utd legend Irwin offers Shaw support

The ex-Red Devils full-back believes the England international will be given an opportunity to secure his future despite being frozen out at present Luke Shaw has time on his side at Manchester United and can still prove his worth to Jose Mourinho, says club legend Denis Irwin. The England international has fallen out of favour this season, with a lack of opportunities seeing him slip to fourth choice at left-back behind Matteo Darmian, Daley Blind and Marcos Rojo.

Steven Davis finds Southampton’s defeat hard to take

Southampton can take no consolation from their strong EFL Cup final showing after their valiant loss to Manchester United on Sunday, according to Steven Davis. Claude Puel’s Saints were the better side for much of an enthralling final, which was settled by a late Zlatan Ibrahimovic header as United recorded a 3-2 win.

Ref Watch: Linesman too fast

How did the officials get Manolo Gabbiadini offside call so wrong? Did Jesse Lingard deserve red in the EFL Cup final? And were Chelsea lucky? Dermot Gallagher knows… After another weekend of contentious decisions, the former referee got stuck into the big calls made by his former colleagues on Sky Sports News HQ on Monday morning. INCIDENT: Manolo Gabbiadini sees his goal flagged for offside by Stuart Burt early on in Southampton’s 3-2 defeat by Man Utd in the EFL Cup final.

‘Balance the key for Saints’

Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster says they have not worked on a plan to deal with the threat of Zlatan Ibrahimovic Fraser Forster says Southampton will look to strike the balance between defence and attack in their EFL Cup final against Manchester United on Sunday. Southampton are looking for only the second major trophy in their history at Wembley on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 3.45pm.

Scholes tells Man Utd: Give Carrick a new deal

The former United midfielder has insisted that his old team-mate should be kept on for another year beyond the 2016-17 campaign Paul Scholes says he wouldn’t hesitate offering Michael Carrick a new one-year contract at Manchester United if he was the man in charge at the club. Carrick was given a one-year deal by United last summer in one of Jose Mourinho’s first decisions upon taking over from Louis van Gaal at Ol Trafford.

Man Utd to face Chelsea in quarterfinals

If Manchester United are to defend their FA Cup title they will have to beat rampant English Premier League leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Less than an hour after seeing off Blackburn Rovers 2-1 at Ewood Park, United found they would have to travel to London to take on Antonio Conte’s side in a quarter-final clash of Premier League heavyweights.

Reunions abound as Man Utd tackle Saint-Etienne in Europa League

Just like the New England Patriots boss, Manchester United’s manager wasn’t smiling after his team beat AS Saint-Etinne in the first leg of their Round of 32 meeting in the UEFA Europa League. Manchester United will travel to Stade Geoffroy-Cuichard in Saint-Etinne, France on February 22 for the second leg of the Round of 32. The pair have spoken of their excitement prior to the game and another player rubbing his hands in anticipation is United’s Anthony Martial , who came through the ranks at Saint-Etienne’s arch rivals Lyon.

Jesus out with broken foot

Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring Manchester City’s winner against Swansea City at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on February 5. Photo: AFP Manchester City’s Brazilian goal-scoring sensation Gabriel Jesus has broken a foot, the club said Tuesday, sparking fears he may miss the rest of the season. The 19-year-old striker, who has scored three goals in five games since joining City in January, suffered a “fractured metatarsal” bone against Bournemouth on Monday.

Man Utd 2-0 Watford: Match Report

Anthony Martial returns to form as Manchester United see off Watford Anthony Martial impressed on his return to the Manchester United starting line-up, scoring one and providing the other as Jose Mourinho’s men comfortably overcame Watford. The player started brightly when he arrived from Monaco but has struggled to recapture that form this term, with his lack of game time leading to questions over his happiness and Old Trafford future.

VIDEO: Carrick pranks a young Man Utd fan

The midfielder shows his mischievous side during an event for the club’s foundation, much to the amusement of team-mate Phil Jones The Manchester United midfielder was taking part in a ‘#SchoolsUnited’ event for the club’s charitable foundation on Wednesday and lined up alongside young children as well as his team-mates. And the 35-year-old couldn’t resist trying out an age-old prank by confusing the youngster standing in front of him.

‘Liverpool must splash the cash like Man Utd and Chelsea’ – Aldridge

The ex-Reds striker is expecting there to be plenty of movement at Anfield over the summer, with it essential that Jurgen Klopp is backed with funds Liverpool need “a fair few players” and will have to “splash the cash” this summer in order to keep pace with their Premier League rivals, says John Aldridge. The Reds have seen the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea spend big of late in an effort to force their way into title contention.

Manchester United legends to play charity match in Perth

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Memphis sends classy message to former Man Utd team-mate Pereira after his debut

The recent signing at Lyon has not forgotten his former colleagues, taking to Twitter to congratulate the goalkeeper after he came on against Wigan Lyon winger Memphis Depay has sent a congratulatory message to former team-mate Joel Pereira after he made his debut for Manchester United. The Portuguese goalkeeper came on as a second-half substitute in Sunday’s FA Cup clash with Wigan Athletic, a game the hosts comfortably won 4-0.

Liverpool FC’s Alexander-Arnold’s mum cried after PL debut

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250! History-maker Rooney saves the day for listless Man Utd

The captain came off the bench to net a 94th-minute equaliser, taking him past Sir Bobby Charlton’s all-time tally History maker and saviour. It has been a while since Wayne Rooney delivered a really memorable, game-changing goal for Manchester United but on Saturday he was the man of the moment as the Red Devils somehow snatched a point when all seemed lost against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.

Buttner: I’m no Man Utd failure – I did what Steven Gerrard couldn’t

The left-back made 28 appearances for the English club over two years, but insists he did not fail there and is a better player for the experience Alexander Buttner has denied the idea that he failed at Manchester United and has vowed to show his strength upon his return to Vitesse. The left-back signed for the Arnhem club this week, signing a contract that keeps him in the Eredivisie until 2019.

Man Utd trigger Valencia contract extension clause

The Ecuador international full-back has followed the lead of Marouane Fellaini by committing his future to the Red Devils until the summer of 2018 Manchester United have triggered the one-year extension clause in Antonio Valencia’s contract, which will tie him to the club until June 2018. Last week, the club announced that Marouane Fellaini had extended his stay at Old Trafford by a further 12 months, and on Tuesday Valencia followed suit.

Former Man Utd manager Van Gaal says he may not coach again

The 65-year-old Dutchman has not led a team since being fired by Manchester United in May last year following a disappointing two-year tenure that followed one of his greatest triumphs – leading the Netherlands to the semifinals of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. In comments to Dutch daily De Telegraaf published Tuesday, Van Gaal says that he considered himself on a sabbatical after being axed by Manchester, “but now I don’t believe I will return to the coaching profession.”

LVG’s Man Utd highlights

The former United manager appears to have called time on his coaching career , saying he is unlikely to take another job for family reasons. He has been out of work since leaving United last May, with his two-year spell ending with victory in the FA Cup final over Crystal Palace .