Bruno Fernandes ended last season as Manchester United’s top assist maker and all ten of his Premier League goals were decisive strikes in a game. Four were match-winners and the other six were equalisers, and without them United would have finished even further down the table. Not all fans are content with his on-pitch demeanour but his …
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Manchester United ‘agree terms’ with Joshua Zirkzee as impressive £12m breakthrough found
Kobbie Mainoo was once again a standout performer for England as Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag would’ve undoubtedly watched on with delight. The Three Lions booked their place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals after beating Switzerland on penalties. It was another impressive runout for Mainoo who continued in midfield and performed impeccably in Dusseldorf. …
Man Utd agree gigantic loss-making sale of star Ten Hag never picks and Ratcliffe wants gone
Manchester United have finally found a buyer for Donny van de Beek, though the terms of the agreement make sobering reading the club’s financial department. Van de Beek cost Man Utd £35m prior to add-ons when plucked from Ajax back in 2020. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was United’s manager at the time, though the Norwegian could not get a …
Arsenal sent very clear transfer message by Liverpool rival Trent Alexander-Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold has told Arsenal they have an ‘incredible’ goalkeeper in Aaron Ramsdale. That is despite the Gunners shot-stopper being demoted by Mikel Arteta last season and linked with an exit from the Emirates Stadium. Ramsdale was dropped by Arteta in favour of loanee David Raya last September, with Raya’s temporary deal now made permanent. But Alexander-Arnold has warned …
I believed in myself – Bukayo Saka exorcises penalty demons as England progress
Bukayo Saka said he had belief in himself as he capped a man-of-the-match performance by scoring in the Euro 2024 shoot-out win over Switzerland to book a semi-final slot and banish his penalty demons of three years ago. Not only did he equalise for England with a fine individual strike to cancel out Breel Embolo’s opener – to make it …
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After a few games out of action through injury, Arsenal loanee Marquinhos has returned to training with Fluminense.
Following a strong start to his loan spell with Fluminense, Marquinhos missed their last four matches with a thigh problem, believed to be a hamstring injury. The good news is that the winger is now back in training with his loan club, with Saudacoes Tricolores reporting that both Marquinhos and fellow injury-sufferer Marcelo resumed training on Friday. Marquinhos suffered …
Riccardo Calafiori: Everything you need to know as Arsenal close in on special defensive talent
As Arsenal close in on the impressive signing of Italy star Riccardo Calafiori, TT takes an in-depth look at what makes the Bologna man a special defensive talent. Calafiori only turned 22 in May, but the Italian defender has taken a winding road to becoming one of the most sought-after centre-backs in Europe this summer. …
Declan Rice and Gabriel Martinelli fears as Arsenal have green light for Grealish and Gyokeres deals
If Arsenal decide they want to sign Jack Grealish and Viktor Gyokeres, Financial Fair Play will not necessarily stop them. Unlike many teams in the Premier League, Mikel Arteta’s side will not have to go about their business looking over their shoulder too much at FFP. But while they are complying with restrictions at present, the club are conscious of not getting into …
Arsenal striker set for club record transfer exit amid update on ‘agreed’ Riccardo Calafiori deal
Arsenal have so far had a relatively quiet summer aside from the permanent signing of goalkeeper David Raya. Mikel Arteta is expected to bolster several areas of his squad ahead of the new season in six weeks’ time, including in midfield and in attack. He is also being tipped to search for a new centre-back to …
Man Utd fans all saying same thing about Kobbie Mainoo after England v Switzerland, they make one point
Kobbie Mainoo started England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland, here’s how Manchester United fans reacted to his display. Manchester United’s 19-year-old wonderkid was once again selected by Gareth Southgate from the start against the Swiss. Kobbie Mainoo exited the field in the 78th minute when England were 1-0 down, but prior to his exit, he was one of, if …