Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba for an initial fee of £65m, with the player expected to undergo a medical in Manchester this weekend. Should the 22-year-old complete the move, he will become the third midfielder recruited for Michael Carrick’s squad during this transfer window. Baleba, who operates as […]
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Ed Woodward told MUTV in July 2015 that seeing Bastian Schweinsteiger on the team sheet would intimidate opponents. However, the former Manchester United executive vice-chairman’s confident forecast did not come true, as Louis van Gaal’s World Cup-winning midfield recruit endured a frustrating spell at the club. Schweinsteiger left for Chicago Fire two years later after […]
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If this match offered an early indication of the Premier League’s emerging hierarchy, Arsenal’s rivals should take notice. When Martin Ødegaard calmly sent Gianluigi Donnarumma the wrong way to complete a 3-0 victory for the champions, the celebrations were already in full flow. The travelling fans in red and white joyfully mocked the supporters dressed […]
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Of all the qualities that made Bruno Guimarães a favourite among Newcastle supporters, one stood out above the rest. The midfielder described it himself after completing his £75m transfer to Arsenal. “It is difficult to choose,” the Brazilian said when asked what fans in north London should expect. “I can move the ball well, cover […]
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Mount spent much of his career operating as an advanced midfielder, but when he completed a £55m move from Chelsea to United in 2023, his versatility in the middle of the pitch was viewed as a major benefit. Injuries disrupted a significant part of his first two campaigns at Old Trafford, although the 27-year-old managed […]
Continue ReadingNewcastle have secured Aladji Bamba as their fourth new arrival of the transfer window, with the 20-year-old midfielder joining from Monaco in a deal that could eventually reach £34m. “I’m really pleased to be joining,” Bamba stated. “The moment I learned of Newcastle’s interest, I was thrilled. I’m aware of the club’s rich past and […]
Continue ReadingManchester United are looking at Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga and Fulham’s Sander Berge as they aim to add further depth to Michael Carrick’s midfield. The club has already brought in two middle-of-the-park players this transfer window: Andrey Santos joined from Chelsea for £48m, while Youri Tielemans moved from Aston Villa in a £35m switch. With […]
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