Bad News For United Fans As Main Defensive Target Signs Contract Extension With Current Club

Man United’s manager David Moyes hopes of signing a central defender that would plug the club’s leaking defence suffered a huge setback as their main transfer target, Bayern Munich’s centre-back Dante, is reported to have signed a contract extension with the club.  With only one year left on the 31-year old Brazilian’s contract, Moyes was hoping to price him away from Bayern Munich if you believe reports on the pages of the newspapers.  But with the new contract extension stretching till 2017, all hopes of Man United signing him this summer fades into oblivion.

The number of games lost, some even to lowly rated cub sides, as well as the number of goals conceded by United in the current season is a huge source of worry for the embattled coach. Landing a central defender of the status of Dante would have significantly improved things for Moyes and the Red Devils. But all that have fallen through now, further compounding United’s worsening situation. However, I personally think the central defensive problem is not the main problem.

Moyes has grossly failed to evolve a winning strategy for the Red Devils. His style of play, his preferred formation are not getting United the much desired results.  His coaching style, selection, and worse still the string of poor results are what Man United are not used to and don’t want to ever get used to.

His current choice of centre-back defenders is not good enough. That is why Dante’s contract extension with the Bavarian football power house would significantly deal a big blow to Moyes efforts at revamping the flop United squad is currently turning out to be.  With quality transfer targets serially turning down Man United, the future doesn’t look too bright for the club with Moyes still in charge.

I shudder when I think of United finishing the league in its current 7^th position. Not only would they miss out on the elite Champions League, whatever is left of their ability to attract big names to the club will be gradually eroded the longer the club miss the champions league party. And quite honestly the rate at which world class players’ turn down offers to join United is very worrisome.

Manchester United Target Toni Kroos Confirms He Could Move To England

Manchester United target Tonis Kroos has continued his flirting with the Premier League by saying he could join this summer if an agreement on a new contract isn't reached with his club, Bayern Munich.

The German is amongst the best midfielders in Europe and can play as a deep midfielder and a playmaker closer to the striker. He is locked in contract negotiations with is club but a compromise hasn't yet been reached leaving the door open for a move in the summer when Bayern can still command a decent fee for his services.
He has been heavily linked to Manchester United and it is thought that the club are looking to double his wages and meet his wage demands which will make him one of the highest earners at the club.

Ahead of Bayern’s UEFA Champions League last-16 second leg clash against Arsenal, Kroos revealed nothing has been decided leaving open the possibility of him joining Manchester United or any other club for that matter.

“Nothing has been decided about my future,” he said “It’s no secret the Premier League is an option for me.

“No one has come to any agreement and it will stay like this until the summer.

“I think that anything is possible for me if I leave. I have to think about this for myself, and make the right decision.

“I’ve heard that people have written that I might go to England. But there’s nothing new from my point of view.

“The situation is that I don’t have any agreement right at the moment [at Bayern]. On the other side there is no agreement in place anywhere.”

“I will consider everything,” he said. “If I should leave.”

Signing Kroos will be a huge boost for the Red Devils midfield options. Is the type of player that will bring out the best from our strikers. He not only create chances for others to score, he is also capable of scoring a good number of goals as Arsenal fans will easily testify.

It however, remains to be seen what happens to Mata should Toni join United in the summer. Will Mata be moved to the wing or will Toni have to play from the wings? Only Moyes knows what he has in stock.

Manchester United Open Talks For Transfer Of 29 Million Pounds Rated Midfielder - Reports

William Carvalho was seriously linked to joining Manchester United in the winter transfer window but nothing came out of the rumours. However, 2 months later, the reports linking him to a move to the soon to be dethroned English champions are back on the back pages of the newspapers. According to English tabloids, Manchester United are period to make bid in excess of 29 million pounds for the player whom they've reportedly scouted more than 10 times.

A report in the Daily Mail states that United representatives have already talked to the player's club, Sporting Lisbon, and will look to wrap up a deal before the world cup begins.

United have been tracking the midfielder for quite some time now and are willing to pay the premium to bring the player to Old Trafford. He's said to be part of the revolution that manger, David Moyes, intends to carry out at the club. With Michael Carrick turning 33 in July and Darren Fletcher only just returning from a long term injury (and isn't expected to ever reach his best form), and Anderson already looking like he's out of the club, Carvalho will be a much needed addition to bring solidity and youthfulness to the central midfield area where United need some urgent investment.

It's been claimed that Arsenal and Chelsea are also interested in signing the hardworking midfielder, but with Chelsea resigning Nemanja Matic from Benfica, it's not expected that they'll be in for another of that kind of midfielder.

The player is thought to have a release clause of 45 million Euros. 

Manchester United's Striker Could Join Inter Milan - Reports

Italian Club, Internazionale, are today being rumoured to be ready to put in a bid for Manchester United’s under-used striker, Javier Hernandez.

Hernandez’s goalscoring record isn’t shabby and he certainly has a lot of admirers given that Real Madrid were once linked to his services but he has found himself even more on the periphery of the Manchester United first team this season and is said to be unhappy about his position even though he has repeatedly stated that he’s happy at United and wants to fight for his spot and help his club do well.

According to the Daily Mirror, Inter have made contact with Manchester United regarding a proposed £12m transfer. Given that the Mexican’s contract runs out in 2016, Inter expect that figure to be enough to get a striker who has been tested at the top level and is still young, only 25, so has plenty of time ahead of him. United on the other hand are said to want something around £15m for the player.

The player has over 50 goals for United since he joined them from Chivas Guadalajara after the 2010 World Cup. He has featured in 16 premier league games for United this season, scoring 2 goals and laying on a further 2 for his teammates. He has made a total of 25 appearances all season for the club.

The player might feel that a change of scenery would do him wonders and a switch to the Italian game could revive his game and place him back in the forefront of world cup as he enters what many would consider the peak years of his career.

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Manchester United Set To Make 40m Pounds Swoop On English Duo

With the poor performances that have marked Manchester United’s season since the start of the new regime at Old Trafford, there has been more and more talk of a clear–out at the club and there has been a whole host of players linked to the club.

Two names that have continuously been linked to Manchester United are Southampton’s English duo of Luke Shaw and Adam Lallana.

Shaw is believed to have been earmarked by David Moyes to replace Patrice Evra, who looks more and more likely to leave the club at the end of the season, and he’s young enough to play at the top for the next one and a half decade so should be a good buy provided he fulfils the early promise he has shown.

Adam Lallana is 25 and is an exciting midfielder who is yet to hit his prime and he would slot in nicely, although it could be said that Manchester United already have a lot of players of his ilk not least Juan Mata, Adnan Januzaj and Shinji Kagawa. The tabloids believe space will be made for him by the departures of Nani, Ashley Young, Antonio Valencia and Shinji Kagawa.

Southampton are believed to want £20m for each player and will hold out for that. With the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea said to also be interested, it could ensure that they get the prices they want as interested clubs try to outbid each other.

Buying cubs would want to wrap up any deals quickly because of the upcoming World Cup which could see the players perform on the world stage thereby raising their prices even more.

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Nominees Manchester United February Player Of The Month

Manchester United have announced the nominees for their February player of the month award. Club legend and former left-back Arthur Albiston has had his say on the trio that got nominated for the customary player of the month award. Newly joined Spaniard Juan Mata got himself straight into the final list of three candidates that have a chance to claim the honor.

Patrice Evra

Patrice Evra has often been heavily criticized this season and the last for not contributing defensively as much as we'd have liked him to. His best days are well behind him and without a proper alternative Manchester United was often resorted to playing him through his rough patch. February has somewhat been kind to him and the team, with Patrice playing a major role in the club's 0-2 win over Crystal Palace winning a penalty plus an assist to Rooney's goal and a good point against Arsenal. A customary 1-year contract extension is on the cards as Manchester United would lose tons of experience in Vidic and Rio next season. Here, Paddy Evra finds himself among the last three names eligible to pick up an award as a token of appreciation.

Juan Mata

It's just been a month and a half since he landed at Carrington and Mata's already notched up 3 assists in 4 games and is all set to claim the award which should be his first of many. Though he's been played down the right or left every game which is not his favorite position, he's made the most of his first team chances that were limited at his previous club. He's still finding his feet at Old Trafford and once settled, he might well provide the creative spark the team desperately craves for, in the club's upcoming crunch ties against the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City in march which could decide their league position.

Nemanja Vidic

Skipper Nemanja Vidic is playing his last season with Manchester United. He is 33 and having secured a move to Inter on a free transfer, his mind is probably in Italy now. He is not getting any younger and surely is past his prime. Yet he has been the best Center back for the club in the last 30 days. Work that out. Manchester United will miss his leadership qualities on the pitch coupled with his excellent tackling and aerial ability. His towering presence can unsettle any striker on earth and on his day he is as good as any central defender in the planet. His solid performances at the heart of United's defence, at Selhurst Park and The Emirates are enough to justify his presence among the last three.

You can vote for the deserving player here by clicking this link - http://www.manutd.com/en/Fanzone/Competition-And-Polls/Competition.aspx?id={36510C2F-0F23-4AC5-9B3C-D285374649FA}


The poll closes on the 3rd of March, 2014.

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Chicharito Clears The Air

Right after the disappointing defeat to Olympiakos, Robin Van Persie was quite vocal, expressing his dejection through a controversial interview with Dutch Channel, NOS. He seemed to have said something along the lines of him not satisfied with his teammates' input on the field and the way their teammates make it tough for him to play to his fullest potential. He reportedly said;

“Sometimes I try to find ways to do more but in the areas I wanted to play, my team-mates were often there. This makes it difficult for me. Then I have to change my tactics to suit my team-mates, and play outside my zone. It’s a pity. We played too slow and could therefore create little. I rushed that shot. That’s a shame because I don’t get a lot of chances so when you get one, you have to score.”

Van Persie missed a sitter himself in a game that was arguably United's worst of a rather disastrous season, in terms of performance all-round. The lack of urgency in the midfield was there for all to see and it affected the team so much, to an extent that they had only one shot on target the entire 90 minutes, having largely dominated the possession.

Following the interview, fellow striker Chicharito, posted a picture of him with Paddy Evra on instagram with a caption that read,

“Without your teammates you can’t be somebody in football, always be thankful.”

The journalists as usual came up with their own versions of the apparent jibe at Van Persie which was denied by Chicharito today, via twitter. He tweeted a message that read;

Before I go to sleep, I need to put this cause things get a little out of context…

Chicharito Hernandez ( @CH14_) 11:41 PM - 27 Feb 2014 

Why do the press always take comments out of context, my comment on Instagram had nothing to do with RVP. We are great teammates working for.

 Chicharito Hernandez ( @CH14_) 11:41 PM - 27 Feb 2014.

the same goal, the TEAM! & Cause the team isn’t doing as well as we’d like everyone just wants to make everything look like a bad thing!

 Chicharito Hernandez ( @CH14_) 11:41 PM - 27 Feb 2014.

Thereby Chicharito has cleared the air, denying any kind of a dig taken at Van Persie and his comments. One thing though, is evident from the incident which was even mentioned by the little Mexican. If you're poor on the pitch you will have to face the consequences off it.

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