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However, according to The Athletic (via SportsMole), the club’s scouts have questioned the long-term suitability of the 25-year-old. The Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder suffered a long-term knee injury during the 2019-20 season. His form has dipped since then, which is also a source of concern at Old Trafford. Manchester United are not the only club in pursuit of Zakaria, though. Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool are also rumoured to be interested in the Swiss international....

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer left Paul Pogba and Victor Lindelof out of the squad to take on the Hornets. The duo had started the Carabao Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester City three days earlier. Meanwhile, Eric Bailly started the game against Watford but was forced off on the stroke of half-time after being clattered into by his own goalkeeper, Dean Henderson. The Manchester United manager confirmed that the trio’s absence was due to injury but expressed optimism about Bailly’s situation....

Griezmann has been widely tipped to join Manchester United in the summer, something repeatedly denied by the France international. Griezmann backs Juve to win Champions League However, Griezmann did hint at a move away from Madrid – not to England but instead to a team in the NBA. “I would only leave Atleti to play with Derrick Rose,” the 26-year-old jokingly told Cadena Ser. It has been another fine season for Griezmann, who has 16 La Liga goals and 26 in all competitions....

Ten Hag gets his first taste of English football as United welcome the Seagulls to Old Trafford in what could be a tricky first test for the Dutch coach. Cristiano Ronaldo’s future has dominated the agenda in recent weeks with the Portugal international only managing 45 minutes of preseason action. United wrapped up their warm-up for 2022/23 in unspectacular style, with a 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in Oslo followed by 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano on their return to Manchester....

The 34-year-old had joined the club from Aston Villa in the summer of 2011 and rose through the ranks to be appointed as team captain despite being forced to play out of position as a full-back. He has made 261 appearances in all competitions for the Red Devils, while also winning 39 caps for the English national team. Inter Milan agree deal for Ashley Young Ashley Young signed a one year contract extension Manchester United last year and with less than six months left till the expiration of his deal, he was hesitant to sign a new deal, with Inter Milan reportedly in the fray for his services....

Meanwhile, Hugo Almeida has labelled Cristiano Ronaldo a goalscoring machine. Elsewhere, the Red Devils will have to pay €40 million for an Inter Milan full-back. On that note, here’s a look at the key Manchester United transfer stories as on June 13, 2022: Hugo Almeida labels Cristiano Ronaldo a ‘goalscoring machine’ Former Portuguese striker Hugo Almeida has labeled Cristiano Ronaldo a ‘goalscoring machine’. The 37-year-old returned to Manchester United from Juventus last summer....

Meanwhile, new manager Erik ten Hag wants to strengthen two positions in the squad this summer. Elsewhere, former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has advised Harry Maguire not to join West Ham United. On that note, here’s a look at the key Manchester United transfer stories as on January 19, 2023: Erik ten Hag has two priorities for Manchester United this summer Erik ten Hag wants a new striker and a new midfielder at Old Trafford this summer, according to The Telegraph via Caught Offside....

Jose Mourinho is adamant to get the key signings done before Manchester United’s pre-season game vs Manchester City and hopes to involve the likes of Perisic and Romelu Lukaku in that game later this month. Corrello dello Sport has also reported that Man United are still £5million short of Inter Milan’s asking price of £48million which is expected to be completed by end of the week with Ed Woodward staying back in Manchester to wrap up the deal before joining with the squad in Los Angeles for their pre-season campaign....

Paul Pogba, the current holder of the number 10 jersey is in line to seal a world record move to Manchester United, the club that he left amidst unwanted circumstances, but no concrete confirmation has yet been delivered from either side. However, it is highly anticipated that it is just matter of time that the French star will eventually end up at The Old Trafford this season. This paves the way for somebody else to claim the number 10 jersey for the Old Lady in the coming season....

David Moyes entertains Everton knowing a win could see United leapfrog the Toffees into the top five and finally begin a serious title challenge.Despite being only two points apart there’s been contrasting fortunes for the two clubs as Roberto Martinez has taken Everton to a new level, while Moyes has struggled to find the consistency expected at the current champions. Back to back draws have taken the gloss of United’s win over Arsenal in the last league game at Old Trafford, but with a run of fixtures coming up against sides the Reds could and perhaps should be beating, Moyes knows a win against Everton may just be the start of run that finally stops the vultures from circling....

Alex Ferguson famously declared he would knock the Reds “off their perch”, a goal he achieved in some style by leading United to a lengthy period of domestic dominance, but there is no doubt who is on top now. Liverpool are yet to drop a point this season with their winning run in the Premier League standing at 17 games, building an eight-point cushion over defending champions Manchester City....

Manchester United have grown in stature in recent weeks and will need to end their trophy drought under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season. The Red Devils have a lethal attacking lineup and will want to get the better of their opponents this week. West Ham United have punched above their weight under David Moyes but will need to play out of their skins in this match. The Hammers have troubled Manchester United in the past but will need to make their form count going into this match....

United’s pre-season friendlies so far have delivered some much-needed positivity for a club struggling for direction off the pitch. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men have recorded wins against Perth Glory and Leeds United, scoring six goals and conceding none in the process. The Norwegian was particularly impressed with 17-year-old Mason Greenwood, who scored against Leeds and could even find himself in the starting line-up when United opens its Premier League campaign against Chelsea on August 11....

Louis van Gaal’s side was beaten 2-1 in Eindhoven in its opening Group B fixture but has recovered well, picking up seven points from their last three group games to move within touching distance of the knockout stages. It is worth noting that the men from Manchester have won seven of their last eight home matches in this competition and, therefore, it is perhaps unsurprising that William Hill U.S. offers just -210 odds that Van Gaal’s squad claims all three points here....

Balotelli, 29, was subjected to racist abuse by Hellas Verona fans in a 2-1 defeat this month and threatened to walk off the pitch. Verona were ordered by Serie A to play a match with a partial stadium closure, while the club banned head ultra Luca Castellini for 11 years after he defended the fans’ actions in a radio interview. Balotelli returned to the Italy fold in 2018 after a four-year absence but has been back in the international wilderness since a 1-1 draw with Poland last September....

Mandanda’s total eclipses that of Roger Scotti, who made 452 appearances as a midfielder for the club between 1942 and 1958 during a period when French teams played fewer games in a season. But Mandanda has achieved his impressive tally in just 10 seasons as a Marseille player, while he spent 2016-17 on loan in the Premier League at Crystal Palace. After starting his career at Le Havre, Mandanda joined Marseille in 2007 and he made at least 38 appearances in nine consecutive seasons before joining Palace....

The father and son had been fishing on a river in Sabah, Malaysia when the 11-foot crocodile lunged from the water and attacked the boy. He became locked in a battle with the reptile as he unsuccessfully attempted to pry his son from the crocodile’s jaws, Malaysian newspaper The Star reported. The crocodile disappeared beneath the water with the toddler, resurfacing while holding the boy’s body before disappearing altogether. The father, who has not yet been identified, escaped with severe injuries from the brawl....

The Patriots are set to face the Bears in a matchup during which Bill Belichick can officially become the NFL’s second-winningest coach in history. So, while the matchup may not be the most exciting on paper, it is one that could prove historic. And those that don’t want to watch the traditional “Monday Night Football” broadcast with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will get to witness history by watching “Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli....

The new MapleStory M warrior class, known as the Kaiser, is described as a powerful race consisting of half-human and half-dragon beings. They prefer to fight with huge claymore-sized swords when in battle. They appear to also be able to utilize a Morph Gauge. When filled, Kaiser experiences a transformation in which they reveal their true form. In this near-invincible combat mode, they are capable of striking enemies down with powerful combos and specialized attacks....

The Cubs manager, known for his wacky ways and clubhouse stunts, brought the Maddon Way™ to Mesa on Friday, allowing his club to keep it loose at practice. MORE: MLB’s next breakout star | Which manager was the best player? Not Maddon How, you ask? Well, there was singing… There was fighting… And there was, well, Gangnaming. The players, naturally, had a good time with it, clapping and laughing during what might otherwise be a dull portion of the day....