Written on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 by Guest Writer in Opinion, Transfer News
Regardless if a QPR miracle will happen or not, Ferguson knows he has work to do. If recent reports are anything to go by, he has chosen to first address the central midfield issue with Dortmund’s Japanese star Shinji Kagawa. While players may succeed or fail, United are following some proven paths from their recent past….
Written on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in Opinion, Transfer News
In the aftermath of the defeat to City, it looks like Manchester United will end the season without a trophy for the first time since 2004. Newcastle failed to do the Reds a favour last weekend, so we’re relying on Sparky’s QPR to take something away from the Etihad on Sunday. But when pundits and former…
Written on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in News, Players, Transfer News
Nemanja Vidic’s agent Silvano Martina has dismissed rumours from Italy that he has been approached by Juventus regarding a possible summer move to the Serie A for his client. The 30-year-old hasn’t played since December after suffering cruciate ligament damage in Manchester United’s defeat to Basle. No, not even a spell that long could quench speculation…
Written on Thursday, April 12, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in Transfer News
Portuguese newspaper, O Jogo, today claimed that Manchester United have verbally agreed to sign Nicolás Gaitán from Benfica for £22million. United have been strongly linked with the Argentine since late 2011, so speculation of this sort doesn’t come with much of a surprise. Gaitan had a good Champions League campaign this year, showing a great deal of…
Written on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in News, Transfer News
Federico Macheda has been sent back to Old Trafford after his loan spell with QPR was cut short after the striker picked up a lengthily ankle injury, ruling him out of the remaining Premier League fixtures. Macheda joined Queens Park Rangers on loan in January when Neil Warnock was manager but quickly fell down the pecking…
Written on Thursday, March 15, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in Opinion, Players, Transfer News
Throughout the years Manchester United have played part in prolonged transfer negations, especially the one which ended up with the signing of Dimitar Berbatov from Tottenham Hotspur for a fee said to be worth £30.75million. But the Bulgarian now finds himself in another tiring experience with questions being asked about a contract extension. Last season…
Written on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in Players, Transfer News
Tomasz Kuszczak has left Manchester United and joined Watford on emergency loan terms until the end of the season. The Hornets have been struggling and are currently sitting 17th in the Championship table. Kuszczak has had an unhappy time at United for the past year or so after falling down the pecking order. The 29-year-old spoke…
Written on Thursday, February 2, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in Manchester United Youths, Players, Transfer News
Being a Manchester United fan during the January transfer market made some feel like they were children again. Sitting inside your house watching your friends have fun outside, through your window. We felt grounded and that’s pretty much been the case ever since the Glazers took over in 2005, with a few exceptions. However, on…
Written on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in Transfer News
On Tuesday night Norwich City confirmed that defender Ritchie De Laet’s loan-spell had been cancelled, therefore, he will return to United with immediate effect. Norwich released a statement on their official website early Wednesday morning, in which Paul Lambert said: “Ritchie has gone back to Manchester United. We thank Sir Alex Ferguson for loaning him to…
Written on Saturday, January 14, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in News updates, Transfer News
Darron Gibson has joined Everton on a four-and-a-half-year deal after undergoing negotiations with the Merseyside club all week. He will wear the number 4 shirt visible in the image to the right. The 24-year-old moved from United for a reported fee of £1million, rising to £2million on appearances. He has become Everton’s second signing this month…
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