Liverpool legend-turned-pundit Jamie Carragher believes Jose Mourinho may have to spend an additional £200m on new recruits in order to make Manchester United compete for the Premier League crown. The Red Devils have already spent nearly £400m on new signings since the arrival of Mourinho but they have still looked far off from competing for the title.
Former England international Gary Neville has heaped praises on Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane following his impressive performance in the team’s first group game at the ongoing World Cup. Neville said Kane is the only player that is truly world class in the English setup and that he would get into any other World Cup team.
Manchester United are closer to their aim of signing French star Antoine Griezmann but it would cost them a lot in transfer fees and player wages. The Atletico Madrid man has been linked with Old Trafford all winter just as he was linked to the club in the summer transfer window.
Reports in England claim the Euro 2016 star will snub Barcelona and other interested sides to move to United but will ask for a heavy wage demand in the range of £400,000 a week.
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There are links to major players and it seems Old Trafford would sanction a deal for an addition in the winter window. Despite the huge spendings in recent years, United would likely break the bank for another top talent, according to reports.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is expected to return and boost the squad, even as Paul Pogba and others return. The second half of the season is expected to be more fortunate to Jose Mourinho and his boys. However, reports are rife in England that Saul Niguez could join United in their search for a league title.
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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has admitted that he would fight with other top coaches to sign Gareth Bale, should the opportunity arise this summer. The Wales international has been the subject of immense speculation in recent days with Real Madrid looking to potentially replace him with AS Monaco’s Kylian Mbappe.
Bale, 27, has been an integral part of the Los Blancos squad since arriving from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2013. However, his position has more or less weakened over the past year with injuries preventing him from staking a regular place on the right side of the attack. (more…)
Read More »Chelsea striker Diego Costa is set to exit the team for Romelu Lukaku to rejoin, according to reports. The 28-year old Spaniard had an altercation with Antonio Conte so he is poised to exit anytime soon. Sorting out the deal for the former Atletico Madrid star would clear the path for Lukaku’s arrival from Everton.
However, there have been stronger ties to Manchester United of recent as reps of the player hint at a preference for a move to Old Trafford rather than rejoining the ranks at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are also struggling to nail down their other targets for the summer. The club insists they can pay £60 million for 26-year old left back Alex Sandro. However, the Italian side seem to have prevailed on the Brazilian to spend at least one more season. The deal is far from conclusion for now.
Manchester City are the ones that are better poised to complete the signing of Benjamin Mendy from Monaco. Pep Guardiola is focused on getting his targets ahead of the pre-season training. The 22-year old is one of the hottest prospects for his role in the whole of Europe. The left back is set to move from the Ligue 1 champions to the Etihad in the next few weeks.
For Arsenal as they are clear to join Alexandre Lacazette and Riyad Mahrez, there have been links to Sporting Lisbon duo William Carvalho and Gelson Martins. The players could cost the Gunners £70 million to complete. As the numerous players remain linked to the Emirates, others are reportedly leaving soon.
Reports in England say Hector Bellerin wants to return to Barcelona after previously rebuffing the former La Liga champs. Sergi Roberto have played in the left back role since the exit of Dani Alves. Bellerin is one of the best in the role so the Nou Camp want him. The Spaniard seems frustrated at happenings at the North London side so he wants to move back to his roots.
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