Benzema ‘happy in Madrid’ as agent cools off United rumour

Benzema

Over the last few days news of the Real Madrid striker moving to United have intensified, with news that the striker’s agent held a meeting with United’s executive Vice Chairman Ed Woodward.

But the striker’s agent have dismissed reports that he held a meeting with any United official, and stated that the French man was happy at Madrid and will only leave if he’s told he’s surplus to requirement.

 "I haven't met with any club in London. Not with United and not with anyone else.  We haven't held talks with anyone other than Real Madrid.  What is Karim going to do in Manchester? He's happy in Madrid. "He doesn't want to leave.  Benzema would only leave if Real Madrid told him he was surplus to requirements, because he isn't going to leave of his own accord.  Karim wants to see out his contract. He wants to retire at Real Madrid.’’ He told Marca.

The Frenchman has been linked to United on a number of occasions, since his stay at Lyon. The striker scored 22 goals for Madrid last season. He’s been reported that he may be part of the deal taking David De Gea to Madrid and has also been linked to Arsenal.

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Lazio president: Van Persie joining us “It’s all rubbish!”

Van Persie

Lazio president Claudio Lotito has quashed speculations that Van Persie is about to move to the Italian club. Recent reports have linked the Dutch man with a move to Italy and a figure of around £10m being quoted for the deal.

Earlier yesterday, pictures surfaced on social networking site ‘twitter’ claiming the striker is in Italy to finalize the deal. While nothing has been heard from either Manchester United or the player himself, Lazio have denied the move. With club president claiming the whole rumor is the work of an agent.  “Van Persie? Haven’t you figured this out yet?” Lazio chief Lotito told Corriere dello Sport.

“It’s all rubbish! Total bull! (Agent Vincenzo) Morabito is the one trying to spread these rumours.”

Van persie who had earlier spoke of his situation at United as “strange, difficult situation” has come out to say he wants regular football.

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Manchester United transfer news and gossip round up: Kane, Van Persie, Benzema updates

Harry Kane

Real Madrid want to sell striker Benzema to Manchester United so as to aid their signing of David De Gea. (AS)

Manchester United are preparing a mega £50m bid for Tottenham striker Harry Kane, with Januzaj, Nani and Javier Hernandez as part of the deal. (Goal)

Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez wants to return to Real Madrid. The striker recently praised new Madrid manager Rafa Benitez. (Daily Mail)

Manchester United will intensify their pursuit of Chelsea keeper Petr Cech, as a replacement for outgoing David De Gea. (Talksport)

Lazio president Claurio Lotito has quashed claims that Robin Van Persie is set to move to the Italian club, describing the rumor as “total rubbish”.(Corriere Dello Sport)

Manchester United have made Bayern Munich Bastian Schweinsteiger their main transfer target. (Metro)

Angel Di Maria scored a brace in Argentina 5 - 0 victory over Bolivia.

Radamel Falcao scored Colombia's only goal in their Copa America warm up game against Costa Rica.

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German wants Manchester United move according to close friend

Klopp

Jurgen Klopp has the ambition manage Manchester United according to his friend and former colleague Eckhard Krautzun. Both men worked at Mainz.

“Jurgen speaks English. And since we spoke about United. He told me that one day, when he does not fit with Dortmund any more, Manchester United would be his club. But at the moment the job is taken. Krautzun said 

“Klopp would fit perfectly to an Englisg club that is well lead and organized. One which has a very good board of directors. 

"A club with one person reigning , like Chelsea would not be right for him.”  

Klopp who was one of the favorites to take over the United job after the sack of David Moyes but he decided to stick with Dortmund. The German announced his departure toward the end of last season,

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Manchester United transfer news and gossip round up: Benzema, Cech, Van Persie, Sterling updates

Benzema

Karim Benzema could be on his way to Old Trafford, after the striker’s agent was seen holding talks with Manchester United vice chairman Ed Woodward  (Manchester Evening News)

New Madrid coach Rafa Benitez intends to use a 4-2-3-1 formation, which will see Cristiano Ronaldo play the number 9 role, previously played by Benzema,  and the United target will be used in a rotation policy. (AS)

Chelsea will allow goalkeeper Petr Cech leave this summer, opening the door for a move to United as he may be replacing out going United’s De Gea. (Daily Telegraph)

Manchester United striker Robin Van Persie has agreed a £10 million move to Lazio and will sign a four year deal. (Daily Star)

Arsenal have made a £24.9 million bid for Manchester United’s target  Gonzalo Higuain, but Napoli want a fee in the region of £36.4 million for the striker.(Gazetta Dello Sport)

Manchester City made an official contact with Liverpool over a deal for Manchester United target Raheem Sterling.  (Sun)

Meanwhile Liverpool will not sell Raheem Sterling to Manchester united or any other club. (Sky Sports)

Manchester United target Arturo Vidal has not agreed to join Real Madrid, according to Juventus sporting director Giuseppe Marrota, who also insisted the midfielder will not be moving to United, Arsenal or Liverpool. (Daily Express)

Former Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao is encouraging Chelsea to make a move for him, by admitting he wants to remain in the Premier League. (Daily Mail)

Arsenal have made an £18.2 million bid for Monaco midfielder Geoffery Kondogbia, who is also wanted by United.  (Daily Star)

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Live: Depay having a great game tonight, watch his assist and goal here

Depay

The Dutch national team currently plays and lead the USA 3-2. and Manchester United new signing Depay is already making the headlines with an assist and a goal
Watch his assist here
And his goal here

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Manchester United target most likely to leave present club, advised to move to United

Schneiderlin

Southampton star midfielder Schneiderlin is “more likely to leave the club” according to club legend Le Tissier. The midfielder has been strongly linked with a move to Arsenal in recent times, but over the last few days, news and rumor of a move to United have surfaced and intensified. Southampton held on to the midfielder last season, despite the mass exodus of their key players. But Le Tissier believes the saints may no longer be able to hold on to their star man. Le Tissier told Sky Sports “it’s probably more likely that he’ll leave than stay. The big question is whether a top four side meets his valuation."

The player recently voiced out his intention to play for a team playing in the Champions League. And with United almost qualifying, it remains to be seen if the move can happen.

Le Tissier also reckons that a united move would be beneficial to both the player and United. “Out of those sides, it is Manchester United that need him most as they require strengthening in that position. Schneiderlin is the sort of player they should be looking for, having proven over the last few seasons that he can mix it with the top sides. “

The legend also believes it’s a deal that may not cost United a fortune, “we paid about £1 million for him back in 2008 so with a couple of promotions and another decent transfer fee it certainly represents another good return.

“I think Southampton have always been fair with players and not stood in their way when bigger clubs have meet their valuation, which was shown last summer.”

Do you think United should go for and sign Schneiderlin?

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Lazio closing in on signing Manchester United star striker

Robin Van Persie

Robin Van Persie could be a on his way to Rome, as Lazio are have reportedly struck a deal with Manchester United for the striker and are ready to offer the Dutchman a four year contact.

Lazio have viewed Van Persie as the ideal replacement to Miroslav Klose, whose contract would be expiring at the end of next season.  The striker only played a peripheral role last season – due to injuries and a personal dip in form, though he scored 13 goals in 36 games.

The striker only recently voiced out that he wants to play every week and that he may have to sit and review his stay at United, though family reasons may also influence his next move, as he is a family man. His son currently plays for Manchester City’s youth team.

A fee of £11 million is been quoted for the player who joined United from rivals Arsenal in 2012. It is left to be seen if Van Gaal will let his fellow Dutchman leave.

Do you think United should let van Persie leave?

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Manchester united star: Premier League harder than Spanish League, confirms he’ll be staying at United.

Angel Di Maria

Angel Di Maria is one of the few players that have played in the Premier League and the Spanish League, and the Argentine has come out to say football is harder and more physical in England compared to Spain.  “I have just finished my first season playing for Manchester United he said 

“It was a hard season for me. I think it was hard because it was another country and another league, and this league is harder than the Spanish one. “So, I couldn’t adapt myself as I wanted to. La Liga and the Premier League are completely different. The Premier League is physically stronger''.

The Argentine also cleared the air on his future as recent reports and speculations have been linking him with a move out of Old Trafford, after his first season. The player currently with the Argentine national team is focused on the Copa America, after which he will return to United.  In his words “Now I will play the Copa America and then I will move back to Manchester for next season and do my best there.

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Manchester United set to offer improved winger new deal

Manchester United are set to offer Ashley Young a new 3 year deal. The winger is arguably united most improved player under new manager Van Gaal. Young 29, was close to the exit before the start of last season, but has turned things round for himself. The Englishman’s ability to play on the wing and also in the defence has been of immense help to united in Van Gaal’s first season, and Van Gaal is ready to have him in his plans for the future.

Ashley Young

The winger got himself some goals including an important last minute winner against Newcastle. He was nominated on a number of occasions for the club’s player of the month award, an award he won for the month of May - the last month of the season.

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Manchester united transfer news and gossip round up:Lacazette, Benzema, Alves, Bale

Lacazette

Alexandre Lacazette is ready to snub interest from Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City as he favors a move to either Manchester United or PSG  (Express)

Manchester United have lined up Galatasary goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, 28 as replacement for Madrid bound David De Gea. (Metro)

Liverpool's Raheem Sterling is considering a move to Manchester United as he is keen on working under Van Gaal, though the player is concerned about how the transfer would be received due to the fierce rivalry between the two clubs. (Guardian)

Liverpool however have no intention of doing business with their arch rival United. (Liverpool Echo)

Manchester United Vice chairman Ed Wood met with Karim Benzema agent with regard to a move for the French man. United are preparing a £40 million bid. (Manchester Evening News)

Barcelona defender Dani Alves has agreed a pre-contract agreement with Manchester United and will move to Old Trafford on July 1. (Daily Star)

Manchester United will sell winger Nani to Inter Milan rather than Sporting Lisbon, where he spent last season on loan. (Independent) 

Bayern Munich defender Dante has snubbed a move to Old Trafford, after insisting he stands more chance of winning silverware at Bayern. (Daily Star)

Former United striker Radamel Falcao wants to complete his move to Chelsea before Colombia start their Copa America campaign on June 14. (Daily Telegraph)   

Manchester United target Gareth Bale has asked Real Madrid to play him in Cristiano Ronaldo’s position.(Daily Star)

Manchester United are set to reward Ashley Young return to form, by offering the Englishman a new 3 year deal. (Mirror)

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Manchester United new signing: I’ll score 15 goals in my first season at United

Depay

Manchester United new Dutch signing Depay believes he can score 15 goals in his first season with his new team.  The winger whose got an eye for goals scored 22 goals in 30 league appearances for his former team PSV in the Dutch league, and is optimistic he can transfer his goal scoring exploits to England.

In an interview with AD, on his personal expectations about his first season at United he said “it’s hard to compare, but if you ask me to make an estimate, I think maybe 15 of those 22 goals this season in England I can make".

The ambitious winger is also comparing his performance and goal returns to other players such as Neymar and Robben. In his words “in recent months I looked occasionally how many goals wingers score in different leagues. When I was on 15, Neymar was on 17. Robben had 17 mid-April, when he got injured and his season was over.”

Depay is currently training with the Dutch national team as they prepare to face the USA and Latvia in their upcoming fixtures. 

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Can this Liverpool star move to United?

One of the biggest transfer news in the last few hours is that Manchester United is planning a £25 million bid for Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling. The winger’s future has been in doubt over the past few weeks after he refused and stalled on signing a new contract with the Reds. With two years left on his current contract.

This has opened door for a lot of rumours and potential moves, with Real Madrid, Arsenal and Bayern Munich all linked to the player.

But the most recent of the rumors is that linking the player to arch rival Manchester United. It remains to be seen if the move is possible, looking at the fact that Manchester United parade a lot of attacking players, who will compete with Sterling if he finally moves to United. Players like Angel Di Maria, Mata, Herrera, Young and recently Fellaini are his likely competitors. United’s new Dutch signing Depay also is another player who will be hoping for a lot of playing time under fellow Dutch man Van Gaal, in his first season.

The rivalry between both clubs is one of the hottest in Europe and may come to play in this potential move, only few players have moved directly between the two sides while a little more have played for both teams, moving through another team. Michael Owen and Paul Ince are privileged to have played for both teams while Phill Chisnall in 1964 moved directly from United to Liverpool. Allenby Chilton was the last player to move from Liverpool to United in 1938.

Gabriel Heinze was another direct transfer that could have occurred between both sides, but the Fergie Vs Rafa Benitez row, couldn’t make the deal happen. And Sir Alex Ferguson maintained United’s supporters will never forgive him assisting the team building of their most significant rivals.

If the move materializes then, it will be once in a history move that will put Sterling under more spotlight. 

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