REDLYUNITED: March 2016

Thursday, 31 March 2016

Confirmed: Manchester United have made enquiry about this star striker

Zlatan Ibrahimovis's agent has confirmed that all the top clubs in England except Manchester City have made enquiries about his client. Zlatan's contract with PSG expires in the summer, and the player is currently free to negotiate with other clubs. With a player of Ibrahimovic's quality available for free, a host of clubs will sure be interested. Though he's 34, the striker still has high commercial...

The Manchester United was caught smoking in a club. The Video provided on YouTube by farandulashow.com showed the Argentine defender smoking with a female friend. Click here to see the video. The player joins the long list of smoking footballers. ...

The legendary former United manager has hailed the Manchester born youngster as a true representation of the Manchester United's philosophy. Rashford alongside other United academy products have enjoyed some first team action this season due to injuries to a number of the senior players. Rashford stood out of all the academy players scoring vital goals in important matches, while combining massive...

United defender Paddy McNair has appealed to Van Gaal for more playing time, and a possible change of position from defence to the holding midfield role. The Northern Irish man has struggled for a place in Van Gaal's team this season with only nine (9) appearances so far. He played for his national team as a holding midfielder in their 1-1 draw with Wales and the 1-0 win over Slovenia....

The Turkish giant are reportedly weighing a summer move for Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger. The German captain joined United from Bayern last season and has struggled with injury for a good part of the season. He has struggled to replicate the top form that made him one of the best box to box midfielders in the world, but has been wonderful in a good number of games he's played...

The Portuguese is the favorite to become United's next manager. Unconfirmed reports of a deal between the former Chelsea boss and United have surfaced but both camps are keeping mute over the situation. According to reports in Spain, Mourinho has told Real Madrid star James Rodriguez to join him at Old Trafford. The Colombian has been a long term target for United, and rejected the club to move...

Borussia Dortmund director Joachim Watzke has named the club's asking price for Aubameyang. The striker is a target for a number of top European teams including Manchester United. The Gabonese reigning African footballer of the year has scored 22 goals in 25 Bundesliga match for Dortmund, and has scored an impressive 32 goals this season. The Dortmund director in an interview via AS said: "If at...

Manchester United will experience some major shake up, when a new manager arrives in the summer. From all indications, Van Gaal and United will part ways at the end of the season. José Mourinho is the favorite for the United job. With José at the helm of affairs at United, Lukaku remain a viable target for United. Both men worked together at Chelsea, and a reunion at Old Trafford is possible. Redlyunited...

The Manchester United and England captain's starting place is under threat at both national and club level. The emergence of Rashford at Old Trafford has raised questions as to if the United captain Will walk back into the starting eleven displacing the very effective youngster. At the national level, the form of strikers like Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy has also begged the question: Is Wayne guaranteed...

The Manchester United forward has admitted that he is willing to play wherever Van Gaal plays him but he prefers to play upfront. Van Gaal has used the Frenchman more frequently on the wings, and the up rise of another academy product in Marcus Rashford means Martial has to play more from the left to accommodate the youngster in the team. “I prefer to play up front. But if the coach puts me on the...

Both teams have been charged separately for offences during the second leg of the Europa League meeting between the two rivals at Old Trafford. Away team Liverpool were charged for 1. Illicit chants 2. Setting up fireworks 3. Throwing objects 4. Crowd disturbance and 5. Late kick off in the second half. Home team Manchester United were charged for 1. Blocking stairways 2. Crowd disturbance and...

The Spanish club are reportedly interested in bringing José Mourinho to the Mestalla. Former United defender Gary Neville has been sacked 28 games into his new job, and according to the Sun, José Mourinho is now top of the wish list of the club. Mourinho is the favorite to become United's next manager, but nothing has been confirmed. There have been rumours of meetings between Mourinho and...

Manchester United star gets praise for his honesty

Wayne Rooney has praised Dutch defender Daley Blind for his honesty and for his excellent match reading skills. Blind captained the Dutch national team in their 2-1 win over England. Rooney was an ITV pundit for the game said: “He’s a very good reader of the game. “He will be the first to tell you he’s not the quickest, but his reading of the game makes up for that. “He’s excellent with the ball.” Blind...

The Manchester United left back is billed to return to training within the next seven to ten days. The player has been out since September when he was injured in the Champions League clash with PSV. He is is however getting close to training. Manchester United manager Van Gaal gave Shaw the hope of playing for United this season if United makes the finals of the UEFA Cup, but United...

Manchester United may be preparing to listen to offers for Argentine defender Marcus Rojo. According to the Mirror. The defender has struggled with injury for a large part of this season and recently voiced out his plans to return to his native Argentina once his contract with United expires in 2019. According to the report, letting the defender leave is part of the summer restructuring that is been...

The Argentine is one of the few players that left United directly for city rivals: Manchester City. While at United, Tevez enjoyed the best of everything. He joined at one of the most successful stages of the club, and players with the likes of C.Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes to mention a few. He was a key member of the 2008 Champions League winning team, and also won the...

That Manchester United striker has opened up on his injury status. The skipper has been missing action for the last six weeks, but hopes to be back soon. The player hopes to return to training with the next seven to ten days. He said: "Hopefully, I think if everything goes to plan, I am back outside running now, then I will hope to be back in full training within the next week or 10 days so I am...

Manchester United star wins club award

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has won the club's player of the month award for the month of March. De Gea pulled 72% of the total votes casted to win the award. Anthony Martial and Chris Smalling came second and third respectively. This is the first time the goalkeeper will be winning the award. Congrats Dave... ...

Manchester United have played a total of 48 games this season, (stats correct as at 29-03-2016) and here is a breakdown of the games played so far 30 Premier League matches 8 UEFA Champions League matches 4 UEFA Europa League matches 4 FA Cup matches 2 League Cup matches. While some players have played just a few games for United this season due to injury, presence of other senior players in their...

The Manchester United striker has been linked with a move out of Old Trafford in the last few days. At first it was Juventus, that were reportedly interested in the player, now PSG are the latest club to be linked with the Frenchman. The striker has however dispel any rumour of he wanting to leave United, rather the player wants to help United get back to the top while personally improving ...

Former Spanish shot stopper Santiago Canizares has opened up that United goalkeeper David De Gea should be starting for the Spanish national team, while Iker Casillas should not even be be on the bench for the national team. De Gea's portfolio has been on a rise over the last few seasons, with a lot of breathtaking and consistent performances. He's one of United's most consistent performers this...

Manchester United Defender Daley Blind is back in training with his national team ahead of their friendly with England. The Dutchman had some days ago picked up a light injury in training, and fans were curious to know the extent of the injury. The player seems to be okay and is back in training. He tweeted this some hours ago: Just finished the training at Wembley, Looking forward to tomorrow's...

The Everton striker has opened up that he can still work with former boss José Mourinho again. The duo worked together at Chelsea, with the Portuguese sanctioning the move of the Belgian to Everton after limited first team appearances. There were media speculation that the duo were not in good terms, but the striker has since dispelled such rumour, and went further to thank Mourinho for giving...

Fosu-Mensah is appreciative for how players like Michael Carrick and Daley Blind have helped him in getting comfortable with his recently first team duties. The versatile defender made his debut in the 3-2 win over Arsenal in February and was handed his first start against Watford on March 2. The player has revealed that he felt more pressure in the bench than when he played. In an exclusive interview...

Mourinho wants attacking trio to join him at United

José Mourinho has reportedly ordered United to sign any these three players: Alvaro Morata, Gonzalo Higuain or James Rodriguez. The former Chelsea manager is the favorite to take over from Van Gaal in the summer, and it is believed that there are closed door conversations between both parties. Van Gaal was not included in United's summer preseason program which added fire to his departure rumour....

Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has expressed his desire to leave United once his contract with the club expires. The Argentine joined United from Sporting Lisbon in 2014, but has struggled with injuries and consistency. He has revealed that he would be returning to his native country Argentina and former club. "I miss the club, my family and my friends. "I want to return to Estudiantes...

The England manager has assured his captain that he is in England's plan for the Championship. Rooney is facing immense criticism after the England team defeated World Champions Germany in his absence. The likes of Jamie Vardy, Harry Kane are putting a question mark on Wayne Rooney's need to start for the Three Lions. A lot of English fans think the United captain should not be a starter for England...

Manchester United to rename South Stand of Old Trafford after club legend

The South Stand of Old Trafford will be renamed after club legend Sir Bobby Charlton. The Unveiling of the new name will be on April 2, when United host Everton. According to manutd.com: "Sir Bobby joined United as an apprentice in 1953,and made his debut in October 1956. He went,on to make 758 appearances for the club, scoring a record 249 goals. The South Stand contains both the Directors’ Box...

The young United striker would lead the lines for the England U20 side when as they take on Canada in a friendly match. Rashford has been one of the major breakthrough of this Premier League season, with some pundits believing that the player have the capacity to play for the senior side. He has though been left out by Roy Hodgson and been called into the U20 team. Two other United academy players...

Dutch defender Daley Blind has suffered a light injury in training with his national team. This according to @ football_oranje a Twitter handle committed to Dutch football. This would come as a scare to United as the Dutchman has formed a solid partnership with Chris Smalling as part of the United back four. The injury has been confirmed as not being serious and Van Gaal will face an anxious wait...

Everton are interested in signing United veteran midfielder Michael Carrick free in the summer. The 34 year old is out of contract in June, and is currently free to negotiate with potential suitors. United are yet to speak up or offer the player a new contract and the Merseyside club are ready to capitalise on his current contract situation. According to the Mirror, the Toffees are confident...

United will most likely experience a lot of change in the summer. With the future of Van Gaal not guaranteed, United's new manager may have an overhauling job to do. United this season have housed a lot of unused average players that may have to make way for few new effective players if United will find their way back to the summit of English football. According to the Sun, Dutch star Depay faces...

England produced one of their best performance in a while against Germany on Saturday, coming from two goals down to defeat the World Champs 3-2 in Berlin. England and Manchester United captain missed the game due to injury, however in his absence, the Three Lions were effective on the night. Rooney has not been spectacular for United this season, scoring seven league goals so far. Here...

The Italian Champions are lining up a move for Anthony Martial according to reports from Italy. The Old Ladies fear that striker Alvaro Morata would be returning to Spain to join his old club Real Madrid, and are hence looking for a replacement. PSG striker Edinson Cavani has been previously linked with the club, but Juventus thinks a move for Anthony Martial is one that will be more beneficial on...

England produced a superb comeback to stun the Germans at home. Despite going 2-0 down as the 57th minute, The Three Lions scored three goals within thirty (30) minutes to steal the day. Rio Ferdinand had nice words for an impressive Tottenham trio of Harry Kane, Ali and Dier. The former Manchester United defender tweeted after the game: Dier... Ali... Kane.. Promising core for the future! Impressive...

Meet the Manchester United duo that made Paul Merson's England team for Euro 2016

With the European Championship months away, managers of qualified European countries face a dilemma of who and who should make the squad. Sky Sports pundict Paul Merson was asked to select his first eleven for England's first game against Russia in the Championship. Only two United players made his first eleven. They were Chris Smalling and Wayne Rooney. Here's what Paul had to say on Smalling: For...

England produced a never say die performance in Berlin against the Germans. Having gone 2-0 as the the 57th minute, the Three Lions scored three goals via Kane, substitute Jamie Vardy and highly impressive Spurs Dier. Captain Wayne Rooney was missing due to injury, but he had nice encouraging words for the lads after the win. He tweeted after the game: What a result well done boys. Great spirit and...

Manchester United U-21 midfielder Sean Goss will miss the rest of the season Reserves coach Warren Joyce has confirmed. "Obviously, Gossy has been out a while now and at a time when he was flying really as well. "Injuries happen and it’s held his development up really but he’s got to come back and start to pick up the reins from where he was and kick on because he was looking an accomplished player."...

Benfica youngster Renato Sanches has just started following Manchester United's official Instagram page. The 18 year old has been a United target ever since his breakthrough into the Benfica's first team. United have reportedly offer a fee in the region of £30m for the player, but nothing is official nor confirmed yet. His act of following the United on Instagram will sure raise some hopes among...

Chris Smalling is the only Manchester United player on parade tonight as the two powerhouses meet at the Olympiastadion in Germany. United captain Wayne Rooney is out, while German captain Bastian Schweinsteiger sustained a reoccurrence of his knee injury some days ago and has been sent back to England. Here's the full starting eleven for both teams: Germany XI to face England: Neuer, Can,...

Everton striker Romelu Lukaku has said he wants to step up to compete with the best in European club football. The former Chelsea player has been in superb for for Everton, scoring 25 goals already this season. The player has been a target for top European teams, and former club Chelsea are the latest to be linked to the Belgian star. The player himself has come out to say his next move would be...

The Portuguese tactician is the favorite to take over from Van Gaal. Reports of the former Chelsea manager agreeing a £60m deal is in the air. (Check it out) According to various online sources including Daily Star, Mourinho has told the United hierarchy not to sell goalkeeper David De Gea. The Spaniard has been United's stand out performer this season, and the Portuguese wants to retain him in the...

The Everton striker has been in lethal form for the Toffees this season. Lukaku's father thinks his son is ready for a step up to a top European side. "He's ready. "I see that there is interest from Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Chelsea and Manchester United. He told Het Laatste Nieuws via Goal. His father however gave a condition for his son moving to Bayern and currently favours United. “I...

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson thinks Roy Hodgson could have taken the risk of calling United youngster Rashford into the senior squad for England's upcoming friendlies. The United striker has been a revelation this season and has been called up to the U-20 squad. Erikson who took Walcott to the 2006 World Cup thinks this coming friendlies provided a good chance for the England manager...

A lot of Manchester United fans see Paddy McNair as a central defender or right back. That's where the 20 year old has played for United ever since. However his national team boss Michael O’Neill believes that his best position is in the midfield and that all that he needs is more playing time. Michael O’Neill experimented it in Northern Ireland 1-1 draw with Wales. McNair played a little...

The Portuguese is the favorite to take over from Van Gaal in the summer. And the fact that United left Van Gaal out of their summer tour video added intensity to the believe that the Dutchman and Unites will part ways in the summer. According to the Sun, Mourinho will earn a staggering £60m as United manager for a period of three years. That is £20m per season which is way more than Pep Guardiola's...

Holland Vs France : Blind start for as Depay and Martial benched

In one of the most memorable friendlies holding this week, the dutch national team would be hosting France. Three United players should be on showing all things being equal, but as it stands, only Defender Daley Blind starts for the Dutch team. Winger Depay has not be too consistent for United and is not in the starting eleven. Anthony Martial also is not starting for the French team....

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha believes young French striker Anthony Martial has as much quality as French legend Thierry Henry at this age. Martial has drawn comparison with the Arsenal legend since his first gaol for United against Liverpool in his debut. He has since moved on and stepped up, scoring 12 goals so far with 3 assists to his credit. "He has definitely got the quality...

Inter Milan preparing bid for United playmaker

Inter Milan are reportedly interested in Juan Mata and will make a move for the attacking midfielder in the summer.

According to Italian media outfit Tuttosport, Milan want to exploit the fact that José Mourinho is the likeliest man to become United's next manager.

The duo didn't have the best of relationship at Chelsea, with Mourinho allowing the player leave for rivals United, which is a rare occurrence between top rivals in the Premier League.

There have been speculation of Mata leaving United, since the Mourinho rumours started, and it remains to be seen if both men will work together at United.

A fee of around €20m is reportedly been prepared for the player.

Mata has been one of the most capped United player this season, but he has struggled for consistency.

Do you think United should let Juan Mata leave?