Rooney’s Departure To Boost Griezmann’s Man United Move

Griezmann’s arrival is said to be boosted by some major financial alterations

Manchester United are said to be the frontrunners for the signature of Antoine Griezmann, and with a salary of £15 million and the number seven jersey all but guaranteed, Griezmann is expected to play for the Red Devils next season.

To fulfill the existing clause of €100 million in the contract signed by the French striker with Atletico Madrid last June, United are set to bring out the big bucks, and pretty much make Griezmann the highlight spending at Old Trafford in the coming transfer window.

The massive clause, which was supposed to keep the Frenchman at the Vicente Calderon for the next five years, may just turn out to be a way of generating a big transfer income for the Rojiblancos.

As per Independent, Griezmann’s arrival is said to be boosted by some major financial alterations in the form of prospective departures of Wayne Rooney, Anthony Martial, Ashley Young, and Marouane Fellaini.

It is also being claimed that the United skipper would be given a dignified send-off at the end of the season, along with Young and Fellaini. And with Mourinho’s relationship with Martial believed to have gone a little sour lately, the United number 11 may also end up on the transfer list in the coming transfer season.

Manchester United’s entry into the Champions League will also be a major financial factor for uplifting their chances of bringing in Griezmann, as the cumulative bill for the missed seasons is calculated to be around £120 million.

Moreover, if Mourinho fails to lead the Red Devils into the glorious European competition, Adidas will also be reportedly withholding £21 million for the failure.

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Has Alvaro Morata Confirmed His Transfer To Chelsea?

The striker too has been on Blues’ radar for quite some time now

Alvaro Morata has been linked with a move to almost every single European Heavyweight, be it Manchester United, Arsenal, Juventus, or even the powerhouses from the Chinese Super League. 

However, it now seems as if the striker himself has chosen the club he wants to play for next season.

The Spanish international has reportedly been connected to Chelsea, and may move to Stamford Bridge this summer.

Morata’s fiancee, Alice Campbell, seems to have already bought a house in London, thereby making it quite evident that the Real Madrid man is set for a move to the Blues.

The striker has been on Blues’ radar for quite some time now, and Morata himself revealed in a recent interview that he had held talks with Antonio Conte as well as Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino last summer, over a potential move to the Premier League.

Also, the Spaniard has further hinted at his interest in joining Chelsea by following a number of their players on Instagram, viz. John Terry, Diego Costa, Willian, Eden Hazard, Thibaut Courtois, Cesar Azpilicueta, Didier Drogba, and Cesc Fabregas.

The striker’s social media activity does hint at a potential transfer, but only time will tell whether the 24-year-old does end up reuniting with Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge come summer.

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Manchester United Make An Early Approach Towards Alvaro Morata

Jose Mourinho is said to be considering Morata as an option up front

Manchester United have been linked with a number of players in recent times, but nonetheless, the latest transfer news that has surrounded the club has been related to their interest in Real Madrid striker, Alvaro Morata.

According to MEN, Jose Mourinho is said to be considering Morata as an option up front, especially with Zlatan Ibrahimovic set to stay out of action for a long time. The Red Devils have made an approach for the Real Madrid forward as per the sources close to the player, but it’s still being considered as ‘early days’ at this stage.

The United manager had handed Morata his first team debut at Real Madrid back in 2010, and is now looking for a reunion with the 24-year-old. The Spaniard has, since then, reached three Champions League finals in four seasons, and has undoubtedly become one of the top strikers in world football.

But despite this, since his move back to Los Blancos, the Spaniard has struggled to gain regular first team action under Zinedine Zidane.

Morata has only started 18 games under Zidane, and made just 3 late substitute appearances in the Champions League knockout stages. Still, the striker has managed to take his tally to an impressive 20 goals, with only Cristiano Ronaldo having scored more goals for Madrid this season.

Nevertheless, if United hopes to sign the Spanish international, they will have to face some fierce competition from Chelsea as well, but their main concern at present remains returning to Europe’s premier competition.

Hence, beating Ajax in the Europa League final in order to qualify for the Champions League will go a long way for the Red Devils to achieve their objectives in the transfer market, and in the process, boost Mourinho’s pursuit of Morata.

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Manchester United Need To Be In The Champions League, Says Rio Ferdinand

Winning the Europa League a must for United

A Top 4 finish in the Premier League seems to be a far-fetched goal for Manchester United after the Red Devils lost 2-0 to Arsenal last Sunday. Despite having lost just 4 times from the 35 league games played, United still lie 6th in the table.

However, United are currently the favourites to win the Europa League, and having qualified for the final last night, the English club will face Ajax in the final at Stockholm. And as per one of the club’s legends, Rio Ferdinand, winning the Europa League is a must for United if they wish to play in the Champions League next season.

According to Ferdinand, a top 4 finish for the club seems highly unlikely, leaving Europa League as the only choice for the Reds. The ex-England international also stated that for United to bring in the top players in the summer transfer window, a lot would depend on their Champions League qualification.

Ferdinand stated on BT Sport (via Express): “The implications will be that if they are going for the top level players, top-tier players, the first question they will ask will be are they in the Champions League? Manchester United in that sense need to be in the Champions League.

“Also, this club with this stature, Champions League football is where they need to be sitting. Whether they get there through fourth, which I think is unlikely, or through the Europa League.

“As a player I would want a trophy and I’d be happier to get a trophy through the Europa League than being in the Champions League places.”

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Rooney’s Agent Spotted Leaving Jose Mourinho’s Hotel

Rooney has been repeatedly linked with a summer move away from Old Trafford

Wayne Rooney’s future has been under immense speculation since the start of the season under Jose Mourinho. And with the Manchester United captain’s agent, Paul Stretford, spotted leaving the Lowry hotel, things seem to have gotten a little more intense.

Mourinho, who has been staying at the Lowry Hotel since taking charge of the Red Devils, was also seen leaving the hotel moments before Stretford’s departure.

Rooney’s future is a big question mark not only for the veteran himself, but for the fans as well. Having started just 12 Premier League games this season, the Englishman has struggled to hold down a first team place.

The 31-year-old has been repeatedly linked with a summer move away from Old Trafford as well, possibly to the Chinese Super League, or back to Everton.

However, the question that still remains is what was the agent doing at the Lowry Hotel? Is Rooney’s time at the Theatre of Dreams up already? Or has the United boss struck a new deal with the skipper?

To everyone’s surprise, the scenario was purely a coincidence, with neither Stretford nor Mourinho aware of each other’s presence at the hotel. The two gentlemen had no meeting, and there was no discussion about Rooney’s future at Old Trafford whatsoever.

According to Mirror, Stretford’s spokesman reported that the agent was at the hotel on unrelated business.

“Paul was at a business meeting on entirely unconnected matters at The Lowry this morning. He did not meet, see or speak with Jose Mourinho at all while he was there,” the representative revealed.

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Bruma Forcing A Transfer Away From Galatasaray By ‘Refusing To Train’

Bruma’s time in Turkey could be coming to an end

Manchester United and Southampton have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Galatasaray winger Bruma, who along with three more players recently, ‘refused to train’ in a protest against manager Igor Tudor. The Galatasaray boss, who only took charge in February, has come under scrutiny after a poor run of results, leaving the club fourth in the table.

As per the Turkish newspaper Fanatik, it seems that Bruma’s time in Turkey could be coming to an end, as the winger is trying to force his way out of the club, meaning good news for both United and Southampton. The Premier League clubs have kept an eye on the 22-year-old, who has netted 10 goals in 26 league appearances this season.

However, the Red Devils have an edge in this pursuit, as Galatasaray sporting director Levent Nasifoglu confirmed that Bruma is aiming for a move to Old Trafford.

“Bruma aims to play for Manchester United, but if he wants this, he must change certain things,” Nazifoglu told Turkish-Football.com.

The Portugal under-21 star, who is known for his speed, has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United in recent seasons. In fact, Bruma had himself revealed in December last year that he would “love” to work under Jose Mourinho, and it appears he is desperate to move to the Theatre of Dreams. Nevertheless, Tottenham, Leicester City, and Southampton will be fighting to sign the pacey winger in order to bolster their attack.

Bruma, who is evaluated to cost around £17 million, has a little over a year left on his current deal, and Galatasaray would be expected to cash in on him when the window opens, instead of losing the winger in a free transfer in 2018 after his contract expires.

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Philippe Coutinho Eager For A Summer Switch To Barcelona

Coutinho has been heavily linked with Barcelona for quite some time now

The latest transfer news surrounds the Liverpool ace Philippe Coutinho, who is said to be linked with a move to Barcelona in the upcoming summer transfer window. The Liverpool man has reportedly given the thumbs up for the transfer.

The Brazilian international has been heavily linked with Barcelona for quite some time now, and despite signing a new long-term contract with the Reds in January this year, the rumours have still not faded.

The playmaker is one of Barca’s top targets for the summer, and having received positive response from the Liverpool man, the Catalan giants may very well end up acquiring his services for next season.

According to the Spanish newspaper Sport, Barca have already held preliminary talks with the player’s camp, and have assured Coutinho to be a regular starter, given his ability to play in a number of different positions in attack.

It was also claimed that the Brazilian wants to make the switch to Camp Nou this summer, but he would need to push for a move away from Anfield in order to make the deal happen.

Liverpool are expected to demand a fee in the range of £76 million, similar to that of the £75 million Barcelona paid for Luis Suarez in 2014. Nonetheless, Blaugrana would not be willing to meet Liverpool’s £76 million asking price, and hence, Coutinho’s sheer desire to leave the Reds would be a decisive factor in the potential transfer.

However, recently, there have been some conflicting reports from Spanish journalist Guillem Balague, who insisted that Barcelona were not interested in signing Coutinho. But it’s quite evident that the midfielder is one of the crucial names that would help Barca replace Andres Iniesta, 32, from the feared Barcelona line-up.

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Sergio Aguero Declines Move To Manchester United

Argentine could leave Etihad in the coming months

Sergio Aguero has been linked with a move to United with Jose Mourinho wanting to sign the Argentine in the coming couple of months. However, Aguero has laughed off a move to City’s arch-rivals, Manchester United.

As per reports according to Goal, Sergio Aguero has no intention of completing a controversial summer move to Manchester United but it remains a possibility, however, that the Argentine could leave Etihad in the coming months.

With Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez regarded as a priority signing for City next season, Pep Guardiola would certainly look to give his side a new shape. Guardiola has made it quite evident that Manchester City’s star striker will no more be the undisputed first-choice striker that he has been from the last 5 seasons for the club.

It was also reported that Aguero had been told to accept the fact of losing his place to Gabriel Jesus in the City line-up. The Argentina international is said to meet with the City boss at the end of the season to decide upon his future at the club.

However, City were not ready to sell Aguero earlier this season after the striker had suggested that it was the club who “will decide if I have a place here or not” but nonetheless, United would look to cash-in on the unsettled Argentine offering to match his annual salary of around £12 million after bonuses.

Sources close to the player have waived-off all reports of any contact with United or anybody acting on their behalf, stating that the 28-year-old will not move to Old Trafford, even if Mourinho was to make a concrete move in the future

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Arsenal’s Danny Welbeck Explains Why He Celebrated Against His Former Club

Danny Welbeck’s celebration after his goal

In a 2-0 win for Arsenal over their rivals Manchester United, Danny Welbeck’s celebration after his goal became the talking point of the match. The Englishman gave the Gunners a two-goal lead in the 57th minute, after he headed home Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s cross, shortly after Granit Xhaka’s deflected strike put the hosts in front.

The Englnad international had signed for Arsenal in 2014, after a completing a 13-year tenure at Manchester United, and seems to have developed a tendency to score against his former side since moving to the Emirates. Welbeck’s goal had knocked out United from FA Cup a couple of years ago.

The ex-united man insisted that it was “only normal” for him to celebrate a goal against his former employers, as Arsenal kept their top-four hopes alive with the win and brushed off the ‘don’t celebrate against your former club’ trend.

Following the game, the striker commented on his decision to celebrate, and explained why he had no problem doing so, despite the fact some considered the gesture disrespectful.

“I grew up there and it’s a special place in my life, but once we get on that pitch, it’s just business at the end of the day,” he told Sky Sports. “It’s for the team. When you score you’ve got to be happy. It’s only normal.”

Aaron Ramsey was named man of the match for his efforts against Jose Mourinho’s side, and Arsenal currently remain sixth with 63 points, but can surpass fifth-placed United with victory at Southampton on Wednesday, who are just 2 points ahead of the Gunners with one extra game played.

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Motor Racing Trumps Football In The Sunday Times Sport Rich List 2017

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has broken into the top 10 of the new Sunday Times Rich List

Manchester United’s striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has broken into the top 10 of the new Sunday Times Rich List, surpassing his fellow teammate Wayne Rooney to seal the 2nd spot. The estimated fortune of Ibrahimovic is around £110 million, as compared to £93 million of his 3rd-placed comrade Wayne Rooney.

Nonetheless, the Swedish striker is still behind 2016 leader Lewis Hamilton. The Formula 1 world champion is estimated to have a sizeable fortune of £131 million, and he seems to have cemented his position as the richest sportsman in UK.The Mercedes Formula One driver has reportedly seen a staggering increase in his wealth by £25 million in the last one year.

However, with a fortune of £110 million, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has become the richest footballer in Britain. Also, five of the top 10 in list are from football, including three players and two managers. Apart from Ibrahimovic and Rooney, Jose Mourinho, Gareth Bale, and Pep Guardiola have also made it in the top 10.

The 35-year-old striker, has bundled up a wealth of £110 million after playing for more than a decade. Ibrahimovic has been a part of some of the heavyweights of Europe, including the likes of Juventus, AC Milan, Paris St-Germain and Barcelona. Along with this, the striker’s remunerative long-term endorsement deal with Nike has helped him catapult to the 2nd spot.

The Sunday Times sport rich list 2017:

1. Lewis Hamilton, motor racing, £131 million

2. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, football, £110 million (new entry)

3. Wayne Rooney, football, £93 million

4. Jenson Button, motor racing, £86 million

5. Rory McIlroy, golf, £82 million

6. Sir Andy Murray, tennis, £77 million

7. Jose Mourinho, football, £61 million

8. Gareth Bale, football, £54 million

9. Luol Deng, basketball, £50 million, and joint placed with Pep Guardiola, football, £50 million (new entry)

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Unsettled Kyle Walker May Leave Spurs For £35m

Kyle Walker currently reported to be unsettled at Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur are definitely one of the clubs that seems to be on a rise since the past couple of seasons. The club from London is on the way to its highest finish since 1963, and will be hoping to improve even more by next year.

However, Mauricio Pochettino has indicated that there will be certain changes in the squad, as the Spurs manager intends on improving his side for the upcoming season. With Kyle Walker currently reported to be unsettled at Spurs, the England right-back could be the very first player to leave the club in the upcoming transfer window.

According to Evening Standard, Tottenham will be considering any offers made in excess of £35m for Walker. The right-back has reportedly held talks with manager Mauricio Pochettino about his future with the club, and is said to be fully aware of Manchester City’s strong interest in him. Walker, who is also wanted by Manchester United, could very well double his £70,000-a-week contract if he makes a swap.

Though Spurs, who were initially reluctant to sell the right-back in the early phase of the season, now seem to have altered their decision. Nevertheless, if Walker is to be transferred this summer, a minimum bid of £35million would be 

required to sign the England international.

The report also claimed that despite Spurs’ decision to keep hold of all their key players for the upcoming season, they may have found a substitute for Walker, in the form of Kieran Trippier.

It is also believed that Pochettino had warned his players not to deviate from their game last week because of interests from some of the top clubs.

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Chelsea Willing To Let Willian Leave

Willian has started only 19 games in all competitions for Chelsea this season

Chelsea are willing to sell their star midfielder Willian in order to raise some transfer funds, as per reports. Antonio Conte is believed to be on board to let the Brazilian winger leave the club this summer in order to increase the funding on some of his own potential targets.

The 28-year-old is the club’s reigning player of the year, but Conte has preferred the Spanish forward Pedro over Willian, leaving the Brazilian on the bench for most of the Blues’ campaign.

Willian has started only 19 games in all competitions for Chelsea this season, and was also surprisingly left out against Southampton in a 4-2 win last week at Stamford Bridge.

According to the Express, Chelsea will be entertaining offers for the Brazilian star this summer, and Manchester United’s manager Jose Mourinho seems to be the first in queue, having already made inquiries about the winger.

Mourinho had tried to sign Willian in one of his first moves after taking over as United manager last summer, but failed to land the player. However, sources close to Willian have indicated that the winger would reconsider all his options at the end of the season. The Blues are prepared to let Willian leave, but it’s yet to be decided whether Conte would sell him to a direct rival or not.

Meanwhile, the Blues are set to allow French defender Kurt Zouma to go out on loan, and the Chelsea manager will be lining up an offer for Southampton’s centre-back Virgil van Dijk in the summer.

Blues would also be offering their young striker Tammy Abraham a new contract, doubling the striker’s money to about £50,000 a week. The on-loan Abraham has scored 26 goals in all competitions for Bristol City this season, but he may be allowed to move out on loan again next year.

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Chelsea Rejected Kylian Mbappe As A 14-Year-Old

Chelsea had the chance to sign Mbappe for just £17,000

Kylian Mbappe is one of the hottest properties in world football right now with a blistering season under his belt. The Monaco striker has helped his side gain the top spot in Ligue 1 with 22 goals this season. However, the £100m price tag that Monaco has placed on him seems to be too much for the 18-year-old. Nonetheless, what seems to be an enormous investment today was just merely £17,000 four years ago.

According to Mirror, Chelsea had the chance to sign Mbappe for £17,000 but turned down the Frenchman. Mbappe, then 14, was playing for an amateur French side Bondy which was coached by his father, Wilfried.

The young striker had visited Stamford Bridge at that time hoping to join the Blues, but Chelsea snubbed the 12-year-old in order to promote two academy prospects, Tammy Abraham and Dominic Solanke.

Eventually, the striker settled for the esteemed Clairefontaine academy - which has seen the likes of Blaise Matuidi, Oliver Giroud, Nicolas Anelka and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry. Today, the Monaco star is being regarded as one of the most sought after talents across the globe with top European giants wanting to sign the Frenchman this summer.

Reportedly Italy's legendary goalkeeper and current Juventus stopper, Gianluigi Buffon has made a statement about Mbappe being better than the French legend, Thierry Henry. As per Buffon, “Mbappe is an incredible talent and I think he seems like a good boy. Of course the characteristics are similar (between him and Thierry Henry). He plays for Monaco early in his career, the very slender and elegant running style. Probably, at his age, he is even better in front of goal than Henry was.”

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Jose Mourinho Imposes A Social Media Ban On His Players

United boss has told his players not to use social media especially 48 hours before the match

Jose Mourinho has imposed a social media ban on his Manchester United squad in an attempt to limit the broadcast of sensitive information. The United boss has told his players not to use social media especially 48 hours before the match.

According to the Independent, Mourinho wants to put an end to a series of public posts related to training and recovery sessions by his players. The Portuguese is concerned about the amount of information his players are putting on the internet ahead of games.

Jose has been exasperated with the tendency of his players to post vital information on social media, particularly when recovering from high-profile injuries. It is being claimed that Luke Shaw’s post of him training at home as he recovered from a groin injury in November made Mourinho livid.

Chris Smalling too, had recently shared a video of himself running under reduced weight in a hydrotherapy pool. It is believed that Smalling’s latest post is the major reason as to why United’s manager has taken the pressing decision. The center-back was injured whilst training with the England team in March.

Jose has also called into question the desire and commitment of some of his players, viz. Shaw, Smalling, and Phil Jones, as they have closed in on returns at various stages this season.

“It’s about the philosophy and mentality around them,” he said of Jones and Smalling after the duo was ruled out of last week’s Manchester derby. “Cautious. Cautious. Cautious. Just a cautious approach. It’s a profile. It’s the philosophy of work. Just that.”

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Manchester United Goalkeeper Set To Leave Old Trafford

Romero still has a year left on his contract with the Old Trafford outfit

Transfer rumours involving Manchester United have a propensity for potential incomings. But that hasn't been the case this time around, as a Red Devil looks set to leave Old Trafford this summer.

As per Football Italia, United's second choice goalkeeper, Sergio Romero, is heading for an exit from the Theatre of Dreams at the end of the season, and is set for a return to Serie A.

Romero has reportedly purchased a house in Milan ahead of a move to Internazionale. The 30-year-old had arrived at United as a free agent in the summer of 2015 after completing his four-year tenure with Sampdoria.

The Argentine stopper has mainly played a backup role to David De Gea since his arrival in England, and has chiefly been part of cup competitions such as the Europa League and the FA Cup.

Inter Milan, who have put a two-year deal on the table for Manchester United goalkeeper, also want him to carry out a similar role behind their number one, Samir Handanovic, at the San Siro.

However, Nerazzurri's local rivals AC Milan are also believed to be interested in the former Sampdoria stopper, but they too, intend to bring in Romero as an understudy for their teenage goalkeeping sensation Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Romero still has a year left on his contract with the Old Trafford outfit. He has made a total of 24 appearances in his two years at the club, 14 of which have come under Jose Mourinho this season. Nonetheless, the Portuguese won't hinder Romero's return to Serie A if the player desperately wants to leave United at the end of the campaign.

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Manchester United Join The Race For Ryan Sessegnon

Manchester United are the latest club to join the race to sign Sessegnon

Currently being regarded as one of the best young talents in English football, Ryan Sessegnon has attracted attention from some of the big clubs from the top flight of English football.

With Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspurs already linked with Sessegnon, Manchester United have now become the latest club to express their interest in the 16-year-old left back.

The Red Devils are very much in the race for the teenager’s signature, and will be preparing to launch an offer for the teenager at the end of the season.

Sessegnon joined the Cottagers at the age of 9, and has managed to quickly establish himself at the Championship club. He has since developed so rapidly, that he is already being compared to Real Madrid star Gareth Bale back when the Welshman was of the same age.

Ryan has already made 25 league appearances for Fulham this season, 17 of which have been starts, and he has also bagged 7 goals all competitions. The Fulham left-back has majorly contributed in the overall success of the club this season, both on defensive and offensive ends.

Securing a place in the promotion play-offs with one game to go in the regular season, Fulham will surely be eyeing a Premier League return next season. However, several top clubs from the country in the hunt for the teenager, Fulham may fail to hold on to their wonder kid for next season.

Left-back continues to be a problematic position at Manchester United, despite the club landing Luke Shaw for £27m in 2014.

The former Southampton man has failed to impress Jose Mourinho, and with the transfer season around the corner, United will battle it out to convince Sessegnon to make the switch to Old Trafford, with the hope that their reputation of bringing through young players will prove to be influential.

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Lukaku To Reject Interest From Other Clubs To Pursue His Dream Move

Lukaku wants a return to Stamford Bridge

Everton talisman Romelu Lukaku is on the road to become one of the greats that the Premier League has produced. Currently the league’s top scorer, Lukaku is on the radar of a couple of English heavyweights, including Chelsea and Manchester United.

However, the striker has made it evident that he is yearning a return to Stamford Bridge next season. The Belgian international has apparently made it clear to his agent, Mino Raiola, that if he has a choice, he would prefer to join Chelsea over Manchester United.

According to The Sun, Everton striker is wanted at Old Trafford in a £170m double swoop along with Antoine Griezmann. United are willing to pay Lukaku a £200,000-a-week salary. But the forward has made it clear that he’s willing to accept a lower wage in order to fulfill his dream of returning to the Bridge.

Mourinho had sold Lukaku to Everton in the summer of 2014 for £28m during his tenure with The Blues. The striker had even shared his disappointment with some of his close friends after the Portuguese’s decision.

Romelu Lukaku is said to be fully aware of Antonio Conte’s interest in him, and the player’s preference to shun United would have undoubtedly made the Italian happy.

Conte had tried to sign the Belgian last summer, but failed, as Everton rejected their £68m offer. But with Diego Costa now preparing for a move to China, the Blues are lining up an improved £70 million offer for the 23-year-old this time around.

The Belgian’s mum, Adolphine, has advised her son to follow his heart and not put money first. Lukaku, who surely has some unfinished business at Chelsea, has therefore made it clear that his dream is much bigger than money, and would love to play for the Blues again.

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Liverpool Rejected The Chance To Sign ‘Expensive’ Dele Alli From MK Dons, Reveals Reds’ Former CEO

Liverpool missed out on signing Dele Alli when he was just 18

Signing a young talent for a hefty amount can always backfire. Thus, there is always a risk involved in buying young players. Nonetheless, if the teenager turns out to be even half as good as Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, it’s worth taking a chance.

PFA Young Player of the Year from the past two consecutive seasons, Dele Alli is undoubtedly on the road to enter the elite list of players the game has produced.

Thriving under Mauricio Pochettino, the young sensation has caught the eye of some of the top clubs in Europe. A good amount of transfer bids are sure to come in for the Spurs man making him one of the top transfer prospects for next season.

However, one club that missed out on signing Dele Alli when he was just 18 was none other than Liverpool. Growing up as a Liverpool fan, Alli was playing for MK Dons when he met with then-manager Brendan Rodgers ahead of a potential transfer, but Liverpool and MK Dons were unable to come to terms about the 18-year-old’s transfer fee.

Alli eventually ended up completing a £5 million transfer to Tottenham Hotspurs in February 2015.

And now, according to ESPN, former Liverpool chief executive officer Ian Ayre has claimed that the club did not complete the signing of the teenager, because they felt Alli was not worth the fee MK Dons were seeking.

“There was interest in the player, but where it got to was that the demands at that time were not fitting to what he had achieved at that point,” Ayre said at a lecture in Liverpool on Wednesday.

“We didn’t feel the player matched that demand. It’s easy to sit and say: ‘Look what you could have bought,’ but how many players could you apply the reverse of that to? That’s the truth.”

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Mourinho May Be Manchester United’s Next Centre-Back

Mourinho seems to have found the comic side

Manchester United’s injury woes continue to snowball, with Timothy Fosu-Mensah being the latest addition to the casualty list. The defender is expected to miss the rest of the season because of a suspected dislocated shoulder injury.

With Phil Jones, Chris Smalling, and Marcos Rojo out for considerable amount of time, Fosu-Mensah’s injury would have surely given Mourinho a headache.

Mourinho had described the Dutch footballer’s injury as “significant,” which now leaves him without eight senior players for the visit of Swansea City to Old Trafford on Sunday.

However, Mourinho seems to have found the comic side during this crestfallen situation.Eric Bailly is the only recognised fit centre-half left at the Portuguese’s disposal, and hence, will have to play all the time because of the club’s defensive crisis.

Moreover, with Daley Blind operating as a makeshift central defender, Mourinho has now joked that he may have to play as a centre-back against Swansea.

Mourinho stated: “In this moment he [Bailly] is the only option we have. It’s Axel, Eric and Daley. I think Eric and Daley they played again absolutely amazingly. I have to speak with them and see how they are, see how they feel.

“I’m also training hard in the gym so I can also be an option. Mourinho and Tuanzebe against Swansea.”

Manchester United still have a lot to play for, as race to the Top 4 is nowhere near finished. Also, with Europa League semi-final against Celta Vigo around the corner, the Red Devils will definitely have to bring out their A game. But with the declining availability of players, the job will be much more strenuous than one would imagine.

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‘Wenger In’ Banner At The Manchester Derby

“Wenger In” banner glided through the skies above the Etihad

Arsene Wenger has been under heavy scrutiny due to Arsenal’s recent performances, and the club’s fans have been demanding to sack the Frenchman for quite some time now.

Despite serving the club for more than two decades, Wenger has been unsuccessful in bagging a Champions League title. And with the Gunners on course for their worst Premier League finish in two decades, the campaign to drive Arsene Wenger out is in full force.

In recent times, the “Wenger Out” banners have been spotted at events all over the world. Anti-Donald Trump’s rally, World Cup Qualifier between New Zealand and Fiji, World Baseball Classic in Los Angeles, Lacrosse match in Kentucky are just a few of the places where these banners have been seen.

“Wenger Out” banners have become a routine sighting for the fans, but a glimpse of a “Wenger In” banner is surely a scarce one. Thus, when a “Wenger In” banner glided through the skies above the Etihad, fans at the Manchester Derby were left flabbergasted.

During the opening minutes of Thursday’s mega clash between the two Mancunian clubs, a plane flying over the Etihad Stadium caught everyone’s eye. A trailing banner that read: “WengerIn.com” got the crowd’s attention, especially with all banners supporting the under-the-gun Arsenal boss being a rare sight. However, the question was: what was it all about?

The brains behind the stunt were none other than the organizers of Manchester’s Parklife festival. “WengerIn.com” redirects to the site for Parklife, a Manchester-based music festival taking place in June this year. Parklife’s Twitter account took full responsibility after the banner went viral.

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