First Published in the Manchester Evening News Paul Pogba admits he had little choice but to come off at half-time during Manchester United’s win over Granada on Thursday night. United set-up a semi final tie against Roma as they fought hard to beat their Spanish opponents 4-0 on aggregate thanks to a 2-0 win at…
Month: April 2021
Scholes devises Man United transfer plan to help Pogba and Fernandes
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Paul Scholes believes Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes could play together in midfield if Manchester United sign a centre-back this summer. MEN Sport understands that the club are keen to sign a defender in the upcoming transfer window, with the club interested in Pau Torres and Raphael Varane….
Nemanja Matic gives Manchester United youngsters Edinson Cavani advice
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Nemanja Matic has told Manchester United’s young forwards to make the most of Edinson Cavani’s presence at Old Trafford. The striker scored his ninth goal for the club in the 2-0 win against Granada at Old Trafford, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory in the Europa League quarter-final. Cavani’s…
Paul Pogba is highlighting Manchester United's progress almost single-handedly
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Manchester United are all but certain to finish in the top two of the Premier League and now have the familiar assignment of making up one of the two in a final. A steady win against Granada secured a fifth semi-final in a little over two years on…
Manchester United to face Roma in Europa League semi-final
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Manchester United will face Roma in the semi-finals of the Europa League. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side booked their place in the last four of the European competition after defeating Spanish side Granada 4-0 on aggregate across two legs. United won 2-0 away in Spain in the first leg…
Manchester United player ratings: Paul Pogba and David de Gea good
First Published in the Manchester Evening News David de Gea His most impressive contribution was a perfectly clipped pass to Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the first-half. Good point-blank save late on. 8 Aaron Wan-Bissaka There was a moment where, if United had a proactive right-back, they might have been played in for a go at goal….
Manuel Locatelli makes transfer admission amid Man City links
First published in the Manchester Evening News Manuel Locatelli has admitted a move abroad is an option for him after rumoured interest from Manchester City. The 23-year-old Sassuolo star has enjoyed an excellent two seasons at the Serie A side since leaving boyhood club AC Milan and he won his first international cap for Italy…
Paul Scholes names the Man United player who could mentor Erling Haaland
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Paul Scholes believes Edinson Cavani could prove the perfect mentor for Erling Haaland if he joins Manchester United. MEN Sport understands that the 20-year-old striker is the club’s first-choice replacement for Romelu Lukaku, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and John Murtough agreeing on the Borussia Dortmund striker as the…
Scholes and Hargreaves disagree on Jadon Sancho amid Man United interest
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Paul Scholes believes that if Manchester United sign Jadon Sancho it could impact Mason Greenwood’s development. MEN Sport understands that United are refusing to rule out a move for the Borussia Dortmund winger, though Erling Haaland is the club’s primary summer focus. The Bundesliga club have shown a…
Hargreaves disagrees with Scholes over Man United's pursuit of Haaland
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Owen Hargreaves disagreed with Paul Scholes that Manchester United should spend £100million on a new striker this summer, arguing they should retain Edinson Cavani and spend the money elsewhere. MEN Sport understands that Erling Haaland is the club’s top transfer priority, with both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and John…