There have been few moments to match this level of fantasy from Manchester United in recent times. This is a club whose identity is built around turning impossible dreams into unforgettable realities but too many players have looked uncomfortable wearing that famous red shirt of late. The modern United have been too safe, too bland, and they have put out too many sides without the courage to deliver under pressure. Not this time, though. This time there was magic. It materialised when Marcus Rashford, who turns 22 on Thursday, stood over a free-kick in the 73rd minute and decided to try his luck from 30 yards. Lesser players might not have had the confidence but Rashford trusted in his technique and produced something special, stunning Stamford Bridge with a rocket that wobbled through the air and flew into the top corner. “A bolt out of the blue,” Frank Lampard said. “No team can stop that.” Chelsea’s manager was right but Rashford’s individual … [Read more...] about Rashford rocket sinks Chelsea to extend Manchester United’s resurgence
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Manchester United make £40m bid for Crystal Palace’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Manchester United had an opening bid worth in excess of £40m for Aaron Wan-Bissaka rejected by Crystal Palace this month and are weighing up whether or not to make an improved offer for the England Under-21 international. Wan-Bissaka enjoyed an eye-catching first full season in senior football in 2018-19 after graduating through the south London club’s academy, excelling at right-back and making 39 appearances in all competitions. The 21-year-old, originally a winger, is currently preparing for the summer’s European Under-21 Championships in Italy and San Marino, with United having earmarked him as part of a radical revamp of their backline. The sizeable opening offer was apparently tabled by United at the beginning of the month and rejected immediately by Palace. Wan-Bissaka is contracted at Selhurst Park through to 2022 with neither player nor club in any great rush to move on. It remains to be seen whether an offer closer to £60m might yet be considered more … [Read more...] about Manchester United make £40m bid for Crystal Palace’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Daniel James joins Manchester United a huge prospect but with work to do
Graham Potter is not the sort to get carried away but as the questions about Daniel James kept coming, and the realisation that everyone had witnessed something special started to sink in, even Swansea’s manager was sounding like an excited supporter. “There were a few instances, not just the goal,” said Potter, smiling, almost laughing, “and it’s just off-your-seat stuff, like ‘wow’.” It was February, FA Cup fifth-round day, and the best way to describe James that afternoon is unplayable. Three Brentford players were booked for bringing him down and Ezri Konsa received a red card for a professional foul on the Wales international, who was involved in three of Swansea’s four goals. Including that goal: 84yds covered in 8.48sec, with a ball at his feet, and three Brentford players trying, and desperately failing, to keep up. Although the Liberty Stadium was half empty on that Sunday afternoon, a much wider audience was taking note. … [Read more...] about Daniel James joins Manchester United a huge prospect but with work to do
Manchester United step up Wan-Bissaka chase with fresh talks over transfer
Manchester United are holding further talks with Crystal Palace this weekend aimed at agreeing a fee for Aaron Wan-Bissaka after the player indicated his preference would be a summer move to Old Trafford. An opening bid for the England Under-21 international that would have been worth in excess of £40m was rejected by the south London club earlier this month, but United remain intent upon securing Wan-Bissaka as a key component in a revamp of their back-line. The 21-year-old is under contract until 2022 and Palace had no great desire to sell, but the youth-team graduate has made clear to his current employers that he would be keen to seize what he considers might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The opening offer had included various potential bonus and additional payments which made the overall package more appealing, but Palace will only countenance a sale if the fee to be received is guaranteed to be in excess of £50m. Intriguingly, they could explore whether it would … [Read more...] about Manchester United step up Wan-Bissaka chase with fresh talks over transfer
6.30pm Man Utd news LIVE: Haaland told to avoid United by Raiola, Rashford held Barcelona transfer talks, Saul LATEST
VICTORY in the Manchester derby capped off a superb week for Man Utd, having also defeated Jose Mourinho's Tottenham. The Red Devils stunned Pep Guardiola's champions thanks to goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial - and will now turn their attention to AZ Alkmaar on Thursday night. Meanwhile, with the January transfer window around the corner, the Red Devils are keeping tabs on Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez and Leeds-born goal machine Erling Braut Haaland. Follow all the latest news and updates from Old Trafford below... Joe Miles5 minutes ago10th December 2019MICHAEL OWEN is not “excited” about United transfer target Erling Braut Haaland. Speaking on BT Sport, the ex-England ace said: “He doesn't get you off your seat, put it that way.” Before he added: “I don't watch him and get excited. “I'm not desperate to see him tonight, put it that way, but his stats just make you respect what he's doing at the moment.” Joe Miles39 minutes … [Read more...] about 6.30pm Man Utd news LIVE: Haaland told to avoid United by Raiola, Rashford held Barcelona transfer talks, Saul LATEST