And Graeme Souness has suggested the Red Devils come out and worry Lionel Messi, saying he can see him “absolutely” at Old Trafford.
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”THE DEVIL’S DECISION”
David De Gea defended his position at Manchester United, insisting that “I am number one”.
The Spanish goalkeeper has been affected this season after a series of calamitous errors, especially in the FA Cup semi-finals.
Sergio Romero was given the go-ahead for the Europa League semi-final on Sunday and conceded two goals when United lost 2–1 to Sevilla.
But De Gea said: “I have in me.
“I have demonstrated my qualities every year. So I’ll still be available to the coach.
“I’m in a position to play and assist the team, as I have.”
SMALL FRIED
Rome has reportedly refused to waive a permanent agreement by Chris Smalling, which is not valid for Manchester United.
However, SunSport understands United 20 million pounds to let Smalling go.
And with the coronavirus destroying finances around the world, Roma should not pay those fees.
But Gianluca Di Marzio says the Italians refuse to leave Smalling and hope to negotiate the fees with the Red Devils.
CHANGING THE WAY
Manchester United star Tahith Chong will emulate players Kevin De Bruyne and Serge Gnabry after signing a one-season loan with Werder Bremen.
Both have excelled in their careers after joining the Bundesliga from the Premier League.
And the 20-year-old said, “It’s in the back of your head when you come here.
“It’s smart to hear the club’s history and reputation to help players like Gnabry and De Bruyne advance their careers, so I’m sure this is the right position to continue my development.”
WAS IT THE MAG-IC?!
Harry Maguire struggled to settle for the Europa League semi-final loss to Sevilla.
He said, “It’s [to drink]. The kids are devastated.
“We have created many opportunities. We have to win the game. The most productive team lost and we were punished for missing opportunities. We’ve been ruthless for this time this year, but we weren’t.
“It means a lot to us. The boys are devastated. We have a boys’ organization.
“We know what it means to play for this club: losing weight is acceptable. Reaching the semi-finals is acceptable.
“Now we want to focus on going further, taking it a step further.”
YOUNG FER-NOMENON
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has revealed the first time he learned that Cristiano Ronaldo would be a superstar.
The television specialist explained how Ronaldo dazzled sporting lisbon in a pre-season friendly against United in 2003.
It was a big effect on legendary coach Sir Alex Ferguson and general manager David Gill delayed the team bus schedule for an hour while desperately trying to signal the Portuguese winger after the game.
The adjustment endured to christen the opening of the José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon and United soon beat the festival to steal Ronaldo.
“We sat in the coach afterwards, delayed for an hour, David Gill and Sir Alex were upstairs to warn you!” – RioFerdy5 recalls his first montage with a young Ronaldo ?? Club2020 pic.twitter.com/EFgfPmXD1A
– Football in BT Sport – Club2020 (@btsportfootball) 15 August 2020
SEE ‘OR AFTER
Young Manchester United Aliou Traoré has signed a one-time loan contract to sign for French club SM Caen.
The Red Devils teenager has returned to his home country in search of a normal first-team football with the Ligue 2 team.
The 19-year-old Frenchman can play in both the midfield and in areas.
He has inspired since moving to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 and has scored 4 goals in 14 appearances with United under-23s as they rose last season.
Traoré will wear the 15th jersey in Caen, which finished 13th in the French department last season after being relegated from Ligue 1 in 2019.
The highly sought-after young man has not yet been part of United’s first team and recently admitted that he is in a position to make the leap.
THE JOURNEY ENDS HERE
Bruno Fernandes has sent a sense of message to United enthusiasts about the end of his team’s trip to the Europa League.
He said: “Unfortunately, our adventure in the @europaleague ends here.
“It wasn’t what we expected. We were looking to be in the latter and fight for the trophy we were looking for so much.
While we congratulated @sevillafc on the final, we continue to play well and didn’t deserve to prevent it here.
“Now is the time to rest and think to become even more powerful and the goals we set for next season!
“Thank you to all my colleagues and collaborators who have made me feel that way in recent months at the Red Devils.
RAW LANDING
United has returned home after their Europa League defeat to Sevilla: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains angry with his team’s defence.
The Red Devils fell 2-1 in the semi-finals to the Europeans and extended their trophy-free streak to 3 years for the first time in more than 30 years.
And on your return to Manchester, you may see Solskjaer with frustration in the airport business.
United’s boss shrugged and gestured as he left the shuttle, as if to explain his tactical sadness to the bewildered worker.
The rest of Man Utd’s team also noticed coming home, all dressed in facewear, with the exception of Paul Pogba, who wore a rag with his club burgundy tracksuit.
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BLACK, RED
It is clear why Borussia Dortmund need to sell to Jadon Sancho.
The club revealed that it had lost forty-five million pounds this season, a swing of 61 million pounds for the benefit of 16 million pounds they had achieved last year.
Manchester United, who is overrated at around 108 million pounds, has been asked to spit out the value Dortmund are asking for by Sancho.
But it is now clear that the effect of coronavirus on football clubs can invite enthusiasts to stadiums.
GREAT FORTNIGHT TO COME
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that United is in a position for a turbulent few weeks, with the Norwegian determined to make transfers across the line.
Solskjaer said: “It will be a summer.
“We are only separated a few weeks before we start again. It’s going to be an intellectual challenge.
“Of course we will keep pushing and asking more of the players we have, but we are looking to improve.
“It’s strange. The league starts very temporarily, but the market has been open for so long.
“We have to be andArray”
COST ADVANTAGE
Manchester United is reportedly moving to the extreme of Juventus Douglas Costa.
Sky Sport Italia says the Red Devils have been fans of the Brazilian for several years, but are involved in their injury history.
Costa, who will turn 30 next month, recently revealed that he plans to leave football because of his fitness problems.
Ace de la Juve has suffered 18 serious injuries in his career, adding a calf challenge that ruled him for nearly 4 months last season.
Costa has made only seven starts in Serie A this season and has struggled to reflect his form since leaving Bayern Munich.
He is one of the key players expected to be sold to raise new Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo this summer.
JUVE GOT THE RON MAN
Juventus would cease to be “non-transferable” to Cristiano Ronaldo and could simply make the decision to deposit money for 54 million pounds.
The game states that Paris Saint-Germain helps to monitor progress and can act after the end of the Champions League.
Ronaldo’s super-agent Jorge Mendes has already introduced him to europe’s biggest clubs since Juventus’ departure from the European Cup.
Despite a record crusade against the purpose and title of Serie A, the Season of the Portuguese superstar ended with disappointment.
The losses in the finals of Italian Suppercoppa and Coppa Italia were aggravated by a clash outside the champions league gates.
After the fall in Lyon, Maurizio Sarri fired and replaced through green club legend Andrea Pirlo.
NO TROFEO … Still
United enthusiasts must have confidence in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and will soon win trophies.
Ole Gunnar Solskjor: named in 2018, no ENCORE trophy
There are some things you can’t rush. pic.twitter.com/NNBx7CX41u
– ✨Moll✨ (O MollyW1997) August 16, 2020
BRUNO IN BUST-UP
Bruno Fernandes that he and Victor Lindelof had buried the axe after having a heated argument after the winner of Sevilla last night.
He said: “I think it’s general to take a goal.
“We had 10 minutes later to score again and everyone was angry, it’s not about me or Victor, it’s about the team.
“What happened between Victor and me is normal, in football happens, is a look.
“It will happen much more on other teams.
“What’s vital now is to see the mistakes everyone has made and chase in the next games.”
– Football at BT Sport – Club2020 (@btsportfootball) 16 August 2020
RIO’S WISDOM
There’s an explanation for last night’s defeat, according to Rio Ferdinand.
– Rio Ferdinand (rioferdy5) 16 August 2020
EVERYTHING YOU NEED
Manchester United was 3 seasons winning a trophy for the first time since 1987-89.
This is the moment when Sir Alex Ferguson almost lost his job … before perfecting the trophy-winning device that your wonderful United teams.
But he won the 1989 FA Cup before his team won the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1990.
WORKING LIKE A DEVIL
Harry Maguire has played more minutes than any other footballer in the world in a grueling 2019–20 season.
But the season ended in defeat when Manchester United fell out of the Europa League after a 2–1 semi-final loss to Sevilla.
The 6-foot-4-inch defender arrived at Old Trafford last summer as part of a successful 80 million pound movement.
Although the rates caught the eye, he missed not a single’s single from his team’s 2019-2020 Premier League crusade, the first outfielder to achieve such a feat since Gary Pallister in 1994-95.
And boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has almost leaned on him also in cup competitions.
With the Red Devils reaching the semi-finals of the two national cups, as well as the final stages of the Europa League, the matches took place quickly.
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Scholes added: “There’s a lot of the lens.
“You can blame the back 4 for this goal.
“Williams can’t get to the ball, where Maguire is, I don’t know.
“But for me, Lindelof is the problem.”
Condemned
Paul Scholes was NOT inspired by Victor Lindelof’s mark when Luuk de Jong discovered him to score a Sevilla goal last night.
Scholes said: “Even if United deserved to win, there is no doubt about that, it was the most productive team, it must be said that the goal of the moment, the shocking defensive component.
“Lindelof and [Harry] Maguire, whether from the first pole, a centre forward, Lindelof has to see it.
“Then Wan-Bissaka has to cover it if he doesn’t think he sees it.
“Surely Lindelof as a center half, has its center front, you have to look at it, the angle of your frame is wrong.”
FUGA CIEGA
The Premier League opening day matches appear to have been revealed, with Manchester United vs Arsenal on the agenda.
The 2020-21 Fantasy Premier League crusade was presented on Saturday, giving enthusiasts the opportunity to build their groups faster and later.
But some eagle-eyed enthusiasts have detected an obvious error: the next wary parts of the players are listed.
If correct, the return of the Premier League on 12 September will be highlighted through a successful clash between Man Utd and Arsenal at Old Trafford.
If true, the pair will face each other for the first time since New Year’s Day, when Nicolas Pepe and Sokratis the Gunners are aiming for a 2-0 victory.
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Former Old Trafford midfielder added: “We’re talking millions those days to get those players, yet it’s the players who win you trophies, they’re the ones who bring you medals.
“We know this thing is happening from Sancho, they have to spend more money.
“If they need to win trophies, they have to start spending money.
“They created occasions tonight, but if you talk about Sancho on this team tonight, United will score.”
SAN IS BRIGHTER
Paul Scholes believes Manchester United would have Sevilla if he had Jadon Sancho on the team.
Scholes has suggested ole Gunnar Solskjaer start spending a lot of money on star signings if he needs to win trophies soon.
United wasted opportunities in their 2–1 loss in the Europa League semi-finals to Sevilla in Cologne on Sunday night.
The likes of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood all missed gold opportunities to hit the target in a dominant spell 15 minutes after halftime.
United went 1-0 in the crash thanks to an early penalty by Bruno Fernandes.
Scholes told BT Sport: “I don’t think they played badly, I think they were smart tonight in front of a very smart Seville.
“But those 15-20 minutes after the break with all those opportunities, you have to write them down.
“We talk about quality, we talk about spending on a center forward and great players.
JADON’T GO
Jadon Sancho can simply “repent” of his move to Manchester United and remain at Borussia Dortmund, according to Paul Ince.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has sued the 20-year-old English winger, worth 108 million pounds, throughout the summer.
Old Trafford icon Ince told the Daily Star: “In Dortmund he plays every single week and that’s what he wants.
“He will score goals for Dortmund in the Champions League next season.
“There is no hurry for him. You can take your time and you have a lot to learn.
“Sancho can continue to expand in Dortmund. You don’t need to go back to the Premier League and stuff.
A LOOK
United’s deficiency has claimed the glory of the Europa League this season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fell in a 2–1 loss to Sevilla in their semi-final clash in Cologne.
But as in the past against Copenhagen, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team missed a number of opportunities to kill the game.
In both games, United had FOUR-SIX shots on purpose, but only scored two consequences of Bruno Fernandes to show it.
Solskjaer desperate to finish the season with the cutlery to climb to an impressive 3rd position in the Premier League.
But it is the eternal Europa League winners, Sevilla, who qualify for the last lap in Cologne.
GOOD MORNING MANCHESTER UNITED FANS
Red Devils enthusiasts Sergio Romero will leave the club this summer, according to The Manchester Evening News.
The number two striker at Old Trafford has been eliminated from the starting line-up for the Europa League club semi-final against Sevilla.
The 33-year-old goalkeeper has been to each and every United game before this season.
United’s chances of signing Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho this summer seem to be waning.
Mundo Deportivo says Dortmund’s executive leader insisted that the star would be at the club next season.
United is reportedly in the race to recruit Monaco central defender Benoit Badiashile.
Media in France say a bid of 27.2 million pounds will be enough to seal a move to Old Trafford for Ligue 1 star.
And Ole Gunner Solskjaer warned that United was too rival to Liverpool and Manchester City.
The Daily Star reports that The head of Old Trafford is urging the club board to spend a lot if they want to see the team fight for league titles.
And United’s goal, Moussa Dembele, could leave Lyon this summer, according to ligue 1 club president.
The former Celtic scorer twice scored man City after being subtitled in the quarter-finals of Lyon the Etihad.
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