Over the weekend, Bayer Leverkusen managed to further their lead at the top of the Bundesliga table with a hard-fought 2-1 win against minnows Heidenheim. Leverkusen’s dominant display was highlighted by Jeremie Frimpong’s goal, assisted by the impressive Amine Adli. Despite facing a resilient Heidenheim defense, Leverkusen maintained control throughout the game and secured the
Manchester United
In a recent UEFA report, it was revealed that the Manchester United squad in the last financial year was the most expensive ever recorded. Despite coming third in the Premier League and winning the Carabao Cup, United’s squad cost a total of €1.422 billion ($1.543bn). Some of the key players contributing to this massive figure
Nicky Butt, former head of Manchester United’s academy, often used Scott McTominay as an example for young players aspiring to make it at the club. Butt emphasized McTominay’s blend of character and talent, highlighting the importance of attitude alongside skill in a player’s development. This sentiment was echoed by current United manager Erik ten Hag,
Manchester United is on the verge of securing Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director, according to sources familiar with the situation. Ashworth, who is currently contracted with Newcastle United, is the prime candidate for the position and there is a growing belief within the club that he will accept the offer. Despite Newcastle’s desire
Manchester United’s proposed 25% stake acquisition by Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been given the green light by the Premier League. This approval marks a significant development in the ongoing process of restructuring the ownership of the club. The announcement was made in an update filed by the club to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
According to a recent FIFA report, English clubs have significantly reduced their spending on international transfers, with an 80% decrease compared to their record spending in January 2023. The report also indicated that the total number of international transfers across men’s and women’s football reached a record high of 5,073. The decrease in spending by
Manchester United’s recent resurgence under Erik ten Hag has been remarkable, with five wins in their last six games. However, amidst the return of big-name players, it is Scott McTominay who continues to shine when the team needs him the most. Surprisingly, no player in Europe’s major leagues has scored more winning goals in the
Galatasaray has chosen not to pursue a transfer for Christian Eriksen in the final days of the Turkish transfer window. While there was initial interest in Eriksen, it seems unlikely that a deal will be completed before the deadline on Feb. 9. This means that Eriksen will remain at Old Trafford for the remainder of
Manchester United, under new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, are adopting a strategic approach in the transfer market. As reported by a source to ESPN, the club is focusing on players who are entering the final year of their contracts this summer. Despite concerns about breaching profit and sustainability rules, United have managed to improve
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has openly admitted his desire to bring in a striker during the January transfer window to address the lack of depth up front. However, he acknowledges that financial fair play (FFP) regulations have made it challenging for the club to make any significant signings. The loss of Anthony Martial