Manchester United on Tuesday reported record revenue of $579.6 million for the 12-month period ending on May 31. The Premier League club, which is controlled by the Glazer family,made a net profit of $233 million, enjoying a big 30 percent rise in commercial revenues, thanks to new sponsorship, merchandising and product licensing deals. Around 42 […]
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Ashley Young Fuels Diving Controversy
Manchester United coach David Moyes said he has spoken with Ashley Young about diving after the player was shown a yellow card for trying win a penalty duringUnited’s 2-0 home win against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Despite having been cautioned, the England international later won a controversial penalty that resulted in Palace defenderKagisho Dikgacoi, who […]
Nani Signs Five-Year Extension at Man United
Manchester United winger Nani on Thursday signed a new five-year deal that will keep him at the club until June 2018. The 26-year-old, who was widely linkedwith a move away from Old Trafford this summer, has scored 40 goals in 217 games for United in six seasons.
Van Persie: No Moyes Rift
Robin van Persie has dismissed reports claiming he is unhappy with Manchester United coach David Moyes. In an interview with De Telegraaf the Red Devilsstriker said, “It’s great working with the new manager, David Moyes. He has his own style and methods and I like them. I’m happy with Moyes’ style. He does his own […]
Why United's Herrera Deal Collapsed
The mysterious collapse of Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera’s move to Manchester United was not due to “imposters” posing as United officials,as was previously reported in Spain; it was rather due to the failure of United officials to understand the complexities of Spanish buy-out clauses. According to the Guardian, Unitedwas not prepared to test the legal framework […]
Report: Imposters Killed Man United-Herrera Deal
Manchester United’s prospective deal for Ander Herrera of Athletic Bilbao fell through on Monday after a group of imposters posing as Old Trafford representatives helped tokill the deal. According to the Daily Mirror, three men posing as United officials visited the La Liga offices claiming they were there to finalize the move. However, they left […]
Fellaini Completes Man United Transfer
It was not until 2 am on Tuesday morning UK time—three hours after the transfer window had closed—that Manchester United could confirm that it finally landed one of its primary transfertargets this summer: Marouane Fellaini, who joins the Old Trafford club for nearly $43 million from Everton. However, the price is close to double what […]
Everton Rejects Fellaini-Baines Bid From Man United
Everton on Thursday night rejected the latest bid from Manchester United for Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines, believed to be around $58.9 million. However,according to the Daily Mirror, the English champion is still miles away from meeting the Toffees’ asking price for its star duo: $77.5 million. Despite the fact that Everton bossRoberto Martinez is […]
Mourinho Sets Rooney Deadline
Jose Mourinho has told Wayne Rooney that it is up to him to force a move to Chelsea by handing in a transfer request or he will move onto other striking targets.The Blues coach has had two bids for the Manchester United striker rejected so far this summer and, prior to Monday’s 0-0 draw between […]
Report: Ronaldo Wants to Return to Manchester
The Observer reports that Cristiano Ronaldo has informed Manchester United that he would like to return to Old Trafford as early as next season. According to the report,the 28-year-old wants to see out the last three or four years of his career at the club where he became a global superstar.
