Author: Soccerhuz
Liverpool star Harvey Elliott delivered a masterclass on England Under-21 duty on Thursday night. The Reds attacker scored twice and assisted a third as the Young Lions thrashed Serbia 9-1 in European qualifying. Elliott continues to make waves in the Liverpool senior team, with nine Reds outings to his name this season. The Anfield gem will now hope to kick on after playing arguably the best game of his career so far. England’s U21s actually conceded first – on 27 minutes – and trailed into the latter stages of the first half. However, Jaden Philogene struck back in the 38th…
If you want a guaranteed way to annoy Jurgen Klopp, then hand Liverpool a 12.30pm kick-off on the Saturday immediately after an international break. The German’s frustration was evident ahead of the Reds’ trip to Wolves in the post-international lunchtime slot last month, already knowing his side would have to go through it all over again come October with the first Merseyside derby of the season. “It’s not a problem if you have a normal week, I always said that,” he told reporters. “It’s easy to adapt. “The only problem is the lack of recovery time. We have four international…
Liverpool’s trip to Man City following the November international break has been rescheduled for a 12.30pm start, which will be the third early kick-off after a break this season. Liverpool will make the journey to meet Pep Guardiola’s side on Saturday November 25, a fixture that immediately follows the final international break of the calendar year. And if Jurgen Klopp had hoped that his side being selected for the Saturday lunchtime start after the September and October breaks would make Liverpool immune, he would be wrong. Many will have expected the match to occupy the late kick-off slot on the same day but instead,…
Former Man United manager Louis van Gaal is considering a move that could see Mitchell van der Gaag replace Maurice Steijn in the Ajax dugout, according to The Athletic. Van Gaal recently returned to Ajax in an advisory role following the departure of sporting director Sven Mislintat last month. Mislintat’s exit was shrouded in controversy amid allegations the German talent spotter authorised the signing of a player through unorthodox means. Van Gaal, who only returned to the Johan Cruyff Arena at the start of October, is reportedly a huge fan of Van der Gaag, who has been serving as Erik ten…
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is emerging as the front-runner to buy into Manchester United after his recently revised offer gave him an edge over a rival proposal from Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, reports Bloomberg. Ratcliffe is in talks with the Glazers and their advisers over the structure of a deal and the club’s board is set to discuss the latest proposal at a meeting as soon as ‘the next few days’. The current owners of Man United see the bid of the British billionaire for a minority stake as more attractive than an alternative Qatari offer to acquire the…
A Manchester United takeover isn’t happening now, as the ownership situation is in limbo. After the Glazers initially put the Premier League club up for sale, the owners took them off the market in early September despite interested parties. Following this latest twist last month, the question now is, what’s next for the Red Devils? Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani was one of the candidates to buy Manchester United before the Glazers pulled the club to prevent a takeover. Ex-Manchester United star David Beckham was recently asked about his possible involvement in helping Qatar secure the English club. Nonetheless, for now,…
If the latest reports are to be believed, Sheikh Jassim’s hopes of completing a takeover at Manchester United have just got slimmer. The Qatari banker launched his bid for the club all the way back in February after the Glazers announced they were ‘seeking strategic alternatives’ last November. Sheikh Jassim emerged as an early frontrunner, although British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has remained firmly in the race as well. Several rounds of bidding have followed since those February bids, before the Sheikh submitted a fifth and final offer for United in June having decided the current owners and the Raine…
Manchester United have launched an investigation into the unprecedented injury crisis Erik ten Hag has suffered in his second season as manager, according to reports. The Red Devils are attempting to unearth the root of the problem that has contributed to a disastrous start to the campaign. At least 16 of Ten Hag’s players have been unavailable for a period of the opening 11 games through injury, illness or off-field issues. The Dutchman has come under pressure, having already overseen six defeats, including three at home, more than throughout his first season. But he has been hit by a wave…
Manchester United have reportedly received three offers for Anthony Martial, with the club open to letting him leave during the January transfer window. The 27-year-old was linked with a move away from Old Trafford over the summer, but it is understood that the only serious offer that arrived for him came from the Saudi Pro League. Martial is believed to have made it clear that he was not interested in a switch to Saudi Arabia, and he therefore remained at Old Trafford past the deadline. The forward has been a regular this season, making nine appearances in all competitions, scoring once…
Manchester United are reportedly set to trigger an extension in Victor Lindelof’s contract, but they could still cash in on the centre-back next summer amid fresh AC Milan links. According to Teamtalk, Manchester United star and AC Milan target Victor Lindelof could be set to secure a significant pay rise, with the club preparing to extend the 29-year-old’s contract by triggering a 12-month option written into his current deal. Lindelof has been on Manchester United’s books since sealing a £31 million move from Portuguese giants Benfica six years ago, and he has gone on to make 241 appearances for the club. He…