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Manchester United making progress in pursuit of £40m midfielder

Sri Aswin — Tue, 15 May 2018 20:06:23 +0000

Manchester United have reportedly opened up negotiations with the representative of Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred. The Brazil international is said to have the ambition of pursuing a Premier League move this summer and United are currently the front runners to acquire his signature.
According to The Star, the Red Devils are trying to push through an agreement for the former Internacional man, who was previously on the radar of Manchester City. The Citizens were keen on secure his services during the January transfer window but manager Pep Guardiola decided to switch his focus towards signing defender Aymeric Laporte after Shakhtar declined the prospect of a mid-season deal.
Fred has since been associated with a Premier League move on a number of occasions and Jose Mourinho’s side are now maintaining contact with his agent in order to finalise a £40m deal during the summer.
Mourinho has recruited the likes of Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba to bolster the midfield in each of the previous two summer transfer windows but there still appears the need for more reinforcements in the centre of the park.
Michael Carrick has already announced that he would be retiring at the end of the month and this combined with the probable departure of Marouane Fellaini seems to have intensified the requirement for new recruits.
Fred would certainly not act as a like-for-like signing for the retiring Carrick but the Brazilian has earned plaudits for his strong defensive contribution and the ability to make accurate passes through the lines.
Manchester United ended their Premier League season in the runner-up position with a 19-point deficit to table-toppers City. They can still, however, end their campaign on a high by lifting the FA Cup in the Wembley showdown against Chelsea on Saturday.

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$40.7million Central Midfielder Could Sign for Man Utd

Zaryab — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 19:15:47 +0000

Manchester United are looking to improve their team in the winter transfer window and a certain central midfielder is now in the lime light.
According to an exclusive report covered by Daily Star, many top level clubs are looking to sign Brazilian international and Shakhtar star Fred but Manchester United are one of the front runners to secure his signature.
The British source have mentioned that United’s main contenders are Arsenal and therefore, Mourinho and Wenger are set to battle for the Samba star, who is valued at 30 million pounds ($40.7million).
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The former Internacional player is a versatile talent, who is naturally a creative central midfielder and can effectively play as a defensive midfielder as well.
In the current campaign, so far he has featured in 24 games for the Ukrainian side, scored 2 goals and provided 4 assists.
Fred made his senior international debut for Brazil in 2014 and so far, he has made 6 appearances for the Selecao. In your opinion, is he good enough to strengthen Manchester United’s midfield?

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Forget Teixeira – Liverpool have Moved in to Sign Quality Star

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 19:30:03 +0000

Liverpool have been very serious about signing Shakhtar playmaker Alex Teixeira but if reports are anything to go by, it seems highly unlikely that the Brazilian will move to Anfield this month.
According to reports (Daily Star via Sky Sports), Liverpool have had third bid worth 31 million pounds rejected for the Samba star as the Ukrainian club are only ready to let him leave for 38 million pounds.
According to Talksport sources, Liverpool have moved in with an 18 million Euros offer to sign Arsenal target Nolito. The Celta Vigo star has been in brilliant form.

As per the provided Talksport link, the La Liga side are willing to let Nolito leave in this winter transfer window and both Liverpool and Arsenal are ready to splash the cash to secure his services.
This season, Nolito has netted 8 goals and provided 5 assists in 15 games for Celta Vigo. Capable of playing in various attacking positions, the 29-year-old star can amplify Liverpool’s attack but can they see off competition from a Champions League side like Arsenal? We shall see.

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Liverpool have Agreed Terms with Superstar Outgunning the Very Best

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 05:03:52 +0000

Liverpool’s reported £28-million bid for Alex Texieira was rejected by Shakthar Donetsk meaning that they have now had two bids turned down.
The Ukrainian club are still holding out for their much higher valuation of £38m (Daily Star). But just why do Donetsk rate their forward so highly? Liverpool have agreed terms with the Samba star according to FutbolUkraine.
Fantasy Football game Oulala have compared Teixeira’s prolific goal scoring form against that of the top goalscorers from across Europe’s top leagues.
At 26-years-old, Texieira has erupted late on to the mainstream of football, however the Brazilian has scored an amazing 22 goals in 15 league matches with the Ukrainian outfit this season.

He has scored more goals than any other player from any of Europe’s top leagues this term, beating the likes of Luis Suarez (19) and Gonzalo Higuain (21).
What is even more impressive is his goals per game ratio. When compared to the top goalscorers from Europe’s biggest leagues, Teixeira has played the least amount of games (15). Oulala’s stats show that he has a goals per game ratio of 1.47.
Interestingly enough Teixeira has never been capped with Brazil’s national side. However, a move to one of Europe’s top sides could soon change that. According to the Daily Mail, Teixeira has expressed interest to play in England telling Brazilian newspaper Globo Esporte ‘it is my desire to move to a big league and I know that the English league is very strong’.
The uncapped Brazilian transferred from his childhood club, Vasco De Gama, to Shakthar Donetsk back in 2010. Therefore as of yet, Teixeira has never had a chance to prove his credentials in Europe’s top leagues. It is for this reason that perhaps the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea are weary of forking out Donetsk’s valuation of £38-million.
However, Shakthar Donetsk are no push overs themselves after narrowly losing out to Real Madrid in a Champions League match after being 4-0 down, pulling it back to 4-3. The man himself was on the score-sheet that day. If Liverpool fail to buy Teixeira before the end of the January Transfer Window then they could potentially come up against him and his side in the Europa League. In Europe this season Teixeira has scored three goals in six appearances.

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Liverpool Edging Closer to Sign Decorated Star – Terms Agreed

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 05:47:03 +0000

Liverpool returned to winning ways in the Barclays premier League after an entertaining 5-4 victory over Norwich City away from home last Saturday.
The Reds are eager to reinforce their squad this winter and if reports are anything to go by then they are edging closer to sign Brazilian playmaker Alex Teixeira.
According to FutbolUkraine, the 26-year-old Samba star has agreed personal terms with Liverpool and now the only issue left in the move is Shakhtar’s decision.

On the other hand, the player has himself told the Ukrainian side that he wants to leave in this winter transfer window (Mirror).

“I would like to move in this transfer window and have told them [Shakhtar] that. They have received a very good offer and they are working on a solution. But if I don’t go now then I will leave in the summer.”

Teixeira has been in world class form this season. In 26 games for Shakhtar, he has netted 26 goals and also provided 5 assists. He has won no fewer than 11 titles with the Ukrainian side.
It will be a mouthwatering prospect for the Reds if they can seal his signing this winter. The Reds surely need a top player like him if they are to turn the season around.

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Arsenal to Sign €21m Star, Chelsea AGREE Playmaker Signing

Arsenalogy — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 06:25:57 +0000

Having signed Calum Chambers in the summer transfer window and Gabriel Paulista in the winter window, Arsenal are still looking to add more defenders.
Defense has been one of their weakest departments and need further reinforcements for next season
Mertesacker and Koscielny did form a strong partnership for Gunners not so long ago but Arsenal clearly need better quality now with the Big German past his best. Although, it is likely that he will still remain at the club and the first choice but sooner rather than later that has to change.
They need to bring in another central defender and according to reports, Arsenal are ready to sign Aaron Cresswell.
As per the provided link the 25 year old West Ham star will cost around €21 million and Arsenal’s on loan star Jenkinson may as well be part of the deal.
On the other hand, Chelsea are more interested in amplifying the quality of their attack.
Blues did sign versatile attacker in the form of Juan Cuadrado from Fiorentina in the winter transfer window but apparently they want more playmakers.
According to reports, Chelsea have agreed a deal in principle to sign Shakhtar playmerk Douglas Costa. The 24 year old Brazilian has been mostly utilized on the right side and Chelsea already have Cuadrado and Willian covering the position. Hence it will be intriguing to see how Mourinho will use him.
In 22 appearances, Costa has scored 3 goals and provided 5 assists for Shakhtar and the fee mentioned for the transfer is £18 million.
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Man United's Possible Starting XI vs Shakhtar: Star Returns

United Faithful — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 04:03:37 +0000

Having lost two back to back home games in the premier league since 2002, Manchester United’s confidence is real low.
Another home game and this time it is the Champions League fixture versus Shakhtar.
Although, David Moyes’s men have already qualified for the knockout stages of the competition yet they are still to guarantee top spot.
If Shakhtar wins, they will be level on points with Manchester United but will lead the group on head to head contest as the first tie ended in a 1-1 draw.
For Manchester United, the best news is that Wayne Rooney will be back in the starting XI as he could not feature in the league because of suspension.
More importantly, United’s two best players in RvP and Rooney will be together after quite some time and the Devils need them in top form.
Here is Man United’s possible starting XI vs Shakhtar.

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Manchester United Player Ratings Against Shakhtar

admin — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 05:07:36 +0000

Despite the return of star striker Van Persie, Manchester United were dealt with a blow in the absence of England international Wayne Rooney.
David Moyes men lost their perfect record in the Champions League as Shakhtar fought out a 1-1 draw in their own back yard.
Here is how Manchester United players performed last night and their ratings.
De Gea – 7
A decent outing for the Spaniard but couldn’t have done much to stop the goal.
Evra – 5
Arguably one of the worst players on the pitch, conceded fouls and lost possession many a times.
Vidic – 8
The captain was in fantastic form against the Ukranian side. Rock solid at the back and provided much needed leadership.
Rafael – 6
The Brazilian faced some trouble defending the wing but overall did okay.
Smalling – 6
Partnered Vidic well in the center but surely needed his support and looked uncomfortable after the goal.
Carrick – 6
Distributed the ball well as usual but provided little or no input in the attack for the Red Devils.
Cleverly – 7
Returned to the starting 11 and looked as if he wanted to prove a point to the new manager. Impressive display by the youngster. Made crucial interceptions and helped in United’s offense.
Valencia – 6
Always tracked back and helped in defense but did not add much to his side’s attack when going forward.
Fellaini – 7
Perhaps his best game in the United shirt thus far. The new signing helped in breaking opponents play as well as provided firepower upfront.
Van Persie – 6
Quiet evening for the Netherlands star, not as sharp and prolific as the fans would have wanted but he has just returned to starting XI from injuries.
Welbeck – 7.5
Assisted poor Patrice Evra on the left side and Robin van Persie in the attack. Took his goal well.
Giggs – 6
Broke Raul’s all time Champions league appearances record after coming on for Fellaini. Did little to unsettle Shakhtar’s defense.
Jones – N/A
Injury time introduction.
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Man United's Likely Starting 11 vs Shakhtar Including Kagawa

admin — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 04:03:21 +0000

Manchester United have been in horrific form lately in the premier league. 7 points from 6 fixtures, already 8 points behind the leaders Arsenal.
If that was not enough, their manager has come up and stated that Red Devils’s squad is not even good enough to win the Champions league as there are not enough world class players.
Nevertheless, they won the first CL fixture on the opening day and will be looking to strengthen their position in the group with a win against tricky Shakhtar side.
Star striker, Robin van Persie will return to starting lineup and Moyes will be glad that Rooney, van Persie combination will be back.
Kagawa may as well be handed an unlikely start and Japanese must impress the boss to make a strong case of starting every game.
Here is Manchester United’s likely starting 11 vs Shakhtar.

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Liverpool and Spurs Pay the Price

admin — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:50:51 +0000

Shakhtar playmaker Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Catalan forward David Villa were heavily linked with Liverpool and Spurs respectively. Over the past few weeks the English clubs were considered favorites to land the mentioned targets, however they have ended up losing them.
Armenian international Mkhitaryan has signed for German club and Champions league runners up Dortmund. On the other hand the El Guaje has opted to stay in La Liga and signed for Atletico Madrid lately for an absolute bargain of 5 million. It is no mystery why the merseysiders and North Londonders failed to lure these stars.
Liverpool and Spurs paid the price for Champions League qualification failure. Reportedly both British clubs were ready to pay the asking price for the mentioned players, however the attraction of the best club competition in the world did not help them.
Dortmund sold their star playmaker Mario Goetze to Bayern Munich and were looking for an attacking midfielder to replace the German. Mkhitaryan socred 25 goals from midfield last season and did fit the bill perfectly. Germans had the funds and lured Shakhtar’s starlet.
Spain’s leading goal scorer David Villa was finding it hard to start regularly for Barcelona who already have a star studded side and needed to leave in search of first team football. Spurs badly needed a striker and showed strong interest in the forward but eventually Atletico Madrid who qualified for Champions League with a third place finish in La Liga signed him.
With the World Cup coming up next year, it is important for Villa to play in the competition against the best team and players, something that Tottenham would not have offered in Europa League.
Liverpool have already signed four players but perhaps Mkhitaryan was considered to be most exciting signing. Meanwhile, Tottenham have lured a fantastic midfielder in Paulinho and are still in search for a top quality striker.
Nevertheless, all is not bad for both the clubs as the international transfer season has only just begun and there is enough time for them to sign potential quality alternatives. Who will they be, we shall find out.
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