Tag: Uniteds

Joshua Zirkzee: From Everton trial to Serie A star – the rise of new Manchester United’s new striker
16 August 2024 Off

Joshua Zirkzee: From Everton trial to Serie A star – the rise of new Manchester United’s new striker

By Total Football News

Loan moves to Parma and Anderlecht to gain more first-team experience followed, with the Belgian club a particular hit.

Zirkzee netted 15 league goals and registered eight assists in a team coached by current Bayern coach Vincent Kompany.

In those years he also represented the Netherlands Under-21 side, with his coach Erwin van de Looi explaining in Voetbal International two years ago how Zirkzee distinguished himself as a striker.

“What

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Matthijs de Ligt: How will Manchester United’s new signing fare at Old Trafford?
13 August 2024 Off

Matthijs de Ligt: How will Manchester United’s new signing fare at Old Trafford?

By Total Football News

Germany football expert Constantin Eckner said: “It is safe to say that De Ligt’s move to Bayern in 2022 did not completely pan out as anticipated.

“Even though the Dutch defender struggled at times during his spell in Italy, he was still viewed as one of the most talented centre-backs in Europe. At first, De Ligt did not necessarily impress but was quite consistent in his performances for the German

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Newcastle United’s uncertain summer after boardroom changes and transfer concerns
13 August 2024 Off

Newcastle United’s uncertain summer after boardroom changes and transfer concerns

By Total Football News

At the beginning of July, Newcastle announced the appointment of Paul Mitchell as their sporting director, replacing the Manchester United-bound Dan Ashworth. It was a real coup to lure a man who had an incredibly strong reputation after working with the likes of Tottenham, RB Leipzig and Monaco.

Not even a week later, Staveley left the club. In practical terms, it would change very little; every key job in the

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Ex-players share their stories of Manchester United’s historic Treble-winning season
16 May 2024 0

Ex-players share their stories of Manchester United’s historic Treble-winning season

By Total Football News

When Ferguson announced his team for the Champions League final against Bayern Munich, there were a few raised eyebrows, including from within his own camp.

Both Paul Scholes and Roy Keane were unavailable through suspension but even disregarding that, the team looked unusual. Swedish winger Jesper Blomqvist started on the left wing, which meant Giggs was moved to the right and Beckham into central midfield.

Blomqvist had deputised for Giggs

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Queens Park Rangers must stop Leeds United’s ‘X-factor forwards’
25 April 2024 0

Queens Park Rangers must stop Leeds United’s ‘X-factor forwards’

By Total Football News

Leeds won 13 of their first 15 Championship games in 2024 as they clawed back a 17-point deficit to league leaders Leicester City.

But one win in their last four matches has handed the advantage in the race for automatic promotion to Ipswich Town, who are one point behind in third with a game in hand.

Cifuentes said his side had the added motivation of being able to secure their

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