Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Paul Pogba is happy at Manchester United and said an open dialogue remained over a possible extension.
The France international s future has been a constant talking point amid links with Real Madrid and a possible return to Juventus.
Pogba, 27, is contracted at United until 2022, but his agent Mino Raiola said late last year the midfielder was unhappy at Old Trafford and had to leave.
United manager Solskjaer said Pogba was happy at United and suggested a fresh deal was possible.
We ve got a good open dialogue with Paul so what we talk about and how we see that situation remains between us, he told reporters.
I m just happy he s focused and playing really well. He s happy within himself and that s important. You can…
Romelu Lukaku revealed he had to lose weight after adding too much muscle for Belgium s World Cup campaign as the Manchester United striker lifted the lid on his slow start to the season.
Lukaku helped Belgium reach the World Cup semi-finals in Russia with four goals but the United star has struggled for the Red Devils this season, managing just six from 15 matches in all competitions.
The 25-year-old – who has been in and out of the team amid criticism – scored in United s 4-1 Premier League rout of lowly Fulham, his first league goal at Old Trafford since March.
Discussing his World Cup hangover, Lukaku admitted bulking was behind his unimpressive 2018-19 club campaign to date.
I added a little bit of muscle at the World Cup, Lukaku said. I jus…
Barcelona are interested in signing Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid in the January transfer window, according to . It has been reported that the Spanish and European giants will make an offer for the 21-year-old attacking midfielder when the transfer window opens in January.
Felix is aware of interest from Barcelona. The Portugal international has been on the books of Atletico since 2019, and although he has done well for the Madrid club, he has not always been played to his full potential or played regularly.
The 21-year-old made 14 starts and 17 substitute appearances in La Liga for Atletico , scoring seven goals and providing five assists in the process. The attacking midfielder also scored three goals in eight Champions League matches for Atletico last season.
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Manchester United have been let down by sloppy results this season but are constantly improving under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, according to midfielder Scott McTominay.
Solskjaer s side were eliminated from the FA Cup by Leicester City in the last match before the two-week international break – their first domestic away loss in 30 matches.
United were also knocked out of the EFL Cup by Manchester City at the semi-final stage and exited the Champions League in the group phase earlier in the campaign.
However, the Red Devils have advanced past Real Sociedad and Milan to reach the last eight of the Europa League, where Granada await, while they sit second in the Premier League.
United may be 14 points adrift of leaders Manchester City, albeit with a game in h…
Catalan Radio RAC-1 has suggested that Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin is keen on returning to Barcelona this summer.
It is no secret that he is one of the primary targets for the Catalans and recent reports suggest the player has now agreed personal terms with the Camp Nou outfit.
The full-back now plans to inform Arsene Wenger of his desire to leave and help Barcelona agree on the transfer fee with his current employers.
Bellerin appears to have been disappointed by club’s failure to challenge for the Premier League trophy and he has decided to accept an offer from Barcelona.
It was back in 2011 that the right-back decided to leave Camp Nou for the Emirates, and he went on to develop into an important player for the Gunners.
Six years later…
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said the Bundesliga club would be happy for Jadon Sancho to stay in 2020-21 as Manchester United reportedly try to negotiate a blockbuster transfer.
Sancho has been tipped to swap Dortmund for United and the Premier League giants are nearing a deal for the England star after securing their Champions League status, according to growing speculation.
Dortmund, however, are apparently unwilling to lower their asking price for Sancho as the German side seek £109million (€120m) from United.
Zorc addressed the rumours regarding Sancho on Thursday, saying: Jadon is an outstanding footballer with a quota that I have never seen at this age.
I think it would even stand up to being one of the largest in the industr…
Borussia Monchengladbach are already planning their squad for next season, according to Sport Bild.
Manager Max Eberls is apparently looking for a new centre-back, and it seems he has found one he likes at Hertha BSC, in the form of 23-year-old Niklas Stark.
Stark is doing very well in Berlin. He has already made 14 Bundesliga appearances this season and head coach Pal Dardai seems to trust him. Aslo, his contract is set to run until 2022, and that could prove a hindering factor in Borussia s pursuit of the player.
Apart from Stark, Gladbach are also contemplating a swoop for Marc-Oliver Kempf from VfB Stuttgart. The 24-year-old defender started his career with Eintracht Frankfurt and moved to SC Freiburg in 2014. Last summer his contract expired, and he joined…
Mauricio Pochettino commended Erik Lamela for his match-winning display for Tottenham against West Ham on Saturday and challenged him to find consistency after hitting a purple patch.
Spurs ran out 1-0 victors at the London Stadium thanks to Lamela s neat header at the end of the first half, but it was his all-round performance that pleased Pochettino.
Lamela has had torrid luck with injuries since joining Spurs from Roma in 2013, but Saturday s winner was his 10th goal involvement – seven goals and three assists – in his last nine appearances across all competitions.
Many fans feel he is playing the best football of his Spurs career and, although Pochettino is happy, he wants to see him sustain his form.
The form of the players sometimes change, it …
Arsenal are ready to abandon their move for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the summer transfer window, according to . The report has claimed that the Gunners manager Mikel Arteta had Calvert-Lewin high on his transfer list, but doubts on the 25-year-old’s form and fitness last season mean that the North London club may not bid for him now.
Calvert-Lewin made 15 starts and two substitute appearances in the Premier League for Everton last season, scoring five goals and providing two assists in the process. The striker made 32 starts and one substitute appearances in the league for the Toffees in 2020-21, scoring 16 goals in the process/
Arsenal finished fifth in the Premier League table last season and will play in the Europa League in 2022-23. As for Everton,…
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In what looks set to be a heavyweight showdown on Wednesday night, Manchester City will welcome PSG to the Etihad for their penultimate Champions League meeting.
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Starting with the hosts, marking their return from the international break over the weekend, Manchester City will be desperate to keep up that momentum when they turn their attention back to Champions League duties. Putting on a thumping display at the Etihad, Pep Guardiola s side breezed their way to a 3-0 romp against Everton, a result that firmly keeps them in the Premier League title hunt. Now with their sights set on trying to clinch top spot in Group A as they enter their penultimate European showdown on Wednesday night, the former Bayern Munich boss has…