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Bruno Fernandes, United Reach Contract Extension Agreement

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Bruno Fernandes, the "Portugese magnifico" at Manchester United, is one of the club's most valuable players. One of the side's veteran leaders, he took over the captaincy duties from Harry Maguire in 2023. Now the attacking midfielder is set to receive a nice new contract. He'll receive a new deal, and most likely, a nice raise. … [Read more...] about Bruno Fernandes, United Reach Contract Extension Agreement

United Welcome Seven Players Back to Training Ahead of Community Shield

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Manchester United just received a great deal of reinforcements, and boy, do they need it! Looking brutally awful last night, in a 3-0 loss to arch-rival Liverpool in South Carolina, United just do not look anywhere near ready to face Manchester City in the Community Shield next weekend. Luckily, they welcomed back all their players who were on post international service holiday … [Read more...] about United Welcome Seven Players Back to Training Ahead of Community Shield

Bruno Fernandes Gives Touching Farewell to Donny van de Beek

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Donny van de Beek, after four awful years with Manchester United, is now out the Old Trafford exit door. And his longtime midfield mate, Bruno Fernandes, said the exact right thing as he wished him goodbye. Van de Beek, who came over in 2020 from Ajax on a £35 million move, made just 62 appearances during what was an utterly terrible four year stint with the club. … [Read more...] about Bruno Fernandes Gives Touching Farewell to Donny van de Beek

Man United Transfer Talk: Joao Neves, Sofyan Amrabat

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The summer silly season is here, so it is time for Manchester United to get going on their transfer business, and Benfica midfielder Joao Neves has been a top target of the club for a long while now. Team captain and MVP Bruno Fernandes has done his best to try and recruit his countryman, but Benfica are going to play hardball in negotiations for their prized asset. Sir Jim … [Read more...] about Man United Transfer Talk: Joao Neves, Sofyan Amrabat

Marcus Rashford (€136m) Tops United Players on CIES Transfer Valuation List

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It is the new year, and with it comes a list of the 100 most valuable individual footballers, via the CIES Football Observatory in Switzerland. When CIES produced this same list in January 2021, Marcus Rashford was #1 overall with a value of €165 million. On today's list (perfect that they release this during the early stages of the January transfer window, although almost … [Read more...] about Marcus Rashford (€136m) Tops United Players on CIES Transfer Valuation List

Man United Starting XI Prediction at West Ham United

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It is nearly Christmas and Manchester United have only one Premier League goal scored by an actual out and out striker. It's a crazy statistic to ponder as the Red Devils head to West Ham United for their next league fixture. And it is not Rasmus Hojlund, the £72 million striker who has scored than lone goal either. It's actually the oft-injured, much maligned Anthony … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction at West Ham United

Man United Team News at West Ham: Eriksen, Fernandes, Van de Beek

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Christian Eriksen returned to training for Manchester United this week, alleviating the club's injury crisis at defensive midfielder somewhat. Of course, Mason Mount and Casemiro still remain out injured for the long-term. And although United have suffered a rash of injuries at the holding midfielder position, Donny van de Beek still can't get in a game! … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at West Ham: Eriksen, Fernandes, Van de Beek

Erik ten Hag Claims Man United Still Have Fight Left in Them Right Now

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has hit back at critics who claim his squad has no fight in them right now. Obviously, this is a response to former United winger Nani, who said a couple days ago that United have "no fighting spirit," after Newcastle United thrashed them 3-0 on Wednesday night to dump them out of the League Cup (a competition they won last … [Read more...] about Erik ten Hag Claims Man United Still Have Fight Left in Them Right Now

United News and Transfer Talk: Onana, Hojlund, Maguire, Fernandes

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On the eve of Manchester United beginning their preseason tour of the United States we have a ton of news items, nuggets and tidbits to cover. News, notes and transfer talk relating to Rasmus Hojlund, Andre Onana, Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire, so let's just dive right into it. It took FOREVER, but United FINALLY made the official announcement of the Onana singing. … [Read more...] about United News and Transfer Talk: Onana, Hojlund, Maguire, Fernandes