18
May

Chelsea, United in CR7 bidding war

It wasn’t too long ago that Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United for a mind-blowing £80 million. If the rumors are true, he could be on the move again. It will take similar money for Real Madrid to part with their main man, who has bagged an incredible 55 goals already this season!

Today’s rumor is that Ronaldo is set to leave La Liga and travel back to the Premier League. Chelsea and Manchester United are ready to start a bidding war for the Portuguese international.

For this rumor and the rest of today’s transfer gossip, click here.

10
May

David Moyes to raid Everton for duo?

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So, Sir Alex Ferguson has left Manchester United and in comes David Moyes as his successor. A new manager means fresh faces and new ideas. Moyes will be reluctant to change the whole landscape at Old Trafford, however a couple of quality additions may be in the offing.

Brendan Rodgers raided his old club for Joe Allen last summer and Moyes looks set to do similar. Arguably the two best players at Everton (Moyes’ old club) are left-back Leighton Baines and goalscoring midfielder Marouane Fellaini. According to today’s tabloids in the UK, the new Red Devils boss will look to take them with him after the season finishes.

The knock-on effect of these arrivals could be more interesting. Wayne Rooney is reportedly unhappy and the addition of Fellaini would push him further down the pecking order - and potentially out of the club. Baines’ arrival would no doubt leave Patrice Evra wondering whether he will get game time next season.

For this rumor and the rest of today’s transfer gossip, click here for Paper Chase.

8
May

Sir Alex Ferguson is retiring. Who will replace him?

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After Sir Alex Ferguson officially announced his retirement at the end of the season, everyone, depending on if you are a United fan or not, was thinking one of two things:

Non-United fans: “FINALLY!! WE HAVE A CHANCE NOW!”

United fans: “Who on God’s green earth is going to replace the legend?!”

A hologram of Sir Alex would probably be United fans’ top choice, but since that is kind of tricky to pull off, check out our top candidates to take over at Manchester United.

5
May

RvP not switching numbers so fans don’t have to buy new kit

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Robin van Persie can do no wrong. He was recently given the offer to switch his jersey number and wear the #9 kit for Manchester United next season, but he has turned it down. Why?

He told the United Review:

“I don’t want to be harsh on the fans who have number 20 on their kit. I don’t want them to have to buy a new shirt.”

Kudos to RVP for thinking of the fans first!

26
Apr

Man City sponsor congratulates United on title win - sort of.

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Image via Manchester Evening News

When a few Manchester United players opened the door for City sponsor Etihad to poke a little fun at their expense, they took full advantage.

After United clinched their 20th top-flight title on Monday, some of the stars went out on the town to celebrate their victory that night. Several of the players, including Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand, packed into a cab that was plastered in Manchester City blue and the Etihad logos to head to their night of partying. Talk about a kick in the gut to City.

But their quick-thinking sponsors turned this into a golden marketing opportunity. They took out a full page ad in the Manchester Evening News, using the photo and the caption “Congratulations Manchester United. You deserve to go home in style.”

The Red Devils will get the last laugh as they parade their Premier League trophy around Manchester on May 13th, but at least City fans will have smiles on their faces from this clever stunt.