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January Transfer Window Signings

Photo via: USAToday.com Biggest Signing: Oscar to Shanghai SIPG for £60 million In one of the most bizarre Chinese club signings yet, we saw Oscar, the Brazilian attacking midfielder, leave his longtime club of Chelsea for the big money China leagues. Despite being nearly a record signing for any departing Premier League player so far, we can expect to see higher fees for big name players … Continue reading January Transfer Window Signings

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Manchester United Advances to EFL Cup Final

Photo via: Givemesport.com Manchester United has advanced to the final round of the English Football League Cup and will play against Southampton. Despite losing by a score of 2-1 to Hull City on Thursday afternoon, ending their 17-game unbeaten streak, they advanced 3-2 on aggregate. Paul Pogba scored Manchester United’s only goal in the 66th minute to level the game. However, in the 85th minute, … Continue reading Manchester United Advances to EFL Cup Final

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Lyon and Manchester United Agree on a Deal for Memphis Depay

Photo via: TheScore.com After a completely uneventful season for Memphis Depay this year, it seems like his talents will be going to France, where he will play for Olympique Lyonnais in the French Ligue 1. The transfer was confirmed Wednesday morning by Lyon club president, Jean-Michel Aulas. “I obtained from Manchester United the agreement in principle, which remains to be ironed out, but is on a … Continue reading Lyon and Manchester United Agree on a Deal for Memphis Depay

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Confirmed: Morgan Schneiderlin Signs With Everton for £24 million

Photo via: Mirror.co.uk Everton has recently confirmed the transfer of Morgan Schneiderlin to their club. Schneiderlin, 27, was a young, promising prospect upon his arrival at Manchester United, but has fallen out of the order recently at Old Trafford following the arrival of midfielder Paul Pogba, and a new manager, Jose Mourinho, who doesn’t favor the Frenchman as much as his predecessor, Louis van Gaal. … Continue reading Confirmed: Morgan Schneiderlin Signs With Everton for £24 million

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Sam Johnstone Heads to Aston Villa on Loan

Photo via: Skysports.com Manager Steve Bruce of Aston Villa has made his first signing this transfer window. Villa loaned in Sam Johnstone for the remainder of the season, and Johnstone will most likely see more minutes at the Villa Park. The youngster has capped for the England U-20’s, and is certainly a bright prospect, however he wont get the play time necessary to further develop himself … Continue reading Sam Johnstone Heads to Aston Villa on Loan

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Schneiderlin Asks to Leave Manchester United

Photo via: Skysports.com After arriving from Southampton in July of 2015, French midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin saw a lot of action under Louis van Gaal’s reign, but with the recent managerial shift in Manchester, Schneiderlin has not seen one start under Mourinho, and he only recently actually made an appearance as a substitute in a match against Arsenal. Offers are arriving left and right for the … Continue reading Schneiderlin Asks to Leave Manchester United

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Memphis to Make the Move to Everton?

Photo via: sportingnews.com Speculation on the future of the Dutch winger Memphis Depay has been booming recently. Following confirmation on the talks from manager Ronald Koeman and Memphis himself, a move to the club would not be much of a surprise. Further rumors also heated up after the Everton official twitter account posted a tweet about Memphis and the Dutch national team’s World Cup Qualifying … Continue reading Memphis to Make the Move to Everton?

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Manchester United Humiliated by Chelsea

Photo via: playyoursport.com In Jose Mourinho’s homecoming to Stanford Bridge, many expected it to be an emotionally charged game. However, it was exactly the opposite, as Chelsea would destroy the Reds by a score of 4-0. Besides being one of the biggest defeats Manchester United has seen in years, it was also the largest defeat of Mourinho’s career, Pogba’s career, and Ibrahimovic’s worst defeat since … Continue reading Manchester United Humiliated by Chelsea

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Transfer Rumors: Potential Big Name Players To Go This January

Photo Via: eurosport.com Alaba to Manchester City David Alaba may be on the move to England this winter, but not before City pays a hefty price for the young Austrian. The Bayern full back has shown excellent potential over the past couple of seasons, and Pep Guardiola may be looking to bring his old player to his new club. Icardi to be Forced Out of … Continue reading Transfer Rumors: Potential Big Name Players To Go This January

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How a Dog Saved Manchester United From Extinction

Photo via: skysports.com When you think of Manchester United, you think of Old Trafford and Stretford End, the glamorous success throughout their history, and the 650 million fans worldwide. You probably wouldn’t think that all of this, could have been forgotten, like all the other failed English clubs such as New Brighton Tower, Ashford United, and Burton Swifts, all of which were unable to make it … Continue reading How a Dog Saved Manchester United From Extinction

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Transfer Rumors: Weekly Recap

Balotelli Italy Return? Mario Balotelli is looking to end his spell with Liverpool to move to his home country of Italy. Palermo are looking to sign the Italian, however, Balotelli’s wage demands are the one thing holding them back. We can expect more on this story in the next couple of days. Manchester United Targeting Portugal Defender? Jose Mourinho is targeting his Portugeese counterpart, Jose … Continue reading Transfer Rumors: Weekly Recap

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