Ashley Young has opened up about the devastating physical toll of his 23-year professional career, revealing he requires a hip replacement just weeks after hanging up his boots. The former Manchester United and England star detailed the excruciating pain he endured during his final season while helping Ipswich Town secure promotion to the Premier League.
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs reportedly made a personal attempt to hijack Elliot Anderson’s blockbuster move to Manchester City. The former Wales international held talks with the England star on a golf course in Portugal in a bid to steer him toward Old Trafford before his £116m switch to the Etihad Stadium was finalised.
Manchester United have been urged to gazump Aston Villa in the race for Real Madrid’s Brazilian sensation Endrick as the summer transfer window enters its final stages. The teenage prodigy, who arrived in the Spanish capital with immense expectations, is facing an uncertain immediate future at the Bernabeu under Jose Mourinho.
Manchester United have been offered advice on how best to manage teenage wonderkid JJ Gabriel, with Lee Sharpe telling GOAL why a youngster that has been dubbed ‘Kid Messi’ may have to wait another year before making his competitive debut. At 15 years of age, the highly-rated forward has figured for the Red Devils in pre-season and is knocking on the first-team door.
Manchester United’s attempt to hijack Barcelona’s move for Spanish starlet Jorge Salinas has hit a stumbling block after Racing Santander manager Jose Alberto insisted the defender has no desire to leave this summer. The Red Devils have identified the 19-year-old as a key target to bolster their backline, but face a battle to convince the player to swap Cantabria for Manchester.
John Obi Mikel has hailed Manchester United's £35m acquisition of Youri Tielemans as the standout midfield deal of the summer transfer window. The former Chelsea midfielder believes Michael Carrick's side secured an absolute bargain from Aston Villa, insisting the Belgian brings tactical flexibility and quality that sets him apart from rival signings.
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