Chelsea have reportedly had a bid for Wayne Rooney turned down by Manchester United. Several media outlets suggested that the bid consisted of £10m cash plus either Juan Mata or David Luiz but Jose Mourinho claimed that the offer was purely cash and that Rooney was Chelsea’s only summer transfer target. “Chelsea is interested in […]
United target Fabregas as Rooney left ‘angered and confused’
Recent reports suggest that Wayne Rooney was left ‘angered and confused’ after Manchester United manager David Moyes appeared to hint that the England striker would have to accept a squad role behind Robin Van Persie. Moyes had claimed to journalists during United’s pre-season tour in Bangkok that Rooney, who had to fly home after arriving […]
United target Thiago joins Bayern
Bayern Munich have reportedly agreed a £21.6m deal to sign midfielder Thiago Alcantara from Barcelona. The move will come as a blow to Manchester United with David Moyes reported to be keen to sign the Spanish international playmaker to bolster midfield options at Old Trafford. The former Spain U-21 captain, son of former 1994 World […]
Moyes makes losing start
David Moyes made a losing start as manager of Manchester United who were beaten 1-0 by Thai side Singha in the opening match of their tour of the Far East and Australia. There were mitigating circumstances, however, as the Reds lacked firepower with Robin van Persie, Javier Hernandez and Wayne Rooney all missing along with […]
City power surge in Asia
Manchester City Football Club has today announced a new partnership with Thailand’s leading car battery brand, GS Battery. Building on recent commercial successes in the region, the deal will see the Japanese manufacturer of automobile and motorcycle batteries become the Club’s Official Car Battery Partner for Thailand. Established in 1885, GS Battery was the first […]