Friday, November 13, 2015
Man Utd News: Ronaldo to retire, Liverpool and Spurs stumped, Van Gaal's Bayern presence
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| Manchester United reportedly want to sign Newcastle's Ayoze Perez |
NEWS NEWS BLOG SPORT brings you all the latest news in Old Trafford.
Cristiano Ronaldo will retire at Real Madrid - despite Manchester United's determination to sign him.
Ronaldo, 30, has been touted with a move away from the Bernabeu in recent weeks.
United are known suitors of their former player, who quit Old Trafford in an £80million transfer in 2009.
Paris Saint-Germain have also targeted the Portugal superstar, while the MLS is reportedly considering offering him a £194m, 10-year contract to join one of their franchises.
But Ronaldo's agent, Jorge Mendes, insists the forward is going nowhere.
"[Cristiano will] end his career at Real Madrid," Mendes was quoted as saying by Marca.
"He loves Manchester United and Real Madrid, but his career will end in Madrid."
Bastian Schweinsteiger says Louis van Gaal is slowly making his message heard at Manchester United - just as he did at Bayern Munich.
Schweinsteiger played under the Dutchman in Germany and said United fans must be patient and wait for the boss to delver results.
"I recognise similarities between Louis van Gaal here and at Bayern Munich," Schweinsteiger said.
"In Munich, it took a while before the team understood exactly how we wanted to play football. But in the end we won the Bundesliga title and made it to the Champions League final.
"You have to be patient. But, of course, during that you have to win, you have to get results and you have to score. I think we are in a good way. We can improve but the team spirit here is great.
"It is not about October or November – it is about May. I am sure Louis will bring success to United. I am convinced that will happen but we have to do our work and we have to improve."
In transfer news, United are leading the race to sign Newcastle striker Ayoze Perez in January, according to the Telegraph.
Fresh off the Newcastle Chronicle's claim on Sunday that Liverpool and Tottenham were interested in the player, it has been reported that Louis van Gaal is primed to get his man.
Perez, 22, has scored three goals this season for Newcastle, who sit 17th in the Premier League.
The Telegraph also report that Arsenal are tempted with a bid for the Spaniard but that United need goals and will push harder for the move.
Neil Warnock signals intentions at QPR after jumping into caretaker role
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| Warnock denies wanting to reprise his role as permanent head coach at QPR |
NEIL WARNOCK has ruled out a permanent return to the dugout at QPR after insisting he is only keeping the hot-seat warm.
Warnock is back in charge at Loftus Road, three years on after being sacked, to take temporary charge following Chris Ramsey dismissal this week.
But Warnock, who has been parachuted in from his new advisory role, has no plans to head back on a full-time basis.
QPR have already been inundated with applications - but Warnock, 66, won't be one of them.
Warnock said: "This is a club close to my heart.
"I'm disappointed how it's worked out for Chris. I spoke with him the other night and he wished me all the best.
"But the situation for me is help to steady the ship. It's as simple as that.
"Me being here gives the club a bit more time to get the right one."
Burton boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Hibernian chief Alan Stubbs are among the front-runners for the job.
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| Burton Albion boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has been lined up as boss at QPR |
Glasgow Rangers' Mark Warburton and the out of work Nigel Pearson have also been mooted.
Rangers, who are languishing in 13th place, host Preston today and Warnock added: "Some people have told me this squad is better than the one we had when we got promoted.
"Technically it is very good but in the Championship sometimes you need more than that. You need more desire at times and more passion at times."
Warnock is no stranger to success in the second-tier. He is still revered for leading Rangers up into the Premier League in 2011 and there will be a clamour for his return if he can spark a turnaround.
He added: "I'm looking forward to seeing if the lads can come up with that little bit more.
"Everybody is going to have to be on their toes and we are going to have to be better than what we've been."
QPR's poor start has left them in danger of being cut adrift. They are 12 points behind leaders Hull, who host fellow high-flyers Middlesbrough.
Hull manager Steve Bruce wants his side to lay down a marker in the promotion race and said: "Nothing is going to be decided from the outcome, but it will give you an idea of where you are and where you're up to.
"We've played very, very well of late and we're on a good run so let's hope that we can continue that against one of the in-form teams."
Elsewhere, Brighton and Burnley could also go top if they beat MK Dons and Wolves respectively.
David Wagner begins life as Huddersfield's new boss with a Yorkshire derby against Leeds.
Chelsea Transfer News: £5.2m deal, shock swoop for Man Utd reject, Mourinho's shake-up
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| Chelsea want to tie Willian down to a new deal |
NEWS NEWS BLOG SPORT brings you the latest transfer news coming out of Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are preparing a new deal for Willian, according to reports.
The Brazilian star has been the Blues’ rare bright spark this term and has scored five free-kicks.
His scintillating displays are thought to have turned the heads of Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.
But according to the Sunday People, talks over a new Stamford Bridge are already underway between the club and the player’s representatives.
It is believed Willian, who is contracted with the Blues until 2018, could earn upwards of £5.2million should he sign a new deal.
The Blues are also considering taking a punt on Javier Hernandez, according to reports.
Hernandez failed to hit the mark at Manchester United and joined Bayer Leverkusen for £7.3m in the summer.
The Daily Star cites a report from the Sunday People which claim Mourinho is on the hunt for a proven Premier League goalscorer with Radamel Falcao failing to impress.
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| Jose Mourinho wants to wield the axe at Chelsea |
Hernandez has hit 12 goals in 19 games for club and country so far this term.
Mourinho has reportedly told Roman Abramovich he wants a major clear-out of Chelsea’s under-performing stars in January.
The Portuguese tactician has come under mounting pressure this term especially after his side’s 1-0 win over Stoke.
And according to The Sun, Mourinho has told Abramovich he wants to cull his squad when the transfer window re-opens.
A source close to Mourinho told SunSport: “He wants to get to the January transfer window to remove the players he considers to be bad apples in the squad and get the club moving in the right direction again.”
David Beckham takes over Man Utd's Instagram account and hails footballing legends
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| David Beckham posted several messages from Manchester United's Instagram account |
DAVID BECKHAM has 14.8million followers on Instagram. His former team Manchester United have 7.3m.
But yesterday, the Red Devils gave Beckham full control over their account to post several personal messages.
The former England captain posted several messages about some of his former team-mates ahead of Saturday's Match For Children.
The charity match at Old Trafford will see a number of famous faces return to the pitch as a British and Irish XI take on a Rest of the World XI.
Sir Alex Ferguson will lead the home team that includes the likes of David Seaman, John Terry, Michael Owen and Paul Scholes.
While Carlo Ancelotti takes charge of international stars Ronaldinho, Cafu, Robert Pires and Luis Figo, to name a few.
And Beckham was reliving the moments of his career as he paid special tributes to some of is peers.
On Ryan Giggs he posted: "When I watched Giggsy as a young player, he was truly something special.
"No matter if he was playing for the B team, A team, reserves or first team he was simply untouchable. A United great."
And speaking about Brazilian ace Ronaldinho he said: "There was a period in Ronaldinho's time at Barcelona where he was almost unplayable.
"Effortless, relaxed, always with a smile on his face, he's a genius with the ball. I love Brazilian football and he is one of the best ever players from that country."
GB and Ireland squad: David Beckham (Captain), David Seaman, David James, Sol Campbell, John Terry, Phil Neville, Rio Ferdinand, Jamie Carragher, Ashley Cole, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Michael Owen, Andy Cole
Manager: Sir Alex Ferguson
Rest of the World squad: Zinedine Zidane (Captain), Edwin van der Saar, Cafu, Fabio Cannavaro, Alessandro Nesta, Luis Figo, Ronaldinho, Patrick Vieira, Michael Ballack, Massimo Ambrosini, Robert Pires, Dwight Yorke, Patrick Kluivert, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Landon Donovan
Manager: Carlo Ancelotti
Referee: Pierluigi Collina
Manchester United star: I hate to see Jose Mourinho struggling at Chelsea
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| Juan Mata says he doesn't like to see Chelsea struggling |
JUAN MATA says he doesn't like to see Jose Mourinho struggling at Chelsea.
The Portuguese boss is goign through arguably the most difficult period of his career with the Blues, following their poor start to the season.
Mata left Stamford Bridge in 2014 to complete a £37.1million move to Old Trafford, having spent three years in west London.
And while his fellow team-mate Eden Hazard is struggling for form this season, Mata is flying with four goals and three assists to his name.
But the Spaniard insists he doesn't like to see his former-team sat 16th in the table and with pressure on Mourinho to get results.
"No, I'm not that kind of person," Mata told Goal.com. "I'm a person who doesn't think bad about other people or feel happy when other people don't get results.
"I'm just happy because of what I'm living, because my life is good, I'm happy where I am and nothing else.
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| The Spaniard played for Chelsea between 2011 and 2014 before moving to Manchester United |
"I don't like to think about others losing or not performing well. No, no - I'm not that kind of person.
"I always said I was very grateful for Chelsea. I spent an amazing time of my career there, we won a lot of trophies, and I think I became a better player.
"I have great friends in the club and I always wish the best for them."
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