Tag: Victor Valdes

Pep Guardiola wants to sign Manchester United outcast and La Liga star striker

Vincent Van Genechten

It’s obvious Manchester City are primed for a big summer. With Pep Guardiola coming in to coach the Citizens, the club are expected to sign a number of big names. City have already secured the signing of midfielder Ilkay Gundogan from Borussia Dortmund and are the reported favourites to land young gun Leroy Sane from Schalke 04. However, according to The Daily Mail Guardiola is also considering a shock move for Victor Valdes, who has been released by Manchester United. The goalkeeper was Barcelona’s number one under the new City…

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Victor Valdes’ exit left Manchester United fans feeling sorry for him

Vyom Chaudhary

Victor Valdes’ tumultuous spell at Manchester United is inching closer to an end. The former Barcelona goalkeeper arrived amidst huge expectations at Old Trafford last year, but he was soon pushed out of the Red Devils’ squad after he fell out of favor with manager Louis van Gaal. After playing only two games during a year-long spell with the Red Devils, the 34-year-old is set to join Belgian club Standard Liege on a loan deal, according to the BBC. Last summer, a deal to join Turkish side Besiktas fell through. The…

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Agent confirms Man United star will leave in January window

Steve Green

The agent of Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes has confirmed that the player will likely make an exit from the club in the January transfer window after being axed by manager Louis van Gaal, the Metro reports. The former Barcelona custodian has featured just twice for the United first team since joining as a free agent back in January. However, the 33-year-old fell foul of the Dutchman after reportedly refusing to play in a game for the under-21 side and was then left out of the squad’s pre-season tour of…

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Man United gossip: Valdes in tug-of-war as Valencia star is targeted

Steve Green
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Wednesday’s biggest Manchester United news and transfer rumour gossip. Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes is looking increasingly likely to leave the club as reports suggest Sevilla and Valencia are vying for his signature, the Metro reports. The former Barcelona star is unwanted at Old Trafford, and the Daily Star claim that the club may be willing to let him leave in the middle of the season. Manchester United have been handed a boost after Marcos Rojo withdrew from the Argentina squad in a bid to be fit for next week’s…

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Man United gossip: Spaniard set for La Liga return as Dutch defensive colossus targeted

Steve Green

Saturday’s biggest Man United news and transfer gossip. Monaco received a bid higher than the £36m that Manchester United paid for Anthony Martial from an unnamed club in the summer, but the teenager wanted to move to Old Trafford, the Manchester Evening News reports. Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, 25, has credited his recent form to manager Louis van Gaal’s intensive training methods, according to the Daily Express. Sevilla are lining up the free transfer of Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes, according to reports in the Metro. The Champions League…

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Man United to allow Victor Valdes to leave, but not for another Premier League club

Steve Green

Manchester United are apparently willing to terminate the contract of goalkeeper Victor Valdes, but will only do so if he leaves the Premier League, according to the Daily Mail. How do Manchester United stand to get on vs Wolfsburg in the Champions League? Fine out on My Betting Bonus! The former Barcelona stopper, who joined the club on a free transfer in January this year (via ManUtd.com), has become an outcast under Louis van Gaal, making just two appearances in the first team during that time. The Mail highlights that…

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Man United gossip: Rooney denies transfer request and Dr Dre CONFIRMED as Red Devils fan

Steve Green

Wednesday’s biggest Manchester United news and transfer rumours. Manchester United are prepared to terminate the contract of out-of-favour goalkeeper Victor Valdes, 33, but only if the Spain international leaves the Premier League, the Daily Mail reports. Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal wants silverware before his Reds deal ends in 2017, but he still could stay on and break a promise to his wife, according to the Manchester Evening News. Manchester United’s German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 31, says he does not always understand skipper Wayne Rooney’s Liverpool accent, according to…

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Man United unveil 2015/16 team photo but which superstar has been excluded?

Steve Green

Manchester United have unveiled their official team picture for the 2015/16 season but have left goalkeeper Victor Valdes OUT of the annual photo call leading to suggestions that his days at the club could be numbered. The 33-year-old had been placed on the transfer list back in July after manager Louis van Gaal revealed that he refused to take part in a reserve team game. The former Barca custodian was then forced to train on his own following reports that he had fallen out with Van Gaal. And now with…

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Chelsea news: Trio could be axed for Champions League tie, and banter banned from training ground

Jordan Harris

Here is Tuesday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: Branislav Ivanovic, Cesc Fabregas, and Diego Costa are all set to be axed for the Blues’ Champions League group stage opener with Maccabi Tel Aviv, according to the Daily Express. The trio are set to be punished for the side’s poor start to the campaign, with Baba Rahman, and one of either Radamel Falcao and Loic Remy being possible replacements. Jose Mourinho has taken the bizarre step to ban players from joking around on the training ground as the club try to…

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Man United gossip: £88m bid rejected for Muller, but winger claims to be the striker United need

Jordan Harris

Here is Tuesday’s news and gossip concerning Manchester United: Bayern Munich rejected a world record £88m bid from the Red Devils for striker Thomas Muller in the summer, according to reports in Germany (via Independent). The 26-year-old would have received a yearly salary of £9.2m had he moved to Old Trafford. Ashley Young has claimed that he would be more than capable of playing up front if required, according to the Daily Star. The winger may be required to feature in the role in tonight’s Champions League clash with PSV…

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Chelsea gossip: Mourinho in row with fellow manager, and move lined up for Man United man

Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: Jose Mourinho engaged in a bust-up with Everton manager Roberto Martinez, after the Toffees defeated the Blues at the weekend, according to the Daily Mail. The Special One was angry that Martinez was the first of the pair to take part in a press conference, as he felt he should have been allowed to go first due to the return journey back to London. The Blues are interested in a surprising move for Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes, according to the Daily Mirror.…

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Man United gossip: Muller move planned for January, and Premier League great hails Martial

Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Manchester United: The Red Devils are confident that they will be able to sign Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller in January, according to the Metro. United tried to bring the 26-year-old to Old Trafford during the summer, but were unable to agree a fee. However, the Metro suggests that the Bavarian side would be interested in selling the man who has scored six goals in the opening four games of the season. Premier League legend Thierry Henry has heaped praise upon Anthony Martial,…

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Chelsea consider surprise move for Man United outcast

Jordan Harris

Chelsea are considering whether to make a surprise move for Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes, according to the Daily Mirror. The Blues have made a poor start to the new season, with just one win and three defeats from their opening five games, and their defensive struggles have been one of the factors behind their shaky form. Ahead of their game with Everton, the side were rocked by the news that Thibaut Courtois would be out for three months after suffering a knee injury (via BBC Sport). The Belgian’s understudy…

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Man United gossip: De Gea set for first team return as young striker nears departure

Steve Green

Tuesday’s biggest Manchester United news and transfer rumours. Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, 24, is ready to play for Spain on Tuesday and could make his first appearance of the season for the Red Devils against Liverpool on Saturday, The Times reports. The custodian has been left out of United’s squad so far this term amid fears that he isn’t in the right frame of mind to play. However, Argentine Sergio Romero, 28, knows De Gea’s return leaves him with a fight to keep the number one shirt at…

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Man United news: Rooney tips Martial for bright future, but Valdes is still allowed to leave despite squad inclusion

Jordan Harris

Here is Saturday’s news and gossip concerning Manchester United: The Red Devils captain Wayne Rooney has tipped the club’s new signing Anthony Martial for a very bright future at Old Trafford, despite having to ask Morgan Schneiderlin who he was when he heard that Louis van Gaal was pursuing him, the Daily Express report. “He’s got a lot of ability from what I’ve seen and I’m sure he’ll be a great player for us,” he said. Another new signing Matteo Darmian has made some interesting comments regarding his move to…

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Victor Valdes still has NO Man United future despite being named in Premier League squad

Jordan Harris

Despite being named in Louis van Gaal’s Premier League squad, Victor Valdes still has no future at Manchester United, according to the Manchester Evening News. The 33-year-old’s inclusion in the list – as well as his failure to agree an Old Trafford exit during the transfer window, despite nearly completing a move to Besiktas (via BBC Sport) – had fuelled rumours that he had buried the hatchet with his manager following their summer spat. The Dutchman had claimed that the former Barcelona man – who only joined the club in January…

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Pedro reveals why he chose Chelsea over Man United

Steve Green

Spanish international winger Pedro has taken a swipe at Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal over his treatment of former teammate Victor Valdes, but admits he still would have joined the club regardless, the Daily Express reports. The former Barca star looked set to link up with Valdes at Old Trafford this summer before a last minute diversion to Stamford Bridge in a £21m deal. United Executive Ed Woodward had even flown to Barcelona in order to wrap up the deal, but Pedro has now admitted that Chelsea were more…

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Man United gossip: De Gea STAYS as Madrid move falls through and Martial arrives for medical

Steve Green

Transfer deadline day’s biggest Manchester United news and transfer rumour roundup. David De Gea’s £29m move from Manchester United to Real Madrid has collapsed because the necessary paperwork was not submitted in time, the BBC reports. No official announcement has yet been made by either club. Manchester United are set to complete the £36m signing of 19-year-old Monaco forward Anthony Martial, according to the BBC. The striker, who has been linked with Arsenal, was allowed to leave the France squad on Monday for a medical with Louis van Gaal’s side.…

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Man United goalkeeper set to stay as club pull out of move

Jordan Harris

Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes looks set to stay at Old Trafford beyond this summer, after the Daily Express reported that Besiktas had pulled out of the deal to sign the 33-year-old. The Turkish side’s head coach Senol Gunes reportedly decided against a move for the former Barcelona man after coming to the conclusion that the wages Valdes would receive could be much better spent in other areas of the squad (via Express). The news that the Spaniard is set to stay is unlikely to see him return to contention…

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Man United set to confirm double departure by Tuesday

Steve Green

Manchester United are hoping to confirm the double exit of defensive pair Victor Valdes and Jonny Evans, according to the Metro. Manager Louis van Gaal has already made five additions to his squad this summer, and is on the hunt for one or two more before the transfer window closes on Tuesday evening, however, he has told Valdes and Evans that they are free to leave. Former Barcelona stopper Valdes has struggled to make an impact at the club since arriving in January, making only two appearances, and is expected…

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Man United gossip: Muller set to sign new deal, while Gaitan close to sealing move

Jordan Harris

Here is Wednesday’s news and gossip concerning Manchester United: Bayern Munich striker Thomas Muller is set to snub interest from the Red Devils, and sign a new deal at the Allianz Arena, according to the Daily Star. The 25-year-old currently earns £110,000 a week, but is set to be handed much better terms. Long-time target Nico Gaitan appears to be on his way out of Benfica this summer, but he is not heading to Old Trafford, the Daily Express report. The 27-year-old is in talks about a switch to Italian…

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Man United goalkeeper closes in on exit after agreeing two-year deal

Jordan Harris

Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes is closing in on an Old Trafford exit, after the Metro claimed that he had agreed a deal to join Besiktas. The 33-year-old has reportedly accepted a two-year deal with the Turkish side (via Metro), and is now ready to call time on his Premier League career after just two top flight appearances. Sadly, the final few months of Valdes’ time with the Red Devils was shrouded in controversy after he engaged in a very public feud with manager Louis van Gaal. The Dutchman revealed…

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Pedro snubbed Man United for Chelsea over treatment of former teammate

Jordan Harris

Pedro reportedly decided to turn down a move to Manchester United after seeing the way that former teammate Victor Valdes was being treated by Louis van Gaal, the Metro report. The 28-year-old has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for much of the summer, but as things came to a head, the Barcelona man changed his mind and decided to join Premier League rivals Chelsea, with Valdes’ situation firmly in his mind (via Metro). The 33-year-old was David de Gea’s understudy following the completion of his move to…

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Pedro reconsiders Man United move after his treatment of former Barca teammate

Steve Green
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After apparently agreeing personal terms with the Red Devils, Barcelona star Pedro is now reportedly reconsidering his move to Manchester United this summer, according to The Guardian. This is allegedly down to how manager Louis van Gaal has treated his former teammate Victor Valdes, and now has serious doubts about plying his trade under the Dutch tactician. Pedro and Valdes have won a host of honours next to each other both with Barcelona and with the Spanish national team, and he is now said to be disillusioned over the deal…

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Man United gossip: New ‘HUGE’ Kane bid submitted and Di Maria saga to be over by Friday

Steve Green
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Thursday’s biggest Man United transfer news and rumours. Manchester United’s new Dutch forward Memphis Depay, 21, has told manager Louis van Gaal that he wants to succeed Angel Di Maria in the number seven jersey, according to the Daily Telegraph. The Dutchman is waiting for Di Maria to seal his exit to PSG before taking the iconic jersey. David De Gea’s popstar girlfriend Edurne Garcia, seems to have inadvertently confirmed the 24-year-old Manchester United goalkeeper’s transfer to Real Madrid, the Metro reports. She was reportedly overheard discussing his move off…

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