Lagos to enforce law on meat hygiene (Vanguard) The Lagos State Government has directed the major food vendors, who sell meat in the state, to henceforth submit a ‘veterinary health certificate for the trade of meat’ to the inspecting veterinary…
Alexis Sanchez pushing for Manchester United exit before transfer window shuts (Metro)
Alexis Sanchez is pushing to bring his ill-fated spell at Manchester United to an end and hopes to leave the club before the European transfer window slams shut on September 2, reports claim. The Chile international is concerned about his…
EPL: Chelsea confront United at Old Trafford (Punch)
Manchester United begin their 2019-20 campaign with a huge game against Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, who suffered a poor end to last season, have enjoyed the perfect pre-season, winning all six of their…
Ole Gunnar Solskjær ‘relieved’ window closed as Manchester United look ahead (Guardian)
To listen to Ole Gunnar Solskjær sitting before a larger than usual audience to preview Manchester United’s season was to witness a man who conspicuously did not want to say anything that could add to the sense – once again…
Harry Maguire: Man Utd sign Leicester defender for world record £80m (BBC)
Manchester United have signed England centre-back Harry Maguire from Premier League rivals Leicester City for £80m – a world record fee for a defender. The 26-year-old has agreed a six-year contract at Old Trafford, with the option of a further…
Ole Gunnar Solskjær expects Paul Pogba to stay at Man U (Guardian)
Ole Gunnar Solskjær is convinced Paul Pogba wants to stay at Manchester United and is hopeful the midfielder will feature in their Premier League opener against Chelsea at Old Trafford next Sunday, providing the Frenchman returns to training problem-free. Solskjær…
Mata hopes ‘positive’ Pogba remains at Man Utd (Guardian)
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata hopes Paul Pogba remains at Old Trafford next season and rubbished suggestions the Frenchman could be a disruptive influence if he is not allowed to move. Pogba has publicly stated his wish for a “new…
Milan ask Man Utd for Bailly (FootballItalia)
After considering Liverpool’s €20m demand for Dejan Lovren excessive, it’s reported Milan are turning to Manchester United defender Eric Bailly. The Rossoneri are seeking an experienced centre-back to partner Alessio Romagnoli for this season under new Coach Marco Giampaolo. They…
Lukaku misses training amid Inter Milan links (Punch)
Romelu Lukaku missed Manchester United’s open training session amid ongoing speculation about his future. Two years after his big-money move from Everton, there are questions about the 26-year-old’s Old Trafford happiness and Antonio Conte’s Inter Milan are eyeing a summer…
Solskjaer dismisses Pogba speculation as ‘agents talking’ (Guardian)
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Wednesday dismissed speculation that Paul Pogba is to leave Old Trafford, saying there had been “no bids” for the midfielder and “agents talk all the time”. The 26-year-old World Cup-winner’s future has overshadowed…