Rumours of an imminent bid for Chelsea’s Juan Mata via an intermediary worth £40m have begun filtering through today. Figures between £35m and £37m were earlier touted but Chelsea will want to make the most of United’s squad predicament to squeeze as much money as possible out of the Old Trafford club. Mata is reported […]
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Eto’o hat trick dents United’s title hopes
CHELSEA 3, MANCHESTER UNITED 1 United’s chances of retaining their title lay in tatters after a humbling 3-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge. They are now 14 points behind league leaders Arsenal, 13 points behind Manchester City and 12 points behind Chelsea who are in third place. It will be little consolation for United manager David […]
Hart howler condemns City to Chelsea defeat
CHELSEA 2, MANCHESTER CITY 1 A glaring error by Joe Hart condemned City to another awayday defeat after Fernando Torres’ last minute winner. City will feel they deserved at least a point at Stamford Bridge after Sergio Aguero’s equaliser cancelled out Andrea Schurrle’s opener and Manuel Pellegrini’s men dominated much of the second half. Hart, […]
United reject new Rooney bid
Manchester United have rejected an improved bid from Chelsea for Wayne Rooney. A fee is £25m plus addons is believed to have been lodged following an initial bid of around £20m but United have rejected it stating that Rooney is not for sale. The England forward was left out of United’s latest pre-season friendly in […]
Chelsea open bidding for Rooney
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 […]