OFFICIAL: UNITED COMPLETE POGBA DEAL

OFFICIAL: MAN UTD SIGN POGBA
By Uwoghiren

Manchester United have completed the signing of
Paul Pogba from Juventus.
Pogba left United to join Juve in 2012 but Jose
Mourinho has now re-acquired the France
international midfielder for a world-record transfer
fee.
The 23-year-old, who has long been linked with a
return to Old Trafford outfit d, has now become the most
expensive player in football history, overtaking the
deal that took Gareth Bale from Tottenham to Real
Madrid in 2013.
"Manchester United is delighted to announce that
Paul Pogba has completed his transfer from Italian
club Juventus," the club wrote on their official
website.
"Paul joins on a five-year contract, with the option to
extend for a further year."

The French midfielder made just seven appearances for
United during his initial stint with the club, and
failed to complete 90 minutes in the Premier League
under the management of Sir Alex Ferguson.
But while there was some bitterness on both sides at
his departure for Italy, Pogba has made the decision
to rejoin the club as they look to vastly improve on
the fifth-placed finish secured under Louis van Gaal
in 2015-16.

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POGBA PASSES UNITED MEDICAL

Paul Pogba passes medical:
By uwoghiren
Man United set to unveil him as their new No.6.

Pogba completed his medical in Los Angeles - after flying there from Florida where he was on holiday.

He is poised to take the No.6 shirt at Old Trafford.

He will earn a massive £275,000-a-week at Manchester United after agreeing a five-year deal.

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POGBA TO UNDERGO UNITED MEDICAL

Paul Pogba set to undergo Manchester United
medical
By uwoghiren

United and Juventus have finally agreed to
all the details on Paul Pogba's world-record transfer,
sources have told FACTNATION, with the midfielder set to
undergo a medical exam to complete the move to Old
Trafford.

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UNITED AGREE POGBA DEAL

Man United agree to €120m fee to sign Paul Pogba

By Uwoghiren

The Fa cup champion have agreed to pay Juventus' €120
million (£101.3m) asking price for Paul Pogba, sources
have told FACTNATION, and are now hoping to come to an
agreement over the final fees in order to clinch the deal
by this weekend.

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MATIC WELCOME KANTE CHALLENGE

MATIC READY FOR  KANTE  CHALLENGE

By uwoghiren

Nemanja Matic insists he is not concerned by the
prospect of competing with N’Golo Kante for a
starting spot in Chelsea’s midfield.
The Blues completed the signing of France international  last week for a fee believed to be
in the region of £30 million.
Kante will subsequently battle with Matic for a berth
in Antonio Conte's starting lineup, but the Serbian
insists that he is unfazed by the arrival of the 25-
year-old, who played a major role in Leicester City’s
Premier League title triumph last season.
“I am sure that 100,000 players want to come to play
for Chelsea so there is always competition, all life is
a fight so every player is ready for that," Matic said.
“Yes, [it is great to have him] he is a good player and
I am sure that he will bring a lot of qualities to our
team and all good players are welcome to our team.
“He is a great player and it was difficult play against
him [last season] and I am very happy because he is
coming to Chelsea.”
In addition to Kante Chelsea also signed Michy
Batshuayi this summer, with the striker arriving from
Marseille for a fee of £33m.
And Matic has backed the 22-year-old to prove a
major success at Stamford Bridge.
“He has quality of course and he is welcome because
he is a great player,” he added. “I hope that he is
going to bring quality to our team, they are going to
improve with us and that’s it.
“Yes, he is a good striker and that’s why Chelsea
bought him and I am sure he will bring quality to our
team and I am sure he will score a lot of goals.”

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MOURINHO TARGET SILVERWARE FOR UNITED

MOURINHO REVEALS  MANCHESTER UNITED'S SEASON TARGET

By Uwoghiren

Jose Mourinho claims he has told Manchester
United’s owners that he is aiming to win the Premier
League title in his first season at Old Trafford.
The former Chelsea boss has joined on a three-year deal and
has boosted United’s chances of ending their three-
year wait for a league title with the signings of Zlatan
Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, along with
defender Eric Bailly.
And while he has been told by the Glazers that there
is no pressure on him to win a trophy in his debut
campaign, Mourinho is adamant that he will not just
settle for a place in the top four.
“No ultimatum. No demands. Just tranquillity to play
and work my three-year contract,” Mourinho told The
Sun .
“The message from the owners and Mr Woodward
was this — ‘Get your three years, do your work,
improve the team and bring us back where we belong
during a three-year period’.
“My message was that I wanted to win the title in the
first season.
“I want to be champion. To say before the season
starts that the top four is the target? The top four is
not the target. We want to play to be champions.
“If during the season we realise the points difference
doesn’t allow us to fight for the title, we are going to
establish a new title and when you can’t be
champion the next target is to finish top four.
“But day one, I don’t want to hide behind a bad
season or no Champions League football to say we
want to finish top four.”

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CARRICK SIGNED NEW MAN UTD DEAL

Michael Carrick has signed a new one-year contract extension.
By uwoghiren

The midfielder has made more than 400 appearance for the club, winning five league titles, the Champions League and the FA Cup during his 10-year stay at Old Trafford.

"This great club has been a part of my life for the past 10 years, so I am delighted that this incredible journey is continuing," vice-captain Carrick told the club's website (www.manutd.com).

"It's great to have the opportunity to work under Jose Mourinho, who has achieved so much during his managerial career. I would like to thank the fans for their unwavering support

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OFFICIAL: UNITED SIGN ERIC BAILLY FROM VILLARREAL

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Ivory Coast centre-back Eric Bailly from Villarreal, subject to a work permit
By uwoghiren

Eric Bailly has joined Manchester United from Villarreal on a four-year deal. Here's a closer look at Jose Mourinho's first signing since taking charge.
Mourinho said: "Eric is a young central defender with great natural talent. He has progressed well to date and has the potential to become one of the best around.

"We look forward to working with him to help nurture that raw talent and fulfil his potential. Eric is at the right club to continue his development."

After the deal was wrapped up, the defender  said: "It is a dream come true to be joining Manchester United. To play football at the highest level is all I have ever wanted to do.

Bailly has won 15 international caps for Ivory Coast
"I want to progress to be the best that I can be and I believe working with Jose Mourinho will help me develop in the right way and at the right club.

"I am looking forward to meeting my new team-mates and to starting this new chapter of my life."

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BAILLY PASSES UNITED MEDICAL

Eric Bailly passes Man United medical - Report
By uwoghiren

The Villarreal defender has passed his medicals at United according to Sky Sports.

Reports surfaced over the weekend that United were close to agreeing a deal for the 22 year old centre back, a news from the club official further opened up that the club wouldn't stand in the way of the transfer once all the parties involved are happy.

The Ivorian would be joining for a fee in the region of £30m and would be Mourinho's first signing as United manager.

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IBRA AGREES UTD DEAL

IBRAHIMOVIC AGREES TERMS WITH MANCHESTER UNITED
By uwoghiren

United’s move for one of Europe’s top strikers appears to be nearing completion with reports indicating the club have agreed personal terms with Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Zlatan agent, Mino Raiola, has reached a deal with old Trafford outfit over the Swede’s salary with a move now hinging on talks between the striker and the club’s new manager, José Mourinho. The 34-year-old, who is available on a free transfer after leaving PSG  at the end of last season, wants reassurances from the Portuguese that he will play an important role at Old Trafford next season. The Swede is not interested in being a back-up striker as he nears the end of his career.

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MORATA FANCY UNITED MOVE

Morata favours Man Utd move
By uwoghiren
Juventus striker Alvaro Morata favours a move to
Red devils this summer, especially if Jose
Mourinho becomes manager at Old Trafford.
Source: Guardian

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UTD SET TO OFFER MEMPHIS TO SAINT

Man Utd to offer Memphis to Southampton
By uwoghiren

Manchester United are set to offer winger Memphis Depay to the saint in a bid to bring Sadio Mane to Old Trafford this summer.
Source: Daily Star

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CHELSEA AGREE DEAL FOR ROMA MIDFIELDER

CHELSEA AGREE DEAL FOR NAINGGOLAN
By uwoghiren

Chelsea have agreed a deal to bring Roma midfielder  Nainggolan to Stamford Bridge this summer, FN understands.
The Blues will pay £28 million for the Belgium international, with the player set to sign a five-year deal with the London outfit
He will become  Conte's first signing after the Italy boss agreed a deal to replace Guus Hiddink after Euro 2016.

Roma's director of sport Walter Sabatini was spotted outside Stamford Bridge on the 7th April and set up a meeting with Chelsea's transfer bosses and it was understood that the midfielder was Conte's number one target to strengthen his midfield.

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BARCA TO REWARD SUAREZ WITH NEW CONTRACT

Barcelona to hand Suarez improved deal

Luis Suarez could be rewarded for his fine form this season with an improved contract at Barcelona. The Uruguayan would like to retire at Camp Nou.
Source: FN BLOG

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RUMOUR: WESTHAM KEEN ON DEPAY

West Ham keen on Memphis

West Ham have joined the race to sign Manchester United winger Memphis Depay, with Paris Saint-Germain, Monaco and Liverpool all also interested.
Source: fact nation

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MAHREZ WINS PFA PLAYER OF THE YEAR

MAHREZ NAMED PFA PLAYER OF THE YEAR
By uwoghiren

Riyad Mahrez has been named the PFA Player of the Year for 2016 seeing off competition from  team-mates Jamie Vardy and N'Golo Kante and spurs's Harry Kane to scoop the prize.
The Algeria international has been inspirational for Claudio Ranieri's side this season with his 17th goal of the season on Sunday helping them move eight points clear at the top of the table after a 4-0 win over Swansea City.
Mahrez has also contributed 11 assists for the Foxes, who remain hot favourites to win their first ever Premier League title with just three games left to play.
The Algeria international's Leicester team-mate Jamie Vardy came second in the vote with Tottenham striker Harry Kane finishing third.
"It's extra special because if the players vote for me it's because they've seen I've been great this year so I'm happy," said Mahrez on accepting the award.
"Without my team-mates I wouldn't get this award. We are like brothers, it's everywhere on the pitch. That's our strength.
"If sometimes we are not good, we know we are going to run and make the effort for our team-mates. That is the secret of our success."

Mahrez is Leicester's first-ever winner of the award and also makes history by becoming the first African player to pick up the accolade.
The 25-year-old Algeria international is also the first winner not to play for Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham or Manchester United since Newcastle United's Alan Shearer in 1997.
Elsewhere, Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli was named Young Player of the Year, Jamie Vardy received an award to recognise his record 11-game Premier Leageue goalscoring streak and Ryan Giggs received the PFA Merit Award.

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RANIERI: NOW WE WANT TO WIN THE TITLE

Ranieri: Now we try to win the Premier League title
By uwoghiren

Leicester are five points clear of second-placed Tottenham Hotspur at the top of the table with four matches of the season remaining, having already clinched champions league qualification.
The Italian has accepted the Foxes must maintain their form when they host Swansea on Sunday as they look to take another step closer to glory.
He said at his prematch press conference: "We are in the Champions League, man! Dilly ding, dilly dong! It's fantastic. Well done to everybody -- fans, staff and players.
"It's unbelievable. Now we try to win the Premier League title."
Looking ahead to the match against the Swans, Ranieri said he has a decision to make with his starting XI as star striker Jamie Vardy is suspended for two games.
"We will have to change something. Without Jamie Vardy we'll make another strategy, but we'll see on Sunday.
"Leo Ulloa deserves to play but there is a team and I think about what is best for the team.
"When you want to win the title it's important to win. Swansea is a difficult match. Battle. It will be a battle.
"Swansea close very well and press very well, but we want to win the Premier League so we will have to fight.
"On Sunday everyone will give a little more to each other to try to win the match."

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HAZARD FIT FOR BOURNEMOUTH CLASH

Hazard is fit to feature for Chelsea against Bournemouth
By uwoghiren

Eden has not played competitive football in over a month due to a lingering hip problem  in Chelsea's Champions League round-of-16 second-leg defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, but has participated fully in training this week with no physical setbacks.
Hiddink says the Belgium midfielder will not be able to play 90 minutes against Bournemouth, but is confident that he is ready to step up his recovery.
"He will travel [to Bournemouth]," Hiddink said. "It's not for a whole game but he's available to play. This week he was training without any physical complaints, which is a good sign, and that makes him very alive in training."
Guus talks on Eden Hazard  availability.

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RONALDO A DOUBT FOR CITY CLASH

Ronaldo doubtful for Manchester City clash
By uwoghiren

Ronaldo picked up the thigh issue late in Wednesday's 3-0 La Liga win over Villarreal, with the attacker's availability for next Tuesday's Champions League semifinal first leg at City now uncertain.
After tests carried out on both Thursday and Friday in the Spanish capital, Madrid said that the 31-year-old had a strain in his right thigh muscle without giving any indication when he might be ready to return to action.
The Blancos coach told a news conference that the injury was being monitored from day to day, but even with Madrid chasing the Liga title and Ronaldo going for the European Golden Shoe top scorer award he was definitely not going to be in the match squad for Saturday's game.
"Tomorrow [Ronaldo] will not play," Zidane said. "We did the scans and he has nothing serious, but he cannot play tomorrow. Then we will see day to day. Tomorrow he will stay at home. Then we will see about Tuesday."

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NEYMAR TO MISS COPA AMERICA

OFFICIAL: NEYMAR TO MISS COPA AMERICA

Barca have confirmed that Neymar will represent Brazil at the Olympic Games but not the Copa America this summer.
Earlier this month, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced they would fight the European champions' insistence that the forward would only be available for one tournament.
Now, however, Barca claim that CBF president Marco Polo del Nero has agreed that Neymar will be called up solely for the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
A club statement reads: "FC Barcelona thanks the Brazilian Football Confederation and its president, Marco Polo del Nero, for having accepted the proposal the club made so that Neymar would only play the Olympic Games that take place between August 3 and 21.
"As a result, Neymar Jr will be exempted from playing the Copa America that takes place in United States between June 3 and 26."
The Copa America is taking place for a second consecutive year to mark the centenary of Conmebol and the first tournament in 1916.
It will be hosted outside of South America, in the United States, for the first time and features an expanded field of 16 teams including six Concacaf representatives.
Neymar was sent off at the end of Brazil's second match of last summer's Copa America in Chile, resulting in a four-match ban which ruled him out of the rest of the tournament.

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