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EPL: Why Erik ten Hag made U-turn on offloading Man United star
Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag decided against selling right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka after an intervention from the club’s board. The board persuaded the former Ajax boss that the defender still had a future at the Theatre of Dreams. Portuguese full-back Diogo Dalot has been the first choice in that role under Ten Hag so far […]
EPL: Why Erik ten Hag made U-turn on offloading Man United star
Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag decided against selling right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka after an intervention from the club’s board.
The board persuaded the former Ajax boss that the defender still had a future at the Theatre of Dreams.
Portuguese full-back Diogo Dalot has been the first choice in that role under Ten Hag so far this season.
Wan-Bissaka joined Manchester United from Crystal Palace for a fee of around £50m in 2019.
But, while the defender’s one-on-one defensive ability is often heralded, his lack of attacking expertise has been found wanting.
Palace wanted to take him back this summer and it was looking all set for him to leave Old Trafford but the Eagles were only willing to pay around £10m, which would have represented a £40m loss for United.
Ten Hag was willing to let him go as he sought to sign Sergino Dest from Barcelona.
And Athletic says Ten Hag was persuaded to do so after an intervention from his United board.
It said Ten Hag was informed of Wan-Bissaka’s capabilities and the feeling that he could improve in the attacking third under the Dutchman’s coaching.
EPL: Why Erik ten Hag made U-turn on offloading Man United star
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Sports Update?UEL: Wonderful, fantastic player – Joe Cole hails Arsenal star after latest win
Former England midfielder Joe Cole has spoken glowingly of Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka after the 21-year-old helped the Gunners secure their 11th win from 12 games this season. Saka’s goal in the Europa League on Thursday helped Arsenal beat Bodo-Glimt and Cole sees the England star as a ‘wonderful player.’ Cole, a former England midfielder, noted […]
UEL: Wonderful, fantastic player – Joe Cole hails Arsenal star after latest win
Former England midfielder Joe Cole has spoken glowingly of Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka after the 21-year-old helped the Gunners secure their 11th win from 12 games this season.
Saka’s goal in the Europa League on Thursday helped Arsenal beat Bodo-Glimt and Cole sees the England star as a ‘wonderful player.’
Cole, a former England midfielder, noted that Saka has a wonderful combination of speed and ball control.
Cole said on BT Sport, “He’s a wonderful player and every time I SEE him he’s improving.”
He noted that at a very young age, the England winger is already a leader on the pitch, describing the 21-year-old as a gem.
“He’s a fantastic footballer and one Arsenal need to tie down and build a team around.”
Arsenal have not dropped a point in the Europa League this season, winning their first three matches.
UEL: Wonderful, fantastic player – Joe Cole hails Arsenal star after latest win
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Sports News?CAF Champions League: Rivers United arrive Morocco for Wydad clash
Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Rivers United have arrived Morocco ahead of their CAF Champions League first round second leg clash against Wydad Athletic Club. A 35-man contingent consisting of players and officials of the club arrived the Mohamed V International Airport late Thursday night after a brief stopover in Cotonou, Benin Republic. Rivers United […]
CAF Champions League: Rivers United arrive Morocco for Wydad clash
Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Rivers United have arrived Morocco ahead of their CAF Champions League first round second leg clash against Wydad Athletic Club.
A 35-man contingent consisting of players and officials of the club arrived the Mohamed V International Airport late Thursday night after a brief stopover in Cotonou, Benin Republic.
Rivers United head into the game with a 2-1 advantage from the first leg.
Sunday’s encounter will hold at the 67,000 capacity Mohammed V Stadium, Casablanca.
The game will kick-off at at 7pm Nigeria time.
Nigeria’s other representative in the competition, Plateau United will be up against Esperance of Tunisia on Saturday.
CAF Champions League: Rivers United arrive Morocco for Wydad clash
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Sports Update?UEL: He’s just different class – Martin Keown singles out Arsenal star after latest win
Martin Keown has hailed Bukayo Saka, saying the England star has gone to another level in football. Arsenal beat Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League on Thursday as they continue their fine run of form this season and Keown believes Saka has been actively involved. The England international scored his fourth goal of the season to […]
UEL: He’s just different class – Martin Keown singles out Arsenal star after latest win
Martin Keown has hailed Bukayo Saka, saying the England star has gone to another level in football.
Arsenal beat Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League on Thursday as they continue their fine run of form this season and Keown believes Saka has been actively involved.
The England international scored his fourth goal of the season to put the Gunners ahead against Bodo/Glimt in Norway.
“When you get the ball to players like Bukayo Saka… he’s just different class at the moment this fella. He’s got the full-back on toast tonight,” Keown told BT Sport
“It was a great run for the goal, obviously he gets lucky, but it’s brilliant how he gets into that area. He’s gone to another level.”
UEL: He’s just different class – Martin Keown singles out Arsenal star after latest win