Is This Manchester United Legend Spot On?

There is no doubt that United haven't been their usual prolific attacking selves of late. Some say its down to current manager Louis Van Gaal's approach to games, or the fact that the squad simply isn't good enough. 

With arguably only two world class players, David De Gea and Wayne Rooney, in their ranks, this Manchester United team is far behind it's main rivals in Manchester City. 

The early exit out of the Champions League also shows the backwards step that the 20-time Premier League champions have taken.  

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has expressed his opinion about the current squad a number of times complaining how they play 'boring, sideways football.' Is he right?

In their last 10 home games, United have failed to score in the first half of every one. Something the fans are not used to. Boos on the half time whistle show how frustrated the United fans are, and rightly so. 

Should the Red Devils be busy in the transfer window? 

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The Promising Future For English Football

Jack Butland

Having started off the season so brightly, Jack Butland has become arguably the best performing goalkeeper in the Premier League this season. With openly speaking about how he is more than happy to compete with number 1 goalkeeper Joe Hart, there is certainly a bright future for England.

John Stones

Being linked with Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City, there is no doubt that John Stones has a very promising career ahead of him. Compared to the ranks of John Terry and Rio Ferdinand, Stones certainly has the attributes to become a high quality centre half. The 21 year old is certain to reach a high number of caps for the national side.

Dele Alli

The young Spurs midfielder as started off his Premier League career in 6th gear. Having featured in 18 of the 20 league games so far it shows how important he is becoming to the spine of Tottenham's team. 19 years old and the vocal point of many discussions it is clear to see that Alli has a great future ahead of him.

Ross Barkley 

Everton's local lad Ross Barkley has increased his profile year by year by improving both his scoring statistics and assists. Taking control of Everton's number 10 role, Barkley has shown he is capable of playing in a position wanted by many. The 22 year old already has England caps under his belt, and is going to continue to do so. 

Harry Kane

Reaching 50 goals for Tottenham at the age of just 22 is a remarkable achievement. England's new front man had hit top form in 2015 and is looking to carry this on through the 2016 campaign. There is no doubt that scoring goals will not be a problem for England with Harry Kane as their frontman. 

Will it be Leo's Clasico?

Lionel Messi is set to return for this Saturday's El Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu, hoping to stretch the lead over their rivals to six points.

Both teams have lost 1 in their last 6 matches. However, clean sheets have become hard to register with Barcelona and Real Madrid having 2 in their previous 6 games.

As one third of the magical trio took some time out, his assistants have taken over... Neymar and Luis Suarez have scored 20 goals between them carrying Barcelona to the top of La Liga. 

Real's golden boy Cristiano Ronaldo has started where he left off last season scoring 8 goals in 11 La Liga appearances.  



With Karim Benzema not available for the Clasico it looks as though Ronaldo will continue to act as the front man hoping to close the gap on their rivals. 

The competition in midfield: 

It can be argued that Real Madrid's and Barcelona's midfielders are the best in world football. The German and Croatian pair of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric have showed their class with passing accuracies of 92.6% and 92.1% in the La Liga this season. Facing them come the trio of Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets and Ivan Rakatic. Known for their domination of possession, it will be interesting to see who gets the better of who. A key battle on the pitch for sure.

Manchester United To Look For Winger In Transfer Window

ESPN are reporting that Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal will look to sign a winger in the January transfer window.

Van Gaal was quoted as mentioning that both Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata aren't speedy enough to play on the wing.

This follows a number of impressive performance from youngster Lingard, including one most recently where he grabbed his first goal against West Brom.

Liverpool And United After Newcastle Striker

The Chronicle are reporting that Manchester United and Liverpool are both interested in Newcastle striker Ayoze Perez.

It is thought that Spurs are also interested in the talented youngster.

Liverpool's interest was present a long time before Jurgen Klopp arrived so it is yet to be seen whether this interest will persist and result in anything materialising but Perez has shown his ability on a number of occasions and it now looks like Newcastle face a battle to keep him at St. James Park.

Manchester United To Open Talks With Ibrahimovic

The Metro is reporting that Manchester United are set to open talks with Paris Saint Germain over the transfer of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

It is thought that initially there will only be an enquiry before they decide whether to actually put a bid in for the big Swede.

Ibrahimovic is the all-time leading goalscorer for his country and this news will excite thousands of United fans everywhere.

Inter Milan After Chelsea Defender

The Mirror are reporting that Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini is interested in taking out of form defender Branislav Ivanovic off Chelsea's hands.

Despite an imperious season last tim

e out, Ivanovic has been among a group of Chelsea players who have really underperformed this term.

Ivanovic is now 31 and his contract runs out this Summer, therefore after a poor season, Chelsea may choose not to offer the Serb a new one.

Mancini has made his admiration of the powerful defender known and is allegedly hopeful that a deal can be struck to bring him to Inter.