Manchester United has “temporarily” paused plans to launch its $300m initial public offering in the US. While the Glazers press machine blames market volatility but the real reason is weak investor demand at the valuation/share structure demanded by the Glazers. Its a huge slap in the face for the Glazers who have previously failed with […]
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According to the Daily Mirror, United have finally landed Lucas Moura after agreeing on a £26 million transfer fee with Sao Paulo. United still need to agree personal terms with Lucas, but I don’t expect that to be an issue. Ferguson, speaking in Shanghai on United’s pre-season tour today said: “We haven’t reached an agreement […]
Reports in Brazil say that Manchester United have had a €38 million bid for Sao Paulo starlet Lucas Moura rejected. This is the second bid that United have had turned down for Lucas, as they earlier had made a €32 million bid for the attacking midfielder. Globo Esporte quote a source close to the club […]
Manchester United have applied to become listed on the New York Stock Exchange as they step closer to becoming a publicly traded team again. United’s owner the Glazers hope to raise £64m through the public offering and a prospectus filed by United to the Securities and Exchange Commission read: “We intend to use all of […]
United have confirmed that they have signed Shinji Kagawa from Borussia Dortmund for around £17m. The deal is subject to a medical and work permit. A club statement read: “Manchester United is delighted to announce that it has agreed terms with both Borussia Dortmund and Shinji Kagawa for his transfer to the club. “The deal […]
Can this month get any better for Chelsea fans? As if winning the FA Cup and Champions League was not good enough, the best young talent in Europe, Eden Hazard says that he will be playing for Chelsea next season. Hazard snubbed both Man City and Man United in picking Chelsea. Hazard has enjoyed a […]
By winning the Champions League on Saturday, not only will Chelsea be playing in the Champions League again next season, instead of the Europa League, but they will avoid the Champions League qualification game after being given a number one seed by UEFA. Joining Chelsea as the top seeds in the August 30 draw are […]
Manchester United released their third-quarter financial results and they do not make good reading for United fans as profit fell 8.5% due to the early Champions League exit. The full impact of not going deep into the Champions League this season and finishing second in the league, instead of winning it, will show up in the […]
In the most dramatic five minutes in Premier League history, Manchester City scored twice in added time to beat QPR 3-2 today and win their first league title in 44 years. Going into today, Man City and United were tied atop the Premier League. City had a vastly superior goal difference so they knew that […]