#manchester-united

#manchester-united

CHELSEA (B+) They might have only finished 12th, but sealing a spot in the knockout-phase playoffs would have been beyond the Belgian minnows' wildest dreams in their first-ever UWCL tournament. A win over FC Twente and draws with PSG, Paris FC and Roma set them up for success. They even managed to keep Barcelona and Arsenal to only three goals.

Manchester United need more control in the middle of the park, and the Portuguese International would provide that. He is an excellent passer from the deep, and he will add creativity to the side as well. In addition to that, he is extremely lethal with his long-range shooting, and he could add a new dimension to the Manchester United attack.

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the Bournemouth defender Adrien Truffet. The 24-year-old has done well since joining the Cherries, and Manchester United are looking to add more quality and depth in the left-back position. The French defender could be a useful acquisition for them. It will be interesting to see if Bournemouth are prepared to sanction his departure.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign the FC Koln winger Said El Mala. The 19-year-old has done quite well for the German club, and he has nine goal contributions in 14 matches. He could prove to be a quality acquisition for both Premier League clubs, and it remains to be seen where he will end up. Liverpool and Chelsea are keen on El Mala as well.

Suddenly at the heart of what has become a real fairytale, the Villains open this weekend's fixtures remarkably sat just three points adrift of top spot. Coming from behind twice last week as they eventually snatched a 3-2 victory away at relegation scrappers West Ham, the one-time PSG boss has seen his squad gain a string of plaudits from across the continent.

Oliver Glasner's recent decisions in the managerial market have sent a clear message across European football. By turning down two contract offers within the last six months, the Austrian coach has underlined not only his confidence in his own abilities, but also his ambition to remain in the Premier League and eventually take charge of a genuine top-tier club. This was not a rejection of opportunity, but a calculated move

After Bournemouth had equalised almost straight from the restart, the Brazilian conceded the free-kick from which James Tavernier scored to put the visitors 3-2 up. To compound matters even further, Casemiro was shown a yellow card for his foul on the Cherries forward. With that being his fifth individual booking of the season, the midfielder must now serve his second suspension of the campaign.

Manchester United are interested in signing the Trabzonspor midfielder Christ Inao Oulai. The 19-year-old midfielder will cost around 40 million, and he is a target for Manchester City as well. Pep Guardiola views him as the ideal replacement for Rodri in the long-term. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can beat them to his signature. According to a report from TEAMtalk, Manchester United have already initiated contact with the player's representatives regarding a move.

Amorim doesn't see Ugarte as part of his plans. He's done very little when he has been given the opportunity to show why he should be getting more regular game time, he just isn't of the required level. Ultimately, the manager will be given the freedom to make his own decisions. From what I'm told, he's willing to let Ugarte go to raise some money, and then that money will be spent on trying to strengthen the squad.