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The 29 - year - old former Manchester United forward also dismissed talk of returning to Old Trafford by vowing to see out his career in the Spanish capital.

Kevin Strootman could ingratiate himself with the red half of Manchester on Wednesday evening by playing a pivotal role in Roma's attempts to progress to the Champions League knock - out stages at the expense of Manchester City, but in doing so, the midfielder may just delay a seemingly inevitable transfer to Old Trafford by six months.

United boss David Moyes is determined to finally land his man at Old Trafford by offering him an offer almost double from the previous for Strootman in January.

Defender Rojo was brought to Old Trafford by Louis van Gaal in 2014, after completing a # 16million from Sporting Lisbon

City were taken apart at Old Trafford by a United side that under Louis van Gaal prepared meticulously.

Manchester United won another game of football, on Saturday at Old Trafford by a scoreline which is all too familiar now - after witnessing...

MANCHESTER: Manchester United have cancelled a show due to be staged at Old Trafford by controversial British television personality David Icke, the club announced on Friday.

Mikel made a sly dig on Pogba shortly after his record breaking move to Old Trafford by posting a video on his Twitter handle of an incident at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he nutmegged the French midfielder during Nigeria's game against Brazil, side by side with a message welcoming him to the English Premier League.

Still only 19, Napoli midfielder Diawara is perhaps too young to be considered for the defensive midfield role at Old Trafford by Mourinho.

Any other team would have buckled under the pressure and hid away following a battering the week before, with Rovers meeting Wolves at Ewood Park straight after being walloped 7 - 2 at Old Trafford by Man Utd, so for Blackburn to etch out an immensely impressive 3 - 0 win was astonishing even if it was against 19th Wolves.

City were crowned champions last weekend with five games of the season still to go, after their rivals Manchester United were beaten 1 - 0 at Old Trafford by West Brom.

United salvaged Mourinho's debut season at Old Trafford by qualifying for the Champions League via the Europa League.

However, United hope to lure the player to Old Trafford by triggering the release clause.

Diafra Sakho's strike 90 seconds into the game was the earliest ever goal scored at Old Trafford by an opponent in the Premier League era, and it was Jesse Lingard's reckless foul that led to the goal.

The towering Serbian ended his hugely successful eight - year spell at Old Trafford by moving on a free transfer to Inter.

The likes of Angel Di Maria and Radamel Falcao have been brought to Old Trafford by the Dutchman, who is now focusing his attention on his fellow countryman Strootman, a favourite of his during his time in charge of the Netherlands national team.

Jesse Lingard was introduced to the action at Old Trafford by Jose Mourinho on the 64th minute as he replaced Anthony Martial.

Among the names linked have been Tottenham's Toby Alderweireld, who has been «welcomed» to Old Trafford by United fans after Mauricio Pochettino axed him from his squad to face Chelsea this weekend.

Having helped Chelsea to the Premier League title this season, it doesn't sound as though the Brazilian international is any hurry to leave Stamford Bridge, despite the fact that he could be welcomed at Old Trafford by Mourinho who remains keen on him.

Arsenal could try a shock move for Spaniard Mata, who has impressed at Chelsea and Manchester United, but has been forced out of the team at Old Trafford by Falcao and Angel Di Maria.

Manchester United saved Jose Mourinho's first season at Old Trafford by winning the League Cup and the Europa League, compensating for a disappointing sixth - placed finish in the Premier League.

And he could well be joined at Old Trafford by club and country teammate, Mats Hummels.

At this stage of his career, it seems like a sensible decision especially coming off the back of the serious knee injury that he suffered last season and having been pushed down the pecking order at Old Trafford by Romelu Lukaku.

Not exact matches

After the weekend's games saw Man City heavily beaten at Everton and Man United held to a draw by Liverpool at Old Trafford, Carragher feels that the current top four are the only teams capable of winning it.

Rooney is joined in the England squad by Red Devils stars Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Danny Welbeck, while Uruguay have no players from Old Trafford — making Van Persie's decision about tonight's game a simple one.

It was evident at Old Trafford when the Red Devils were held to a 1 - 1 draw by West Ham following Diafra Sakho's early strike after he was set up with Dimitri Payet inviting the ball into the box from a set pieces.

With Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo having been linked to Old Trafford this term (via the Daily Mail), no doubt van Gaal would be tempted if either global superstar is offered by Carlo Ancelotti — even if it comes at the expense of their world - class stopper.

The ex-Manchester United left - back has been missed by the fans at Old Trafford.

The forward left Old Trafford in 2014, having been told by Louis Van Gaal that he was surplus to requirements, but is claimed to have a fan in new United boss Jose Mourinho.

But as reported by The Express, Parlour does not think this move from Monaco to Old Trafford will turn out to be a success for Anthony Martial.

United boss David Moyes still holds a hope that a deal can be struck between the two clubs and he can convince the 27 - year - old to make the move to Old Trafford, by sayiold to make the move to Old Trafford, by sayiOld Trafford, by saying.

Not helped by some teasing quotes from the player himself, but it seems unlikely that we'll see the great Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Old Trafford.

Further, with the issues at Old Trafford after their Champions League exit which was followed by Jose Mourinho's rant and criticism of his players, Los Blancos could be eyeing a window of opportunity to swoop if possible.

Vlaar has been in impressive form over the past year and would surely be tempted by a move to Old Trafford.

The same however can not be said for Marcus Rashford who departed with ten minutes remaining at Old Trafford with a slight limp to be replaced by Marouane Fellaini.

The pundit was suspended by Sky, as reported by Sky Sports and numerous other outlets, after he was filmed spitting at a Manchester United fan after Liverpool's defeat at Old Trafford at the weekend.

Perhaps tainted by being David Moyes» first signing at Old Trafford, but the full - back has quietly been doing well with Real Madrid's «B» side.

The Argentina international was breathtaking at times at the Santiago Bernabeu, and after being handed the Man of the Match award by Old Trafford legend Sir Alex Ferguson after the Champions League final, it came as little wonder when the Red Devils agreed to pay # 59.7 million for his signature that same summer [via BBC Sport].

Whilst it is tempting to track such a world class talent as Bale, top class goalkeepers of de Gea's ability are hard to come by and it may prove to be that the Red Devils won't succeed in landing a player this good, whilst getting rid of a young talent who could be number one at Old Trafford for the next decade.

Manchester United were held to a 1 - 1 draw by Stoke City at Old Trafford on Sunday, with Joe Allen securing a point for the visitors with a late equaliser.

Old Trafford chief executive Ed Woodward has been sanctioned by his side's board to pursue a deal to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo and given a blank cheque to make the move a reality.

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Arsenal legend Martin Keown was among those to slam Sanchez for choosing United as he believes his choice was purely motivated by the offer of more money at Old Trafford.

The 29 - year - old has recently been linked as a target for United by the Daily Express, and they've stepped up their efforts to bring him to Old Trafford, according to the Manchester Evening Neold has recently been linked as a target for United by the Daily Express, and they've stepped up their efforts to bring him to Old Trafford, according to the Manchester Evening NeOld Trafford, according to the Manchester Evening News.

There also seems to be a psychological barrier... Wenger just can not get wins at Old Trafford or Stamford Bridge, and Arsenal were even decisively beaten by the worst performing Chelsea side in years.

With Wayne Rooney likely to be on his way out of Old Trafford, coupled with the frustration caused by his current attacking options not finishing games off this season, it's likely to be a key area to strengthen at the end of the season.

It was a classic smash and grab win by Swansea last night, one chance, one goal... All teams have nights like this, we deserved to win but sometimes it just doesn't go your way, that's just sport, I can think of countless examples this season of this happening, man city vs burnley, man utd vs west brom etc... Heads up gunners, we will come back strong and beat utd at old trafford...

Van Gaal has opted to use the 3 -5-2 system that was so effectively employed by his Netherlands side at the World Cup since he took over at Old Trafford, with Red Devils stars Daley Blind and Robin Van Persie thriving particularly in the 5 - 1 victory over Spain, but it has not been quite as effective in the Premier League and United's best winning run this season actually came in the midst of a brief switch to a 4 -4-2 diamond system.

Bruce had been disappointed by Ben Arfa's lack of work rate in recent Tigers games, as well as his inability to stick to his manager's tactical instructions, leading to the former Marseille star being hooked off early in successive games and given a half time dressing down during the defeat at Old Trafford.

The Atletico Madrid forward, who was anonymous as his side were thrashed 3 - 0 by Real Madrid in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg, has agreed personal terms with the Old Trafford club, according to The Sun.