United Eye Dortmund Centre-Back - Why He Would Help The Red Devils' Inexperienced Defence

Many Dutch players have been linked with Manchester United due to the current Netherlands manager being set to take over at Old Trafford after the World Cup.  The club are, however, said to be after one man who Louis van Gaal does not know.

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Vermaelen Close To Old Trafford Move - What United Need From The Belgian Defender

Formerly regarded was one of the best defenders in the Premier League, Thomas Vermaelen looks sets to sign for Manchester United as part of new manager Louis van Gaal’s rebuilding job.  The move would see the Red Devils acquire an experienced centre-back to support younger players like Phil Jones and Chris Smalling.

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Van Gaal Eyes A Familiar Face For United - Why Dutch Defender Should Move To Old Trafford

As it stands, Manchester United’s centre-back options are Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Jonny Evans.  With veterans Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic having left Old Trafford, there is now a very youthful look to the Red Devils’ backline.  The arrival of 18-year-old left-back Luke Shaw is only further proof of that.

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Red Devils Eye Vermaelen - Why Manchester United Can Do Better Than The Arsenal Man

With news coming through of another transfer blow to Manchester United in the form of a rejected offer for Athletic Bilbao's Ander Herrera, it seems as though the Red Devils can't find a transfer avenue to pursue. However, it hasn't deterred their search for other players to bring in.

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Vidic Departure A Positive For Manchester United Youngsters

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic will join Inter Milan in the summer, according to reports. The Serie A giants have confirmed the 32-year-old central defender has signed for them, although they have not revealed the length of the Serbian’s contract.

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3 Reasons Why Manchester United Fans Should Be Excited For The Rest Of Their Season

Manchester United fans are growing tired of what is currently happening up at Old Trafford. David Moyes' tenure at the club has seen a sluggish start and the Red Devils currently sit ninth in the Premier League table, a whopping 12 points behind current leaders Arsenal.

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Why Chris Smalling Should Have Gone Out On Loan

Chris Smalling seems to be one of Roy Hodgson’s ‘teacher’s pets’ within the England squad. This is perhaps down to the fact he gave him his big break by putting him in the first team at Fulham which then enabled him to get a move to Old Trafford.  In his first season at United, Smalling impressed so much that he was named on the bench for the 2011 Champions League Final against Barcelona ahead of the more experienced Jonny Evans.

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Another overpriced youngster

It finally looks like the Wilfred Zaha saga is over, after months of speculation and rumours it appears that only one club were really that interested. Manchester United are said to have agreed a deal with Crystal Palace in the region of £15,000,000 - Shocking I know. Whoever values our young English talent nees to take a good look at themselves, a good look.

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United need to tighten up

Sir Alex Ferguson joked that if his team did not improve their defending ahead of the Manchester derby next weekend he would play himself instead.

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It’s time for Rio to step aside

Back in 2002, Rio Ferdinand was the cream of the crop. Having just secured a big money move from Leeds United to rivals Manchester United, big things were expected of the Peckham born centre-back.

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What is England’s best central-defensive partnership?

With John Terry now consigned to international retirement, the debate rages on as to who should Roy Hodgson turn to at the heart of his side’s defence as he begins to plot England’s route to success at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, should they qualify.

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After eight anyone?

Robin Van Persie has the chance to make it eight goals in eight games in all competitions when Manchester United take on Newcastle at St. James’ Park today, and a goal from the Dutchman could spare United’s blushes.

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Premiership Daily Round Up

Andre Villas-Boas admits he has spoken to chief referee Mike Riley regarding the officials performance on Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester United.

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Chris Smalling Was Always Going To A Star: An In-Depth Chat With A Maidstone United Club Official

Manchester United's Chris Smalling has certainly been one of the revelations of English football over the last couple of seasons. Within 4 and a half years he has gone from playing for Non-League side Maidstone to becoming one of the most recongisable young players in the Premier League.

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Expect more than mere German efficiency at the Euros

On the night England limped past another marker on their way to a summer in Poland and Ukraine next year, making hugely troublesome the negotiation of a Wales side ranking 113 places below them in the FIFA hierarchy, two of the teams scheduled to provide England with a preparative test after a now seemingly inevitable assurance of qualification, strolled onto Eastern Europe with minimal fuss.

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