Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the continent. In this edition, there’s transfer talk involving Manchester United and Chelsea, as well as a feisty response to comments by Angel Di Maria’s wife about the “weird” women of Manchester. PLUS: Barcelona have a player banished from training. Jump to: Di Maria’s wife gets
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Mark Ogden and Danny Higginbotham both agree Ryan Giggs is Man United’s most important Premier League player. Julien Laurens gives the latest on Manchester United’s pursuit of Borussia Dortmund and England’s Jadon Sancho. Craig Burley picks which top six club outside Liverpool and Man City is the closest to title contention. Manchester United have told their
ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens and Steve Nicol examine how Harry Maguire would impact Man United’s defence if they sign the Leicester star. With Victor Lindelof now linked with a move to Barcelona, ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe wonders if the Catalan giants are waving the white flag on their pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt. PERTH, Australia
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti believes Paul Pogba’s reluctance to extend his Manchester United contract stems from his desire to see progress from the club and not his desire to leave. The European transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the latest gossip below. Top
Manchester United used all of their substitutions in the first half due to injury but were still able to fend off a toothless Liverpool side. MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United survived three first-half substitutions to earn a 0-0 draw with Liverpool at Old Trafford. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stretched his unbeaten run in the Premier League