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Man Utd's NEXT captain is Bruno

Bruno Fernandes is reportedly set to become Manchester United's new captain.

"Bruno will be the new captain of Manchester United," Fabrizio Romano, a journalist familiar with European soccer news, reported on Tuesday.

In the meantime, Maguire will wear the captain's armband. Since arriving at Old Trafford in the summer of 2019, Maguire has worked to stabilize the defense. In his first season, Maguire started all 38 English Premier League (EPL) games. By the numbers, United's defense improved. After conceding 54 goals in 2018-19, the Red Devils conceded 36 in 2019-20, the season after Maguire's arrival.

His performances convinced manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to name Maguire captain just six months after his arrival. The appointment was controversial. This is because of the weight and star power of the captaincy.

At United, the captain has historically been a player who is an integral part of the team and someone who has been a part of the club's culture for a long time. From Bobby Charlton to Brian Robson (the club's longest serving captain, 1982-1994), Eric Cantona, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Wayne Rooney have all worn the armband.

Maguire's inheritance of the captain's armband after just six months with the team was met with a lot of criticism. However, Mourinho believed in Maguire's leadership, and he wore the captain's armband in the first seasons of Ralph Rangnick and Eric ten Haag after Mourinho was sacked.

However, he was eventually stripped of his captaincy. For one thing, his impact on the team diminished. Maguire has been reduced to a bench player since Ten Haag's arrival. With new signings Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane showing good form, Maguire's position was further reduced. Even if you include the time he missed with a hamstring injury in the middle of the season, he only made 16 league appearances. Only eight of those were starts.

Maguire expressed his disappointment on personal social media, writing, "After speaking to coach Ten Haag today, he told me that he will be changing the captaincy. He explained the reasons to me and I am personally disappointed, but I will give my best every time I put on the jersey."

"I would like to thank the United fans for their incredible support during my time in the captain's armband. It was a great privilege to lead the club three and a half years ago and one of my proudest moments. I will always be grateful to Mourinho for entrusting me with this responsibility and I wish whoever succeeds me my full support."

A new captain has yet to be named. The most likely candidate is Bruno. Bruno arrived at Old Trafford in the 2020 winter transfer window and immediately became a key part of the team's offense. In half a season, Bruno scored 12 goals and provided eight assists. He quickly became United's ace in the hole, leading the 토토사이트 team in goals and assists in 2020-21 with 28 goals and 21 assists. A perennial favorite, Bruno had 14 goals and 15 assists in all competitions last season.

Because of his performance and dedication to the team, Bruno wore the captain's armband in Maguire's absence from the 2020-21 season. Last season, he filled in for Maguire and wore the captain's armband for most games.

Ten Haag has praised Bruno's leadership qualities in the past. He told the Daily Mail in February: "The energy Bruno puts into his role as captain is exemplified on the pitch. He is very important to the team in our tactical approach and transition. He is a great example to the squad."

130 billion center back...most expensive defender

Harry Maguire's humiliation of stepping down as captain hasn't gone unnoticed.

"There are a number of English Premier League (EPL) teams who want Maguire," Football Insider reported on Thursday. Everton, Tottenham, West Ham, and Chelsea are among those interested. Everton manager Sean Dyche wants him himself. Everton are the frontrunners in the race to sign Maguire," the report said.

Maguire was once considered a good center back. Maguire was a decent performer at Leicester City. At 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds, he used his good physicality to dominate opposing defenses. Manchester United were interested in Maguire, and he eventually joined the Red Devils in the 2019-20 season for a transfer fee of £80 million. Maguire's fee broke the record for the highest transfer fee ever for a defender.

As a big-money signing, a lot was expected of him. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was a big fan of Maguire. From his first season, Maguire started every game in the EPL and earned the captain's armband within six months of arriving at United. His first season wasn't a bad one. However, it wasn't good enough for the most expensive defender of all time.

Over time, Maguire's standing diminished. He was injured, made several costly mistakes, and became distrusted. When Eric ten Haag arrived at United, Maguire was relegated to the bench. Under Van Gaal's tactics, which emphasize building up from the back, Maguire was criticized for being unsteady on his feet.

Furthermore, with the arrival of Lisandro Martinez and Rafael Varane, Maguire's place in the squad became increasingly untenable. He even lost out to Victor Lindelof and saw Luke Shaw 토토 play center back. With Maguire on the bench, United rose to the occasion and finished the season on a high note.

They finished third in the league and qualified for the UEFA Champions League (UCL). In the FA Cup, they made it all the way to the final, albeit losing to Manchester City. In the English Football League Cup (EFL Cup), they defeated Newcastle United to lift the trophy for the first time in six years. Maguire started just 16 games in the league, averaging 47.5 minutes per game.

At the end of the season, Maguire was relieved of his captaincy by Van Gaal. It was a humiliating moment. Maguire was determined to stay at United and try to rebuild his career. On the other hand, United put his name on their sale list. Several teams in the EPL are interested in Maguire, including Everton, West Ham, and Tottenham.

United rejected West Ham's bid for Maguire. West Ham proposed a £20 million transfer fee, but United's answer was a resounding NO. West Ham are preparing a second offer. Meanwhile, Everton have also joined the chase for Maguire. United have set a transfer fee of £35 million for Maguire. The key is the transfer fee, as United also want to get rid of Maguire. If the price is right, the transfer will be a breeze.

Tottenham 'still one step away' from finding 'SON helper' in Chelsea

Tottenham Hotspur are targeting Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher at the end of the transfer window.

On January 1 (KST), global media outlet Sky Sports reported that "Tottenham want to sign Gallagher on transfer deadline day" and "Chelsea have rejected a £40 million ($66.6 million) bid from West Ham for the midfielder this transfer window.

Gallagher has been in the Chelsea academy since the age of eight. After being called up to the Chelsea senior team, he went on loan to Charlton Athletic, Swansea City, West Bromwich Albion, and Crystal Palace. He showed signs of progression with each team.

The 2021/22 season was highlighted by a loan spell at Crystal Palace. Gallagher scored eight goals and provided four assists in 39 appearances. He caught the eye of then-Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and joined Chelsea's 2022/23 tour of the United States. He impressed Tuchel and started the 2022/23 season at Chelsea.

However, the season didn't start well for Gallagher. He came on as a substitute in the first two games of the season and was mediocre. He started against Leeds United in the third round but struggled. He was sent off in the fourth round against Leicester City. He remained elusive for the rest of the season.

His performances this season have been so-so. West Ham were initially approached by Gallagher, but the deal fell through. His loyalty is immense, having come through the 'Holy Ghost' youth ranks. "It's a proud 사설토토 moment (to wear the captain's armband)," he said after the second round of the League Cup last season. I want to keep improving and help the club."

Tottenham are currently closing in on a move for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to Fulham. They are reportedly targeting Gallagher to bolster their midfield. Spurs will likely have to offer at least £40 million to land Gallagher. They will also have to convince Gallagher of his loyalty to Chelsea.