EPL
Solskjaer explains why Jude Bellingham didn’t sign for Man Utd
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has shared insights into Manchester United‘s failed bid for Jude Bellingham, shedding light on the club’s pursuit of the talented midfielder.
Bellingham’s rise in football was evident during his time at Birmingham City, where he made a significant impact in the Championship at just 16 years old, catching the attention of top clubs across Europe.
Manchester United was among the clubs vying for his signature, with Solskjaer eager to add Bellingham to his squad. The midfielder even visited Carrington with his family to meet with club officials as he deliberated over his next career move.
Ultimately, Bellingham opted to join Borussia Dortmund, a decision that Solskjaer respects but also laments as a missed opportunity to secure a player of Bellingham’s caliber for United.
Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, Solskjaer said:
“He knew what he wanted.
“Jude, he was in the building. You can’t ask a lot more for a midfielder.
“I was there obviously as the manager, Sir Alex was there. Roy should have been there but you weren’t, Bryan Robson was there and Cantona was there that day when he came to the club.
“We all spoke to him. Of course, we sold it to him as well as we could but he knew what he wanted.
“X amount of minutes in the first team. That’s it. The most mature 17-year-old I’ve ever met in my life.”
Champions League
Manchester City 1-1 Real Madrid (agg 4-4): Los Blancos through after shootout (Video)
Manchester City’s hopes of retaining the Champions League were dashed by Real Madrid in a thrilling quarter-final at Etihad Stadium that ended in a penalty shootout.
Despite going behind early to Rodrygo’s goal, City dominated the game and equalized through Kevin de Bruyne in the 76th minute. Their relentless attack, however, was met with a resilient defense from Real, who managed to hold on until the end of extra time.
The match was ultimately decided by penalties, with Luka Modric missing Real’s first spot-kick. However, City’s Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic failed to convert, allowing Rudiger to score the winning penalty for Real Madrid.
The defeat ended City’s hopes of securing another treble, as they now shift their focus to the Premier League and FA Cup. They face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday, needing to bounce back quickly from this disappointment.
Real Madrid vs Man City
Cole Palmer’s remarkable four-goal performance against Everton on Monday evening has propelled him to the top of the Premier League golden boot race.
With 20 goals to his name this season, he is now neck and neck with Erling Haaland in the race for the prestigious award.
His scoring spree also highlights his incredible impact at Chelsea, as he has now scored more league goals in his first seven months at the club than Kai Havertz managed in three seasons, tallying 19 goals.
Palmer’s outstanding form has been instrumental in Chelsea’s climb up the Premier League table, bringing them within just three points of sixth place.
Champions League
‘He’s had 48 hours’ – Arsenal boss shares update on Bukayo Saka after furious penalty demand
Bukayo Saka expressed frustration at not being awarded a penalty after a clash with Manuel Neuer during Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals.
He confronted the referee at full-time and even followed him down the tunnel, a departure from Saka’s typically composed demeanor.
When questioned about Saka’s condition before the upcoming match against Aston Villa on Sunday, Mikel Arteta stated, “Yes, he looked fine this morning.”
“He’s had 48 hours to think about it and it’s done.”
Arteta chose not to address the incident after the game, but there was a general consensus that Saka’s contact with Neuer was minimal.
Saka faced criticism for his reaction, but given the high emotions of the game, such reactions were not uncommon.
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