Quote (Pozer @ Jul 5 2018 02:23pm)

Sanchez apparently demanded to be promised he will be played on the left before signing :wacko:

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Alexis Sanchez has missed the start of Manchester United's United States tour as he has been unable to get a visa.

The Chilean striker, 29, accepted a 16-month suspended jail sentence in February for tax fraud in Spain.

Under US law, no person found guilty of fraud can be granted a visa to enter the country.

There is a waiver scheme and it is understood Sanchez is working with his lawyers in an effort to be granted access to the United States.

However, the process is taking longer than he hoped.

United open their pre-season campaign against Mexican side Club America on Friday (kick-off 03:00 BST).

The Red Devils play further friendlies against Major League Soccer side San Jose Earthquakes, AC Milan, Liverpool and Real Madrid - the last three as part of the annual International Champions Cup tournament.

Sanchez was a surprise absentee when United, without its World Cup players, left for Los Angeles on Sunday for the start of a five-match tour.

United had posted pictures of Sanchez training at their Carrington base last week and further images emerged of him with friends in Cheshire on Sunday.

Among the United players to have travelled to Los Angeles are midfielders Juan Mata and Ander Herrera plus defender Antonio Valencia.

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Defender Daley Blind has completed his move from Manchester United to former club Ajax, for a fee that could eventually rise to £18.5m.

Blind, 28, joined United from Ajax for £13.8m in 2014, when fellow Dutchman Louis van Gaal was in charge.

The Netherlands international was a regular under Van Gaal - but his appearances have reduced since Jose Mourinho arrived at Old Trafford.

"To play for the biggest club in the world meant a lot," Blind tweeted.

"I had a great four years with four trophies. I want to thank everyone, I will never forget some of the special games and moments, but now it's time to go home."

Blind played in both the 2016 FA Cup final and the following year's Europa League final victory over Ajax.

It is understood the Dutch club will pay an initial £14m to re-sign Blind on a four-year deal.

Quote (Pozer @ Jul 17 2018 01:45pm)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44831362

Getting rid of the deadwood, hopefully that's just the start.

I like Blind, but he just doesn't suit the team.

Quote (Pozer @ 17 Jul 2018 14:45)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44831362

Getting rid of the deadwood, hopefully that's just the start.

I like Blind, but he just doesn't suit the team.

Quote (ampoo @ Jul 17 2018 02:34pm)

gieb martial pls

kk thx

Quote (Mr_Mill @ Jul 17 2018 09:15pm)

Shame, I liked him aswell. He's a better midfielder than defender imo