Is Mane the man United need to sign?

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Louis van Gaal has consistently stated that United do not need to sign a new striker this month and, as if to stress the point, has allegedly even agreed to sell Javier Hernandez to Bayer Leverkusen.

However, while Van Gaal is happy to put his faith in Wayne Rooney as United’s central striker – with Marouane Fellaini another option – the Dutchman is looking to add a right-sided forward to his ranks before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

United were reported to have made an approach for Mane after a deal for Pedro failed to materialise, although Saints boss Ronald Koeman insists the south-coast club never actually received an offer.

Koeman has said Mane is not for sale anyway, but the Senegal international’s performance against Norwich on Sunday – not to mention the lack of rumours linking United with alternative targets – is sure to increase speculation that Van Gaal will make a formal approach to sign him.

Mane highlighted his movement and ability in tight areas when setting up Southampton’s first goal for Graziano Pelle just before half-time, rolling a clever pass into his team-mate’s path after getting goal side of Alexander Tetty.

Then, 20 minutes into the second half he used his pace to cut in from the right flank and create a crossing opportunity from the right edge of the penalty are before cutting back for Dusan Tadic to fire into the top corner from 12 yards.

Mane had a hand in Saints’ third goal too, laying off to Cedric Soares, whose cross was headed goalbound by Pelle before Tadic tapped in, and in total the 23-year-old created five chances and completed five dribbles, both game highs, to deservedly earn the Man of the Match award.

Southampton v Norwich stats

Graziano Pelle has scored five goals in his last five PL appearances at St. Mary’s.

12 of Pelle’s 14 Premier League goals for Southampton have come at St Mary’s (86%).

Dusan Tadic (2) scored as many goals vs Norwich in this game as he did in his previous 15 Premier League games combined.

Alex Neil has suffered his first away defeat with Norwich in his 15 games on the road in all competitions (W10 D4).

Southampton have lost just one of their last 10 meetings with Norwich City in all competitions (W4 D5 L1).

This is the first time Sadio Mane has provided two assists in a single Premier League game.

The Saints have kept consecutive PL clean sheets for the first time since February 2015.

Is he the player United need to sign if they are to challenge for the Premier League title this season? How much would Southampton need to consider selling? Let us know your thoughts below…

Is Mane the man United need to sign?

admin

Louis van Gaal has consistently stated that United do not need to sign a new striker this month and, as if to stress the point, has allegedly even agreed to sell Javier Hernandez to Bayer Leverkusen.

However, while Van Gaal is happy to put his faith in Wayne Rooney as United’s central striker – with Marouane Fellaini another option – the Dutchman is looking to add a right-sided forward to his ranks before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

United were reported to have made an approach for Mane after a deal for Pedro failed to materialise, although Saints boss Ronald Koeman insists the south-coast club never actually received an offer.

Koeman has said Mane is not for sale anyway, but the Senegal international’s performance against Norwich on Sunday – not to mention the lack of rumours linking United with alternative targets – is sure to increase speculation that Van Gaal will make a formal approach to sign him.

Mane highlighted his movement and ability in tight areas when setting up Southampton’s first goal for Graziano Pelle just before half-time, rolling a clever pass into his team-mate’s path after getting goal side of Alexander Tetty.

Then, 20 minutes into the second half he used his pace to cut in from the right flank and create a crossing opportunity from the right edge of the penalty are before cutting back for Dusan Tadic to fire into the top corner from 12 yards.

Mane had a hand in Saints’ third goal too, laying off to Cedric Soares, whose cross was headed goalbound by Pelle before Tadic tapped in, and in total the 23-year-old created five chances and completed five dribbles, both game highs, to deservedly earn the Man of the Match award.

Southampton v Norwich stats

Graziano Pelle has scored five goals in his last five PL appearances at St. Mary’s.

12 of Pelle’s 14 Premier League goals for Southampton have come at St Mary’s (86%).

Dusan Tadic (2) scored as many goals vs Norwich in this game as he did in his previous 15 Premier League games combined.

Alex Neil has suffered his first away defeat with Norwich in his 15 games on the road in all competitions (W10 D4).

Southampton have lost just one of their last 10 meetings with Norwich City in all competitions (W4 D5 L1).

This is the first time Sadio Mane has provided two assists in a single Premier League game.

The Saints have kept consecutive PL clean sheets for the first time since February 2015.

Is he the player United need to sign if they are to challenge for the Premier League title this season? How much would Southampton need to consider selling? Let us know your thoughts below…

Is Mane the man United need to sign?

admin

Louis van Gaal has consistently stated that United do not need to sign a new striker this month and, as if to stress the point, has allegedly even agreed to sell Javier Hernandez to Bayer Leverkusen.

However, while Van Gaal is happy to put his faith in Wayne Rooney as United’s central striker – with Marouane Fellaini another option – the Dutchman is looking to add a right-sided forward to his ranks before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

United were reported to have made an approach for Mane after a deal for Pedro failed to materialise, although Saints boss Ronald Koeman insists the south-coast club never actually received an offer.

Koeman has said Mane is not for sale anyway, but the Senegal international’s performance against Norwich on Sunday – not to mention the lack of rumours linking United with alternative targets – is sure to increase speculation that Van Gaal will make a formal approach to sign him.

Mane highlighted his movement and ability in tight areas when setting up Southampton’s first goal for Graziano Pelle just before half-time, rolling a clever pass into his team-mate’s path after getting goal side of Alexander Tetty.

Then, 20 minutes into the second half he used his pace to cut in from the right flank and create a crossing opportunity from the right edge of the penalty are before cutting back for Dusan Tadic to fire into the top corner from 12 yards.

Mane had a hand in Saints’ third goal too, laying off to Cedric Soares, whose cross was headed goalbound by Pelle before Tadic tapped in, and in total the 23-year-old created five chances and completed five dribbles, both game highs, to deservedly earn the Man of the Match award.

Southampton v Norwich stats

Graziano Pelle has scored five goals in his last five PL appearances at St. Mary’s.

12 of Pelle’s 14 Premier League goals for Southampton have come at St Mary’s (86%).

Dusan Tadic (2) scored as many goals vs Norwich in this game as he did in his previous 15 Premier League games combined.

Alex Neil has suffered his first away defeat with Norwich in his 15 games on the road in all competitions (W10 D4).

Southampton have lost just one of their last 10 meetings with Norwich City in all competitions (W4 D5 L1).

This is the first time Sadio Mane has provided two assists in a single Premier League game.

The Saints have kept consecutive PL clean sheets for the first time since February 2015.

Is he the player United need to sign if they are to challenge for the Premier League title this season? How much would Southampton need to consider selling? Let us know your thoughts below…

Is Mane the man United need to sign?

admin

Louis van Gaal has consistently stated that United do not need to sign a new striker this month and, as if to stress the point, has allegedly even agreed to sell Javier Hernandez to Bayer Leverkusen.

However, while Van Gaal is happy to put his faith in Wayne Rooney as United’s central striker – with Marouane Fellaini another option – the Dutchman is looking to add a right-sided forward to his ranks before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

United were reported to have made an approach for Mane after a deal for Pedro failed to materialise, although Saints boss Ronald Koeman insists the south-coast club never actually received an offer.

Koeman has said Mane is not for sale anyway, but the Senegal international’s performance against Norwich on Sunday – not to mention the lack of rumours linking United with alternative targets – is sure to increase speculation that Van Gaal will make a formal approach to sign him.

Mane highlighted his movement and ability in tight areas when setting up Southampton’s first goal for Graziano Pelle just before half-time, rolling a clever pass into his team-mate’s path after getting goal side of Alexander Tetty.

Then, 20 minutes into the second half he used his pace to cut in from the right flank and create a crossing opportunity from the right edge of the penalty are before cutting back for Dusan Tadic to fire into the top corner from 12 yards.

Mane had a hand in Saints’ third goal too, laying off to Cedric Soares, whose cross was headed goalbound by Pelle before Tadic tapped in, and in total the 23-year-old created five chances and completed five dribbles, both game highs, to deservedly earn the Man of the Match award.

Southampton v Norwich stats

Graziano Pelle has scored five goals in his last five PL appearances at St. Mary’s.

12 of Pelle’s 14 Premier League goals for Southampton have come at St Mary’s (86%).

Dusan Tadic (2) scored as many goals vs Norwich in this game as he did in his previous 15 Premier League games combined.

Alex Neil has suffered his first away defeat with Norwich in his 15 games on the road in all competitions (W10 D4).

Southampton have lost just one of their last 10 meetings with Norwich City in all competitions (W4 D5 L1).

This is the first time Sadio Mane has provided two assists in a single Premier League game.

The Saints have kept consecutive PL clean sheets for the first time since February 2015.

Is he the player United need to sign if they are to challenge for the Premier League title this season? How much would Southampton need to consider selling? Let us know your thoughts below…