‘Keane a hypocrite for Fernandes blast’

Arsenal cult hero Bacary Sagna claims Roy Keane is a hypocrite for slating Bruno Fernandes’ captaincy of Manchester United.

The ex-France defender, 40, not only reckons Fernandes’ “temper” makes him an ideal choice, he also believes Keane was a legendary United skipper for identical reasons!

Former Manchester City star Sagna told Paddy Power: “When it’s not going well, the captain has to speak up and Roy Keane was the same.

“He would always argue before games so I’m not sure he’s the best person to talk because I’ve seen him arguing with his own players and with people like Patrick Vieira. 

“Roy Keane was a top captain and leader, but he was also not always great towards his players. I would back up Bruno Fernandes because you need someone with a bit of a temper!” 

It follows ex-midfield hardman Keane saying of Fernandes: “The first thing I would do is take the captaincy off him.

“I know it’s a big decision but Fernandes is not captain material.

“He’s a talented player, but what I saw today – he’s whingeing, he’s moaning, he’s throwing his arms up in the air constantly – it really isn’t acceptable.”

Seaman spotlights regular Onana error

Arsenal goalkeeping legend David Seaman has highlighted a mistake that both Manchester United stopper Andre Onana and Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez continuously mae.

The legendary goalkeeper knows a thing or two about keeping the ball out of the net and has identified where the two Premier League shot-stoppers are going wrong.

Onana has faced a barrage of criticism for a number of high profile errors since joining Manchester United for £47m this summer.

World Cup winner Martinez came under fire for failing to keep out a savable effort from Orel Mangala during Villa’s 2-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.

And Seaman thinks the Argentina international could have done much better if he’d used two hands, citing Onana as another keeper that regularly makes the same mistake.

In an exclusive interview with LuckyBlock.com, he said: “I saw that goal and I’ll tell you who else has been getting away with it is Andre Onana.

“He did a couple over the weekend and got away with it. You could easily get two hands there. Control the direction of where you’re going to actually push the ball as well, not just knock it back into play.

“It’s a big thing that I have at Arsenal with the young goalies is to be aware of where you’re pushing the ball to.”

Surprise as US billionaire buys into Red Devils

US billionaire Leon Cooperman has invested in United in a major twist to the takeover saga.

The former hedge fund manager has bought almost ONE MILLION shares in the Red Devils for around £13.5million.

And he could invest more in the future with his net worth reportedly sitting at well over £2BILLION.

The American is the founder of Omega Advisors which is based in New York City.

The news comes just days before British billionaire businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to secure his 25 per cent takeover of the club.

Cooperman’s reported stake will be significantly less than that owned by Ratcliffe who is expected to pay £1.4billion for his quarter control of the Manchester giants.

Ratcliffe could cash in on Casemiro

Casemiro could be on his way out of United, talkSPORT suggest.

The Brazi midfielder arrived at Old Trafford in the summer of 2022 for £70million.

He was instrumental in helping Erik ten Hag‘s side win the Carabao Cup, finish third in the Premier League and reach the FA Cup final last season.

However, the 31-year-old has struggled to find his best form again this season – with a hamstring injury ruling him out until Christmas.

And in a bid to freshen up the squad, incoming minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be open to letting the midfielder leave.

According to talkSPORT, the former Real Madrid star is being eyed up for a big-money move to Saudi Arabia.

Four clubs in the Gulf State are owned by Newcastle owners PIF.

This has seen a number of stars flock to the Saudi Pro League.

Casemiro‘s departure could come along with attacking trio Jadon Sancho, Antony and Anthony Martial, who SunSport revealed are all up for sale under Ratcliffe’s transfer plans.

The British billionaire, 71, is also the owner of Ligue 1 outfit Nice, for whom United target Jean-Clair Tobido currently plays.

Rasmus in Theatre of No Dreams

Ex-England striker Alan Shearer believes Rasmus Hojlund will be having “sleepless nights” over still not bagging a Prem goal.

United’s £72million summer buy does at least have five Champions League goals to his name.

But BBC pundit Shearer told the Rest is Football podcast: “I feel a bit sorry for him. He shouldn’t be in the position he is in, in terms of the fee that’s been paid for him and the pressure that is on him.

“He should be one that is in, then out, using him as a substitute and starting him here and there. They should have a big hitter in there so I do have a bit of sympathy for him.

“I do see that there is a potential goal-scorer in there. He will be having sleepless nights because of what is happening in front of goal in the Premier League.

“It looks like he’ll be injured now with his hamstring, but there’s definitely something there.”

Stat attack

Mason Mount has struggled to adapt to life at Man Utd and stats back up Louis Saha’s concerns over his lack of impact on the team.

The ex-Chelsea star is yet to score or register an assist for the Red Devils since his £60m move.

And he is also still waiting to get a shot on target and create a big chance in the Premier League.

Mount’s passing impact is also not good reading with him struggling to get on the ball enough to play a key role in United’s build-up and he certainly isn’t receiving possession in advanced areas.