Concern for Man United as Real Madrid are set to seal double transfer deal-

it will be a huge disappointment for all concerned at the Bernabeu to see how their year has gone, with Julen Lopetegui and Santiago Solari losing their jobs prior to Zidane returning for a second stint last month.

As noted by Sky Sports, it’s now suggested that the Spanish giants are confident of their chances of prising Eden Hazard and Paul Pogba away from Chelsea and Manchester United respectively.

It’s added that Hazard will command a price-tag of around £100m, while it’s likely to be a similar story for Pogba as Madrid will have to splash out big money if they wish to add such star power.

After losing former talisman Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus last summer, Real Madrid have managed just 59 goals in 34 league games so far this season, which arguably says a lot about where their problems lie.

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Solskjaer issues surprise statement about Guardiola’s players ahead of Manchester showdown

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has warned his players to be ready for Manchester City’s dirty tricks and tactical fouling in the Old Trafford derby.

The Red Devils face their neighbours on Wednesday night looking to dent City’s title challenge.

Much has been made of City’s fine football under Pep Guardiola, but Solskjaer flagged up the fact that the champions are also cynical in retrieving the ball when they lose possession.

“We have got to be ready for their pressing.

“They have got quality on the ball so we have got to defend well, and when we win it we have got to be ready for their aggression.

“They will snap at your ankles and heels and kick you. They are not going to allow us easy counter attacking because there will be fouls, I have absolutely no doubt about it.

“When you watch those games they commit so many players forward and they will be stopping us as high as they can I think,” Solskjaer told a press conference on Tuesday.

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