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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd to earn 'substantial' windfall for player sold less than 12 months ago
Manchester United's Profit and Sustainability concerns are set to be eased with one of their former academy players expected to be on the move this summer, just a year ater leaving the Red Devils Manchester United are set to earn a substantial transfer windfall thanks to former star Maxi Oyedele. The United academy graduate left the Red Devils a year ago for Legia Warsaw, having never played a senior game at Old Trafford. But he has starred in Poland, making 24 appearances in all competitions as Legia won the Polish Cup. That was their first major trophy since 2023, with Oyedele playing all 90 minutes of the final. Though he only joined last summer and has two years to run on his contract, the midfielder is attracting strong interest. Werder Bremen, PSV Eindhoven, Anderlecht, Club Brugge and a number of Championship sides are understood to be monitoring the 20-year-old. There is a release clause in his contract that means he is available for a tick over £5million this summer. There is a growing expectation at Legia that he will be departing the club after just one season. If he does indeed move on, it would bank United a healthy sum, which will go a way towards easing their concerns with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability rules. The Red Devils are hoping to be busy this summer and any fee received will be greatly appreciated. In a surprise move given he left just 12 months ago, United will benefit substantially from Oyedele's potential transfer. When they sold him last summer, United inserted various clauses into the deal. While they only sold him for a small fee, one of the clauses they inserted was a substantial sell-on clause to ensure future profit. That sell-on clause means that United are entitled to 40 per cent of any fee Legia receive for the midfielder. If he is sold for his release clause, it would see United bank just over £2m. That money would likely go straight into easing their PSR concerns, with a buy-back option also included in the original deal. A departure for Oyedele would come as somewhat of a surprise given his short time in Poland. Speaking in April, the youngster insisted he was happy with life in the capital city. 'It's just funny for my mum because she left Poland to come to England and make a life; I left England to go to Poland to start my journey,' Oyedele told The Guardian. 'Legia was the biggest opportunity. "I don't even think I realised how big of an opportunity it was when I heard about it. I felt like this was the opportunity to play in Europe, the biggest team in Poland. It's my nationality, so it's close to the national team. "It's always a risk to leave it, but it just seemed like the best choice. I couldn't afford to waste another year playing academy football. I could have stayed in England and continued my journey and who knows what would have happened." Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Scottish Sun
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Hibs target transfer swoop for £1million-rated striker who claimed Easter Road club wanted him in January
HIBS have targeted Legia Warsaw striker Migouel Alfarela again after he impressed during a loan spell in Greece. The Easter Road side have enquired about the 28-year-old French striker, according to reports in Poland. 1 Migouel Alfarela in action for Legia Warsaw Credit: Getty But they' would have to dig deep to land Alfarela, who is valued at over £1 million by Legia. The player himself claimed Hibs tried to sign him on loan in January, but the former Bastia and Paris FC star moved to Greece instead. His £800,000 transfer to Legia last summer turned into a disappointment, when he only managed to score once in 13 appearances. However, he resurrected his career on loan at Greek top flight club Kallithea, where he netted five goals in just ten starts for a club fighting relegation. He's due to return to Poland at the end of the season, but Hibs have reportedly enquired about his availability as they look to beef up their attack for next term. Alfarela was also linked with a move to PAOK Thessaloniki and the player himself revealed Hibs were interested in the last window. He said: "I had several offers to go on loan in January. Angers were interested, along with Hibs from Scotland and Universitatea Craiova from Romania. "But I had already decided to join Kallithea. From the very beginning, I had a good feeling about the owners and that was decisive in my choice. "I have really enjoyed my football here in Greece. "I still have two years on my contract with Legia. My goal is to give my all for Kallithea and then come back stronger to Warsaw. David Gray opens up on THAT Cup Final winner for Hibs against Rangers and how he felt like a 'wild horse' as he celebrated "The club has invested a lot in me and I will do everything to repay the trust." Hibs took another step towards third place in the Premiership at the weekend. David Gray's side hit back after the previous weekend's defeat to Aberdeen by beating Dundee United 3-1. With the Dons losing to St Mirren, Hibs once again have a three-point advantage in third just as they did prior to going to Pittodrie. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
United News of India
03-05-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Legia beats Pogon to win Polish Cup
Warsaw, May 3 (UNI) Legia Warsaw claimed the Polish Cup after a thrilling 4-3 victory over Pogon Szczecin at the National Stadium here on Friday. Legia made a strong start, launching an aggressive attack from the very first whistle. In the 13th minute, Ryoya Morishita dribbled past two opponents on the right wing and delivered a precise pass to Luquinhas, who tapped the ball into the net from close range to put his team ahead. Led by coach Goncalo Feio, the players did not slow down. In the 25th minute, they had a perfect opportunity to double their lead when the referee pointed to the penalty spot after goalkeeper Valentin Cojocaru fouled Radovan Pankov. However, the 29-year-old goalkeeper redeemed himself by saving Marc Gual's penalty effort. Pogon responded with a shot from Rafal Kurzawa in the 32nd minute, which hit the crossbar from long range. Four minutes before the break, Robert Kolendowicz's team equalized after a stunning cross from Kamil Grosicki allowed Danijel Loncar to score with a well-placed header, making it 1-1. The second half began in the best possible way for Legia. In the 46th minute, Pawel Wszolek's shot was blocked, but Morishita found the rebound and powered a shot past Cojocaru to restore the lead for Legia. In the 64th minute, Feio's team showcased its quality once again. After a brilliant through pass from Morishita, Ilya Shkurin dribbled past Cojocaru and scored into the empty net to give Legia a two-goal advantage. Pogon fought relentlessly to score its second goal just three minutes later through Efthymis Koulouris, whose shot deflected off Ruben Vinagre and into the net after a low pass from the left wing. In the 85th minute, Vinagre made amends as he confidently curled a precise shot into the far post to make the score 4-2. Despite Kacper Smolinski giving Pogon some hope of a comeback as he collected a rebound to score during stoppage time, Legia secured a 4-3 victory. This victory marked Legia Warsaw's 21st Polish Cup triumph in the club's history, while Pogon suffered its second consecutive final defeat after having lost to Wisla Krakow in the previous edition. UNI XINHUA GNK
Evening Standard
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Evening Standard
Djurgarden vs Chelsea FC: Conference League prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h, odds today
Throughout this Conference League campaign, Chelsea have oscillated between two states of being. In the first, they routinely prove that they are leagues ahead of their opposition and have no business participating in the tournament. In the second, they let their hubris get the better of them: See losses to Servette and Legia.
Evening Standard
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Evening Standard
Djurgarden vs Chelsea: Conference League prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds
Throughout this Conference League campaign, Chelsea have oscillated between two states of being. In the first, they routinely prove that they are leagues ahead of their opposition and have no business participating in the tournament. In the second, they let their hubris get the better of them: See losses to Servette and Legia.
