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After falling out of favour with most supporters, including myself, as he spent more time in the stands than on the field, Frenchman Louis Saha has signed for Everton. The move is subject to a medical and the fee is undisclosed. Ferguson had previously stated that the striker would be staying at the Red Devils to recover and boost the striking department, but this will not be so.

But it seems the loyal coach has given up of Saha ever returning to full fitness. The striker has scored 42 goals in …

The transfer saga regarding Tottenham‘s want-away striker Dimitar Berbatov took another twist today after what can be branded a disrespectful act by the striker towards his current employer. Berba has already stated it’s his dream to move to Man Utd and play Champions League football again. It was also reported that the striker handed a formal transfer request last Saturday, just before the Premier League kicked off. This made Juande Ramos put him on the substitute bench. Unlike Man Utd’s Cristiano Ronaldo, who found himself in a similar situation in …

It is not a very common thing to have players transferring between the top clubs in English football. However, it has happened before, and thus it is only a minor shock to have a player joining his previous club’s biggest rival. This is what Mikael Silvestre, the 31-year old Man Utd defender has just done. It was officially announced that the player has joined the Arsenal party to strengthen the defensive department of the club. Although undisclosed, the fee is thought to be around £750,000. The move goes against Wenger’s …

Reports are suggesting that Sir Alex Ferguson is preparing a large bid for Valencia winger David Silva. The Spanish 22 year old is one of the brightest prospects in the Valencia and Spain squads, and is on a 7-year contract at Valencia, signed on the 21st June 2007. He can play on both sides of midfield as well as a playmaker. Ferguson sees him as the ideal addition and future replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, and is determined to make his move now.

Valencia is cash-strapped and would negotiate with clubs in …

Sir Alex Ferguson has given the biggest ever hint that he is ready to make a move for a striker and finalise a deal before the Premier League opener against Newcastle next Sunday. In a buoyant mood after the club won the Community Shield against Portsmouth on penalties, Fergie answered the reporters’ questions about general and individual targets for the Red Devils, which would enhance the goalscoring power of the club.  Something which the press have inflated is the refusal of Ferguson to deny a move for former-Arsenal captain Thierry …

After a pleasing pre-season, players have now gone back to business, with the new Premiership season fast approaching. The first competitive match for the amazing club from Manchester was played today, Sunday 10th August, exactly one week before the Premier League opener against Newcastle. Their opponents were last season’s FA Cup winners, Portsmouth, which beat Man Utd on their way to clinching the 2007/08 FA Cup trophy.

Many were predicting a difficult match for the Red Devils, with the absence of Rooney, Ronaldo and Anderson being the main reason behind this. …

Nani will be in the starting line-up as Premier League and European champions Manchester United face Portsmouth in the traditional season opener at Wembley this Sunday.
Sir Alex Ferguson told the club website: “Nani will probably start on Sunday because he is suspended for the first two league games of the season.”
Gary Neville is also fit to travel.
However, Owen Hargreaves is not so lucky with his manager citing the away game on the 25th August, ironically also against Portsmouth, as a more likely target.
“Owen Hargreaves is not ready. He should be …

Manchester United fans may have breathed a collective sigh of relief when rumours began to circulate that Wayne Rooney will indeed be fit for the start of the season, fighting off a virus quicker than expected.
United’s number 10 had picked up the illness in Nigeria, during Manchester United‘s successful pre-season tour in Africa. However, he is now back in training, and Sir Alex Ferguson is optimistic.
Sir Alex told the official club website: “We have a big job to get him ready for Newcastle, but with seven or eight days training, …

This friendly match against Claudio Ranieri’s side will be the most attractive of all preparation friendlies this season, and the last one before the team’s season starts with the Community Shield next Sunday. Juventus were one of the sides which strengthened their squad heavily in order to challenge for the Serie A and UEFA Champions League (in their dreams!). Their best acquisition was Amauri from Palermo whose goal tally will fire Juve’s goal difference in Serie A.
In this event, Man Utd will give their fans the chance to celebrate the …

Edwin van der Sar, the goalkeeper who will be remembered by the United faithful for years to come, as being the keeper who won them the UEFA Champions League for the second time under Ferguson’s reign, has spoken about his confidence that the team can retain both cups. Edwin played a crucial part in the historic 2007/08 Double, and is determined to carry forward the team’s success to 2008/09. There will obviously be more pressure on United to perform well, even from their own fans which will be expectant more …