Manchester United: October 2008 Archives

Sir Alex Ferguson has continued his war of words with Real president Ramon Calderon, gloating that United have got Cristiano Ronaldo.

Real Valladolid will hold talks with highly-rated goalkeeper Sergio Asenjo in January to end interest from Manchester United.

Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster could be a loan target for new Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp.

Club president Ramon Calderon has said Real Madrid will not "waste any time" entering into a war of words with Sir Alex Ferguson.

Manchester United have confirmed they have agreed a new multi-million pound sponsorship deal with Swiss watch manufacturers Hublot.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has reassured Carlos Tevez he has a future at the club after recalling him against West Ham.

A Cristiano Ronaldo brace earned the points for Man United at Old Trafford as West Ham succumbed to their fourth successive defeat.

Gabriel Heinze says Sir Alex Ferguson's claims Real Madrid only signed him from Man Utd to lure Cristiano Ronaldo there is 'fiction'.

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted his relief that Darren Fletcher signed a new deal to stay with Man Utd due to the injury crisis.

Danny Simpson says he hopes to do enough during his time at Blackburn to convince Sir Alex Ferguson he has what it takes to succeed.

Nemanja Vidic is concerned Manchester United are losing valuable ground in the race to defend their Premier League crown.

Sir Alex Ferguson has accused Real Madrid of only signing Gabriel Heinze from Manchester United to get to top target Cristiano Ronaldo.

Kia Joorabchian, long-time adviser of Carlos Tevez, has said the player is not planning to leave Old Trafford despite losing his place.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named as FifPro World Footballer of the Year, after an outstanding spell for Manchester United.

Jose Mourinho is reportedly the man wanted to replace Sir Alex Ferguson when he eventually leaves his role as Man Utd boss.

Carlos Tevez's advisor has ruled out a January move for the forward but has revealed talks will be held with Man Utd next summer.

Cristiano Ronaldo claims he made the correct decision to stay at Man Utd and has distanced himself from a future switch to Real Madrid.

Manchester United missed the chance to move into the top four as it finished all square against Everton at Goodison Park.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has ended his pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo - unless Man Utd decide to sell the winger.

Man Utd trio Patrice Evra, Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville are all fit for the trip to Everton after injury problems.

Man Utd keeper Ben Foster is determined to be a success at the club but admits a loan move could be on the cards.

Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo is confident he'll win the Ballon d'Or because the likes of Lionel Messi and Xavi aren't serious rivals.

Manchester United's interest in Brazilian starlet Douglas Costa is set to come to nothing with Real Madrid now eyeing a January swoop.

Wayne Rooney has warned former club Everton he wants to score his 100th career goal against them at Goodison Park on Saturday.

Sir Alex Ferguson says he is uncertain who his first choice right back is after Brazilian Rafael Da Silva's displays this season.

Sir Alex Ferguson has told striker Wayne Rooney he can win the 2009 World Footballer of the Year Award after impressing against Celtic.

Nani could get the nod ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo when Manchester United take on Celtic in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo has reiterated he is happy to stay and win more silverware at Manchester United.

Carlos Tevez and Anderson could return when a Wayne Rooney-inspired Manchester United lock horns with Celtic in the Champions League.

Wayne Rooney believes he can still improve despite claiming that he is currently in the form of his life.

Manchester United target Milos Krasic says he is ready to quit Russian side CSKA Moscow and move to the Premier League.

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Man Utd are still favourites to complete the signing of Carlos Tevez despite Real Madrid's interest.

Wayne Rooney was instrumental at Old Trafford as Manchester United scored four goals in a rampant second half of football.

Sir Alex Ferguson has played down concerns Owen Hargreaves' career could be in doubt at Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson expects Michael Carrick to return to first-team training on Monday for Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson was "tickled" by the idea of becoming England manager, former FA executive director David Davies has claimed.

Carlos Tevez has moved to deny quotes claiming he is unhappy at Manchester United and with life in England.

Man Utd club captain Gary Neville has dismissed talk of a 'Battle of Britain' with Celtic but knows Bhoys fans will be up for it.

Man Utd forward Carlos Tevez admits he is not as "dangerous" in front of goal anymore after being forced to adapt his game.

United are looking at Partizan Belgrade's teenage starlet Adem Ljajic - dubbed the 'Little Kaka' of Serbia.

Ben Foster came through last night's reserves clash with Oldham unscathed as he continues his push towards a first-team opportunity.

Douglas Costa's agent has revealed that Man Utd and Real Madrid are leading the chase for the 18-year-old Brazilian star.

Manchester United keeper Ben Foster is close to full fitness and will be pushing for his first start of the season later this month.

Manchester United are being linked with a raid on Real Valladolid for 19-year-old keeper Sergio Asenjo who would cost around £5m.

Manchester United star Wes Brown has reminded Sir Alex Ferguson he is still an option for the centre of defence.

Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster has told Manchester United that he will be back in for Cristiano Ronaldo next summer.

Man Utd midfielder Owen Hargreaves will be available for the clash with West Brom and he may be joined by Michael Carrick.

Ex-United defender Jaap Stam has been scouting for the club in Brazil where he watched teenage Brazilian prodigy Douglas Costa.

Man Utd new boy Dimitar Berbatov admits he is interested in playing in Italy in the future.

Man Utd star Wayne Rooney admits he is no longer guaranteed a first-team place following the arrival of Dimitar Berbatov.

Tomasz Kuszczak returned to action as United's reserves picked up a first league win for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last night.

Steve Bruce has dismissed reports Wigan have already agreed a deal to sell Wilson Palacios to his old club Manchester United.

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he has no interest in a reunion with Luiz Felipe Scolari at Chelsea.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has told Manchester United he will fight to keep hold of star winger Antonio Valencia.

Sir Alex Ferguson is eyeing an £18 million move for Wigan midfielder Wilson Palacios, according to reports.

Man Utd have played down reports suggesting Carlos Tevez could leave Old Trafford because he has not signed a permanent deal.

Man Utd keeper Edwin van der Sar's international comeback is set to last just two games after answering an SOS from Holland.

Man Utd midfielder Darren Fletcher admits he is happy to stay at Old Trafford for as long as he is wanted by Sir Alex Ferguson.

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney believes his side are back on track after a disappointing start to the season.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he was wrong to call Paul Ince a 'big-time Charlie'.

Man Utd midfielders Paul Scholes and Darren Fletcher have signed contract extensions until June 2010 and June 2012 respectively.

Manchester United will be without Paul Scholes and Michael Carrick at Blackburn while Wayne Rooney is a serious doubt.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson has told keeper Ben Foster to use Gary Neville's successful injury battle as inspiration.

Man Utd striker Wayne Rooney should shake off an ankle injury for England's forthcoming games but is a doubt for Blackburn.

Man Utd star Nemanja Vidic claims Sir Alex Ferguson has unearthed another gem in Brazilian right-back Rafael Da Silva.

Manchester United new boy Dimitar Berbatov wants to end his career at Old Trafford after sealing a dream move in the summer.

Midfielder Paul Scholes has been ruled out for ten weeks after damaging knee ligaments in United's 3-0 win against Aalborg.

Cristiano Ronaldo has warned the Premier League Dimitar Berbatov will only get better after scoring his first goals for United.

Paul Scholes is facing eight weeks out with a knee injury while Wayne Rooney will undergo tests on his ankle problem today.

Sir Alex Ferguson has continued his war of words with Real president Ramon Calderon, gloating that United have got Cristiano Ronaldo.

Real Valladolid will hold talks with highly-rated goalkeeper Sergio Asenjo in January to end interest from Manchester United.

Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster could be a loan target for new Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp.

Club president Ramon Calderon has said Real Madrid will not "waste any time" entering into a war of words with Sir Alex Ferguson.

Manchester United have confirmed they have agreed a new multi-million pound sponsorship deal with Swiss watch manufacturers Hublot.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has reassured Carlos Tevez he has a future at the club after recalling him against West Ham.

A Cristiano Ronaldo brace earned the points for Man United at Old Trafford as West Ham succumbed to their fourth successive defeat.

Gabriel Heinze says Sir Alex Ferguson's claims Real Madrid only signed him from Man Utd to lure Cristiano Ronaldo there is 'fiction'.

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted his relief that Darren Fletcher signed a new deal to stay with Man Utd due to the injury crisis.

Danny Simpson says he hopes to do enough during his time at Blackburn to convince Sir Alex Ferguson he has what it takes to succeed.

Nemanja Vidic is concerned Manchester United are losing valuable ground in the race to defend their Premier League crown.

Sir Alex Ferguson has accused Real Madrid of only signing Gabriel Heinze from Manchester United to get to top target Cristiano Ronaldo.

Kia Joorabchian, long-time adviser of Carlos Tevez, has said the player is not planning to leave Old Trafford despite losing his place.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named as FifPro World Footballer of the Year, after an outstanding spell for Manchester United.

Jose Mourinho is reportedly the man wanted to replace Sir Alex Ferguson when he eventually leaves his role as Man Utd boss.

Carlos Tevez's advisor has ruled out a January move for the forward but has revealed talks will be held with Man Utd next summer.

Cristiano Ronaldo claims he made the correct decision to stay at Man Utd and has distanced himself from a future switch to Real Madrid.

Manchester United missed the chance to move into the top four as it finished all square against Everton at Goodison Park.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has ended his pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo - unless Man Utd decide to sell the winger.

Man Utd trio Patrice Evra, Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville are all fit for the trip to Everton after injury problems.

Man Utd keeper Ben Foster is determined to be a success at the club but admits a loan move could be on the cards.

Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo is confident he'll win the Ballon d'Or because the likes of Lionel Messi and Xavi aren't serious rivals.

Manchester United's interest in Brazilian starlet Douglas Costa is set to come to nothing with Real Madrid now eyeing a January swoop.

Wayne Rooney has warned former club Everton he wants to score his 100th career goal against them at Goodison Park on Saturday.

Sir Alex Ferguson says he is uncertain who his first choice right back is after Brazilian Rafael Da Silva's displays this season.