Manchester United: June 2009 Archives

Manchester United have completed the signing of Antonio Valencia from Wigan for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.

Lyon's Miralem Pjanic says Karim Benzema is happy to join Man Utd and will make a £38 million move from France this summer.

Man Utd target Douglas Costa is out for four weeks after suffering ankle ligament damage while playing for Gremio at the weekend.

Liverpool have beaten Manchester United, Barcelona and Chelsea to sign Cadiz youngster Jesus Fernandez, according to reports.

Sir Alex Ferguson is set to close a deal with Wigan for Antonio Valencia for a fee less than the Latics' £18 million asking price.

Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed a six-year deal with Real Madrid and his world record £80million transfer will be completed on July 1.

Karim Benzema's agent says Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson wants the Lyon striker but will not pay more than 40 million euros.

Sir Alex Ferguson looks set to abandon his interest in Gremio's Douglas Costa unless the Brazilian club lower their asking price.

Brazilian side Gremio have told Manchester United they will not allow starlet Douglas Costa to come over to England for a trial.

Carlos Tevez's adviser Kia Joorabchian says Manchester City are the favourites to sign the Argentinian striker.

Wigan winger Antonio Valencia looks set to decide whether or not to join Man Utd next week once he returns from holiday.

Atletico Madrid will only sell striker Sergio Aguero if a club meets his release clause after he was linked with Man Utd.

Manchester United are keeping tabs on Brazilian forward Nilmar, who has impressed during the current Confederations Cup tournament.

Ben Foster is understood to have agreed a new four-year contract at Manchester United after being offered an improved long-term deal.

Karim Benzema's agent admits the striker doesn't want to quit Lyon this year - increasing his chances of a dream move to Real Madrid.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan insists £18m-rated Antonio Valencia is better than Franck Ribery and would be an "absolute steal".

Lyon have admitted they could be powerless to keep hold of Karim Benzema if Manchester United made an approach.

Carlos Tevez has asked to leave Manchester United after turning down a new five-year-contract offer, the club have confirmed.

Zoran Tosic has confirmed the Manchester United players knew Cristiano Ronaldo was leaving before the Champions League final.

Manchester United and Chelsea have been told by Valencia that star striker David Villa is not for sale.

Sir Bobby Charlton says Sir Alex Ferguson will spend the money he receives for Cristiano Ronaldo wisely to replace the Portugal star.

Carlos Tevez is believed to have ruled out a move to Liverpool but could still join United's local rivals Manchester City.

Darron Gibson wants to negotiate a contract extension at Man Utd despite interest from Everton and Fulham.

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has hinted that Karim Benzema could be tempted to join Man Utd this summer.

Bayern Munich will sell United target Franck Ribery if he wants to leave but it appears Real Madrid are in the driving seat.

Wigan will meet with three clubs this week including Man Utd and Real Madrid to try to thrash out a deal for Antonio Valencia.

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge claims Manchester United are one of three clubs to have bid for French star Franck Ribery.

Rafa Benitez says last season's title bid will have given Liverpool the confidence to believe they can overturn Manchester United.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has confirmed that a third club has joined Real Madrid and Man United in the race for Antonio Valencia.

Uefa president Michel Platini has criticised Real Madrid's huge £80million move for Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo.

The representatives of Carlos Tevez are expected to hold talks with all interested parties, including Manchester United, this week.

Nemanja Vidic insists he won't be joining Cristano Ronaldo in moving to Spain and says he is very happy at Manchester United.

Carlos Tevez appears to have a straight choice between Man City and Chelsea if he leaves Man Utd this summer.

Robinho has urged Manchester City to step up their efforts to try and sign Carlos Tevez before Manchester United beat them to him.

Nani believes it is time for Manchester United to put their trust in him to fill the hole left by Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo has already drawn a line under his Man Utd career as he nears an "historic" switch to Real Madrid.

Man Utd have been told they will need to offer "crazy" money in order to sign Franck Ribery as Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement.

With an £80million war chest at their disposal to replace Cristiano Ronaldo United have been linked with a host of top names.

Nani is hoping Cristiano Ronaldo's switch to Real Madrid will see his chances of first team football increase with United.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been given permission to speak to Real Madrid after Manchester United accepted a world record £80million bid.

Real Madrid have reportedly been told to pay £82m for Cristiano Ronaldo before June 30 - or pay a penalty clause of £26m.

United appear set for a clear run at Wigan's Antonio Valencia after it emerged that Real Madrid's offer was made last January.

United goalkeeper coach Eric Steele says the club are happy with their current pool of stoppers, despite being linked to Yohann Pele.

Cristiano Ronaldo could miss the start of pre-season training after feeling lower abdomen pain which may require a hernia operation.

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic will stay at Old Trafford despite interest from Spain and Italy, according to his agent.

Touted Manchester United target Franck Ribery has refused to rule out a move away from Bayern Munich this summer.

Hull City have agreed a £6million fee for Manchester United striker Frazier Campbell and are now preparing to discuss personal terms.

Manchester United are believed to have tabled a £16million bid for Wigan winger Antonio Valencia but face competition from Real Madrid.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson may look to replace Carlos Tevez with £30m-rated Lyon and France striker Karim Benzema.

Florentino Perez has insisted Real Madrid will not risk further aggravating Manchester United over their pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Phil Brown has indicated that Hull could look to sign former loanee Manucho on a permanent basis but only if the price is right.

AC Milan hope to join Real Madrid in the race to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United, says president Silvio Berlusconi.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo is still at the top of the club's wanted list.

Nani has rejected rumours linking him with a move away from Manchester United and insists he will see out his contract at Old Trafford.

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has confirmed he is interested in sign Carlos Tevez if Manchester United cannot agree a deal.

Real Madrid's new director general Jorge Valdano has denied claims they have an agreement to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Man United.

Owen Hargreaves could miss the start of the new Premier League season as he continues his rehabilitation from double knee surgery.

Stoke chairman Peter Coates has rubbished recent speculation linking them with a bid for Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes.

James Milner has been called into the England squad after Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick withdrew due to a foot injury.

Manchester United have completed the signing of Antonio Valencia from Wigan for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.

Lyon's Miralem Pjanic says Karim Benzema is happy to join Man Utd and will make a £38 million move from France this summer.

Man Utd target Douglas Costa is out for four weeks after suffering ankle ligament damage while playing for Gremio at the weekend.

Liverpool have beaten Manchester United, Barcelona and Chelsea to sign Cadiz youngster Jesus Fernandez, according to reports.

Sir Alex Ferguson is set to close a deal with Wigan for Antonio Valencia for a fee less than the Latics' £18 million asking price.

Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed a six-year deal with Real Madrid and his world record £80million transfer will be completed on July 1.

Karim Benzema's agent says Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson wants the Lyon striker but will not pay more than 40 million euros.

Sir Alex Ferguson looks set to abandon his interest in Gremio's Douglas Costa unless the Brazilian club lower their asking price.

Brazilian side Gremio have told Manchester United they will not allow starlet Douglas Costa to come over to England for a trial.

Carlos Tevez's adviser Kia Joorabchian says Manchester City are the favourites to sign the Argentinian striker.

Wigan winger Antonio Valencia looks set to decide whether or not to join Man Utd next week once he returns from holiday.

Atletico Madrid will only sell striker Sergio Aguero if a club meets his release clause after he was linked with Man Utd.

Manchester United are keeping tabs on Brazilian forward Nilmar, who has impressed during the current Confederations Cup tournament.

Ben Foster is understood to have agreed a new four-year contract at Manchester United after being offered an improved long-term deal.

Karim Benzema's agent admits the striker doesn't want to quit Lyon this year - increasing his chances of a dream move to Real Madrid.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan insists £18m-rated Antonio Valencia is better than Franck Ribery and would be an "absolute steal".

Lyon have admitted they could be powerless to keep hold of Karim Benzema if Manchester United made an approach.

Carlos Tevez has asked to leave Manchester United after turning down a new five-year-contract offer, the club have confirmed.

Zoran Tosic has confirmed the Manchester United players knew Cristiano Ronaldo was leaving before the Champions League final.

Manchester United and Chelsea have been told by Valencia that star striker David Villa is not for sale.

Sir Bobby Charlton says Sir Alex Ferguson will spend the money he receives for Cristiano Ronaldo wisely to replace the Portugal star.

Carlos Tevez is believed to have ruled out a move to Liverpool but could still join United's local rivals Manchester City.

Darron Gibson wants to negotiate a contract extension at Man Utd despite interest from Everton and Fulham.

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has hinted that Karim Benzema could be tempted to join Man Utd this summer.

Bayern Munich will sell United target Franck Ribery if he wants to leave but it appears Real Madrid are in the driving seat.