Manchester United: July 2009 Archives

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he will have to change his tactics following Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Real Madrid.

Manchester United are set to bid £35million for Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery, despite the fact Bayern value him at £85m.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson's backed Dimitar Berbatov to enjoy a "terrific season" after confirming he'll play as a centre-forward.

Anderson opened his goalscoring account with a free-kick against Boca Juniors and Antonio Valencia scored on his debut in a 2-1 win.

Sir Alex Ferguson has taken a swipe at Real Madrid and believes Barcelona will again be the main force in Europe next season.

Manchester United could be without Owen Hargreaves until December as he continues to struggle with knee problems.

Ryan Giggs says Michael Owen is the 'predator' that Manchester United have been missing and is backing him to shine at Old Trafford.

Jose Mourinho has confirmed he would like to one day replace Sir Alex Ferguson as the next manager of Manchester United.

Edwin van der Sar could play on beyond the forthcoming season but concedes his Man Utd days are probably coming to an end.

Chelsea's Nicolas Anelka feels the title race is wide open following Manchester United's sale of Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez.

Sir Alex Ferguson claims Emmanuel Adebayor tried to strike a deal with Manchester United after agreeing a move to Manchester City.

Sir Alex Ferguson has played down fears over Michael Owen's fitness and feels he can score at least 15 goals this season.

Man Utd captain Gary Neville has suffered another injury problem and returned home from the Far East because of groin trouble.

Man Utd chief executive David Gill has no intention of following the lead of big-spending Man City and Real Madrid.

Manchester United midfielder Ji-sung Park is set to sign a new long-term deal this summer, according to chief executive David Gill.

Man Utd chief executive David Gill has confirmed the £80m raised from the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo will not be used to pay off debt.

Man Utd have around £60m to spend on squad strengthening but a spokesman says the club is being choosy over new arrivals.

Mark Hughes has refuted Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson's claim that City are not challengers for their Premier League crown.

Dimitar Berbatov has admitted there is plenty of room for improvement from him at Manchester United next season.

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he didn't sign Carlos Tevez because he thought the striker was not worth £25million.

Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed local rivals Manchester City as potential title challengers next season.

New signing Michael Owen made it two goals in as many games as Manchester United defeated a Malaysia XI 2-0 on Monday.

An independent tribunal is set to determine how much Burnley will have to pay Manchester United for defender Richard Eckersley.

Man Utd face competition from Chelsea and Real Madrid as talks continue with Brazilian side Gremio over midfielder Douglas Costa.

Michael Owen says Manchester United's players must share the responsibility of replacing Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford this season.

Michael Owen opened his Manchester United account with the winning goal on his debut in the friendly against a Malaysia XI.

Man Utd have reached an agreement to sign Senegal Under-20 striker Mame Biram Diouf from Molde, subject to a medical.

Star defender Nemanja Vidic did not travel to Malaysia on Thursday along with new signings Antonio Valencia and Gabriel Obertan.

Man Utd are rearranging their tour of the Far East after cancelling their game in Indonesia following bombings at hotels in Jakarta.

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has indicated that there could be more transfer activity at Old Trafford this summer.

David Gill has raised the prospect of more new arrivals at Manchester United by suggesting he expects "some player activity".

Sir Alex Ferguson is expecting Darron Gibson to push for a first team place at United after he signed a three-year contract extension.

Young full-back Richard Eckersley has snubbed a new deal offer at Manchester United and signed a four-year deal at Burnley.

Carlos Tevez claimed Sir Alex Ferguson's poor communication skills resulted in him not agreeing to join Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson says United tracked Gabriel Obertan for four years before his recent return to form forced them to snap him up.

Manchester United have not made a bid for the Inter Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, according to the player's agent.

Gary Neville is confident that Michael Owen can recapture his form at Man United and prove to be an able replacement for Carlos Tevez.

Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to pinch Samuel Eto'o off super-rich neighbours Manchester City for £25m, according to reports.

Former captain Bryan Robson has warned striker Dimitar Berbatov he must deliver for Manchester United next season.

Fraizer Campbell has signed for Sunderland after the Black Cats agreed to pay Manchester United an initial £3.5million.

Manchester United have yet to make a move for Sergio Aguero, according to Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo.

Sunderland have agreed a deal with Manchester United for England Under-21 international striker Fraizer Campbell.

Man Utd want to offer £18m plus Dimitar Berbatov for Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero, according to Spanish reports.

Karim Benzema has confirmed he turned down approaches from Man Utd, Inter Milan and Barcelona to join Real Madrid from Lyon.

Rio Ferdinand says he is already geared up for a tough pre-season with Manchester United as they aim to start the new season on a high.

Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly lining up a £30million bid to secure the services of Inter Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic for United.

Bordeaux forward Gabriel Obertan has signed a four-year deal with Man Utd following long-term interest from the Red Devils.

Man Utd target Douglas Costa hopes his club will be flexible over their reported £18m valuation of the 18-year-old attacker.

Sir Alex Ferguson has been told new Man Utd midfielder Gabriel Obertan is not the finished article yet.

Ben Foster has put pen-to-paper on his new four-year contract at Old Trafford, with the keeper committing to the club until June 2013.

Reports claim Manchester United will bid £20m in an attempt to persuade Real Madrid to sell Dutch striker Klass-Jan Huntelaar.

Manchester United are understood to be ready to complete the capture of young French winger Gabriel Obertan by the weekend.

Ipswich boss Roy Keane has signed Man Utd winger Lee Martin on a four-year deal after agreeing an undisclosed fee.

Cristiano Ronaldo has passed his final Real Madrid medical and will be presented at the Bernabeu on Monday evening.

Man Utd are close to landing Bordeaux winger Gabriel Obertan who has been linked with Arsenal, Inter and AC Milan.

Man Utd veteran Paul Scholes is being linked with a switch to Everton after falling down the pecking order at Old Trafford.

Michael Owen believes his move to Manchester United will help him force his way back into the England squad.

Manchester United are set to swoop for 16-year-old Italian full-back Alberto Massacci, according to the Empoli youngster.

Manchester United have announced they have completed the signing of former Liverpool striker Michael Owen on a two year deal.

Man Utd are assessing Michael Owen's fitness at Carrington as he nears a shock switch to Old Trafford from Newcastle.

Man Utd youngster Rodrigo Possebon has joined Portuguese side Sporting Braga on loan for the 2009/10 season.

It's believed Manchester United have held initial talks with Michael Owen's representatives about signing the striker this summer.

Sevilla's Luis Fabiano and Real Madrid's Klaas-Jan Huntelaar are understood to be the next transfer options for Manchester United.

Manchester United have missed out on two top targets, with Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema snubbing the chance to move to Old Trafford.

Manchester United have confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Real Madrid, who will make a single payment of £80million.

Nemanja Vidic has revealed he has rejected offers from Real Madrid, Barcelona and AC Milan as he plans to stay with United.

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he will have to change his tactics following Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Real Madrid.

Manchester United are set to bid £35million for Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery, despite the fact Bayern value him at £85m.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson's backed Dimitar Berbatov to enjoy a "terrific season" after confirming he'll play as a centre-forward.

Anderson opened his goalscoring account with a free-kick against Boca Juniors and Antonio Valencia scored on his debut in a 2-1 win.

Sir Alex Ferguson has taken a swipe at Real Madrid and believes Barcelona will again be the main force in Europe next season.

Manchester United could be without Owen Hargreaves until December as he continues to struggle with knee problems.

Ryan Giggs says Michael Owen is the 'predator' that Manchester United have been missing and is backing him to shine at Old Trafford.

Jose Mourinho has confirmed he would like to one day replace Sir Alex Ferguson as the next manager of Manchester United.

Edwin van der Sar could play on beyond the forthcoming season but concedes his Man Utd days are probably coming to an end.

Chelsea's Nicolas Anelka feels the title race is wide open following Manchester United's sale of Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez.

Sir Alex Ferguson claims Emmanuel Adebayor tried to strike a deal with Manchester United after agreeing a move to Manchester City.

Sir Alex Ferguson has played down fears over Michael Owen's fitness and feels he can score at least 15 goals this season.

Man Utd captain Gary Neville has suffered another injury problem and returned home from the Far East because of groin trouble.

Man Utd chief executive David Gill has no intention of following the lead of big-spending Man City and Real Madrid.

Manchester United midfielder Ji-sung Park is set to sign a new long-term deal this summer, according to chief executive David Gill.

Man Utd chief executive David Gill has confirmed the £80m raised from the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo will not be used to pay off debt.

Man Utd have around £60m to spend on squad strengthening but a spokesman says the club is being choosy over new arrivals.

Mark Hughes has refuted Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson's claim that City are not challengers for their Premier League crown.

Dimitar Berbatov has admitted there is plenty of room for improvement from him at Manchester United next season.

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he didn't sign Carlos Tevez because he thought the striker was not worth £25million.

Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed local rivals Manchester City as potential title challengers next season.

New signing Michael Owen made it two goals in as many games as Manchester United defeated a Malaysia XI 2-0 on Monday.

An independent tribunal is set to determine how much Burnley will have to pay Manchester United for defender Richard Eckersley.

Man Utd face competition from Chelsea and Real Madrid as talks continue with Brazilian side Gremio over midfielder Douglas Costa.

Michael Owen says Manchester United's players must share the responsibility of replacing Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford this season.