Manchester United: August 2009 Archives

Man Utd star Wayne Rooney has pledged his future to the Old Trafford outfit for as long as he is wanted by the club.

Sir Alex Ferguson has reiterated he will not give in to fans' calls to make a marquee signing before the September 1 transfer deadline.

Manchester United fought back from a goal down to take all the points as Arsene Wenger was left annoyed by several key decisions.

Manchester United enter the Carling Cup at the third round and will start the defence of their trophy with a home tie against Wolves.

Sir Alex Ferguson has described as "absolute rubbish" reports that he has fallen out with midfielders Anderson and Michael Carrick.

Rio Ferdinand and Edwin van der Sar will miss Man United's visit of Arsenal, while Owen Hargreaves will return on September 23.

Sir Alex Ferguson is wary of difficult Champions League trips to Besiktas and CSKA Moscow before big Premier League games for United.

Man Utd will play CSKA Moscow, Besiktas and Wolfsburg in the group stage of this season's Champions League following Thursday's draw.

Man Utd look set to miss out on Holland star Arjen Robben because he is set to join Bayern Munich, according to reports.

United are in advanced talks to sign Italian teenagers Alberto Masacci and Manuel Pucciarelli from Empoli.

Rio Ferdinand is targeting a return against Spurs after revealing his recovery from a thigh injury is ahead of schedule.

Sir Alex Ferguson has asked Anderson to try harder after the Brazilian was angered by being left out of the Community Shield.

Anderson has been told he can leave Manchester United following an argument with Sir Alex Ferguson after the Community Shield.

Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric has played down the suggestion that he might leave Spurs to join Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed hot-shot Wayne Rooney after he passed the 100-goal mark for Manchester United.

Manchester United are being linked with a £25m swoop on Real Madrid for Holland star Arjen Robben.

Park Ji-sung is no nearer to agreeing a new contract with champions Manchester United, according to his management agency.

Manchester United scored five goals in a dominant second-half display to thrash an unlucky Wigan side.

Man Utd defender Nemanja Vidic should start against Wigan on Saturday after calf trouble with Rio Ferdinand still out.

Rio Ferdinand could miss the start of Man Utd's Champions League campaign after being ruled out for up to a month with thigh trouble.

Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola has dismissed reports he is set to try to swoop on Man Utd for defender Nemanja Vidic.

Boss Sir Alex Ferguson admitted Man Utd turned in a "bad performance" at Burnley after Michael Carrick squandered a penalty.

Robbie Blake and Brian Jensen were the heroes for Burnley as the home side secured all three points against champions Manchester United

Man Utd defender Jonny Evans is struggling with an ankle problem ahead of the trip to Burnley so Wes Brown could start the game.

Nemanja Vidic's agent has denied saying it would be a "dream" for the defender to join Barcelona and insists he is happy at Man Utd.

Ben Foster believes he has to capitalise on Edwin van der Sar's injury if he is to become Manchester United's number one.

Manchester United youngster Tom Cleverly has joined Championship side Watford on loan until January.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists he does not "fear" the challenge of Man City but admits they do pose "a new threat".

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross insists he has not been the subject of a bid from either Manchester United or Liverpool.

Wayne Rooney gave Man Utd a winning start to the season with the only goal in a 1-0 win over promoted Birmingham at Old Trafford.

Manchester United are tipped to rival Liverpool for £8m-rated Stoke centre-half Ryan Shawcross, according to reports.

Man Utd star Rio Ferdinand insists he is not scared by the challenge of big-spending rivals Man City this season.

Man Utd star Nemanja Vidic will miss Sunday's clash with Birmingham while his deputy Jonny Evans is struggling with an ankle problem.

Schalke boss Felix Magath has acknowledged Man Utd's interest in young German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.

Fiorentina are set to complain to Fifa and Uefa after teenage defender Michele Fornasier opted to move to Manchester United.

Schalke keeper Manuel Neuer is reportedly a target of Manchester United amid doubts over Tomasz Kuzczak's long-term future.

Darren Fletcher has revealed Sir Alex Ferguson is likely to utilise a more solid 4-4-2 formation at Manchester United this season.

Ben Foster's bid to take over United's number one jersey against Birmingham has been hit by an injury picked up on international duty.

Wayne Rooney feels United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is correct not to splash the cash this summer and he vowed to hit 25 goals this term.

Man Utd winger Nani will miss the start of the Premier League season after suffering a dislocated shoulder.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists he has no qualms about playing Ben Foster in place of injured number one Edwin van der Sar.

Chelsea beat Man Utd 4-1 on penalties in the Community Shield following a 2-2 draw at Wembley.

Atletico Madrid coach Abel Resino claims there have been no bids for reported Man Utd and Chelsea target Sergio Aguero.

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has faith that manager Sir Alex Ferguson can lead them to glory without Cristiano Ronaldo.

Rio Ferdinand has shrugged off injury fears and says Manchester United will cope without star forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits he is looking to strike an early psychological blow by beating Chelsea in the Community Shield.

Defenders Nemanja Vidic, Gary Neville and Wes Brown are set to miss the Community Shield clash with Chelsea on Sunday through injury.

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic will miss the Premier League opener because of a calf injury, Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson feels Antonio Valencia is well on his way to filling the gap left by the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Man Utd midfield starlet Tom Cleverley could be sent out on loan after impressing with a goal in the 2-0 win over Valencia.

Man Utd have been told an offer of £51m for reported striker target Sergio Aguero might not be enough to tempt Atletico Madrid.

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Liverpool will not challenge for the title this season and expects Chelsea to be United's main competitors.

Ben Foster's chances of becoming Man Utd's number one have been boosted following Edwin van der Sar's eight-week injury absence.

Spanish giants Barcelona are reportedly preparing a £12million bid for Manchester United centre-half Johnny Evans.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to raid La Liga for Valencia's highly-rated playmaker David Silva.

Manchester United have handed a trial to 15-year-old Swedish starlet Linus Sjoberg.

Valencia say reported Manchester United target David Villa is 'priceless' and insist he will stay with the Spanish side this summer.

Man Utd are being linked with a triple £100m raid on La Liga for David Silva, David Villa and Sergio Aguero.

Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has challenged his players to hit 100 goals this season to show they don't need Cristiano Ronaldo.

Man Utd have signed 16-year-old Le Havre midfielder Paul Pogba and sparked a row with the French Ligue 2 outfit in the process.

Man Utd star Wayne Rooney has pledged his future to the Old Trafford outfit for as long as he is wanted by the club.

Sir Alex Ferguson has reiterated he will not give in to fans' calls to make a marquee signing before the September 1 transfer deadline.

Manchester United fought back from a goal down to take all the points as Arsene Wenger was left annoyed by several key decisions.

Manchester United enter the Carling Cup at the third round and will start the defence of their trophy with a home tie against Wolves.

Sir Alex Ferguson has described as "absolute rubbish" reports that he has fallen out with midfielders Anderson and Michael Carrick.

Rio Ferdinand and Edwin van der Sar will miss Man United's visit of Arsenal, while Owen Hargreaves will return on September 23.

Sir Alex Ferguson is wary of difficult Champions League trips to Besiktas and CSKA Moscow before big Premier League games for United.

Man Utd will play CSKA Moscow, Besiktas and Wolfsburg in the group stage of this season's Champions League following Thursday's draw.

Man Utd look set to miss out on Holland star Arjen Robben because he is set to join Bayern Munich, according to reports.

United are in advanced talks to sign Italian teenagers Alberto Masacci and Manuel Pucciarelli from Empoli.

Rio Ferdinand is targeting a return against Spurs after revealing his recovery from a thigh injury is ahead of schedule.

Sir Alex Ferguson has asked Anderson to try harder after the Brazilian was angered by being left out of the Community Shield.

Anderson has been told he can leave Manchester United following an argument with Sir Alex Ferguson after the Community Shield.

Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric has played down the suggestion that he might leave Spurs to join Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed hot-shot Wayne Rooney after he passed the 100-goal mark for Manchester United.

Manchester United are being linked with a £25m swoop on Real Madrid for Holland star Arjen Robben.

Park Ji-sung is no nearer to agreeing a new contract with champions Manchester United, according to his management agency.

Manchester United scored five goals in a dominant second-half display to thrash an unlucky Wigan side.