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Father and son could battle it out for signature

Reports suggest that Sir Alex Ferguson and his own son Darren could soon be battling it out in a transfer tug-of-war for Stockport County’s defender Josh Thompson.

Have United missed out on Benzema signing?

Speculation suggests Manchester United have missed out on transfer target Karim Benzema - with the forward set to join ever-stronger Real Madrid in a £30million move. Sir Alex Ferguson has long been an admirer of Benzema and press reports claimed that the Reds boss would launch a bid for the frontman over the summer.

Ronaldo's £80million exit finalised

Cristiano Ronaldo is officially a Real Madrid player with the record-breaking £80million move completed on Wednesday morning. Reports also claim that the Red Devils have received the complete fee in full up front – something which is increasingly rare in modern-day football.

Ex-goalkeeper joins Hartlepool's coaching ranks

Former Manchester United shot stopper Gary Walsh has been appointed goalkeeping coach at Hartlepool United. The 41-year-old has enjoyed coaching stints at Wigan Athletic and Derby County since hanging up his gloves.

Valencia completes £18million move to Old Trafford

Manchester United have confirmed the high-profile arrival of Antonio Valencia for a fee believed to be in the region of £18million. The Ecuadorian international joins the club from Lancastrian rivals Wigan Athletic and has put pen-to-paper on a four-year deal.

Tevez decides to quit OT despite big bucks United offer

It’s official – Carlos Tevez is leaving. The news comes as no great surprise with long-term speculation suggesting an Old Trafford exit for the South American frontman; but now the club have made a formal announcement.

United kick-off against newly-promoted duo

Manchester United kick-off the defence of their Premier League title by facing two of the newly-promoted clubs. The Red Devils entertain Birmingham City on August 15th and then tavel to Lancashire rivals Burnley three days later. Those games are followed with another Lancashire derby against Wigan Athletic.

United linked with shock swoop for Fernando Torres

Manchester United have been linked with a shock £45million move for Fernando Torres. The news will horrify the Red-side of Scouseland with speculation claiming that Sir Alex Ferguson could take advantage of Liverpool’s reportedly precarious financial state to sign the prolific Spanish frontman.

ExPatRed wins 2008/2009 Prediction League

Congratulations to ExPatRed who has won the ManUtdWeb Prediction League for the 2008/2009 season; finishing ten points ahead of last season's winner Mick_MUFC.

Ronaldo set to leave – but £80million is great business

After years of mind-numbing speculation, Cristiano Ronaldo finally looks set to leave Old Trafford. The Portuguese winger is on the verge of joining Real Madrid in a world record breaking deal after the Red Devils accepted a simply astonishing £80million bid for the player.

Radio station claims Tevez's City deal is sealed

British independent radio giant TalkSport are claiming that a deal has been struck that will see Carlos Tevez sign for Manchester City. The South American's future has been in doubt for a long while - but radio reports claim that Tevez's move to Eastlands will be confirmed within days.

United outplayed for eighty minutes as Barca lift Big Ears

Congratulations to Barcelona and to Pep Guardiola for their European triumph following Wednesday evening's 2-0 victory. They were worthy winners and have now sealed a fine Treble. The Red Devils were outplayed for long periods as goals from Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi ended United’s hopes of retaining their Champions League crown.

United travel to Rome hoping to make history

This is it. Manchester United will look to become the first club to retain the European Cup since the competition adopted the Champions League format. Sir Alex Ferguson has told the press that if the Red Devils can see off Barcelona on Wednesday, the club will join the “great teams of Europe”.

United head to Rome after weakened XI sees off Hull

All the fuss about a weakened team - and yet Manchester United won anyway! There'll be no more talk of law suits as a wonderstrike from Darron Gibson sealed a 1-0 win at Hull. There were still signs of elation around the KC Stadium, however, as Newcastle lost at Villa; and the bottom three remained as it was prior to kick-off.

Champions! Scousers finally "off their bloody perch"

Manchester United rapped up an eighteenth league championship crown on Saturday lunchtime following a tense goalless draw with Arsenal. The Red Devils found themselves under pressure for long periods – but held on for the stalemate as Sir Alex Ferguson officially knocked Liverpool “off their bloody perch”. Fantastic stuff.

United need one point to equal Scouse record

Old Trafford will be a scene of celebration on Saturday afternoon if Manchester United can pick up at least a point against Arsenal for tomorrow’s 12.45pm kick-off. The Red Devils are on the verge of an eighteenth league championship crown following the hard-fought 2-1 win at Wigan Athletic during the week.

Dodo to take flight again - at Old Trafford!

United are on the verge of signing Brazilian youngster Jose Rodolfo Pires Ribeiro Dodo for a fee in the region of £5million. The 17-year-old holds a European Community passport courtesy of his Portuguese background which makes the signing considerably easier for Old Trafford officials.

Fergie wants Tevez stay

Sir Alex Ferguson has emphasised his admiration for popular forward Carlos Tevez and insists he wants the Argentinean to stay at Old Trafford. As uncertainty about the player’s future continues to dominate the press headlines, the United boss has suggested that any problems lie in the nature of discussion with Tevez’s third-party contractual owners Media Sports Investments.

Manchester Senior Cup Winners - 2009

United retained the Manchester Senior Cup on Tuesday evening with a 1-0 win over Bolton Wanderers. Zoran Tosic bagged the only goal of the game in the first-half at the Reebok Stadium as the Red Devils put their name on the trophy for the 24th time. It's the reserves' final game of the season.

New twist in Tevez saga as United seek loophole?

Manchester United are reportedly looking to sign Carlos Tevez on a free transfer. Tabloid newspaper 'The Sun' claims that the Red Devils are seeking legal loopholes in Tevez's contract with his third-party owners Media Sports Investments. The Argentinean frontman is currently coming to the end of a two-year loan deal at Old Trafford.