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Done deals – David de Gea (Atletico Madrid), Ashley Young (Aston Villa) and Phil Jones (Blackburn). Departures – Oliver Gill (Released) – Robbie Brady (Hull City loan) – Scott Wootton (Peterborough United loan) – Ryan Tunniclife (Peterborough United loan) – John O’Shea (Sunderland) – Wes Brown (Sunderland) – Nicky Ajose (Peterborough United) – Conor Devlin…
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New signings– Phil Jones has looked assured in the centre of defence whilst new keeper David de Gea has also shown his composure in pre-season. He was superb against Barcelona on Saturday evening, although he did not have a great deal to do. Ashley Young has also been lively and will provide the club with…
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Edwin Van der Saar is a part of history and rumors circled the club over the position since he announced his retirement.  How will United cope?  Can they find a replacement?  Is Anders Lindegaard their man?  In steps young David de Gea.  The former Atletico Madrid stopper made a big money, long term move to…
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Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand fears he could be the next victim of the latest revolution at the club under Sir Alex Ferguson. However, he has welcomed the challenge of having to fight for his place in the team alongside captain Nemanja Vidic. The England defender struggled with injuries last term but when available, his…
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Manchester United remain in limbo over the future of top-target Wesley Sneijder after the player admitted he is happy to remain at Inter Milan. The Dutch international is valued at £35 million and United are said to be willing to meet the price as well as his wages of around £200,000 a week. Sneijder has…
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It would probably be fair to state that Manchester United’s transfer activity over the past few seasons has been fairly mellow. Sir Alex Ferguson has arguably had three separate teams in his time at the club and this summer marks the latest turnaround as he builds his new team. Paul Scholes, Gary Neville and Edwin…
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It may not have seemed it at the time, but Liverpool’s £50 million sale of Fernando Torres to Chelsea was the best piece of business for quite some time. That’s not to say that the Spanish striker will not come good again, he is too good not to, but they managed to secure a vast…
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Manchester United have been far from quiet in the transfer window so far and are expected to add at least one more face to their ranks. A central midfield player is the priority but with three signings already made, the Champions will again be a force to be reckoned with next season. David de Gea – The…
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Arsenal’s imminent new signing Gervinho has declared – ‘I’m here to win’. The striker looks destined to join the club for a figure of £11 million from Lille having snubbed interest from Tottenham Hotspur and PSG. The Ivory Coast international struck 15 goals in the league last season as well as providing 14 assists. He…
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Manchester United will get their pre-season training underway on Monday before jetting off to the US for a tour on Monday week. Pre-season training is not a period that is typically enjoyed by players, but with a tour of America included, the players are relishing the prospect of beginning their preparations for the new campaign.…
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Liverpool's Bostonian owner John Henry has revealed Liverpool's summer transfer plan's, and states that the club will not be held to ransom over possible target's. The club still intend to sign Aston Villa's Stewart Downing and Blackpool's Charlie Adam, though the moves have stalled due to "inflated prices", leaving many to believe Liverpool will look…
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After securing the Premier League title last season and reaching the Champions League final, you could have been forgiven for believing Manchester United did not need any major signings. However, with Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and Edwin Van der Sar calling time on their Old Trafford careers, Sir Alex Ferguson knew he had to secure…