Manchester United: July 2008 - news archive

Man Utd ace Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he wants to quit Old Trafford to join Real Madrid, according to reports in Spain.

Hull boss Phil Brown is not hopeful of re-signing Man Utd striker Fraizer Campbell after failing to hear back from the Red Devils.

Burnley new boy Chris Eagles insists he has made the right choice for his career after deciding to leave Manchester United.

President Ramon Calderon has described Real Madrid's pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo as a "soap opera" but claims he did not create it.

Rio Ferdinand has moved to play down fears a back strain could prevent him from playing in the Premier League opener.

Manchester United have gone cold on Dimitar Berbatov after being told by Tottenham they must pay £38million, according to reports.

Real Madrid will only move on to other transfer targets if Cristiano Ronaldo decides against pushing for a move to the Bernabeu.

Man Utd star Owen Hargreaves is confident his knee problems will not affect him this season after a course of summer injections.

Sir Alex Ferguson has described Sepp Blatter's "slavery" comments regarding Cristiano Ronaldo as "unfortunate".

Manchester United are ready to turn to Blackburn's Roque Santa Cruz after dropping their interest in Spurs star Dimitar Berbatov.

Manchester United have agreed a compromise with sports investment firm MSI to buy Carlos Tevez for a British record £32million.

Sir Alex Ferguson will be asked to name his Man Utd successor when he steps down at Old Trafford in the next two years.

Paul Scholes has admitted that he will end his playing days with Manchester United within the next two years

Carlos Tevez has risked the wrath of Sir Alex Ferguson by saying Cristiano Ronaldo should be free to leave Man United for Real Madrid.

Sir Alex Ferguson is in no rush to appoint a new number two but admits experience and language skills are on his list of priorities.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson sees Arsenal and Liverpool as his main rivals and has written off Chelsea's title hopes.

United's Scandanavian fan club has admitted misquoting Sir Alex Ferguson over Dimitar Berbatov and blamed his Glaswegian accent.

Man Utd chief executive David Gill has told Real Madrid that Cristiano Ronaldo is still not for sale.

Sir Alex Ferguson has ridiculed Tottenham's attempt to haul United over the coals for alleged illegal approaches for Dimitar Berbatov.

Rio Ferdinand could return to the United side for tonight's Vodacom Challenge match against Orlando Pirates in South Africa.

Man Utd midfielder Ji-sung Park is determined a pre-season knee injury will not ruin the campaign ahead for him.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon will not give up on signing Cristiano Ronaldo and thinks Man Utd are holding out for big money.

Real Madrid target Cristiano Ronaldo has again refused to pledge his future to Man Utd despite Sir Alex Ferguson saying he'll stay on.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson has denied saying a deal for Dimitar Berbatov was close after Spurs complained to the Premier League.

Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted he never once thought Cristiano Ronaldo would leave Manchester United for Real Madrid this summer.

Tottenham have confirmed Dimitar Berbatov wants to leave - but have accused Manchester United of "sheer arrogance".

Sir Alex Ferguson has broken his summer-long silence to put on record that Cristiano Ronaldo will be staying at Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson is optimistic tendonitis victim Owen Hargreaves will be fit for the Premier League opener against Newcastle.

Sir Alex Ferguson is confident he can lure top target Dimitar Berbatov to Manchester United from Tottenham.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson has tabled a bid for a 'substantial addition' to his squad which could be Spurs ace Dimitar Berbatov.

Swansea City manager Roberto Martinez has laughed off claims that he will become Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant manager at Old Trafford.

Real Madrid midfielder Wesley Sneijder has warned that signing Cristiano Ronaldo would upset the Bernabeu dressing room.

United are considering a follow-up bid for Udinese's Chilean prodigy Alexis Sanchez after seeing an initial offer rejected in May.

Tottenham first-team coach Gus Poyet has ruled himself out of the running to become Sir Alex Ferguson's new right-hand man.

Manchester United have been told by Tottenham they will have to pay £30million for Dimitar Berbatov, according to reports.

Club captain Gary Neville has admitted he is playing for his future at Manchester United.

Real Madrid star Fabio Cannavaro has told Cristiano Ronaldo not to join him in Spain and honour his contract with Man Utd instead.

Sir Alex Ferguson has expressed his relief after captain Gary Neville came through 45 minutes at Aberdeen unscathed.

Robinho has reiterated his desire to stay with Real Madrid and has no interest in being involved in a swap deal for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Dimitar Berbatov's agent has admitted Manchester United have "expressed an interest" in signing the Spurs striker this summer.

Sir Alex Ferguson will not rush the appointment of a new assistant after Carlos Queiroz swapped Manchester United for Portugal.

Brazilian legend Pele has told Cristiano Ronaldo he should reject a move to Real Madrid and honour his Manchester United contract.

Cristiano Ronaldo has given his full backing to United assistant Carlos Queiroz's appointment as Portugal's new manager.

Manchester United have launched a £20 million raid for Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov - and could finalise a deal within a week.

Manchester United are on the look out for a new assistant after Carlos Queiroz was appointed the new coach of Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he expects he will be out of action for three months following his recent ankle operation.

Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed with Fifa president Sepp Blatter that he is being treated like a slave by Manchester United.

Carlos Queiroz is poised to take over as the new Portugal national team coach and many in the game will question his decision.

Manchester United stopper Rio Ferdinand has been backed to become England's full-time skipper by his brother Anton Ferdinand.

The agent of Ajax striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar says he is still waiting for contact from Manchester United about a transfer swoop.

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has emerged as a summer target for Everton, according to reports.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon believes only Cristiano Ronaldo can dictate whether or not his move to the Bernabeu happens.