Manchester United: August 2008 - news archive

Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo could return to action by the end of September after stepping up his rehab after ankle surgery.

Reports claim Hull have made a 'substantial offer' to Manchester United for striker Frazier Campbell ahead of Monday's deadline.

Owen Hargreaves faces an extended spell on the sidelines after the Manchester United star suffered a recurrence of his knee injury.

Everton have agreed an undisclosed fee with Manchester United for the signing of striker Louis Saha on an initial two-year deal.

Dimitar Berbatov's agent is set for crunch talks with Spurs today but Sir Alex Ferguson says he is 'less than optimistic' about a deal.

Owen Hargreaves will play in Friday's Super Cup final, but Sir Alex Ferguson insists he won't be fit enough to feature for England.

Manchester United have been drawn in Group E alongside Scottish Champions Celtic as well as Spanish side Villarreal.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed striker Manucho is still some way off a first-team debut because of a foot injury.

Chairman Paul Duffen has confirmed that Hull are not banking on re-signing Man United's Fraizer Campbell and have their options open.

Nemanja Vidic has denied suggesting the poor weather and English way of life could see him quit Manchester United for Spain.

Fans' favourite Nemanja Vidic has cast doubt on his future at Manchester United after confirming his desire to play in Spain.

Gary Neville and Owen Hargreaves will start for Manchester United in the European Super Cup against Zenit St Petersburg on Friday.

Rio Ferdinand is pleased with the way Anderson has settled into the Manchester United team and also has praise for Darren Fletcher.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson admitted his concerns over lack of signings but hopes to bring someone in before the window closes

Darren Fletcher's first half strike was enough to give Manchester United their first Premier League win of the season at Portsmouth.

Man Utd are boosted by the return of Carlos Tevez after compassionate leave for the trip to Portsmouth but Michael Carrick is out.

Boss Juande Ramos has told Spurs to sell Man Utd target Dimitar Berbatov quickly so he can land a replacement striker.

Manchester United are reportedly set to complete a £25million compromise deal for Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov this week.

Juande Ramos will meet for talks with Dimitar Berbatov on Sunday after dropping him from the match-day squad against Sunderland.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted he has no intention of rushing superstar Cristiano Ronaldo back to action.

Sir Alex Ferguson is "less optimistic" about bringing a new striker to Manchester United before the transfer window closes.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger claims he hijacked Mikael Silvestre's medical at Man City to take him to the Emirates.

Spurs boss Juande Ramos insists Man Utd target Dimitar Berbatov will not be frozen out despite asking for a transfer.

Dimitar Berbatov hit a brace for Bulgaria last night to shrug off any suspicion that the Man Utd transfer talk is affecting his form.

Mikael Silvestre said he was ready for a "new challenge" after completing his shock switch to Arsenal from rivals Manchester United.

Youngster Fraizer Campbell has outlined his determination to make it at Man Utd but has not ruled out a loan return to Hull.

Man Utd defender Mikael Silvestre is tipped to join Sunderland for £750,000 this week to end his nine-year stay at Old Trafford.

Owen Hargreaves claims he was never more than 60% fit last season and promised Man United fans to expect a big improvement from him.

Sir Alex Ferguson's admission that he's happy with his current Man United squad suggests he has ended his interest in Dimitar Berbatov.

Man Utd striker Carlos Tevez is set to return from Argentina in time for the clash at Portsmouth on August 25.

Spurs striker Dimitar Berbatov has pleaded with his club to allow him to complete his "dream move" to Manchester United.

Newcastle held champions Manchester United to a 1-1 draw after an exciting first match of the season at Old Trafford.

Spurs boss Juande Ramos insists he wants to keep Manchester United target Dimitar Berbatov because he is a "great player".

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo is on course to return to action at the start of October.

Man Utd are tipped to complete the signing of Spurs striker Dimitar Berbatov who has reportedly asked for a transfer.

Sir Alex Ferguson would not comment on the Dimitar Berbatov speculation but United are thought to be edging closer to a deal today.

Wayne Rooney is set to return after a virus to start United's Premiership defence at home to Newcastle United on Sunday.

Edwin van der Sar is set to decide if he wants to continue playing for another season at Old Trafford in December.

Dimitar Berbatov is training at Spurs Lodge today as Man Utd and Tottenham struggle to reach agreement on a deal.

France star Thierry Henry would not sign for Man Utd if he decides to leave Barcelona, according to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

Striker Dimitar Berbatov is reportedly set to quit Tottenham to join Manchester United in a £28million transfer before the weekend.

Skipper John Terry believes Manchester United cannot get any better than last season, but feels Chelsea are capable of improvement.

Nemanja Vidic insists Manchester United can deal with the absence of Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo due to the size of their squad.

Manchester United are believed to have made a ?20m bid for Valencia forward David Silva, but Barcelona remain favourites to sign him.

Ex-Man Utd youngster Ben Collett has been awarded £4.3m in damages after a tackle from Middlesbrough's Gary Smith ended his career.

Spurs boss Juande Ramos does not want to sell Dimitar Berbatov to Man Utd but admits the striker might want to move on.

Real Madrid did make one summer bid for Cristiano Ronaldo which was turned down, according to Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is reported to be interested in signing former Arsenal star Thierry Henry from Barcelona.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson is considering 'three or four' options as he looks to sign a striker ahead of the new season.

Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted that there will be no new faces coming into Man United this summer after Cristiano Ronaldo agreed to stay.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson claims Fifa's proposed quota system would 'denigrate' the quality of the Premier League.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson has urged the Old Trafford faithful to forget about Cristiano Ronaldo's summer transfer saga.