Bayern Munich have reportedly agreed a £21.6m deal to sign midfielder Thiago Alcantara from Barcelona. The move will come as a blow to Manchester United with David Moyes reported to be keen to sign the Spanish international playmaker to bolster midfield options at Old Trafford. The former Spain U-21 captain, son of former 1994 World […]
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Moyes makes losing start
David Moyes made a losing start as manager of Manchester United who were beaten 1-0 by Thai side Singha in the opening match of their tour of the Far East and Australia. There were mitigating circumstances, however, as the Reds lacked firepower with Robin van Persie, Javier Hernandez and Wayne Rooney all missing along with […]
Injured Rooney out for a month
Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney will be unavailable for a month after sustaining a hamstring injury in training. He was flown home from United’s pre-season tour of Thailand for further assessment. Rooney could now miss United’s Community Shield fixture on August 11, England’s friendly against Scotland on August 14 and United’s visit to […]
Ferdinand goes global
BT Sport will show Rio Ferdinand’s testimonial match live on its new sports channels and the match can be watched online by millions of fans worldwide, following a ground-breaking agreement with the player and Streamworks International. The showpiece game between Manchester United and Sevilla at Old Trafford on Friday, August 9th could be one […]
Neville in Reds’ return
New Manchester United manager David Moyes has brought Phil Neville back to Old Trafford by appointing him to the coaching staff. Neville, 36, retired from playing football after leaving Everton at the end of last season. He played for United from 1995/2005 and is currently taking his coaching badges. Moyes said: “I have known and […]