Robin van Persie, a long admired target of Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini, has declared that he will not be signing a new contract at Arsenal for what appears to be “footballing reasons” – an oft-used reason recently. The Gunners’ talismanic striker, who has only one solitary FA Cup winners’ medal to show for eight […]
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Fabio leaves on loan
Manchester United have loaned Fabio da Silva to Premier League rivals Queens’ Park Rangers for the 2012/13 season. The move comes on the same day as twin Rafael signed a new four-year deal with the Reds. Fabio has had the misfortune of having a number of serious injuries in his time at Old Trafford where […]
Rafael signs new Reds’ deal
Manchester United have confirmed that Rafael da Silva has signed a new four-year contract The Brazilian right back will be staying at Old Trafford to 2016.
United agree deal for Shinji Kagawa
Manchester United have announced a deal to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Japanese attacking midfielder Shinji Kagawa in a deal believed to be worth up to £18m. The signing is due to be completed by the end of June subject to completing a medical and qualifying for a work permit. United have moved quickly to sign the […]
Barton will not appeal 12 match ban
The BBC have reported that QPR midfielder and former City player Joey Barton will not be appealing the 12 match ban that was handed to him following events during QPR’s game at the Eithad Stadium against Manchester City.