Manchester United News

In an anonymous wood panelled office overlooking a park in one of Barcelona's most desirable areas a mile from Camp Nou, a team of professionals work on behalf of Lionel Messi.

Prior to his retirement, Sir Alex Ferguson agreed to send a side north after discussions with County director of football George Adams, who was part of the coaching staff with Ferguson at Aberdeen.

"I've spoken to the new boss a few times. It will be different at first, but I can't wait to get back in again and start training under him" Rio Ferdinand has warned Manchester United's Premier League rivals that the champions will be as strong as ever even though Sir Alex Ferguson is no longer in charge.

Speculation about a potential move to Old Trafford for Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara has been further fuelled by his Spain Under-21 teammate David de Gea.

At one stage or another, every big club has rolled the dice on a promising young talent only to have it come to nothing.

His first match upon his return to the club following a four-year hiatus will likely have him and his side in tough from the get-go.

Manchester United have been linked with promising Vitesse Arnhem youngster Marco van Ginkel, and the 20-year-old Dutchman may well possess the attributes required to address the perceived central midfield issues at Old Trafford.

New manager David Moyes begins his reign as Manchester United manager with a trip to Swansea on the opening weekend of the season.

SOME of East Lancashire's top police officers will take on a 62-mile cycle challenge for East Lancashire Hospice.

It's been a fairly quiet summer for Manchester United so far on the transfer front.

The Premier League will release fixtures for the 2013-14 season Wednesday morning , but we think that's way too long to wait.

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is simultaneously linked with signing a new contract at the Bernabeu and a transfer away from the club.

The 27 year reign of Sir Alex Ferguson has ended. It's time to move on. David Moyes has been brought in as the successor to the old veteran.

Marco van Ginkel could take until next month to decide if he wants to pursue a future away from current club Vitesse Arnhem, the Daily Telegraph has reported, with Manchester United and Chelsea monitoring the Netherlands international's decision closely.

TIVERTON Town's new assistant manager Richard Hancox has warned his new players not to underestimate any of their opponents next season as they will face the difficulty of being the side that everyone wants to beat.

The Sun leads with new that Gareth Bale is trying to trademark his goal celebration, the one where he dements his fingers into a heart shape.

Amid the Premier League's manager-merry-go-round this summer, Sky Bet offers a range of specials on how each will perform in their new job.

Footballer Jonny Evans and his wife Helen McConnell continued their honeymoon in Barbados and managed to bump into fellow star Kyle Walker.

Cabaye admitted last week that if United were interested in his signature he would relish in a move to Old Trafford, despite the fact that Sir Alex Ferguson is no longer in the dugout.

Alex Ferguson's first team sheet as Manchester United manager is to go under the hammer and could sell for between 2,000 and 3,000 , auctioneers said on Monday.