Manchester United Transfer Talk

by setanta.com staff , 29 May 2009

Check out all the transfer talk from Manchester United throughout the summer.

* We've found some news on Nilmar and it seems his side are prepared for bids. Click here for the story.

* Here is that Douglas Costa news we have promised... His agent claims that Manchester United have had 'informal talks' with Gremio regarding a deal! 

* Darron Gibson will not hear of talk of a move away from Manchester United. The Irishman's present deal runs out next year but he expects to start talks on a new one soon. More here

* Sunderland have reportedly joined the race to sign Frazier Campbell of Manchester United. He's said he's concentration on the Euro Under-21 championships but would he be a decent investment? 

* Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that his mind has been in Madrid since last summer, and that he felt he'd achieved all he could with Man Utd after winning the Champions League last year. See what the delightful chap had to say.

* Hull chairman Paul Duffen says there is a 'bit of a stalemate' between The Tigers and Manchester United regarding the proposed transfer of striker Fraizer Campbell. Really impressed with what I've seen of him for the England Under-21s.

* United news... Italian media outlet Gazzetta believe Roma will DEFINITELY sign Andrei Shevchenko if Mirko Vucinic joins United...

* PSG have revealed that Manchester United have missed out on signing France Under-17 international Alassane Tambe after he signed a professional contract in the French capital. Read more. 

* Mundo Deportivo reckon Manchester United are now tracking Iker Casillas, due to Victor Valdes agreeing a new deal at Barca.

* Sir Bobby Charlton's been having his say on the few pennies that Real Madrid are going to part with for Cristiano Ronaldo. If I tell you he uses the word 'vulgar' you might wish to click here for a more detailed rundown.

* Here are those quotes from the Lyon chairman, admitting he fears he may not be able to cling onto the France superstar. Click here for the full story. Would United fans prefer Benzema, Tevez or Vucinic?...

* If Ronaldo fails to complete his move to Madrid, what happens to him? Do United fans take him back again? Surely he'd be about as welcome as Pete Doherty at a narcotics anonymous meeting...

* Reports have it Sir Alex Ferguson has turned his focus to Roma striker Mirko Vucinic on Thursday. However, we're hearing Lyon have received a bid for Benzema...stick around for more on that...

* Manchester United keeper Tomasz Kuszcak claims he will not move to Zenit St Petersburg as he wants to stay in England.

* Let's see what Stoke boss Tony Pulis has had to say about claims he wants to lure Paul Scholes away from Manchester United. Click here for more.

* This could be a big development in the future of Franck Ribery. Bayern president Franz Beckenbauer has said the German outfit are prepared to consider offers for the Frenchman, after initially appearing unwilling to play ball.

* This is bound to wind you Arsenal fans up. Dutch source Voetbal Primeur believe Manchester United are targeting Robin van Persie as Cristiano Ronaldo's successor! Don't shoot the messenger!

* I'll leave you with this nugget regarding Victor Valdes. Reports in Spain are adamant Man United will swoop for the Barca man (not sure why!) if he cannot agree a new contract at Camp Nou, and his agent admits negotiations are far from smooth. Click here for the story.

* Valencia have confirmed they have received 'an offer from abroad'. Could it be from United? Click here for more...

* Antonio Valencia may have edged closer to Old Trafford after Roberto Martinez revealed the winger's future is out of his hands. Click here for more...

* Click here and read about how Manchester United have made an offer for Franck Ribery, the bad news is so do Barcelona, Real Madrid and Chelsea and Bayern do not want to sell.

* David Silva is playing it coy about his future. The Valencia winger, who was linked with Manchester United in virtually every Sunday newspaper, insists he is thinking only about the present and Spain's Confederations Cup bid. Click here for the article

* Lyon have made utterances with regards to Karim Benzema's future. Looks like a summer move to Manchester United, or anyone else for that matter, is unlikely. Read the full story here.

* According to Italian site Tuttomercatoweb, Sir Alex Ferguson will focus his attentions on prising full-back Maicon away from Inter this summer. The fee: €20m (£17m).

* Agents are going to have a field day with Manchester United but the representative of potential superstar Douglas Costa has spoken on Brazilian radio about The Red Devils' interest, we can reveal. Check it out here.

*Will Ronaldo ever be told? Carlos Queiroz has made an attempt. Read more here.

* Dario Srna has revealed that he is in receipt of two offers amid reported interest from Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool.

* The People reckon that Valencia’s David Silva is the man Fergie has in mind, with a £24 million bid in the offing.

* The Sunday Express say Manchester United have settled on Fernando Torres to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.

* Mirko Vucinic has had his say on Man Utd. Doesn't look like he wants to come. See what he's had to say.

* Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has confirmed Manchester United have made "cash offers" for Antonio Valencia. See the full story here

* Reports on Italian website calciomercato claim that Manchester United are mulling over a possible move for Roma star Mirko Vucinic as they look to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.

* WORST RUMOUR OF THE SUMMER ALERT! German source NDR claims Dimitar Berbatov could be a target for Wolfsburg! Yeah, right...

* Nani said yesteday that he hopes Ronaldo's exit is beneficial for him, and now the United winger has dismissed talk that he will return to Sporting on loan. Click here for full story.

* We can exclusively confirm that Udinese star Alexis Sanchez could be the first player to arrive at Old Trafford following Ronaldo's departure... Full story here.

* A little scout around the local newspapers reveals that the Hull Daily Mail is confident that Fraizer Campbell has already agreed to join The Tigers in a £6 million move from Manchester United.

* MASSIVE NEWS! Manchester United have accepted an £80 million bid from Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo after the player again expressed a desire to leave. More to follow...

* One for Manchester United fans to reminisce on, Gabriel Heinze is reported to be on the brink of being released by Real Madrid which would allow him to sign a deal with his former club Paris Saint Germain. I was a big fan of Heinze back in the day.

* Another Spanish paper, As, say Cristiano Ronaldo will sign for Real Madrid before the end of the month and an £80 million deal is done. The player is holidaying in America at the moment and Sir Alex Ferguson is resigned to losing his star player. However, they did say this all last summer as well.

* Talksport are claiming that Tevez to Manchester City is a done deal. There is expected to be some concrete news on the striker after Argentina's match on Wednesday.

* Real Madrid supremo Florentino Perez is flirting with Cristiano Ronaldo and Xabi Alonso again. See here.

* Here are those Emil Dantchev quotes, Dimitar Berbatov's agent has made it crystal clear the Bulgarian is staying at Old Trafford. See here.

* The Hull Daily Mail has spoken to a "source close to" Fraizer Campbell and he is apparently desperate to clinch a return to The Tigers.

* Yohann Pele (goalkeeper for Le Mans) is all over the French media after RMC reported he will meet with Manchester United representatives on Monday to discuss a possible deal.

* Hull City have confirmed that Manchester United have accepted their bid for striker Fraizer Campbell.

* Chelsea and United fans, forget about signing Franck Ribery. The Frenchman has ruled out a move to England due to climate concerns. What an idiot! It's lovely over here! Read the full story.

* Reports claim that Hull have agreed a fee of £6 million with Manchester United for striker Fraizer Campbell.

* Antonio Valencia's agent has told setanta.com that his client is torn between two of Europe's biggest clubs following offers from Real Madrid and Manchester United. Read more here.

* Reports claim that both Manchester United and Real Madrid have submitted bids in excess of £16 million for Wigan's Antonio Valencia.

* That Silvio Berlusconi is such a flirt, isn't he? Not content with causing a scandal in Italy after going to a teenage girl's birthday, the Milan president has now admitted chatting up Cristiano Ronaldo at the Champions League final to try and tempt him to come to Milan. Naughty. Click here for full story.

* We know Manchester United will need a new striker if Carlos Tevez leaves, so how about Karim Benzema? The striker says he will leave Lyon if the club accept a sizeable offer. Click here for full story.

* Francois Clerc's agent has told setanta.com that reports linking the Lyon defender with a move to Manchester United are wide of the mark.

* Okay so it's not Tevez joining City or Ronaldo moving to Madrid, but young forward Evandro Brandao will be joining Sporting Braga, wow.

* Real Madrid could be accused of  being greedy. Not only are they after Kaka, they want Cristiano Ronaldo as well. See what Florentino Perez has to say.

* Park Ji-sung was startled by a question asking if he was joining Al Jazira during a press conference in Dubai. "That's the first I've heard of it," he said. "It's not true. I want to stay and play in Europe."

* Real Madrid marksman Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has been asked about gossip linking him with Manchester United. His response: 'I have had no offers'.

* Nemanja Vidic's agent insists he is definitely staying at Manchester United. Silvina Martina has poured cold water on rumours that he could be Inter bound.

* Remember me telling you how rubbish Nani has been this season? I reckon he caught wind of it because we've hunted him out saying how much of a privilege it is to be playing for Manchester United. A privilege that he's mighty fortunate to still be clinging on to. Click here for more.

* We've scoured Setanta towers and managed to secure a Polish translation of Tomasz Kuszczak's latest quotes. Essentially, the Manchester United keeper wants showdown talks with Sir Alex Ferguson. It's all here. Can't help thinking someone in England should take a punt on him?

* We have more news from France where Manchester United target Sofiane Feghouli has claimed he is ready to stay at Grenoble this season. Maybe a case of Fergie going cold on the youngster I suspect, after all, you aren't going to turn down United are you? Well unless you are Paul Gascoigne, Alan Shearer or Matt Jansen of course. Click here for the full story.

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