Man Utd ace Rooney: Losing title was sickening

Mon, 05/21/2012

Manchester United ace Wayne Rooney felt for the fans after losing the title to Manchester City last week.

Rooney says the title surrender was "sickening".

“Of course, you wish it hadn’t happened like that for our fans," Rooney told ManUtd.com, when reflecting on the last-day drama. "And for us as players, it was sickening really to lose the title like that.

"Our fans were brilliant all day, even when Man City scored their first goal. We obviously knew on the pitch they had gone 1-0 up and we were also aware when QPR went 2-1 up.

"When the final whistle went, we didn’t really know what the score was. But then we heard theSunderland fans cheering. It was sad to see that because they should be supporting their own team really. They didn’t have the best of seasons themselves so for them to be cheering like that was sad. It was something that myself and a lot of the players won’t forget.”

Man Utd striker Berbatov: I'd never go to Man City

Mon, 05/21/2012

Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov says he'd never consider joining Manchester City.

Berbatov has declared he intends to leave United this summer.

"I would never join Man City, I am a loyal person after all," he said. "I had the opportunity to sign for City in the past, but I chose United."

Berbatov: My time with Man Utd now up

Mon, 05/21/2012

Dimitar Berbatov admits he no longer feels part of Manchester United.

Berbatov remains a popular figure in Manchester but having made just 21 appearances last term concedes his future lies elsewhere.

"My time at Manchester United is running out," he told bTV on Sunday. "I no longer feel like a valuable part of this team.

"I think I did well in the few opportunities that I received. But I am a little frustrated by the way this happened, I do not think I deserved it."

Man Utd ace Rooney scoffs at Man City 'domination' claims

Mon, 05/21/2012

Manchester United ace Wayne Rooney has scoffed at the plaudits going to championsManchester City.

Rooney is quick to point out City only won the title on goal difference.

"We can hold our heads up high because we pushed Man City all the way and it went to goal difference," Rooney told ManUtd.com. "We’ll be back, no worries about that, we’ll be back stronger.

"Everyone’s been saying how well Man City have played and how they’ve dominated the Premier League but if that’s them dominating, they’ve done it on goal difference… We’ll be back, better than ever.”

Man City, Man Utd target Hazard: Chelsea makes me think ...

Mon, 05/21/2012

Lille star Eden Hazard says he's yet to decide his next move.

Hazard is a target for Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea.

He told Canal+: "My agent has met with Manchester, and with Chelsea; they give good offers and are great clubs. I don't know. It's not been finalised yet.

"As long as I've not put pen to paper, I won't say where I'm going.

"Chelsea makes you hesitate. They've won the Champions League and they'll be in it next season.

"For now, nothing's been decided, but it will be soon. Now I want to join up with the national team and then go on holiday. It'll do me a lot of good."

Man Utd boss Ferguson all clear after hospital visit

Mon, 05/21/2012

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has been given the all clear after being rushed to hospital last week.

Ferguson was taken ill on Friday night at the city’s Thistle Hotel, where he was due to speak at a dinner marking the 40th anniversary of Rangers’ European Cup-Winners’ Cup success, says the Daily Mail.

Around 1,000 guests at the function were told he had pulled out for personal reasons. But it is understood that the 70-year-old, who has received treatment in the past for a heart problem, was taken to hospital by ambulance after having a nosebleed that would not stop.

Sources said his condition was not serious and he was admitted as a precaution.

Man Utd legend Keane: Martinez would be good for Liverpool

Mon, 05/21/2012

Manchester United legend Roy Keane says Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez deserves to be considered for the Liverpool job.

Keane wrote in The Sun: "Roberto Martinez has done well enough at Wigan to earn a chance to make the step-up. He could have left last year but showed a bit of loyalty, which is good to see.

"It also looks like he dodged a bullet in not going to Aston Villa. You have to be careful about who you get into bed with.

"But if he gets it and it doesn’t work out, will we hear the same old excuses about how the job was too big for him blah, blah, blah — or will people realise that maybe it’s the players rather than the manager to blame?"

Granada hope Man Utd, Barcelona come in for Siqueira

Mon, 05/21/2012

Granada are hoping to kickoff an auction for fullback Guilherme Siqueira.

Siqueira was watched several times by Manchester United chief scout Martin Ferguson last season as they consider the Brazilian a long-term successor for Patrice Evra, 31.

Valencia are keen on Siqueira and Granada are now hoping United and Barcelona come in for him to spark an auction.

Man Utd legend Van der Sar tells De Gea: Don't worry about comparisons with me

Mon, 05/21/2012

Manchester United legend Edwin van der Sar has told David de Gea to forget about comparisons with him.

Van der Sar says De Gea will be under pressure to live up to his standards.

"Maybe it was hard to follow in my footsteps," said Van der Sar. "It can happen. People got compared to Peter Schmeichel, now maybe it's me.

"De Gea has to ignore that and just play his own game.

"Eric Steele, the goalkeeping coach, and the manager will both help him and hopefully next season he will be ready from the start."

He added: "He did get criticism last season but I made mistakes at Ajax when I was young, and also at Juventus and United.

"The main thing is how you recover in the next game, or the game itself. He did that. He became more important as the season went on and made good saves.

"I have not seen him in his shorts, so physically, it is difficult to say how big he actually is. But I am sure United knew all that when they signed him, so would have been aware of what to expect."

Man Utd, Chelsea target Modric rethinks Tottenham stay

Mon, 05/21/2012

Luka Modric is again considering his future at Tottenham.

Chelsea’s dramatic victory over Bayern Munich on Saturday night means they go straight into next season’s group stages and Tottenham fall into the Europa League.

And that spells a problem for Spurs with Real Madrid the latest big club to show an interest in Modric, who is already in the sights of Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea, says the Mirror.

Modric said: “I will decide about my future after the Euros. I will make the decision where to continue my career. I’m ready for the big tests.”

Gaitan on agenda as Benfica president sits with Man Utd chief Gill for Munich final

Mon, 05/21/2012

Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira watched the Champions League final in Munich seated next toManchester United chief David Gill.

The pair saw Chelsea defeat Bayern Munich and A Bola says the subject of Benfica star Nicolas Gaitan's future will have been raised.

Benfica are discussing terms with United over a fee for Gaitan, though the Premier League club are reluctant to go higher than €25 million for the Argentine.

United fullback Fabio da Silva will join Benfica on-loan next season, independent of the Gaitan deal.

Borussia Dortmund attempt to drive up price for Man Utd target Shinji Kagawa

Mon, 05/21/2012

Manchester United may be forced to go higher than £7 million for Borussia Dortmund starShinji Kagawa.

Dortmund are determined to get top price for the Japan international, despite his desire to move to United.

Kagawa, who scored 13 goals in the Bundesliga this season, has also caught the eye ofArsene Wenger and Arsenal's interest means Dortmund are trying to force United into driving up the price.

The 23-year-old has spoken of his 'dream' to play at Old Trafford but United are reluctant to go too high on the price for a player who would cost nothing in a year's time.