Man Utd see Valencia contract talks stumble

Manchester United's new contract talks with Antonio Valencia have stalled.

The Daily Mail says United have opened talks over a new contract for Valencia but negotiations have hit an impasse over image rights.

The Ecuador winger is halfway through the four-year deal he signed after arriving from Wigan for £16million in June 2009. United are prepared to improve Valencia’s £50,000-a-week contract but early discussions faltered when his representatives asked for image rights to be included in the new package.

Old Trafford chief executive David Gill is refusing to agree to image rights clauses while investigations continue by HM Revenue and Customs, who believe they may be able to recoup millions owed in tax on the payments across the Premier League.

West Brom ponder making offer for Man Utd keeper Kuszczak

West Bromwich Albion want to re-sign Tomasz Kuszczak from Manchester United.

The Daily Mail says West Brom are considering a £3million offer for their former goalkeeper Kuszczak.

The 29-year-old Poland international is surplus to requirements atManchester United and Roy Hodgsonwants a new keeper after missing out on Brad Friedel.

Kuszczak revealed this week that United manager Sir Alex Ferguson wants him to stay.

Man Utd ponder second Chivas raid for new Chicharito

Manchester United are considering a second raid on Chivas.

After the success of Javier Hernandez, United are taking a close look at 18 year-old striker Erick Torres.

Torres has been likened to Chicharito and has a host of European clubs chasing his signature.

Porto, Sporting Lisbon, Inter Milan and Manchester United are all in contact withChivas about Torres' situation.

United have the inside-running, however, as part of their deal for Chicharito included first refusal on their best young players.

Man Utd, Man City tracking Sporting Lisbon midfielder Andre Santos

Sporting Lisbon midfielder Andre Santos is being linked with Manchester United.

Record says United and Manchester City are interested in the defensive midfielder.

Both clubs have an association with Sporting.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is in the market for a new midfielder following the release of Owen Hargreaves.

Santos has just broken into Portugal's national squad.

Man City No1 Hart: I was cheering for Man Utd at Wembley

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart admits he was roaring on Manchester United in their Champions League final defeat to Barcelona.

That might not go down well with Manchester City fans.

But Hart said: “I genuinely do support all English teams.

"Barca were just on another level, weren’t they? I wanted an English team to win.”

Man City keeper Hart: Er, yeah Rooney goal was special

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart admits being on the wrong-end ofWayne Rooney's amazing goal last season was still memorable.

As he reflected on his season, the stopper recalled the sensational acrobatic winner from Rooney which won the derby forManchester United against City.

Hart said: "Yeah, that was a special goal from a special player.

"Very special." 

Man City No1 Hart: I was cheering for Man Utd at Wembley

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart admits he was roaring on Manchester United in their Champions League final defeat to Barcelona.

That might not go down well with Manchester City fans.

But Hart said: “I genuinely do support all English teams.

"Barca were just on another level, weren’t they? I wanted an English team to win.”

Chelsea skipper Terry insists no rift with Man Utd defender Ferdinand

Chelsea skipper John Terryinsists there's no rift with Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand over the England captaincy.

Ferdinand will be back alongside Terry for England's game against Switzerland; the game will be Ferdinand's first for England since he lost the captaincy to the Chelseaman earlier this year.

"I'm delighted seeing him come back from injury at Manchester United and he's been different class in the Premier League and the Champions League," said Terry.

"I'm delighted for him to be back fully fit and alongside me."

Ferdinand was unhappy with Fabio Capello's handling of the captaincy situation, but Terry insists there are no problems between him and his team-mate.

"No, not at all," he said. "There're no problems between us, like there wasn't when he got the armband."

Terry insists Capello's relationship with Ferdinand is also fine.

"I think not only between those two, but with everyone," he added. "I think over the years the manager's relationship with everyone has got better.

"I think there's a really good balance at the moment.

"It's been a really relaxed atmosphere over the last three or four months which is good. There are a lot of young players in the squad fighting for places so training has been very intense and enjoyable."

Mexican media want to know everything about Man Utd from Chicharito

04.06.11 | tribalfootball.com 

Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has been pumped by Mexican media for answers over his amazing first season in Europe.

At a press conference he summarised his 2010/11 campaign for the Reds, but warned that his focus would be entirely on El Tri thereafter.

"Out of respect for my club and the Mexico team, I will not touch the subject of United from now on, but you can ask what you want today," he stated.

"This first year represents a lot for me and I am very grateful to God, because it was my first year in Europe and that was a dream.

"It has been surprising because I was not expected to play much, never mind score goals. So simply being able to play 90 minutes in my first year in a Champions League final against Barcelona is a big thing." 

Man Utd boss Ferguson determined not to lose Oxlade-Chamberlain to Arsenal

04.06.11 | tribalfootball.com 

Manchester United bossSir Alex Ferguson is determined not to miss out on Southampton teen Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

The Manchester Evening News says Ferguson will also be loathe to pull out of the race for two players he has monitored for some time.

Oxlade-Chamberlain is understood to favour a move to Arsenal, following in the footsteps of anotherSouthampton starlet, Theo Walcott.

Ferguson missed out on him when he moved to the Emirates in 2006 and also failed to lure Gareth Bale from Southampton when the Welshman opted for Tottenham in 2007.

He won’t want to miss out for a third time, but it is becoming increasingly clear that Oxlade-Chamberlain wants to make the step up to the Premier League sooner rather than later.

Ferguson was understood to be incensed when he thought Arsenal had beaten United to Oxlade-Chamberlain during the January transfer window, which is a measure of how highly he rates the England Under-19 starlet.

Ferguson posts Man Utd scouts to watch Mexican striker Erick Torres

04.06.11 | tribalfootball.com 

Manchester United are stepping up their interest inChivas striker Erick Torres.

Torres has been likened to United star Javier Hernandez and is just breaking through at Chivas.

The teen is in France this week for the Toulon tournament with Mexico.

And it's understood United managerSir Alex Ferguson has asked his scouts for extensive reports on Torres during Mexico's campaign.

Man Utd striker Chicharito not interested in Mexican hero status

04.06.11 | tribalfootball.com 

Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has shrugged off what his success means for Mexican football.

Chicharito is suddenly Mexico’s biggest sports star after an amazing first season in Europe.

It’s taking time for Hernandez to come to terms with the fact that he is the new shining light of Mexican football, but he promises he will do his best to fulfil the expectations of fans in his homeland.

"I'm not flying the flag for Mexican football," he insisted. I just come to work and try my hardest to be professional and to give everything for this shirt, because I am representing my country."

PSG will table firm offer for Man Utd striker Berbatov

04.06.11 | tribalfootball.com 

The Daily Mail says the Bulgaria striker faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford following Sir Alex Ferguson’s decision to leave him out of his Champions League Final squad last weekend and then handMichael Owen a new one-year deal.

It is believed United will listen to offers of between £10million-15m for a player who cost £30.75m from Tottenham three years ago but only has 12 months left on his contract.

PSG have money to spend after Qatar Sports Investments bought a 70 per cent stake in the French club this week, and are ready to make an opening bid of around £12m.

Capello insists everything okay with Man Utd defender Ferdinand

04.06.11 | tribalfootball.com 

England coach Fabio Capello insists there is no row with Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.

Today John Terry and Ferdinand will play alongside each other in a competitive game for the first time since England beat Belarus in October 2009.

Capello said: "My relationship with Rio is resolved. I spoke with him on Tuesday one-to-one.

"I explained my decision and he told me what he thought. At the end we shook hands.

"It was good. He has trained well and is focused. There are no problems with him, with me or John Terry."

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