Manchester United might be forced to sell players in the summer due to their economic situation

Manchester United will be forced into a drastic summer clearout to help keep their massive £716m debts in check. And stars Michael Owen and Ben Foster are likely to be the biggest names to be on their way.

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Manchester United are ready to make a summer move for England midfielder Joe Cole if he cannot resolve his contract dispute at Chelsea.

Talks on a new deal for Cole have dragged on for weeks and are no nearer being concluded.

Cole, 28, will be out of contract in the summer and clubs are now beginning to be alerted that his future is becoming increasingly uncertain. Sir Alex Ferguson has been an admirer of Cole for some time and the prospect of picking up such an experienced and talented player on the cheap would be an attractive one.

United boss Ferguson is looking for reinforcements on the left for Ryan Giggs and Cole, who could be available as a free agent, would be a bargain.

Joe Cole’s contract talks have stalled at Chelsea

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Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic is set to join Real Madrid in the summer

Real Madrid believe they have won the race to sign Nemanja Vidic and that he will follow his close friend Cristiano Ronaldo to the Bernabeu at the end of the season.

AC Milan looked to be edging towards a deal for the unsettled Manchester United defender after leading a chase that also involved their city rivals Inter and Spanish champions Barcelona.

But Sportsmail understands he is bound for Madrid in a £20million transfer that will end an increasingly uneasy relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Sergio Aguero, son-in-law of Argentine legend Diego Maradona says his days at Athletico Madrid can be over.

Chelsea and Manchester United target Sergio Aguero admits his days at Atletico Madrid could be numbered.

Chelsea were plotting a £40million bid for the Argentina striker last month but no move materialised.

United boss Alex Ferguson is interested in Aguero – son-in-law of Argentine legend Diego Maradona – but has yet to make a firm bid as Atletico continue to play hardball over the fee.

The Premier League title rivals are set to step up their interest after this summer’s World Cup.

But playmaker Aguero, 21, revealed, although he loves Atletico, he cannot rule out leaving the club.

He said: “I have enormous affection for Atletico but you cannot say I’ll be here for ever.

“At the moment, I’m happy here and love the fans. I hope I can do well for them on the pitch.”

Aguero has long been tipped for stardom and he says the chance to overtake fellow countryman Lionel Messi as the best player on the planet is big motivation going into the World Cup.

He added: “Any player would like to be told he’s the best in the world but I still have things to learn.

“It’ll be my first World Cup and, God willing, I’ll help Argentina reach the final. It’s important to have a dream.”

source: The Sun 

Zidan put on a good display during the Africa Nations Cup and now the big clubs are chasing him - according to the youngster's dad

Egypt ace Mohamed Zidan is being chased by Manchester United, Arsenal and Barcelona — according to his dad.

The Borussia Dortmund hitman created numerous goals and bagged one himself as his country won their third straight African Nations Cup.

Now his father Abdullah says three big clubs have been in touch about a possible move in the summer.

He told Egyptian TV station Dream TV: “Arsenal, Manchester United and Barcelona have talked to Mohamed’s agent.”

Zidan Snr also revealed that his son has a clause in his contract which enables him to complete a move to any of these clubs at the end of the season.

Source: The Sun 

Racing Santader's Sergio Canales is wanted by Manchester United, but Real Madrid has also shown their interest.

Manchester United are still interested in Racing Santander’s Sergio Canales, 18, who has yet to sign for Real Madrid.

Canales is out of contract in the summer but is said to have verbally agreed to re-sign for Racing before being sold on for a lucrative fee.

His club want up to £10million, but are expected to accept less if the player is loaned back to them.

Manchester City made a concerted effort last month to tempt the Spain Under 19 international to Eastlands, with rounds of talks in England with his father Gelo before meetings in Santander.

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Manchester United's midfielder Anderson where connected to two French sides in the January transfer window - will it pick up again when the summer window opens?

Paris Saint-Germain  failed in a deadline-day bid to sign Anderson on loan from Manchester United. The deal was scuppered by PSG’s reluctance to pay the Brazilian’s wages.

Sportsmail first revealed Lyon’s interest in the midfielder over a week ago and a swap deal involving keeper Hugo Lloris has been mooted.

Anderson, 21, arrived at Old Trafford from Porto for £18million in 2007 but he has failed to live up to his billing and has scored just once in 54 appearances.

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Former Portsmouth player Sol Campbell might return to Premier League champions Manchester United to save their injury-hit defence

Manchester United are ready to make a shock move for free agent Sol Campbell to boost their injury-hit defence.

Former England centre-back Campbell, 35, has finally reached an exit agreement with League Two Notts County following his ill-fated move.

Reds boss Sir Alex Ferguson would dearly love to get Campbell immediately as Rio Ferdinand, Jonny Evans and John O’Shea are all sidelined.

Sol Campbell is currently training with Arsenal to stay in shape.

But United are ready to offer Campbell the chance to train with them instead ahead of the transfer window opening on January 1 to asses the veteran’s fitness.

And United boss Ferguson may then offer Campbell a six-month contract until the end of the season.

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Manchester United's loyal midfielder Paul Scholes is set to leave in the summer

Latest reports from media is saying that this season will be the last for midfielder Paul Scholes with Manchester United,
the 35-year-old loyal player has been with the Red Devils since 1994 and scored 98 league goals.

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CSKA Moscow player Milos Krasic is set for a January transfer to Premier League

…And the big clubs are showing interest;

Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea are on alert as CSKA Moscow star Milos Krasic showes his interest in a January move to Barclays Premer League.

The £9million-rated Serbia playmaker caught the eye of Sir Alex Ferguson in two impressive Champions League performances against Manchester United.

But Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea also sent scouts to watch him during CSKA’s 3-3 draw at Old Trafford last month.

The 25-year-old’s agent says England is the most likely destination for a player who has also attracted interest from Real Madrid and AC Milan.

‘I think that if Krasic leaves CSKA in January, he is 90 per cent likely to go to England,’ said agent Dejan Joksimovic.

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