Manchester United news and links

Man Utd say Owen Hargreaves will not be fit for England’s World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Croatia, adding to Fabio Capello’s problems in midfield.

China striker Dong Fangzhuo is released by Man Utd after making just three appearances in four years.

Sir Alex Ferguson cools Dimitar Berbatov’s links to Man Utd saying he is “less optimistic” about making new signings.

Holders Man Utd will meet Scottish champions Celtic, Villarreal and Aalborg in the group stages of the Champions League.

Pavel Pogrebnyak and Danny get the goals for Zenit St Petersburg as the Russian champions beat Man Utd to the European Super Cup.

Sir Alex Ferguson is the favoured choice to coach a British football team at the 2012 Olympics, says Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe.

Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves hopes he will be fit to play in England’s World Cup qualifiers in September against Andorra and Croatia.

Dimitar Berbatov is dropped from Tottenham’s squad to face Sunderland because he is not “focused” enough.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits time is running out to sign a striker before the transfer window shuts at the end of the month.

Darren Fletcher’s deflected first-half strike is enough to give Manchester United victory over Portsmouth.

Arsenal sign Man Utd defender Mikael Silvestre for an undisclosed fee.

Owen Hargreaves promises Manchester United there is much more to come from him this season.

Striker Fraizer Campbell does not rule out a move back to Hull City even though he is focused on staying at Manchester United.

Striker Fraizer Campbell does not rule out a move back to Hull City even though he is focused on staying at Manchester United.

Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov drops his biggest hint yet that he does not see his future being at White Hart Lane.

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick may be out for up to three weeks after injuring an ankle against Newcastle.

Jonathan Woodgate is the only absentee from England training on Monday but will be fit to face the Czech Republic on Wednesday.

Man Utd make an unconvincing start to the defence of their Premier League title as they are held at home by Newcastle.

David Silva agrees an improved five-year contract with Valencia, quashing speculation he will move to the Premier League.

Nottingham Forest ease their injury crisis with the signing on loan of Manchester United’s Lee Martin.

Park Ji-Sung is set to return to training for Manchester United after recovering from a knee injury.

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Manchester United have a bid for Spain striker David Silva turned down by Valencia, according to the player’s agent.

A Manchester United player whose career ended when he was injured in a bad tackle is awarded £4.5m in compensation.

Man Utd win a penalty shoot-out to claim the Community Shield after the match ends goalless.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson feels his side should have clinched the Community Shield without needing penalties to beat Portsmouth.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson hopes to sign a new striker before the start of the Premier League season next week.

Plymouth Argyle complete the loan signing of Manchester United defender Craig Cathcart.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes Cristiano Ronaldo would prefer to stay at the club than move to Real Madrid in the future.

Man Utd need a penalty shoot-out to capture the Community Shield despite dominating Portsmouth in a 0-0 draw.

Referee Mark Clattenburg is suspended pending enquiries into reports regarding his alleged debts and has been replaced for the Community Shield game.

Cristiano Ronaldo confirms he will remain at Manchester United and takes responsibility for fuelling speculation about a potential transfer to Real Madrid.

Man Utd defender Patrice Evra denies the charge of improper conduct following United’s Premier League defeat to Chelsea in April.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga is now “closed” and the winger will remain at the club.

Striker Wayne Rooney has recovered from a mystery virus, and could make Manchester United’s Premier League opener on 17 August.

Rovers make Manchester United’s Danny Simpson their third signing of the summer

Man Utd are set to hand youngster Fraizer Campbell a chance to impress in attack.

Pictures from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s testimonial

Footballer Wayne Rooney is questioned by police after allegedly spitting at a photographer.

Burnley sign winger Chris Eagles from Manchester United on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

As Manchester United beat Portsmouth in Nigeria, is the obsession with English football killing Nigerian clubs?

Sir Alex Ferguson criticises Fifa president Sepp Blatter’s ’slavery’ comments on the back of Manchester United wanting to keep Cristiano Ronaldo.

Man Utd end their tour of Africa with a 2-1 win over Premier League rivals Portsmouth in Nigeria.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson says he has no problems with Cristiano Ronaldo spending time in Los Angeles as he recuperates from ankle surgery.

Manchester United are hoping to make forward Carlos Tevez a permanent signing before the end of 2008.

Michael Ballack hits back at Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson’s claim that Chelsea’s ‘30-something’ side will be less of a threat next season.

Phil McNulty blogs on Ferguson’s bid to get under Scolari’s skin

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says Chelsea’s ageing squad may struggle to challenge for honours next season.

Footballer Wes Brown flies home early from a tour of South Africa following the death of his pregnant sister.

Sir Alex Ferguson warns Cristiano Ronaldo that moving to Real Madrid would be the ‘worst thing’ for his career.