Manchester United news and links

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans is on the verge of completing a loan move to Sunderland until the end of the season.”

Manchester United have hit back at a supporter’s claim that Old Trafford is like a “police state”, leaving fans paralysed by fear.”

Park Ji-Sung could make his return to action for Manchester United during the Christmas and New Year programme.”

Sir Alex Ferguson plans to field an almost entirely different Manchester United side when they take on Roma on Wednesday.”

Manchester United Louis Saha says wear and tear is to blame for his injury-plagued Manchester United career.”

Derby boss Paul Jewell knows Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will be his ruthless self again on Saturday.”

Sir Alex Ferguson could return to the transfer market in January after being linked with Serbian defender Branislav Ivanovic.”

Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted that January will be a quiet month on the transfer front for Manchester United.”

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill admits he had a “wee inkling” that his side would be drawn against United in the FA Cup.”

Manchester United striker Louis Saha has declared himself injury free and hungry for goals ahead of Monday’s clash with Fulham.”

Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo has made the three-man shortlist for FIFA’s world player of the year award.”

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed he will not challenge his dismissal at Bolton Wanderers last week.”

Manchester United have confirmed they expect 1200 fans to accompany them to Italy for their Champions League tie with Rom.”

Manchester United skipper Gary Neville will not play for the reserves on Thursday night as he is training with the first team.”

Manchester United utility man John O’Shea has signed a three-year contract extension to keep him at Old Trafford until 2012.”

Official word from Manchester United confirms that Wayne Rooney is still out, undergoing treatment on his ankle.”

Manchester United will give their fans until December 1 to decide whether they want to pull out of the trip to Rome.”

Ryan Giggs is hopeful that United can continue their winning ways so that he may enjoy the remainder of his career.”

Blackburn’s Mark Hughes and Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney have been named manager and player of the month for October.”

Mark Hughes wants the success of Sir Alex Ferguson - but is confident of outsmarting his one-time mentor this weekend.”

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Manchester United rejected a request to play Everton at 8pm on Christmas Eve as “a non-starter”.”

Blackburn defender Andre Ooijer believes Manchester United “are not happy” to be facing Mark Hughes’ side at the weekend.”

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has put pen to paper on a new deal that will keep him at the club until 2012.”

Sir Alex Ferguson wants to build on his side’s win over Dynamo Kiev by beating Sporting Lisbon to top spot in Group F.”

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hit back at Sir Alex Ferguson in the row over foreigners in the Premier League.”

Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Sven-Goran Eriksson’s call for seven substitutes to be allowed in Premier League games.”

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has called on his side to put down a marker by beating Arsenal.”

Manchester United have confirmed Rio Ferdinand will be available for Saturday’s crunch showdown at Arsenal.”

Manchester United star Paul Scholes will have a knee operation on Thursday and is expected to be out for three months.”

Manchester United skipper Gary Neville is hoping to make his comeback from injury in Thursday’s Senior Cup tie with Stockport.”

Cristiano Ronaldo believes that Manchester United boasts a squad that will bring successes to Old Trafford this season.”

Louis Saha has been ruled out of Manchester United’s Champions League trip to Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday evening.”

Sir Alex Ferguson was full of praise for his team’s attacking flair which ensured a 4-0 win over Aston Villa at Villa Park.”

Dutch goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar will decide in December whether he will extend his stay with Manchester United.”

Manchester United have handed a four-day trial to Southend United teenager Medi Abalimba.”

Wayne Rooney is confident he can form a dangerous strike partnership with Michael Owen for England against Estonia and Russia.”

Defender Gary Neville will miss Manchester United’s reserve team clash with Liverpool at Northwich on Thursday night.”

Carlos Tevez and Patrice Evra have warned Arsenal not to get too excited about their position at the top of the table.”

Nemanja Vidic has revealed he shares an almost telepathic on-field relationship with defensive partner Rio Ferdinand.”

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson fears Cristiano Ronaldo is being targeted by referees because of his extreme talent.”

Lyon may join Liverpool in the race to sign Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze as backup for captain Cris.”

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Carlos Tevez will be asked to fill in for Wayne Rooney against Portsmouth.”

Rafa Benitez remains convinced Liverpool will sign left-back Gabriel Heinze from Manchester United.”

Manchester United are hoping that Carlos Tevez’s transfer won’t be held up before the new Premier League season kicks off.”

Sir Alex Ferguson heaped praise on Edwin van der Sar after the goalkeeper clinched the Community Shield for Manchester United.”

Manchester United striker Giuseppe Rossi has been sold to Spanish side Villarreal despite interest from Italy’s Serie A.”

The controversial Gabriel Heinze is preparing to fly back from his holiday for talks with current club Manchester United.”

Sir Alex Ferguson admits he already considers Argentine striker Carlos Tevez to be a Manchester United player.”

Sir Alex Ferguson believes interference from agents could be behind Gabriel Heinze’s desire to leave Manchester United.”

Gabriel Heinze’s hopes of crossing the great divide between Manchester United and Liverpool appear doomed to failure.”