Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock is set to complete the signing of China’s most famous player, Hao Haidong, as the Blades bid to gain access to the Far East’s potentially lucrative footballing market.

A CHINESE tycoon has emerged as a prospective buyer to help save debt-ridden Leeds from falling into the hands of the administrators.

Manchester United's £1m-plus (€1.4m) move for Chinese star Dong Fangzhou has hit a snag, according to the Daily Star.

RIO FERDINAND yesterday formally notified the FA that he intends to contest a misconduct charge brought against him for his failure to attend a drugs test.