A 44-year old man, who was born as a woman, underwent euthanasia in Belgium after he said surgery had left him with the appearance of a “monster”.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has stepped up his interest in Steven Defour, sending the injured Standard Liege captain a letter reassuring him that he continues to monitor his progress.

Belgian side Club Brugge look set to sign Brian Priske from Portsmouth on a four-year deal.