QATAR HOLDING joined Manchester United in quashing rumours of a takeover with a source close to the Gulf Arab state’s sovereign wealth fund saying no talks had been held with the club.

David Beckham is backing Manchester United for Champions League glory following their four-goal demolition of AC Milan at Old Trafford last night.

The American owners of Manchester United have insisted the club was not for sale following reports that a group of City financiers were looking to buy up the Premier League side themselves.

FC United of Manchester have been granted a place in the North West Counties League next season.