Having been battered from pillar to post for his failures in last summer’s transfer window, Ed Woodward’s promise of a fluid budget for the new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal represents a rigid dichotomy between the approach under David Moyes, even if such grand promises could easily become the sword Woodward falls upon.

Ed Woodward has told Manchester United fans to expect new signings and several departures over the next few weeks.

Often referred to as one of Alex Ferguson’s worst signings ever Bebé delivered one of the goals of the season for Portuguese side Paços de Ferreira.

Manchester United’s on loan flop Bébé will be hoping this video doesn’t land on David Moyes’ desk after he had a shocking blunder while playing for Portuguese side Paços de Ferreira.

United rejected a bid of £25m for want-away England striker

Bryan Robson has warned Wayne Rooney “the grass is not always greener” and the England striker will find it very difficult to match life at Manchester United.

Based on the 2006 French farce Mon Frere Se Marie, ‘The Big Wedding’ chronicles the trials and tribulations of a fractured family on the biggest day in one young man’s life.

“Gather me into the artifice of eternity,” pleads the narrator of WB Yeats’ ‘Sailing to Byzantium’, but Eleanor (Saoirse Ronan) and Clara (Gemma Arterton) are struggling to cope with the reality of a rather prosaic immortality in Byzantium (15A).

A list of all the confirmed deadline day signings so far.

West Ham set the pace on a relatively quiet day in the transfer window with moves for Joe Cole and promising Irish striker Sean Maguire.

Rio Ferdinand has demanded Manchester United sort their defensive problems out before they start to eat away at their season.

Manchester United forward Bebe has joined Rio Ave on loan, the Portuguese side have announced.

Alex Ferguson is preparing to roll the welcome mat out for Stoke’s “jolly green giants”, insisting they hold no fears for Manchester United.

Shinji Kagawa scored his first goal for Manchester United as the Red Devils picked up the Chevrolet China Cup after a 1-0 victory over Shanghai Shenhua.

Liv Tyler’s mother wants to take care of Lindsay Lohan for a year.

SO David de Gea has joined an elite club — people in the world who will one day have cause to be nostalgic about the ugly, wretched hovel that is the city of Stoke-on-Trent.

Manchester United forward Bebe has joined Turkish side Besiktas on a season-long loan, the Barclays Premier League champions have confirmed.

PAUL SCHOLES has rejected the theory there was any malice behind his infamous tackling technique.

FIRST we were The Crap Invincibles; then the Not-So-Crap Vincibles; now we’re finally The Really Quite Good, Actually, Champions. Saturday will determine if that appellation is to stick, or replaced by something loftier.

Dimitar Berbatov will be given the chance to secure the Premier League’s Golden Boot prize against Blackpool on Sunday.

Chris Brown leads nominations for this year's Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards, with six nods.

Park Ji-sung and Anderson could return for Manchester United in tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash at West Ham.

Republic of Ireland Under-21s boss Noel King has drafted six new men into his squad for tomorrow’s friendly in Portugal after being hit by a rash of withdrawals.

Jonny Evans and Park Ji-sung are set to return for Manchester United when the Premier League leaders tackle Bolton at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Republic of Ireland U-21s boss Noel King has handed first call-ups to Coventry keeper Michael Quirke and Preston midfielder Adam Barton.

Manchester United pair Nani and Michael Carrick will both return to the squad for the Champions League match against Marseille tomorrow at Old Trafford.

Alex Ferguson welcomes back Nemanja Vidic from suspension but could be without 10 senior players for Manchester United’s FA Cup quarter-final against Arsenal at Old Trafford.

Wes Brown is set to make only his third Premier League start of the season in Manchester United’s crucial clash with Liverpool at Anfield.

Wayne Rooney has been cleared to play in Manchester United’s crucial Premier League showdown with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge tomorrow.

Michael Owen returns to the Manchester United squad to face Wigan tomorrow.

Manchester United were without several senior players including Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs as they flew out to Marseille for tomorrow’s Champions League match.

IT said everything about his team’s performance that the most positive news for Alex Ferguson over the weekend came from across the English Channel.

Manchester United 1 Crawley Town 0

Michael Carrick is adamant there will be no complacency from Manchester United tonight as he attempts to take another step towards filling the gap in his impressive medal collection.

Chris Smalling will be handed his first start in a Manchester derby as United entertain City at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher is expected to face Wolves tomorrow at Molineux after suffering an eye injury.

Alex Ferguson should have significant reinforcements to his defence when Manchester United bid to extend their unbeaten run to 24 games when they tackle Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

Manchester United will get a glimpse of life after Edwin van der Sar tomorrow but travel to Southampton for their FA Cup fourth-round tie dealing with a defensive shortage.

Rafael is available again after suspension as Manchester United bid to open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League by beating Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.

Alex Ferguson must find a replacement for Brazilian full-back Rafael, who will miss Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Birmingham at Old Trafford tomorrow through suspension.

Wayne Rooney is set to return from an ankle injury as Manchester United defend their unbeaten record at fourth-placed Tottenham on Sunday.