Manchester United defender Alex Buttner claims the arrival of Louis van Gaal as manager has convinced him to leave Old Trafford with Dinamo Moscow a reported destination.

The pressure on Ajax coach Marco van Basten moved up a notch this afternoon after his side were thrashed 4-1 at Vitesse Arnhem.

DIRK KUYT believes he has proved the doubters wrong.

Stephane Henchoz returned to full training at Liverpool yesterday but the Swiss defender is unlikely to be rushed back into action for tomorrow’s trip to Fulham.

Pierre van Hooijdonk's has been recalled to the Holland squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Portugal.