Former Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic is looking forward to a new challenge in Serie A.

Roy Keane’s appointment as assistant manager to Paul Lambert at Aston Villa looks likely to fail, according to his former Manchester United team-mate Dwight Yorke.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert does not see Roy Keane as a threat to his job and says he is strong enough to deal with the considerable presence of the Corkman.

As Roy Keane was rolled out at Aston Villa’s plush training facility following his appointment as assistant manager to Paul Lambert the Cork man was insistent his job with Ireland is paramount.

The summer transfer window officially opened yesterday and while many big-money moves and free transfers have already been agreed across Europe, a clutch of distinguished players will be left searching for new clubs.

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has revealed Liverpool attempted to sign Arjen Robben back in 2013.

Serie A champions Juventus have made an approach for Manchester United’s Patrice Evra according to reports.

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Manchester United have confirmed new manager Louis van Gaal will join up with the club for their full pre-season tour.

Captain Robin van Persie may miss the Netherlands’ World Cup semi-final against Argentina tonight as he is struggling with an upset stomach.

Manchester United are lining up Chile World Cup star Arturo Vidal to join Ander Herrera in their new-look midfield.

Four years ago in Soccer City, as the World Cup final between Spain and Holland ebbed towards a shoot-out, there was concern on the Spanish bench.

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The Glazer family will make around $150m (€112m) by selling part of its stake in Manchester United although the deal will leave the Americans firmly in control of the English soccer club.

Javier Hernandez is unsure whether he will remain at Manchester United next year, but Atletico Madrid are willing to offer the Mexican an escape route from Old Trafford should he decide to leave.

Nemanja Vidic is sure Manchester United are heading back to the big time under Louis van Gaal.

Steven Gerrard has backed Liverpool to bounce back from last season’s end-of-season heartbreak and mount a serious title challenge once again.

Former Manchester United manager David Moyes is in the clear police said after he was investigated over an alleged bar-room bust-up.

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Republic of Ireland international James McCarthy admits he’s flattered by the reported interest from Manchester United and has revealed just how close he came to joining Spurs last year.