Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has attempted to soothe relations with Manchester United over their pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo, insisting: “We are not going to start a conflict”.

Nemanja Vidic remains doubtful for Manchester United’s Premier League match against Portsmouth tomorrow at Old Trafford because of a virus.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is poised to make changes to his side for the Premier League match against Tottenham at White Hart Lane tomorrow.

Manchester United have signed a five-year sponsorship deal with Middle East telecommunications giant Saudi Telecom.

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra and Chelsea groundsman Sam Bethell have been charged by the Football Association.

American wonderkid Freddy Adu began a two-week trial with Manchester United this morning.

Conservative MP Greg Hands today called on British prime minister Tony Blair to use his “long standing friendship” with Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson to “lobby for (Wayne) Rooney’s inclusion”.

Gabriel Heinze returns to the Manchester United squad for the first time this season for tomorrow's Premiership trip to Reading.

Police were called to Manchester United's training ground yesterday after a mystery substance, believed to be intended for Alex Ferguson, was sent to Carrington.

Manchester United are expected to be at full strength for tomorrow’s make-or-break Champions League clash with Benfica at Old Trafford.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is expected to name an unchanged line-up for tomorrow’s trip to Aston Villa as his team look for a return to winning ways.

A football club formed by disenchanted Manchester United supporters following Malcolm Glazer’s takeover plays its first competitive game today.

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has confirmed Tomasz Kuszczak has signed a four-year contract with the Old Trafford club.

Fears that Manchester United could be without their £18m Brazilian midfielder Anderson next season have proved groundless after a work permit was today granted for the 19-year-old.

Malcolm Glazer’s sons, Joel, Avram and Bryan, have been appointed to the board of Manchester United in a major reshuffle of the Old Trafford boardroom.

Manchester United have completed the signing of goalkeeper Ben Foster from Stoke.

Manchester United have received the backing of two of their partners after major sponsors Nike expressed concern over the club's on-field performance.

Alex Ferguson has warned Wayne Rooney will be “stamped down on” if he steps out of line and insists that he will work to keep the 18-year-old’s feet on the ground.

The Football Association are ready to investigate claims that Manchester United players verbally abused Everton fans after Ruud van Nistelrooy's winner at Goodison Park.

Louis Saha is expected to make his Manchester United debut against Southampton tomorrow following his £12.8m (€18.6m) arrival from Fulham last week.