Italian champions AC Milan claim they are keeping pace with Manchester United and Real Madrid as the European giants market their clubs around the world.

He will compete with Corkonian Colin Doyle and Zdenek Zlamal for a starting place at Tynecastle.

Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune has turned down the chance to sign for Celtic to remain in the north-west of England.

Manchester United have lost their appeals against the red cards handed out to Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes during the pre-season tournament in Amsterdam.

Louis Saha’s double allowed Manchester United to withstand a late West Brom fightback to claim maximum points at the Hawthorns.

John O’Shea will be available for Manchester United’s next two games despite picking up his fifth booking of the season in last night’s win at Wigan.

Quinton Fortune played more than an hour for Manchester United reserves tonight.

Alan Smith scored his first goal of the season to set Manchester United on their way against Charlton at The Valley and show there was very much life after Roy Keane.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could return to action this week with a run-out for Manchester United’s reserve side.

John O’Shea’s comeback from injury saw him play 63 minutes of Manchester United reserves’ 4-1 defeat of Everton last night.

Everton striker Andrew Johnson has been ruled out of his side’s trip to face Manchester United tomorrow night, with a hamstring problem.

Manchester United misfit Kleberson will complete a £2.5m (€3.6m) move to Besiktas today after passing a medical with the Turkish club.

Everton have agreed terms with Manchester United’s Phil Neville and the deal will be completed subject to the player passing a medical.

Gary Neville has been appointed Manchester United’s new club captain.

Greater Manchester Police have written to the Football Association and Manchester United to complain over Gary Neville’s goal celebrations in the 1-0 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Roy Keane’s lawyer has denied reports the former Manchester United captain will make a decision on his future within the next few days.

Fernando Morientes has stoked up this weekend’s clash with Manchester United by claiming “fair play is a myth” against Alex Ferguson’s men.

Manchester United profited from two defensive lapses to grab an interval lead over Bolton in their Premiership clash at Old Trafford.

Two more of Manchester United’s youngsters have joined feeder club Royal Antwerp on loan for the remainder of the campaign.

Former Sweden striker Henrik Larsson has trained with Manchester United for the first time.