Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Barclays Player of the Month for January, with his Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson being handed the manager’s accolade for the 20th time.

Sunderland have signed defender Phil Bardsley from Manchester United on a three-and-a-half-year contract.

Manchester United’s Serbian defender Nemanja Vidic sat out a training session at the Nou Camp last night – apparently as a precaution – and is expected to play in the Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona tonight.

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has been banned for a further two matches and fined £15,000 following his behaviour after being sent off in the game against Manchester United on March 23, the Football Association have confirmed.

Everton have announced they have agreed to sign Manchester United’s Louis Saha, subject to a medical.

Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson is a surprise inclusion in Giovanni Trapattoni's Irish side for tonight's clash with Cyprus at Croke Park.

Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune is close to joining Serie B outfit Brescia.

Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov strolled into Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium this afternoon amid continued speculation he is set to join Manchester United.

Roy Keane has backed Chelsea to prevent Manchester United from claiming the Premier League title this season.

Gary Neville made his long-awaited comeback for Manchester United as he led the Champions League winners in their Community Shield duel with Portsmouth at Wembley.

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo is to undergo ankle surgery in Amsterdam on Monday, according to reports.

Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has hinted this evening that he may quit Old Trafford unless he is given a first-team place when he recovers from injury.

Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has passed a medical and is expected to complete his signing for Manchester United early this week.

Manchester United have agreed a coaching link-up with Norwegian side Oslo East.

The decision to hold the Champions League final in Manchester United’s Old Trafford this year brings the match to England for the first time since 1992.

West Ham striker Paulo di Canio has reportedly held talks with officials at Manchester United over a possible move to Old Trafford.

Alex Ferguson still insists Manchester United will not retain the Premiership title this season - despite being installed as the bookmakers' favourites once more.

Record signing Juan Sebastian Veron will get his first taste of action for Manchester United on the club’s Far East tour.

Aston Villa duo Darius Vassell and Gareth Barry and Manchester United defender Luke Chadwick have pulled out of the England Under-21 squad for the European Championship qualifier with Greece.

Bayern Munich coach Ottmar Hitzfeld insists that Manchester United target Bixente Lizarazu will not be leaving the Champions League winners.