Manchester United assistant coach Carlos Queiroz has dismissed as “pure speculation” claims linking the Old Trafford club with Sporting Lisbon prodigy Ricardo Quaresma.

Manchester United goalkeeper Fabien Barthez will be rested for the Worthington Cup game against Burnley tomorrow with either Ricardo or Roy Carroll between the posts.

Manchester United‘s Diego Forlan admits he got the shock of his life when Liverpool goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek committed one of howlers of this or any other season.

Depleted Manchester United began life without David Beckham at Upton Park today.

Ryan Giggs is planning to enjoy a Champions League break knowing Manchester United are in the driving seat in their group.

Leeds chairman Peter Ridsdale has claimed he has been subjected to “appalling, threatening” letters from fans protesting at the sale of Rio Ferdinand to Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson tonight jumped to the defence of Roy Keane after the Manchester United midfielder was sent off for apparently elbowing Jason McAteer against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

Paul Scholes has been flown home from Manchester United’s pre-season tour for treatment on a knee injury he picked up against Ajax in Amsterdam on Friday.

Gary Neville could be in line for his first start for four months as Manchester United look to protect their 100% Champions League record against Olympiakos at Old Trafford.

The Taoiseach says it is clearly evident from video footage that at least one garda was wielding a baton indiscriminately during Monday’s street protest in Dublin.

Injured England captain David Beckham escaped unharmed after his top-of-the-range car was in a collision with another vehicle on a country road, it was reported today.

Juan Sebastian Veron is ready to return for Manchester United against Bayer Leverkusen in tomorrow’s Champions League semi-final first leg at Old Trafford.

David Beckham is to be shown bare-chested and covered in baby oil in a new magazine photoshoot.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has wasted little time in beginning the rebuilding process at Old Trafford for next season by swooping to sign young goalkeeper Luke Steele from Peterborough.

Italian soccer chief Massimo Cragnotti believes Manchester United must replace Sir Alex Ferguson now to get their season back on track.

Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has said he will never return to Old Trafford - even if manager Sir Alex Ferguson begged him to.

Denis Irwin admits he is still no closer to deciding whether or not to stay at Manchester United.

Former Bayern Munich coach Udo Lattek has written off Manchester United's chances of winning in Germany.

Brazilian striker Rivaldo has ruled out the prospect of a big-money move to the Premiership.

Teddy Sheringham is set to accept a new one-year contract at Manchester United.