Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United can challenge for the Premier League title next season if they get their recruitment right this summer.

Nicky Butt believes Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson pulled off a psychological masterstroke by confirming Paul Scholes was coming out of retirement just before yesterday’s Manchester derby.

Wayne Rooney will today discover whether he has won the latest round of a multimillion-pound legal fight with a sports management firm.

Denis Irwin has hailed Alex Ferguson’s “phenomenal” 25-year tenure as Manchester United manager – and expects, with Manchester City posing the latest challenge to the Red Devils’ supremacy, that the Scot will continue for some time yet.

Manchester United have confirmed they are close to signing Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David De Gea.

Harry Redknapp believes Chelsea are still favourites to retain their Barclays Premier League title despite a run which has seen them lose three of their last four league matches.

Manchester United defender Wes Brown has completed his move to Sunderland after agreeing a four-year deal.

Alex Ferguson’s latest improper conduct charge has been passed onto the Football Association’s disciplinary committee – but the FA have taken the unusual step of refusing to say whether Manchester United has accepted it or not.

Patrice Evra has pledged his support to Wayne Rooney as the England striker attempts to reintegrate himself into the Manchester United dressing room following his controversial flirtation with a move.

Manchester United insist their merchandising sales are rising despite reports emerging claiming they have suffered a 10% drop in revenue.

Chelsea seized control of the Premier League title race with a 2-1 win at Old Trafford before manager Carlo Ancelotti rubbed salt into Manchester United's wounds, saying the Blues' title rivals are far weaker without Wayne Rooney.

The Football Association have confirmed they are investigating reports of crowd disturbances at the Carling Cup tie between Barnsley and Manchester United at Oakwell last night.

Alex Ferguson could face sanctions from the Premier League next season if he continues to boycott the BBC.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is thrilled Rio Ferdinand has been named England captain.

David Beckham is in line to make a return to Old Trafford after Manchester United were drawn with AC Milan in the last 16 of the Champions League today.

Jermaine Beckford threatened to kick Manchester United out of the FA Cup at Old Trafford.

Alex Ferguson has declared Manchester United are not in the business of losing their best players – to Real Madrid or anyone else.

Manchester United have still not decided whether Cristiano Ronaldo will undergo ankle surgery this summer and are seeking further specialist advice.

Alex Ferguson insists he would place a “big bet” on tomorrow night’s Champions League final not being Cristiano Ronaldo’s last game for Manchester United.

Gianfranco Zola has insisted West Ham do not fear Manchester United.