Former Chelsea chief executive Colin Hutchinson admitted Peter Kenyon’s switch from Manchester United to Stamford Bridge was a total surprise.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson saluted Rio Ferdinand for his cool performance in his team’s win at Leeds today.

Footballer Rio Ferdinand could miss England’s crucial Euro 2004 qualifying match against Turkey after missing a routine drugs test.

The FA have requested evidence after claims that Man Utd appointed two agents to negotiate Kleberson's £6m (€8.7m) transfer from Atletico Paranaense, forcing a third agent out of the deal.

Chairman Doug Ellis has insisted revenge will be a major driving force for Aston Villa when they meet Manchester United in Sunday’s FA Cup clash.

Nicky Butt has insisted he does not want to leave Manchester United.

Celtic could see two of their best players head south of the border in the summer following the news that Liam Miller is on the verge of signing a pre-contract agreement with Manchester United.

Manchester United legend Eric Cantona believes the Red Devils’ impressive back-to-back performances against Arsenal in the past fortnight have proved they are still England’s number one.

A leading sports lawyer has warned Rio Ferdinand could run the risk of having his suspension for missing a drugs test extended should he take his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Celtic’s majority shareholder Dermot Desmond insists he has no interest in a takeover bid for Manchester United.

England captain David Beckham was returning to Britain today for treatment to a fractured wrist he suffered during his side’s friendly match against South Africa.

Manchester United have emerged as favourites to sign Brazil star Ronaldinho after Barcelona admitted they have been outbid by both the Old Trafford side and Real Madrid.

David Beckham should join Real Madrid for purely footballing reasons, but Barcelona may still have a chance of luring him if new president Joan Laporta can “massage his ego”, according to Manchester United fanzine editor Andy Mitten.

Manchester United claimed top spot in Group A with a 3-0 win over Boavista.

Ryan Giggs finished off Wes Brown’s dangerous cross with clinical efficiency to give injury-hit Manchester United the interval lead against Parma in Amsterdam tonight.

Jamie Carragher insists Liverpool now have genuine title credentials after burying their Manchester United hoodoo last season.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is relishing the opportunity of playing alongside David Beckham and Ryan Giggs at Manchester United.

Alex Ferguson had a full complement of players at his disposal when he named the Manchester United squad to face Deportivo La Coruna at Old Trafford.