Billionaire US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer could announce a bid for Manchester United as soon as this week if the club’s largest shareholders accept his terms, it was reported today.

Manchester United will launch an Asian charm offensive next summer in a bid to extend their 40-million fan base in the region.

A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police said a number of arrests had been made following a protest at Old Trafford stadium tonight as the club’s controversial new owners visited their new property.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is hoping Manchester United come out on top in Saturday’s FA Cup final against Arsenal – because he likes Alex Ferguson.

Chelsea hope to announce a new shirt sponsorship deal before the end of the season – which could see them pressurise Manchester United for the official position of richest club in the world.

Louis Saha has signed a lucrative extension to his contract which will keep him at Manchester United until 2010.

Gary Neville has rubbished suggestions Manchester United do not want Wayne Rooney to be fit for the World Cup.

Alex Ferguson has wished Peter Kenyon good luck for his move to cash-rich Chelsea – even though it could be February before the former Manchester United chief executive signs on at Stamford Bridge.

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.