MANCHESTER UNITED’S transfer treasure chest will be slammed shut once £12 million (€17.5m) duo Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra have been welcomed into the Old Trafford fold this week.

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CRISTIANO RONALDO'S representative has confirmed that the Manchester United winger is prepared to wait for a revised contract but hopes to come to an agreement soon.

RAFAEL BENITEZ admits he has suffered the most difficult week of his short time as Liverpool boss – but insists his decisions were for the good of the club.

ROY KEANE has called for the introduction of 'anti-diving' wristbands to eliminate the scourge of the modern game.

LIVERPOOL and Manchester United may have to beat Spanish or Italian opposition to qualify for the lucrative group stages of the Champions League.

JOHN O’SHEA has warned Manchester United supporters not to expect miracles from returning hero Rio Ferdinand.

RUUD VAN NISTELROOY has been assured he remains part of Manchester United’s long-term plans.

LYON’S outstanding midfielder Michael Essien has revealed his desire to join Manchester United.

NEWCASTLE UNITED bowed out of the Champions League vowing to be back next year after launching a major assault on the Premiership title.

THIERRY HENRY last night hailed Patrick Vieira as a “club legend” and insisted the Arsenal captain’s last two inspirational displays had proved that he is the best midfielder in the world.

JOSE MOURINHO went out of his way to avoid increasing the hype before Chelsea’s clash with Blackburn at Stamford Bridge today — but still delivered a forceful retort to the Premiership teams who believe they can kick them out of the game.

VICTORIA BECKHAM was recovering last night after giving birth to her second son, Romeo.

THE president of one of the country’s largest chambers of commerce has attacked the Government for its “derisory” financial support for the European Capital of Culture.

CONFIRMED Champions League quarter-finalists Manchester United seek their 10th victory in this season’s competition tonight with Alex Ferguson claiming his squad is not big enough to cope.

THE majority of Liverpool supporters would warmly welcome Michael Owen back to Anfield should he decide to leave Real Madrid.

ROY KEANE has stunned Manchester United by revealing he expects to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season.

SCOTTISH Football Association chief executive David Taylor insists any move to England by the Old Firm would result in chaos for the game north of the border.

ALAN SMITH accused Leeds of "rolling over" and lacking fight too often this season as he confirmed he would leave his hometown club if they are relegated from the Premiership.

JOHN O'SHEA insists Manchester United are not going backwards even though the gap between the Red Devils and Chelsea appears to be widening by the game.