Barthez offloaded as Fergie faces FA rap

MANCHESTER United last night confirmed they are in talks with Marseille about letting Fabien Barthez return to France.

Barthez offloaded as Fergie faces FA rap
Fri, 17 Oct, 2003 - 01:00
James Whelan

But the Premiership champions denied any deal has been completed after the French club claimed they had sealed an agreement to take their former player on loan for the rest of the season, subject to FIFA approval.

"We are in discussions with Marseille but no final agreement has been reached," said a United spokesman last night.

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