Premiership: Manchester United call off Di Canio chase

Manchester United have admitted defeat in their month-long attempt to sign Paolo di Canio from West Ham.

Alex Ferguson had been keen to land Di Canio before the Champions League transfer deadline.

But the only alteration to United's Champions League squad was the addition of Diego Forlan for the departed Andy Cole.

This is a tacit admission that United have ended their interest in di Canio.