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Chris Eagles had joined Burnley for slightly more than a million pound in a 3 year deal.
Utd still looking at Berbatov, but chances of him coming is low. The new prospect is Thierry Henry according to rumours.
Sir Alex also insists that Ronaldo will stay at Utd, but for how long, we do not know.

Utd 2 Portsmouth 1

United’s unbeaten pre-season campaign continue in Nigeria, running out 2-1 winners against Portsmouth. Second-half goals from Chris Eagles and Carlos Tevez gave United a deserved win.

Eagles made amends for missed first-half chances in the 50th min. Pompey failed to clear the ball from a Reds attack and Eagles smashed the loose ball into the top corner from 12 yards. United soon moved 2-0 in front with another emphatic finish. Tevez raced down the right channel and surprised James, who was expecting a shot across goal, with powerful low drive into the near corner. Defoe pulled back a goal for Portsmouth in the last minute of normal time, but United held out to record a third win in four matches in Africa.

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Tevez is set to sign a permanent for around 33 million pounds.
Utd may not buy Berbatov with Spurs asking for 38 million pounds!
Replacement targets are Santa Cruz, Eto'o, Benzema and the latest, Villa.

Kaizer Chiefs 0 United 4

United went ahead in the 40th minute when Martin's cross from the left found Ryan Giggs, who thrashed a rising half-volley into the top corner. Rooney scored in the 56th minute by bursting clear on to Danny Simpson's pass and scoring with a precision shot. Six minutes later, sub Cleverley guided Rooney's knock-down into the bottom corner, before Campbell completed the rout four minutes from time with a shot across Chiefs keeper Khune Itumeleng.

Orlando Pirates 0 Utd 1

United managed a 1-0 victory over The Pirates in the second game of the Vodacom Challenge in South Africa. Lee Martin, who has found it difficult to break into the first team squad, gave United the lead in the 23rd minute with an assured finish. Wes Brown knocked the ball forward and it was flicked on by young striker Frazier Campbell, for Martin to latch on to before flicking it into the net with the outside of his right foot.

Kaizer Chiefs 1 United 1

United were given a good test by the Chiefs with the hosts taking the lead through Jonathan Quartey's penalty in the 37th minute. Chris Eagles marked a rare first team outing grabbed the equaliser in the 59th minute. Eagles powered in a header that took a deflection off Chiefs skipper Jimmy Tau following a cross from Carlos Tevez.

Utd Bids for Berbatov

United have long been linked with a move for Berbatov, but only over the last week or so have they really stepped up their attempts to sign the Bulgarian hitman.

Ferguson revealed that United have in fact lodged a bid. “We have made Tottenham an offer on Berbatov and we have good expectations that this deal will go through,” the Scot said in The Sun. “Berbatov has been impressive during a long time and would be a great addition to our attack.”

Friendly: Aberdeen 0 Utd 2

Carrick scored a penalty after Rooney was fell in the box just before half-time and Rooney scored a header from Fletcher's cross in the 69th minute.

These ensure and comfortable win for Utd in their first game since winning the Champions League against Chelsea.

Utd in for Berbatov / Queiroz out

British media reported that Utd had made a 20 mil pound for Berbatov and offered him 80K per week contract. His agent also confirmed Utd's interest.

Queiroz had been officially appointed as Portugal's manager. We shall see what are the effects of him leaving the club and who will take over as Utd's No.2.

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Anderson is selected to represent Brazil in the Aug Olympics, which means he will not be avaialble for the start of the season.

Ronaldo had underwent a successful operations which may keep him out for around 6 weeks, thus missing the start as well.

Queiroz to be out of Utd

United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz is Portugal's top target to replace Luiz Felipe Scolari, who left his position after Euro 2008 to take charge of Chelsea. Reports have claimed that Queiroz has already agreed to succeed Scolari, as talks continue between the Portuguese Football Federation and United.
The 55-year-old spoke to journalists and says he is waiting for the Premier League champions and the federation to come to a decision.

Transfer Rumours - Only 1 Striker?

Alex Ferguson had hinted that Utd will probably buy only 1 player this summer (apart from youngsters of course). Is he playing mind games with agents to ensure transfer fees are not inflated?

Berbatov has re-emerged as the number one target as Benzema is priced out. Pavlyuchenko and Huntelaar, whose contract negotiation with Ajax had broken down, are also being considered if Spurs is unwilling to deal.