Antonio Valencia is to undergo a medical at Manchester United today, according to reports.
The Wigan winger has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for some time, and the transfer now appears to be on the verge of being finalised.
Manchester United and Arsenal will face tough competition to secure the signing of Gremio's Douglas Costa after the player's agent confirmed that the Brazilian starlet has been targeted by a major German side, rumoured to be Bayern Munich.
29 June 2009
28 June 2009
Man Utd Transfer News (28 Jun 09) Benzema Valencia
Fergie is setting his sights on capturing £40m hot-shot Karim Benzema from Lyon. United's chances of snatching French striker Benzema received a boost when Real's bid to snap him up failed yesterday after Bernabeu striker Klass-Jan Huntelaar refused to be part of a swap deal that would have taken him to Lyon.
Ferguson has been tracking 20-year-old Sanchez - known as “El Nino Maravilla” (the Wonder Boy) in South America - for some time and bringing in another wideman will help fill the huge void left by Cristiano Ronaldo’s £80m departure to Real Madrid. Sanchez, capped 22 times for his country, has a £15m buyout clause in his contract.
After months of speculation, People newspaper says that Man Utd have clinched Wigan midfielder Antonio Valencia for £15.25m. If Valencia has signed, or is set to sign, he looks a welcome addition as the Ecuadorian midfielder has experienced his best season yet for Wigan, with a number of impressive performances. In total this season, Valencia has scored three goals and created five assists in a total of 31 games with the Latics.
Ferguson has been tracking 20-year-old Sanchez - known as “El Nino Maravilla” (the Wonder Boy) in South America - for some time and bringing in another wideman will help fill the huge void left by Cristiano Ronaldo’s £80m departure to Real Madrid. Sanchez, capped 22 times for his country, has a £15m buyout clause in his contract.
After months of speculation, People newspaper says that Man Utd have clinched Wigan midfielder Antonio Valencia for £15.25m. If Valencia has signed, or is set to sign, he looks a welcome addition as the Ecuadorian midfielder has experienced his best season yet for Wigan, with a number of impressive performances. In total this season, Valencia has scored three goals and created five assists in a total of 31 games with the Latics.
27 June 2009
Man Utd Latest Transfer News (27 Jun 09) Ronaldo Benzema
Real Madrid and Manchester United have finalised an agreement for the £80m ($131.6m or €93.9m) transfer of Ronaldo to the Spanish club. Real Madrid and Manchester United have signed a final agreement for the transfer of the rights of Cristiano Ronaldo from July 1.
Utd want to sign Benzemabut Lyon should not ask for more than £35 million, according to the player's agent. "Karim can't be valued higher than David Villa, who will cost more than £40m." Lyon have been playing hardball over Benzema, who has also attracted interest from Real Madrid and Chelsea. They initially insisted he would cost upwards of £60m but admitted they would take less if the player wanted to leave.
Utd want to sign Benzemabut Lyon should not ask for more than £35 million, according to the player's agent. "Karim can't be valued higher than David Villa, who will cost more than £40m." Lyon have been playing hardball over Benzema, who has also attracted interest from Real Madrid and Chelsea. They initially insisted he would cost upwards of £60m but admitted they would take less if the player wanted to leave.
26 June 2009
Man Utd Transfer News (26 Jun 09) Huntelaar Benzema
Klaas Jan Huntelaar is the latest big-name striker to be linked with a move to Manchester United. With attempt to lure Karim Benzema to Old Trafford looks fraught with difficulty, it is not a shock either that it has been suggested a move for Huntelaar by Sir Alex Ferguson is on the cards.
Sir Alex Ferguson took another step towards the £30m capture of striker Karim Benzema. But Manchester United could yet face fierce competition from bitter transfer market rivals Real Madrid. Lyon opened the door to the sale of prize asset Benzema by making a £15m move for Porto striker Lisandro Lopez. It is a clear indication that Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas is preparing to cash in on his 21-year-old star.
Manchester United will have to fork out big to land Douglas Costa. The Reds wanted to take the 18-year-old Brazilian on trial before making a decision on him, but Gremio insist the £18million-rated forward is too good for such a proposal.
Sir Alex Ferguson took another step towards the £30m capture of striker Karim Benzema. But Manchester United could yet face fierce competition from bitter transfer market rivals Real Madrid. Lyon opened the door to the sale of prize asset Benzema by making a £15m move for Porto striker Lisandro Lopez. It is a clear indication that Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas is preparing to cash in on his 21-year-old star.
Manchester United will have to fork out big to land Douglas Costa. The Reds wanted to take the 18-year-old Brazilian on trial before making a decision on him, but Gremio insist the £18million-rated forward is too good for such a proposal.
25 June 2009
Man Utd Transfer News (25 Jun 09) Benzema Valencia Aguero
Real Madrid are threatening to hijack Utd's bid to sign Karim Benzema from Lyon. The Spanish giants are ready to turn to the France striker after being frustrated in their attempts to sign David Villa from Valencia. Euro 2008 striker Villa is keen on a move to the Bernabeu, but Valencia say he is no longer available for sale.
Wigan say they have received "acceptable" bids of £14m to £18m from Manchester United and Real Madrid for winger Antonio Valencia.
Man Utd want Atletico Madrid's Argentine striker Sergio Aguero - valued at £45m .
Reports in Brazil have claimed that Manchester United offered to take Gremio starlet Douglas Costa on a 20-day trial, but were rejected by the Brazilian club.
Wigan say they have received "acceptable" bids of £14m to £18m from Manchester United and Real Madrid for winger Antonio Valencia.
Man Utd want Atletico Madrid's Argentine striker Sergio Aguero - valued at £45m .
Reports in Brazil have claimed that Manchester United offered to take Gremio starlet Douglas Costa on a 20-day trial, but were rejected by the Brazilian club.
24 June 2009
Man Utd Latest Transfer News (24 Jun 09)
Manchester United are being tipped to make a move for 24 years old Nilmar, the £20million-rated striker . Nilmar has spent the last two years in his homeland with Internacional, where he boasts a record of a goal every other game.
Manchester United's Darron Gibson says he is keen to sign a new contract despite a lack of first-team opportunities lessening his chances of playing in next year's World Cup, should the Republic of Ireland qualify.
Manchester United could be priced out of a move for Gremio's 18-year-old midfielder Douglas Costa, who has been called the new Cristiano Ronaldo. His agent says there is a £13.5m get-out clause in his contract and he will be worth double his current price by the end of the Brazilian season.
Manchester United's Darron Gibson says he is keen to sign a new contract despite a lack of first-team opportunities lessening his chances of playing in next year's World Cup, should the Republic of Ireland qualify.
Manchester United could be priced out of a move for Gremio's 18-year-old midfielder Douglas Costa, who has been called the new Cristiano Ronaldo. His agent says there is a £13.5m get-out clause in his contract and he will be worth double his current price by the end of the Brazilian season.
23 June 2009
Man Utd Contract News 23 Jun 09
Ben Foster has signed a new four year contract with the club, doubling his wages from £25,000 per week to £50,000. Improved contracts will soon be offered to Danny Wellbeck and Federico Macheda.
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