http://www.manutdblog.com Manchester United Blog Fansite Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:40:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has once again emerged as one of Europe’s hottest transfer targets. Last week the 24-year-old refused to sign a new contract with Ajax. Well, Ajax wasted no time in signing Huntelaar’s “replacement” for a record breaking deal. Ajax confirmed the signing of Miralem Sulejmani for £12.8million, smashing ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/07/05/ajax-ready-to-sell-huntelaar-hint-hint-sir-alex/ Pique was officially presented as a Barcelona player on Thursday. “I am thankful to be able to return home,” said Pique. “It is a dream to return home. “When I was 17 I took the decision to leave because when you are younger your first dream is to play football and the ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/07/05/gerard-pique-is-happy-to-be-home/ Elma Aveiro, Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister told the Sun “Cristiano wants to keep playing at Manchester United,” “Real Madrid keep making very strong advances for him. There is a lot of speculation in the newspapers all the time about where he will go and what he is doing but we know who he ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/07/04/sister-says-%e2%80%9c-he-wants-to-stay-at-united%e2%80%9d/ In an exclusive interview with Eurosport, former Manchester United player, Paul Parker, says Cristiano Ronaldo isn't man enough to face Sir Alex "It is plainly obvious that Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't want to come back to Manchester United, but he isn't man enough to say so. It is like somebody who wants a divorce ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/07/04/former-man-utd-player-thinks-ronaldo-is-a-coward/ Following Portugal’s exit from Euro 2008, Ronaldo revealed he was going to receive treatment for an injured ankle. Earlier this week it was believed Ronaldo would undergo surgery to correct the problem. Those rumors were dismissed today when a United spokesman reiterated “Procedures are in place to seek specialist advice, in ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/07/03/cristiano-ronaldo-surgery-still-pending/   Radamel Falcao Garcia Zarate, better known as Falcao has caught the eye of Sir Alex Ferguson. The 22 year old Colombian goal scoring machine has scored 38 goals in 58 games for Argentine football giants River Plate, leading River Plate to their first championship since 2004 . At £15million, Falcao ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/07/02/the-alternative-striker-falcao/ According to Robinho’s agent, Vagner Ribeiro, the Brazilian striker is prepared to talk to Chelsea over a possible move to Stanford Bridge. Why? Well if you haven’t heard Real Madrid have done everything in their power to lure Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United even offering a deal worth £63million plus Robinho. ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/07/01/robinho-to-chelsea-because-of-cristiano-ronaldo/ Dimitar Berbatov, again the Bulgarian star has emerged as Uniteds primary summer target. Not just a good choice, but an excellent choice. The 27-year-old has proven himself in the English Premier League after two good seasons with Tottenham. So good in fact that Tottenham have slapped a £30 million price ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/07/01/berbatov-is-not-worth-30-million/ “The European Championship derails transfer activity. Nothing really happens when the championships are on.” “Obviously, now that is all over, people settle down. Managers are back at their clubs and you can get some dialogue now if they are interested, but I wouldn't think (we would buy) any more than ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/06/30/sir-alex-will-only-buy-one-player/ Louis Saha has trained all summer long, attempting to regain fitness lost after a series of injuries which saw the French striker start only 5 Premier League matches last season. Come on United, get rid of these charity cases: Neville, Giggs, Saha, and Silvestre have played their fare share of games ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/06/27/sell-louis-saha-please/ The Real Madrid midfielder dismissed rumors that he would be used as bait in Real’s attempt to sign Cristiano Ronaldo. “I’d like to comment briefly on the reports and rumors that I might be going to Manchester United as part of some kind of exchange deal, as I’ve said already, when ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/06/26/sneijder-wont-play-for-united-well-we-didn%e2%80%99t-want-you/ OMG! I’m Tired of hearing about Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid! United need to sell him or shut him up. He keeps running his mouth about how wonderful it would be to play for Real, Blah Blah Blah. There are world class players out there that would kill to wear ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/06/23/shut-up-ronaldo/ With Portugal now eliminated from Euro 2008, it’s only a matter time before Ronaldo reveals his plans. Either his desire to continue at Manchester United or his desire to depart to Real Madrid. I’ve said it before and many of you agreed with me, I think Ronaldo will leave for Madrid ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/06/19/portugal-eliminated/ The 20-year-old Brazilian from Porto Allegre twisted his left knee after Brazil’s World Cup qualifier with Argentina. Anderson was carried off in the first half on a stretcher. Brazil team doctor Jose Luiz Runco had this to say “However, it doesn't seem so serious. We will be sure only after the ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/06/19/anderson-injury-scare/ A “close friend” of Cristiano Ronaldo told the Daily Mirror that Ronaldo will be leaving for Real Madrid after Euro 08. But really would Ronaldo reveal this life altering and earth rattling secret to a friend? I don’t think so but this is what the friend had to say “Ronaldo has ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/06/17/ronaldo-closer-to-real/   Silvestre to Roma? Not quite yet, but with the recent signing of 16 year old Petrucci for a mere £200,000, it was only a matter of time before Roma and United continued their recent relationship. Mikael Silvestre has caught the eye of the Italian giants and Roma are believed to ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/06/16/silvestre-to-roma/ Davide Petrucci of Roma has been dubbed the new Francesco Totti, and Manchester United has just signed the 16 year old. Reportedly the Serie A giants will only receive £200,000 for the attacking midfielder. United will also cover Petrucci’s trips to and from Italy to visit family and have even ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/06/16/united-sign-the-new-totti/ A tough start next season for the English and European Champions, Manchester United. The first 5 matches of next years Premier League will see United host Newcastle then travel to Liverpool and Chelsea. Manchester United 08/09 Premier League fixtures: Sat 16 Aug - Man Utd v Newcastle, 15:00 Sat 23 Aug - Portsmouth ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/06/16/manchester-united-0809-premier-league-fixtures/ A great start to this summers most anticipated tournament. The first round of games were filled with goals. Ronaldo and Nani helped Portugal cruise to a 2-0 victory over Turkey. Edwin Van der Sar’s Oranje dominated and embarrassed the World Champions, Italy 3-0. While the most disappointing game of the ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/06/11/man-utd-players-in-euro-2008/ "I want to play for Real Madrid, but only if it is true they are eager to pay me and Manchester United what they have been saying they will," said Ronaldo. “However, it does not depend on me. It is important to send a message.” This is what Ronaldo had ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/06/05/%e2%80%9ci-want-to-play-for-real-madrid%e2%80%a6%e2%80%9d-ronaldo/ The latest striker to be linked with United is Blackburn’s Roque Santa Cruz. Reportedly Sir Alex is preparing a £15 million bid for the Paraguayan goal scorer, but United is not alone. Man City, who look to have already snatched up Blackburn’s boss Mark Hughes, are also in the running ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/06/04/who-would-you-like-fabiano-santa-cruz-huntelaar-benzema/ To be honest, before today I had heard very little of 17-year-old Aaron Ramsey. So I decided to YouTube him, and surprisingly I could not find any good footage of the young Welsh midfielder. What I do know is Manchester United have agreed to a deal with Cardiff for somewhere ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/06/03/who-is-aaron-ramsey/ Cristiano Ronaldo will announce his decision to what has to be the toughest decision of his life, this week While Sir Alex is convinced Ronaldo will not go anywhere, Portugal boss, Luiz Felipe Scolari, has told Ronaldo  “You have to take the opportunities when they come along because they will ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/06/01/%e2%80%9cin-two-to-three-days-i-will-announce-my-decision%e2%80%9d-ronaldo/ While United continue to pursue what look like dead ends, with Luis Fabiano in “advanced talks” with his La Liga club Sevilla, and Dani Alves excited about a move to Barcelona, Sevilla has snatched up another South American Starlet for quite a bargain. £5.6million is what the Spanish club is ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/05/29/transfer-news-united-pursuing-dead-ends/ Manchester United striker has repeatedly expressed how brilliant he feels Carlos Tevez is. He is also one of the most active in the “Sign Tevez Permanently” campaign. “It is crucial to get him signed and I am sure that will happen,” “Carlos loves playing football here, he's enjoying it, so I ... http://www.manutdblog.com/2008/05/29/rooney-wants-tevez/