After much speculation and talk, the official Manchester United website is reporting today that United and FC Bayern Munich have finally agreed on a deal for Owen Hargreaves that will have him in Manchester the first part of July.


An official club statement said: “Manchester United is delighted to announce that it has agreed terms with FC Bayern München for the transfer of Owen Hargreaves. The player has also agreed terms with the Club and passed his medical.

“Owen will formally sign his contract with Manchester United when he returns from his holiday at the end of June and will join on 1 July 2007.”

This finally brings conclusion to the long running speculation dating back to August 2006, and gives Manu another strong midfielder.