HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIGGSY..

Tribute to the Welsh midfielder who celebrates his 40th birthday on Friday.

40 years old?? .. 

and he does not want to stop yet ..

Man United scout BVB star Marco Reus

Manchester United have scouted the Borussia Dortmund Winger Marco Reus as David Moyes search to bring in more elite players continues .

Moyes , who was frustrated in summer attempts to sign Cesc Fabregas, Sami Khedira , Daniele De Rossi and Ander Herrera , dispatched his assistant Steve Round and coach Jimmy Lumsden to watch Reus as Dortmund beat Napoli 3-1 on Tuesday .

United were also in the same area of Germany at the time, preparing for Saturday 's 5-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League .

Germany international Reus has a 35 million euro release clause in his contract at the Westfalenstadion . However, there have been reports that's it does not come into effect until 2015.

The 24 -year-old has scored nine goals for Dortmund this season, which is more than United 's midfielders have managed between them, and cost the Champions League finalists 17.1 million euros when he joined from Borussia Moenchengladbach in 2012.

Although Reus can play as a No. 10 , he usually operates on the left for Dortmund . Moyes has selected Adnan Januzaj , Ashley Young, Danny Welbeck , Nani and Shinji Kagawa in that's position for United this season .

Moyes had also sent his scouts to watch Real Madrid midfielder Khedira , who is now sidelined with a long-term injury , as he ponders how to add to his squad in January . Marouane Fellaini was his only major signing in the summer .

Leverkusen 0-5 Manchester United

Manchester United thrashed Bayer Leverkusen 5-0 to book a slot in the knockout stages in the Champions League campaign on Tuesday.

Although Wayne Rooney has not scored in Group A action at the BayArena , sensational striker England has played a big role .

Rooney became a key figure who helped United earn a four-goal first , thus presenting the worst defeat in Leverkusen at home in European competition .

United displaying the most convincing action under David Moyes era by recording the largest network in Europe thanks to goals Antonio Valencia , Jonny Evans, Chris Smalling , Nani and an own goal Emir Spahic .

" This is probably our best performance of the season. For us , to come to away games and earned five goals is something very special .

" Performances like this is what I 'd expect, there are signs that we are on the rise , but there are signs that we miss a lot of opportunities , " said Moyes .

United will complete the action group against Shakhtar Donetsk as the leader of Group A after collecting 11 points , while Shakthar in second, three points behind after a 4-0 win over Real Sociedad .

Also qualified for the last 16 of the best teams are Real Madrid and Paris St . Germain , while Bayern Munich , Manchester City , Chelsea , Atletico Madrid and Barcelona have already confirmed the earlier slot .

Juventus , Benfica and Shakhtar are also now an opportunity to join the elite club by the last action on 10 and 11 December.

Meanwhile, Real advancing to the knockout stages after beating Galatasaray 4-1 in Group B action at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium .

However, the nine-time champion had to play with ten players after defender Sergio Ramos was sent off .

"I think we played very well in the second half , although we lack a player.

" We played with great courage , personality and overall very satisfactory.

"Playing with ten players is not easy but all our players worked very well, " said Real coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Kagawa turned down Madrid - Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has revealed he tried to sign Shinji Kagawa for Real Madrid in 2012 but the player did not want to be Mesut Ozil 's understudy at the Bernabeu .

Kagawa , who had just won back-to-back Bundesliga titles at Borussia Dortmund, instead opted for a move to Manchester United , where he had hoped for more first -team football in his preferred No. 10 role .

Mourinho , explaining the reason the move did not come to fruition , told Japanese publication Shukan Bunshun : " It was not being able to always play at Real Madrid. My first choice at the time was Mesut Ozil . I told him honestly without hiding it . "

United themselves were offered Ozil this summer before he went to Arsenal , with manager David Moyes saying he decided against it as he already had Kagawa and Wayne Rooney available in his position.

However , Kagawa , who has scored six goals in 35 games for United, has struggled to get regular first -team football as a number . 10 at Old Trafford , with Rooney generally preferred in that's role and the Japan international used often on the left wing .

Kagawa has been linked with a return to Borussia Dortmund manager Juergen Klopp after it had a bid to re- sign him rejected at the end of last season .

Morrison was Fergie's best prospect - Rio

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has revealed said Sir Alex Ferguson Ravel Morrison was the best 14 -year-old he had ever seen .

Manchester - born Morrison came through the ranks at Old Trafford, before Ferguson sold him to West Ham United in January 2012 after it the 20 -year-old had a series of disciplinary problems.

Morrison , who spent last season on loan at Birmingham , has broken into the West Ham side are solely for this year and is a five -goal top scorer , as well as becoming is a regular for the England U21 team .

Ferdinand , working as a bladder on the BT Sport , said: "I would pay to watch him train let alone play in a match . Ever since the first day I saw him , my old boss [ Ferguson ] said: ' Have a look at this boy . '

" He was taking the mick out of everyone on the pitch when he was about 14 . The manager thought he was the best player he seen at that's age .

" He trained with the first team at about 16 and Darren Fletcher said to me : ' He runs with the ball, he just runs with it and he 's almost looking at me while he 's running with the ball, and waiting for me to make a move and then he reacts . "

" The top players cans do that - for hire nations react to a defender 's movements . "

Mike Phelan , Ferguson 's former assistant , last month defended the decision to allow Morrison to leave Old Trafford , but Hammers boss Sam Allardyce said he feared United would try to re- sign the player.

Michael Carrick out until Christmas

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick could be out of action until Christmas as he battles an Achilles injury, the club confirmed on Wednesday. Carrick , 32 , has started all but two of United 's Premier League and Champions League fixtures this season and has again been are solely for the most consistent player in the center of the park . But afterwards he was forced to pull out of the England squad on Tuesday for the friendlies Germany against Chile and he now faces an extended period on the sidelines of between four and six weeks .

The loss of Carrick until the festive programme would be a major blow for manager David Moyes who, according to the Guardian , is hoping to tie the player down to a new two-year contract in the near future . Expires Carrick 's current deal in the summer and Moyes is hopeful of persuading the United hierarchy to abandon policy of only giving hearts are solely for players aged 30 and over a 12 - month extension.

Carrick has already insisted that's he sees his future at Old Trafford last month stating . "I'd love to carry on playing as long as possible at this club. It's a fantastic club and I've had great times here . I feel good at the moment . I've just turned 32 , so I've got a bit of time yet. " United face Champions League games against Bayer Leverkusen and Shakhtar Donetsk look to secure peace for hire are solely for place in the knockout rounds , plus face Premier League matches against Cardiff City , Spurs , Everton , Newcastle , Aston Villa and West Ham before Christmas arrives - as well as a Capital One Cup quarter- final at Stoke City .

The absence of Carrick is likely to mean 27.5 million pound capture Marouane Fellaini will have to step up and take his chance in the team , having started only two Premier League fixtures so far since his move to Old Trafford from Everton two months ago.

A 16 million pound signing from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2006 , Carrick has won over many of his critics after it being a largely unsung hero of the United side in recent seasons . He finally gained recognition for his performances when he was Nominated for the PFA Players ' Player of the Year Award earlier in April , Although he did not make the top three in the voting , was topped by Gareth Bale , and was in the Premier League team of the season - as well as being named Manchester United 's Player of the Year .

He made ​​his England debut in an international friendly victory over Mexico in May 2001 but has won only 30 more caps over 12 years since making his bow.

Man United Chief Predicts further growth

Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward is excited by BT Sport's deal to win Champions League television rights, claiming it will lead to further increases in the club's revenue. Woodward was speaking after it United 's profits rose in the first quarter of the financial year by 29.1 percent to 98 million pounds thanks to new sponsorship deals and as a consequence of the new Premier League TV rights deals .

BT Sports outbid Sky and ITV to win the Champions League rights between 2015 and 2018 , and Woodward believes this will aid United. He said: " We are excited by the continuing rise in the value of sports content , evidenced , amongst other things , by the recently- unwrap BT deal for the UK rights to broadcast the Champions League and Europa League matches for three seasons from 2015 - 16 .

"This deal represents a meaningful increase over the current arrangement , should translate into broadcasting higher revenues for the participating clubs . " United 's broadcasting income has already by 40.9 percent thanks to the Premier League deal , but that's has been bettered by the club 's commercial income has grown 62.6 percent due to new sponsorship deals .

Woodward added: " We are pleased to have achieved another record first quarter , driven by the strength of our commercial business and Increased revenues broadcasting . "Our unique approach to the commercial business will continue to drive future growth. "

Winning Over Arsenal blow United

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has been taken to hospital after it suffering a head injury in Saturday 's 1-0 win against Arsenal .

Vidic suffered the injury after it colliding with his goalkeeper David de Gea 's knee , and remained on the ground for a number of minutes .

When he got up , he was led down the tunnel , holding his head , and was replaced by Tom Cleverley at the start of the second half .

United manager David Moyes confirmed the 32 -year-old was conscious afterwards the incident but " will get a scan and as far as we know he is okay " .

" He's gone to hospital. I've only just seen it myself , " he added . " I did not see how bad it was from the touchline , but now I've had the chance to look at it again it's a terrible sort of clash . It's an accident , and hopefully he'll be okay .

"I'll find out more from the medics later on. "

Also in the first half , United 's Phil Jones and Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny clashed heads, with Szczesny seeming to come off the worst and Jones that accept a booking.

RvP puts United back in race

Robin Van Persie scored the only goal down to blast old club Arsenal and Manchester United back into the Premier League title race as David Moyes enjoyed his biggest win as the Red Devils manager. Van Persie rose unchallenged to guide home Wayne Rooney 's 27th - minute corner to spark scenes of jubilation at Old Trafford and silence the taunts of the visiting fans .

On another amazing weekend , in south Chelsea 's home draw on Saturday was followed within 24 hours by shock defeats for Tottenham and Manchester City , United have now closed to within five points of Arsenal , who suffered are solely for first league defeat since the opening day of the season. Indeed , six points now separate the first eight in the table , with Arsenal , Liverpool and Southampton 's closest pursuers now .

Quite apart from Van Persie 's goal , Rooney ran himself to a stand still and Phil Jones was immensely , initiating in midfield , central defense then following the departure of Nemanja Vidic with a head injury . The hosts owed ​​a debt of thanks to Chris Smalling too . Smalling wasted might have an outstanding chance to seal victory when he failed to get a proper connection to Van Persie 's deep free -kick and headed disappointingly wide .

But , just as Olivier Giroud was lining up a shot from an excellent position inside the United box , it was Smalling who stepped in to make the decisive tackle and preserve United 's unbeaten home record against the Gunners that's stretches back to 2006. There was no real surprise Van Persie should return to the United starting line -up , still less the Dutchman celebrated the opener with intent . The trend has been for players to merely acknowledge what they had done , rather than glory in the pines they had caused solely for old club. Van Persie refrained himself when he scored in the corresponding fixture last term .

United Already show the actual Ability

Wayne Rooney has warned Manchester United have shown a real ability under David Moyes operational and ready to prove their class against Premier League leaders Arsenal tomorrow . The league champions face eight matches in all competitions without defeat , thus will receive a visit Gunners at Old Trafford with high confidence .

United before the beginning of the worst weather in 24 years after taken over by Moyes , who replaced Alex Ferguson .Rooney insists however , the team showed a lot of improvement since lately because the players are starting to get used to the style and style of play Moyes wants to apply .

Early in the season , we had to play with the style of play and a completely new idea .It takes a little time to adapt and implement all the ideas, after a few months I believe we have to accept the changes made .Now we know , what is demanded by the manager. Endured eight -match unbeaten run proves we are on the right track , our confidence grew every day and we begin to boom more goals as the freedom to play .We increasingly find favor with every game and be ready to face all challenges , "said Rooney .

Meanwhile, former United defender Gary Pallister believes tomorrow will be a benchmark in which Moyes led the team to this point after going through a difficult transition in the early season .I think, they are in the middle of the road .They have endured some disappointing games , but there are also good performances on display. Hopefully we are starting to discover the true pace little by little because if we look at the last few games , you already saw United start to show their ability true , "said Pallister .

According to the former England international again, the clash against Arsenal , the team that started the season with brilliant enough will be the biggest test for both teams .Still there are critics out there who feel they ( Arsenal ) are not good enough to win the league title this season , but I do not think the team is too far from the title .

I think, they are a great team , so Sunday's game certainly a huge clash .

It also will be the benchmark against Manchester United, where they stand now, " he said.

TRANSFER TALK

Miralem Pjanic

           Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)

         Leighton Baines (Everton)

   

                                                                                                          Michael Goncalves (Basel) 

10/29/13 : Roma Serie A pacesetters are braced for a € 30 million approach from United for Miralem Pjanic , the Gazzetta dello Sport reports . The Bosnian midfielder was a target for Tottenham in the summer but is under contract until 2015 . After scoring three goals already this term , the 23 -year-old is in top form .

10/28/13 : Free newspaper Metro reckons Gareth Bale could make an unlikely move to Old Trafford next summer , a matter of months after it joined Real Madrid for a world- record transfer fee . The former Tottenham star has "pretty" only a handful of games for his new club but the report Indicates that's United could try and buy him in 2014.

10/28/13 : The Sunday Express believes that's United will sign Leighton Baines from Everton in January for a fee of around £ 15 million . David Moyes admitted his former player at Goodison was a top target in the summer and is reportedly ready to test the Toffees ' resolve to keep the defender When the window reopens .

10/28/13 : Basel prospect Michael Goncalves is on the Reds ' wish list , according to the Daily Star . The 18 -year-old Swiss defender apparently could link up with fellow countryman Janko Saidy at Old Trafford if he Continues to impress United scouts . Goncalves has "pretty" twice in the UEFA Youth League with his first experience a 5-0 home defeat to Schalke before a 1-1 draw against Steaua Bucharest .

Khedira to Old Trafford?

Manchester United are serious about getting central Germany star Sami Khedira in the transfer market in January and is ready to extend an offer worth 35 million pounds to Real Madrid .

Operators United, David Moyes is desperate to bring in big stars to Old Trafford already ordered his assistant , Phil Neville to follow the development of the 26-year -old when he helped Real beat Sevilla 7-3 in La Liga rivals at the Bernabeu last week.

United also monitor the progress of Real winger Angel Di Maria , but Khedira is in the top list of players required by the Premier League champions . Moyes failed in late -minute attempt to get Khedira in the last transfer market .

Although United managed to bring in Marouane Fellaini from Everton on transfer deadline day for a fee of 27 million pounds, but the Belgium international players failed to make an impact . In fact , Fellaini , 25 , also underwent wrist surgery that caused him to be out for two months.

Moyes is aware , he is currently a lack of quality players in midfield and wants to strengthen the position of the Premier League title challenge .

Meanwhile, United defender Rio Ferdinand also vowed to prove that the criticism thrown at him while this was unfounded .

Ability of 35-year -old has often been criticized lately , with the question posed to when United want to keep it while he was not on the best performance yet. Back and knee injuries that often plagued the folder Ferdinand restrict movement 's former England international .

"I was on the field to play . I 'll give you the best and then the manager will determine whether you can play or not .

"Of course, as a player you want to play every minute of every game , but at the present stage of my career , I realized it was not likely .

"I know , there are times when the manager will put me or my issue , but I want to be involved in as many matches , " said Ferdinand .

Javier Hernandez May be moved??

Former Manchester United assistant manager Rene Meulensteen believe , Mexican striker Javier Hernandez may leave the Red Devils to join Premier League giants others.

According Meulensteen , Hernandez is now desperate to find a team that is able to offer a place in the starting XI .

The 25-year -old often revealed as a substitute at Old Trafford , despite a brilliant scoring record of 54 goals in 126 appearances for the Red Devils .

Hernandez , better known by the call Chicharito has scored four goals this season , although still placed behind Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie in the hierarchy of players, even Meulensteen admitted he is a fan of the player.

" Chicharito is a great striker .

" Wherever he appears , he will blow up the goal . Yet , with Robin van Persie in the team , the opportunity to prove his ability to be limited .

"Therefore , it is very important that you use a combination of players at the appropriate time and by the way, players will feel they also contribute to the competition in which you participate , " he told talkSPORT

Wayne Rooney hoping for derby return

Manchester United are waiting to discover whether Wayne Rooney will be back for the Manchester derby.

The England international is out with a severely gashed forehead, suffered when he was caught by team-mate Phil Jones’ boot in training, and is likely to miss Saturday’s Premier League game against Crystal Palace.

However, manager David Moyes said after the 1-0 defeat to Liverpool that he expected the striker to be out for three weeks and the trip to Manchester City falls exactly 21 days after the game at Anfield.

Rooney will reportedly return to training at the end of this week with the intention of facing City, if his wound has healed enough to allow him to head the ball.

The 27-year-old posted a picture of himself on his Facebook page, showing how deep the cut was, after being criticised for missing England’s World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine.

He said then: “Some people seem to be questioning my commitment and the fact I had to pull out of the two games. I’m sure people will see the reason why I won’t be able to play. There’s nothing I would like more than to be helping the lads in the qualifiers.”

United will also find out whether either of their two premier right-backs will be available to take on newly promoted Palace.

Rafael da Silva has been out since the Community Shield win over Wigan with a hamstring injury but is likely to return to training this week, while Jones suffered an ankle problem in the loss to Liverpool.

If both are out, Moyes faces a decision whether to pick Antonio Valencia, Chris Smalling or Fabio da Silva.

Son 'turned down Manchester United'

Heung-Min Son turned down Manchester United to join Bayer Leverkusen this summer, his agent has told Bild.

South Korea international Son made a €10 million switch from Hamburg to Champions League participants Bayer Leverkusen in June, despite having apparently attracted interest from English clubs including Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester City.

The 21-year-old’s agent, Thies Bliemeister, has now revealed that talks took place over a move to Old Trafford, with Bild reporting that Sir Alex Ferguson’s brother Martin -- who worked as the club’s chief European scout -- had been to watch Son on several occasions.

“Manchester United were also interested in him,” Bliemeister said. “We also held talks. Manchester also contacted HSV. The interest was a great honour for Son, but Leverkusen just made the best impression. And, as a transitional step, Bayer is ideal for his career.”

United, who face Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday next week, endured a difficult summer in the transfer market, missing out on players including Cesc Fabregas, Thiago Alcantara, Daniele De Rossi, Sami Khedira and Ander Herrera.

Ferdinand stance criticised by PFA chief

The chairman of the Professional Footballers’ Association has criticised Rio and Anton Ferdinand for boycotting an anti-racism T-shirt demonstration.

The Manchester United defender and his brother chose to ignore the campaign launched by Kick It Out last October as they were unhappy that the punishments given to Chelsea’s John Terry, who was banned for four games, and Liverpool’s Luis Suarez, who was suspended for eight matches, after they were found guilty of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand and Patrice Evra respectively were too lenient.

But Clarke Carlisle said their actions damaged a group that is making attempts to end discrimination in football and accused them of "throwing a grenade" at the issue but refusing to commit their own time and efforts to help the cause. 

Carlisle wrote in his forthcoming autobiography, 'You Don't Know Me, But... A Footballer's Life’, which is being serialised in the Daily Mail: "It p****s me off that, rather than speaking out and addressing the topic, a few decide to do something as trivial as not wear a t-shirt, then melt back into the crowd.

"Rio and Anton Ferdinand were among a group of high-profile abstainers, along with Joleon Lescott, who has not worn one since Newcastle’s Turkish midfielder Emre was cleared of racially abusing his Everton team-mate Joseph Yobo, and Reading striker Jason Roberts.

"Jason apart, the Premier League ‘big’ players happily throw in a grenade, but do nothing when it explodes, nothing other than appear to hide behind their advisers. That’s because they are s***houses. They have made their ‘statement’ for all to see, but how many are prepared to stand in front of the cameras and be counted?"

Carlisle, who retired in the summer after playing for Blackpool, QPR, Leeds, Watford, Luton, Burnley, Preston, Northampton and York, was also annoyed that top black players refused to appear in a documentary he made, called ‘Is Football Racist?.’

And he said they were happier to criticise him for raising the issue rather than assist in the Kick It Out initiative, for which he is an ambassador.

He added: "The impression conveyed is that I have failed to get people to unite and support the cause. Not only that, I feel under attack from a group of players questioning my position and representation of them on the issue.

"This has really hurt me. Where the hell have they been for the past eight years, when I have seen the same faces at the anti-racism initiatives? I could count on my fingers the guys who have been to the KIO and Show Racism the Red Card workshops and meetings. It seems like they can’t be arsed to join in, because it’s inconvenient to attend on a day off or to contribute something after training. They will readily gun me down for giving my opinion on the subject, though."

Defiant Rio Ferdinand insists Manchester United can win it all this season

David Moyes' tenure at Old Trafford may not have got off to the best of starts, but the veteran defender believes they are still good enough to complete a clean sweep of trophies.

Rio Ferdinand insists Manchester United are capable of winning every competition they enter this season, in spite of Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure and a frustrating summer transfer window.

New boss David Moyes has endured an uneasy start to life at Old Trafford, picking up just one point from games against rivals Chelsea and Liverpool and seeing a number of high profile transfer targets slip through his fingers.

However, Ferdinand is adamant the champions still boast enough quality to challenge on all fronts this season, telling the Evening Standard: “We have got a strong enough squad to win everything.

“We won the league at a canter last season, and we have not become a bad team overnight. We believe strongly in what we have got.

“I would prefer it if nothing changed, and we could win the title easily again, but it is not that straightforward. There have been a lot of changes in personnel and managers at the top, and that will make it more interesting.

“Change is no bad thing. Sir Alex Ferguson used to say no one person is bigger than Manchester United, and that included himself, despite how big a personality he is.

“But we still have a burning ambition to win things. That never goes out or goes down. When you win, you kind of become a machine of wanting to win more.

“It is that DNA in ourselves and the club. That is just part and parcel of being a Manchester United footballer. You want it to be like last year, but equally it is good to fight for things, good to earn the right to win.

“There are four trophies, and I want all of them. We want to win everything. It is like Robin van Persie. He is a professional and has a hunger to win, and that is why he came to Manchester United.”

Nevertheless, the 34-year-old did admit to harbouring some concerns over Sir Alex’s replacement by Moyes in the dugout.

"It is natural to worry about things and wonder: 'Will the new manager like me or play me?'" he continued. 

"But everyone had that. We started with a clean slate and had the chance to impress him from the beginning of the season.

"He wants to continue the success we’ve had. He has a slightly different approach, with some different but very good people around him, with very much the same squad as last season. 

"So things have not changed hugely. We are moving forward in the same way, but with different ideas."

Nani pens five-year Manchester United contract

The 26-year-old's future looked in doubt over the summer but, with one year remaining on his current deal, the winger secures his stay at Old Trafford, signing until 2018.

Manchester United have announced that Portuguese winger Nani has signed a new five-year contract with the club.

Goal exclusively revealed in July that the 26-year-old would extend his stay at Old Trafford following talks with new manager David Moyes.

The wide-man has been at United since 2007 after signing from Sporting Lisbon and had one year remaining on his deal. 

Moyes told the club's official website: "I'm really pleased Nani has re-signed for the next five years. He has great ability and experience beyond his 26 years. 

"I've been impressed with his approach to training and look forward to working with him in the coming seasons."

Nani only featured in 10 Premier League games for Sir Alex Ferguson last campaign and his future had been under the spotlight as the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Monaco and Zenit St Petersburg looked to lure him away from the Premier League champions. 

However, the new contract will keep the Portugal international at Old Trafford until 2018 and Nani paid tribute to Moyes.

He added:"Playing at United has been a fantastic experience for me. When I came to the club, I never imagined the success we have enjoyed. 

"Training every day with top players who want to win trophies every year is a great motivation to me. I'm very happy that the new manager has shown this faith in me and I'm looking forward to helping the team compete for more honours this season."

Van Persie: It is great working with Moyes at Manchester United

The striker insists he is a big fan of the former Everton boss' style and methods, and revealed that the 50-year-old's approach has brought a "very good atmosphere" to the club.

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie says he is happy working with David Moyes at Old Trafford, despite reports to the contrary.

There have been suggestions that the 30-year-old striker is struggling to adapt to the new manager's training methods, and is not convinced that he is the right man to replace Sir Alex Ferguson - the key man behind the Dutchman's transfer to Old Trafford.

However, the Old Trafford star insists he is a fan of the former Everton boss' tactics, and revealed that the 50-year-old's approach has brought a "very good atmosphere" to the club.

"Its great working with the new manager David Moyes. He has his own style and methods and I like these," he told De Telegraaf.

"We have worked very hard from the day we started our tour to Asia and Australia. This will result in good matches, that's for sure. There is a very good atmosphere at the club.

"I'm happy with the style of Moyes. He does his own training sessions, he's close with the players and, with his staff, prepares us very well for the next opponent. That keeps us in shape. Luckily, winning the title last year gave us hunger for more."

Van Persie scored twice in a 4-1 win against Swansea on the opening day of the 2013-14 season, but struggled in the 0-0 draw with Chelsea and was in danger of being dismissed in the 1-0 defeat to Liverpool after a confrontation with Steven Gerrard.

Moyes has endured a challenging start to life at Old Trafford - a difficult fixture list has only yielded four points from three games, and the club is set to hold an internal inquest into a disappointing summer transfer window with Marouane Fellaini the only big-name signing on a farcical deadline day.

Manchester United need a director of football, says Comolli

The former Liverpool chief says the Premier League champions' frustrating summer is due to the club's lack of planning for the departures of Sir Alex Ferguson and David Gill

Manchester United need a director of football after a difficult summer transfer window, according to former Liverpool and Tottenham transfer chief Damien Comolli.

The Premier League champions are set to launch an internal inquest after David Moyes and new chief executive Ed Woodward missed out on a number of high-profile targets, and only landed Marouane Fellaini late on deadline day for an inflated £27.5 million fee.

Comolli believes the loss of Sir Alex Ferguson and David Gill in the same summer has had a huge impact at Old Trafford, and says the club have paid a high price for a lack of forward planning.

"The issue for Manchester United is that the two most important people at the club in Sir Alex [Ferguson] and David Gill left their positions and new people came in for their first transfer window," Comolli told BBC Radio 5.

"If there was a club in need of a director of football to ease the process for both individuals [Moyes and Woodward] it was Manchester United.

"David [Moyes] only joined on July 1 which was quite late. For some reason the club weren't prepared or they didn't think it would be that difficult and they ended up in a difficult situation."

United only managed to bring in Guillermo Varela from Atletico Penarol and Fellaini, and missed out on a host of targets including Thiago, Cesc Fagregas, Ander Herrera, Fabio Coentrao and Sami Khedira.

Comelli signed Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Dimitar Berbatov while at Tottenham, but was also behind Liverpool's underwhelming 2011 transfer season when they lavishly spent on Craig Bellamy, Jordan Henderson, Stewart Downing and Sebastian Coates, as well as the flop signing of Andy Carroll the period before.

Carrick welcomes Fellaini competition at Manchester United

The England international is happy to see the £25.7 million Belgian join the Red Devils, seeing the move only as an incentive to work harder to retain his first-team place

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick insists that he is not threatened by Marouane Fellaini's £27.5 million move to Old Trafford from Everton.

The 32-year-old could face direct competition for his first-team spot from the versatile Belgium international, who was reunited with former boss David Moyes on deadline day, but believes that the challenge will only serve to help him improve.

"The more top-quality players you have in your squad, whether it's in my position or not, the better it is for the team," Carrick told the press.

"It's not a case of me thinking: 'I might not be in the team', I will still have to play well to be in it regardless."

Carrick started in 34 of United's 38 Premier League games last season as Sir Alex Ferguson guided the club to the title before retiring in what the former West Ham and Tottenham man dubbed the "best" campaign of his career.

But the England international refuses to see Fellaini's arrival as any sort of indication that his time in the first team might be coming towards its end.

"I can't deny last season probably was my best one," he added.

"There's no reason why I would be thinking of packing up any time soon.

"You never know what's around the corner but I wouldn't say it was going to be my last one."

Manchester United's Herrera move collapses

The Premier League champions were unwilling to meet the Athletic Bilbao star's £ 31 million release clause Sulawesi negotiations late on transfer deadline day

Manchester United's deadline day move to sign Ander Herrera from Athletic Bilbao after it failed the Premier League champions failed to meet the midfielder's release clause.

Goal understands that's United attempted to offer below the £ 31m clause in the 24-year-old's contract on Monday, but saw are solely for approach rebuffed by the Basque outfit.

Sources close to the Premier League champions have Revealed that's United were confident of securing a deal for the Spain Under-21 international with only hours of the transfer window Remaining.

However, the United Officials were unwilling to meet the crucial question in Herrera's contract clause Sulawesi late negotiations with Athletic, Despite the midfielder Having privately made ​​clear his desire to move to Old Trafford.

The League side's chairman, Josu Urrutia, Confirmed that's United bid limit for Herrera on Friday, but the £ 25.5m offer was rejected out of hand and the Red Devils have since failed to reach an agreement.

"Our club is Different, it Bases itself on sentiment. Our goal is not to make money. Athletic We Consider a unique club and the players have to think like that," Urrutia said last week.

    

"We received the proposal [Thursday] night and we said that's we do not negotiate for our players. For a player to leave, first he has to show he that's Wants to leave the club Then deposit the clause."

The Premier League champions may have struggled to agree a fee for the Spaniards, but Everton's Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini is set to move to Old Trafford.

Manchester United winger Bebe joins Pacos de Ferreira on loan

The out-of-favor former Portugal Under-21 international is heading back to his homeland on a temporary deal while Davide Petrucci has completed a switch to Royal Antwerp

Pacos de Ferreira have Confirmed for hire have completed the loan signing of Bebe from Manchester United.

The Portuguese Winger joins the club on a temporary deal for the remainder of the 2013-14 campaign Having struggled to break into the first-team set-up under David Moyes, and previous manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Bebe joined Manchester United from Vitoria de Guimaraes Although back in 2010 has managed a total of only seven appearances for the club in three years, and spent the last campaign on loan at Rio Ave.

Pacos de Ferreira are Currently 14th in the Portuguese Primeira Liga Having lost are solely for opening three games of the season, while the club were also knocked out of the Champions League at the play-off round by Zenit Following an 8-3 aggregate scoreline.

Bebe is not the only fringe players to leave Old Trafford on loan on deadline day, with Championship outfit Wigan Athletic completing a switch for England Under-21 star Nick Powell, while Davide Petrucci has sealed a move to Royal Antwerp.

Manchester United sign Fellaini from Everton

The reigning Premier League champions have made ​​the first and significant are solely for purchase of the window, bringing the 25-year-old midfielder to the club afterwards agreeing a £ 27.5 million fee

Manchester United have completed the signing of Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini on a long-term deal, the Merseysiders have Confirmed.

The Belgian heads to Old Trafford for a £ 27.5 million fee, where he is Reunited with former manager David Moyes.

Fellaini submited a transfer request in the evening to waive any loyalty-bonus payment in order to ease the move and now, with Wigan's James McCarthy and Manchester City's Gareth Barry also Confirmed at Goodison Park, the transfer has been pushed through.

United limitations also hoped to sign Leighton Baines from Moyes's former club but the Toffees are solely for Advances rebuffed throughout the summer, with the Premier League champions never meeting are solely for £ 20m valuation of the left-back.

The Red Devils' other midfielder on deadline day target, Athletic Bilbao's Ander Herrera, did not make the move, however, as United failed to meet the Basque's release clause.

Zaha End Goal Drought

Manchester United's new player Wilfried Zaha scored his first goal for the English Premier League champions, thus his chances to stay longer in the field.

20-year-old winger scored a goal before the end of the match, thereby helping the Red Devils avoid humiliation when a 2-2 draw with Cerezo Osaka - old club Shinji Kagawa in Japan League.

"I feel great. Finally I was able to score a goal after missing several chances in the matches before.

"David Moyes has given me the chance to prove I can do it,'' said Zaha who joined United early January but loaned to Crystal Palace during the 2012-2013 season.

Zaha Spares United Blushes

Wilfried Zaha spared Shinji Kagawa's blushes with an injury-time equalizer for Manchester United against J. League outfit Cerezo Osaka.

It looked as though United were destined for a third tour Kagawa's defeat against old club, and the Japan star would only have limits Himself to blame afterwards missing a gilts-edged chance and a penalty.

But in the dying seconds, Zaha tapped home Anderson's low cross to claim a draw after it Kenyu Sugimoto and Yusuke Maruhashi limit of Kagawa struck Either side's equalizer.

United set off with clear intent and Robin van Persie brought a sharp save out of Kim Jin-Hyeon inside the first minute.

The Dutchman recovered from the Thigh limit problem that's precautionary forced his withdrawal in Yokohama on Tuesday and was denied by Kim once more, BEFORE Phil Jones sent his diving header narrowly over.

Conditions in hot and sticky so it was decided to take a drinks break midway through Lingo halves, Osaka were starting to get into are solely for Stride.

Anders Lindegaard limit already made two good saves When Edno sent his header straight at the Dane from point-blank range, When a foot Either side would have seen the hosts go ahead.

They did not have to wait long, though, as a woeful error on the edge of his own box by Chris Smalling gifted an opportunity to Sugimoto, Selatan, the 20-year-old drilled into the bottom corner.

Kagawa's first blunder Embarrassing Came not long afterwards. Under normal circumstances, Van Persie would not have gone for goal Surely Himself as the loose ball fell to him afterwards Danny Welbeck fired against a post limit. Instead, he unselfishly squared Towards the player who has been feted at every turn since his arrival on tour on Monday.

Unbelievably, Kagawa screwed his shot high over the bar, the groans from a capacity crowd underlining the disappointment.

United continued to press and Ryan Giggs's curled over back to you BEFORE Welbeck narrowly Came close once more.

Kagawa Then saw another chance go awry. After Ashley Young limit been brought down, Van Persie stood aside to let the Japan international take the penalty, but he spurned that's opportunity too as Kim made a decent low save.

There was an element of relief and embarrassment about his celebration When Kagawa scored Eventually, from a Giggs cross, and he was REPLACED by Zaha not long afterwards.

Cerezo were not inhibited by that's setback, though, and Minamino rev Them back in front with a superb shot from the edge of the area that's arrowed into the top corner.

United almost conceded a third as Lindegaard was forced into a fine fingertip save to deny Maruhashi.

The Premier League champions looked to be heading for another loss until Zaha though, one of Those to impress on this three-week trip, finished from close range.

Scholes Encourages Rooney to Stay

Paul Scholes has appealed to Wayne Rooney to stay at Manchester United, despite strong interest from Chelsea.

Rooney has been targeted by returning Blues boss Jose Mourinho, while Arsenal earlier this summer also associated with England forward.

However, Scholes believes Rooney will not run his career if he changed the company for one of their Premier League rivals.

"I do not think there's any better than Manchester United to play your football," said Scholes.

"It's up to Wayne - but he's on, key players and the players and fans want him to stay."

Meanwhile, the new Scholes insists United boss David Moyes is not under pressure to take the big players name in the weeks to come. The comments come on the back of two rejected bids for Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas.

Scholes believes the current squad is good enough to defend their crown in the state, told Sky Sports News:. "I do not think there is a lot of pressure She got a quality squad there, to have 18-20 quality players.

"Although Sir Alex Ferguson was there he wanted to sign two or three players each season's habit -. To increase thereafter, even if you've won the league.

"I'm sure David Moyes trying to get players -. And hopefully he'll get what she wants"

Tunnicliffe Loaned to Ipswich

Manchester United have loaned their young midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe to Ipswich Town until January.

Tunnicliffe, 20, has made two first-team appearances for the company, both as a substitute in last season's Capital One Cup.

He has previous loan spells at Peterborough, playing 30 times in the 2011-12 season, and Barnsley, making three appearances last year.

He became manager of Ipswich tenth sign Mick McCarthy busy summer.

Former England Under-17 international Tunnicliffe said he would be happy to spend the entire season at Portman Road.

He told Ipswich's official website: "If I play here so I can not see why I do not want to live I've got to get in the first team and performed well despite an good squad here and I .. 've got a fight for my place. "

Rooney Join United in Sweden

David Moyes said the troubled player Wayne Rooney will join his teammates on the club's pre-season last action in Sweden this August 6th.

Rooney into focus following the £ 30 million bid from Chelsea, who hope the players will play for the last time with Manchester United jersey.

The England striker was forced to leave the club's pre-season tour to wade through injury.

Asked if Rooney is fit for the friendly match against AIK Fotball in Stockholm on August 6, Moyes said: "Yes, he will come and he is doing light exercise. I monitor progress.

"We used to say that he is not for sale and it has not changed.".

Moyes said after his team lost for the second time in a 2-3 pre-season tour to Yokohama F-Marinos on Saturday.

It was the second defeat after losing 0-1 in the opening game of the Singha All Stars in Bangkok before a 5-1 win over A-League All Stars in Sydney.

Moyes said: "I am disappointed with our network release. Our many chances to win this match. It was a tough match. Opposing teams also played well."

Zaha Mentored by Giggs

Wilfried Zaha has said that Ryan Giggs had his coaching on the field in an effort to improve the new £ 15000000 Manchester United winger.

England international arrived at Old Trafford after completing a transfer from Crystal Palace which was arranged in January.

And he said that United have the right professionals to help give a warm welcome - with the potential substitute Giggs tips about playing on the flanks.

Giggs, who has made 941 appearances for United over 22 years ago, has joined the backroom staff of David Moyes' as a player-coach this summer.

"Everyone is doing their bit," Zaha told United's official website. "I was so nervous when I came, but I was made to feel at home immediately. Rio [Ferdinand] to talk to me, talk to me Giggsy on the field, help me out with positions and things like that."

However, he said the 20-year closer to the younger generation, especially Danny Welbeck, Adnan Januzaj and Alexander Buttner.

He added: "Welbz is one of the people I talk to the most, though - he, Adnan and Alex.

"Anderson has been good too. Everybody tries to make me feel comfortable. It is really good. Everybody in the club's cold outside and this trip gave me a chance to get to know everyone. I enjoy it."

Moyes allows Kagawa Further Time off

Manchester United will be without Shinji Kagawa when they take Kitchee FC in Hong Kong on Monday after midfielder David Moyes give more time outside.

Kagawa featured in June's Confederations Cup but rushed back to play a part in United's pre-season matches in Japan originally.

However, after a 2-2 draw with Cerezo Osaka, when both Kagawa missed a penalty and scored a goal, manager Moyes has confirmed he will miss the next stage of their tour of Asia and Australia.

"We gave him more vacation for the Japanese football in the summer," Moyes said in a press conference. "We try to give all the players four weeks of vacation if you can. He has not had enough time so we'll give you another week, even though he will do more training with the club here so he can have time at home in Japan . "

Defender Jonny Evans is also set to miss the match against Kitchee, with Moyes explained: "Jonny has a bit of bone bruising in the foot and just feel it's not really a lot of good. We do not want to take any chances with it."

Summer signing Wilfried Zaha scored a late equalizer against Cerezo and Moyes delighted with the contribution of new immigrants.

He told MUTV: "Wilfried has done well. He's done well in the game. He was quite calm and still getting to know everyone. I think he performed well., To give effect in the game. We just want to try and bring him with just as well.

"I think tonight will help him. He showed that players can make things happen. At Manchester United we want all players to score goals and he came up with an important goal in the last minute."

Moyes worried about the situation in Hong Kong pitch after heavy rain affected surface. Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen injured during the Barclays Asia Trophy match against Sunderland at the same stadium and Moyes hopes the players will escape unscathed.

"I have concerns about the surface," he said. "It is due to the weather.'s An act of God. We can not do anything about it, but we will go to Hong Kong and hope the situation improves and the field is in better condition than it has been recently. "

Fabregas Problems Profitable to The United

Manchester United hope to get Cesc Fabregas is now becoming a reality.

Barcelona midfielder 26-year-old reportedly concerned about his future begin at the Nou Camp, thus adding confidence United to get Fabregas.

In fact, Fabregas has told his team-mates that he is now ready to move to Old Trafford if difficult to adapt to the new boss Barcelona, Gerardo Martino.

United previously already made ​​two bids for Fabregas after the bid worth 26 million pounds and 31 million pounds rejected by the Spanish club.

Although the two bids were rejected, but the United manager David Moyes is without exception told affairs for the former Arsenal player is still running.

United is expected to make an offer to Barcelona and this time will increase the value to 35 million pounds.

In the meantime, the Red Devils chief executive, Ed Woodward reported to have returned early from the campaign United pre-season tour and wanted to make sure the business runs well get Fabregas.

This is also proof that United would not budge for some time despite Fabregas rejected by Barcelona.

David Moyes set to be new Manchester United Manager

An announcement could be made on Thursday.

Ferguson, 71, revealed his decision to step down on Wednesday after nearly 27 years in charge at Old Trafford.

Fellow Scot Moyes, in charge at Goodison Park since 2002, held talks with Toffees chairman Bill Kenwright on Wednesday evening.

Kenwright told Sky Sports News: "At the end of the day, David's contract is up in six weeks' time and he has a right to make his own decisions. He has served this club wonderfully well."

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has also been linked with the task of replacing Ferguson but Moyes looks set to get the job.

Wigan's Roberto Martinez and Swansea's Michael Laudrup are thought to top Everton's list of potential replacements should Moyes, as expected, be confirmed as United's next manager.

The Scot, 50, is expected to tell Everton players and staff of his decision to join United at a training ground meeting on Thursday morning.

Kenwright added that he thought Moyes would still be in charge of the Toffees on Sunday, when they entertain West Ham for what would be the former Preston manager's final home game in charge.

Everton, who reached the FA Cup semi-finals this season, are currently sixth in the Premier League table, six points adrift of Tottenham in fifth but five above Merseyside rivals Liverpool.

A number of high-profile football names believe Moyes is the right man to replace Ferguson, who won 38 trophies during his time at the United helm.

"He's cut from the same cloth," said former United captain Steve Bruce. "It wouldn't surprise me if he got the job and I'm sure he would be very successful.

"He's not had huge finances but he has still managed to put an Everton team together that comfortably finishes in the top 10."

Former United assistant manager Steve McClaren added: "He's a winner and has a work ethic similar to Sir Alex.

"He's also built a dynasty and legacy at Everton. He's waited many years for this opportunity and I hope he gets it."

Former England and Everton striker Gary Lineker said Moyes would be a "sensible" appointment but said expectations would be enormous.

"He is hugely respected within the game and he will instantly get the respect of the players, but it's the biggest pair of shoes you can follow," said the Match of the Day presenter.

"He will always be judged against someone with phenomenal success, but he will know that anyway.

"It is going to be extraordinarily difficult for the next boss of Manchester United because, if it goes wrong, the fans will let him know they are missing Sir Alex.

"However, you can still see the allure of the job. It is one of the three biggest clubs in the world, so it will always get big names wanting it."

Former United defender Gary Neville also backed Moyes as a successor to Ferguson.

"I don't know if he's going to be appointed, but I would welcome it," Neville, who won eight league titles at United, told Sky Sports. "It makes sense."

But former England striker Alan Shearerbelieves the appointment of Moyes was a risk given he has not won a trophy during 11 years in charge at Everton.

"Anyone who has worked with David Moyes says great things about his man-management and his coaching," Shearer told BBC Sport.

"The only thing you would say is that he has not won a trophy at Everton.

"But I suppose anyone who goes into Manchester United is a big gamble because it is going to be one heck of a big pair of shoes to fill."

Former United manager Tommy Docherty said he would "feel sorry" for Moyes should he be appointed.

"If it is David Moyes, then I congratulate him and feel sorry for him," said Docherty. "How can you follow the impossible?"

Manchester United Set a New Direction Together with Moyes?

Manchester United will ensure completeness of the club's legacy remains lit as manager Alex Ferguson handed over to David Moyes.

Everton manager does not have a record of major titles in his career, but has long been noted Ferguson, who is also his fellow Scot.

Moyes is said to have held talks with Everton chairman, Bill Kenwright, who has no objection to today's managers want to immigrate to the United.

"David contracts will expire in six weeks and he is entitled to determine his future after this." he told Sky Sports television stations.

For 11 years at the helm of Everton, Moyes, 50, has shown his loyalty to his team.

Fergie Finally Retires

Alex Ferguson will leave his post as manager of Manchester United at the end of this season when he announces his intention to retire today after 26 years at Old Trafford.

Announcements Ferguson, 71, who gave 13 Premier League (EPL) and two Champions League trophies, deemed surprising because previously he ever think to continue to steer the Red Devils a few more seasons.

But he does not take long to confirm rumors that he will leave his job as United manager forever.

Decision to retire has long been my thought and I've thought things through, this is the right time to do so.

Important enough for me to leave the club when it was at its best and this is the right time.

Quality of this squad should not be questioned and I believe a balance of age among the squad will continue the legacy of success as well as young players academy structure will ensure a bright future for United, "he said.

United have not given any indication of who will replace Ferguson but Everton manager David Moyes of the hottest names in question will move to Old Trafford.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, who has a good relationship with Ferguson when operating Chelsea, also be the best choice.

United chief executive David Gill, who has worked with Ferguson including his second treble in 1999, including the English Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup, paid tribute to the veteran manager.

I have had many interesting experiences while working with Ferguson for 16 years, including treble, even when we do not get anything.

Alex vision's, energy and ability to form a team including inside or outside the field can be considered as among the best in world football, "he said.

United also confirmed Ferguson will still remain at Old Trafford as Directors and Ambassadors Club.

The match against West Bromwich on May 19 will be the last moment for Ferguson as manager of Manchester United.

Ferguson will undergo hip surgery after the season ended and before this he was rumored to be retiring but no confirmation has been made.

Former Glasgow Rangers manager began his career in the lower leagues of Scotland with the club East Stirlingshire in 1974 and provides 49 titles overall.

Ferguson has built a reputation while at Aberdeen, led the club win the Scottish Premier League and the UEFA Cup in 1983 before joining United in 1986.