Real Madrid sign Chicharito On Loan

The Champions League holders have announced on their official website that they have signed the Mexico international on a temporary basis

Real Madrid have confirmed that they have secured the services of Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez on loan from Manchester United for the 2014-15 campaign, with an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season.

Madrid were in the market for a new striker following the exit of Alvaro Morata to Juventus earlier this summer and they have now found the back-up for main striker Karim Benzema that head coach Carlo Ancelotti had requested.

On Monday, Madrid confirmed the deal for the Mexico international, who has failed to nail down a first-team spot at Old Trafford.

"Real Madrid and Manchester United have reached an agreement over the loan deal of Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez, who will be playing for Madrid this season," a statement on the club's official website reads. 

"Madrid have an option to buy the player outright. 

"Javier Hernandez will be unveiled to the media in the press room Monday at 16:30CET."

The 26-year-old had joined United from Guadalajar in the summer of 2010 and had since made over 100 Premier League appearances for the Premier League outfit.

Nevertheless, he made the majority of his appearances coming off the bench due to the presence of Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie at the club and he was keen to move on following the imminent arrival of Radamel Falcao from Monaco.

Hernandez won two Premier League titles during his time in England.

Manchester United Set to Clinch Falcao loan Deal

The Colombia international is expected to fly to Manchester today to undergo a medical ahead of a sensational transfer deadline switch from Monaco to Old Trafford.

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Radamel Falcao on a season-long loan from Monaco, Goal understands.

The Colombian striker will fly in to Manchester today on a private jet from Nice to undergo a medical and complete the formalities of a sensational switch.

United have beaten neighbours Manchester City and Arsenal to the signing of Falcao.

Goal understands that United will pay a £10million-plus loan fee for the 28-year-old in addition to a significant portion of his £300,000-a-week Monaco wages.

The deal was believed to have been agreed in the early hours of transfer deadline day as the Premier League giants clinched the latest in a series of big-money deals this summer.

The capture of Falcao follows the arrivals of Angel Di Maria, Luke Shaw, Ander Herrera, Marcos Rojo and Danny Blind.

The Colombian star will replace Javier Hernandez in the United squad, with the Mexican signing for Real Madrid on a season-long loan on Sunday night.

United's move will be regarded as another huge statement of intent as Louis van Gaal continues the transformation of his squad following a disastrous start to the new season for his team.

City had appeared to be in pole position to capture Falcao after his propsed move to Real collapsed at the end of last week.

A deal had been close, with Falcao appearing to have been identified as the player to replace Alvaro Negredo in Manuel Pellegrini's squad. The Spaniard has agreed the terms of a season-long loan to Valencia.

It is also a blow to Arsenal after Arsene Wenger had also sanctioned a pursuit of Falcao on the same terms as the season-long loan he has agreed with United.

Wenger, who also lost out on Loic Remy over the weekend, will now have to consider a fall-back option as be searches for a replacement for long-term absentee Olivier Giroud.

Blind: Manchester United One of Biggest Clubs in World

The Ajax man is set to complete a move to Old Trafford and is delighted to be linking up with his former Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal

Daley Blind has expressed his delight as joining "one of the biggest clubs in the world" ahead of his move to Manchester United.

The Netherlands international is poised to complete a switch to Old Trafford on Monday after current club Ajax accepted a bid of £13.8million from United.

"I got a call on Friday night [telling me] that the clubs had agreed a deal," Blind told reporters. "I was with my girlfriend and we went to my parents to drink a glass of wine.

"I am enormously proud to be at one of the biggest clubs in the world. Everything has happened so suddenly.

"What exactly has gone off in the background, only my agent and my dad know, but it was a very exciting and tense time."

It is unclear which position the left-sided Blind is likely to adopt at United, where he will link up with former national team coach Louis van Gaal.

The 24-year-old was utilised in a variety of positions by Van Gaal at the recent World Cup in Brazil.

Blind added: "Did I speak with Louis van Gaal in the last few days about the role I am going to play at United? We did have some informal contact, but the conversations which took place stay between him and me.

"I just want to be part of the team, in whatever role that is going to be, in defence or in midfield."

Shinji Kagawa Returns to Dortmund

The attacking midfielder has ended his stay at Manchester United and, after leaving two years ago, BVB have confirmed that the Japan international will be back in the Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that Manchester United attacking midfielder Shinji Kagawa is returning to the Bundesliga club on a four-year deal.

The Japan international failed to thrive at Old Trafford since his €22 million move from Signal Iduna Park to the Premier League two years ago and rumours have been rife all summer that he would be returning to the Bundesliga.

Dortmund confirmed the move for an undisclosed fee - reported to be €8m - with one day until the closing of the transfer window and BVB sporting director Michael Zorc admits the club leapt at the opportunity to bring the player back.

"The chance presented itself in the past few days to sign Kagawa from Manchester United for the first time ever," Zorc told the club's official website on Sunday. "Of course we opted to bring the enormous talent back to us to win more trophies."

Dortmund chairman Hans-Joachim Watzke was equally thrilled to bring back the 25-year-old to the club where he made his name, winning back-to-back Bundesliga titles and a DFB-Pokal during his two-year stay with Jurgen Klopp's men.

"Shinji Kagawa is a technically gifted creative player who can determine the match in an instant," Watzke said.

"He wanted to return to Borussia Dortmund and we are sure that - given the right rest, time and appreciation - he will get back to the level he was at two years ago."

Kagawa, who follows in Nuri Sahin's footsteps as a player who has returned to Signal Iduna Park after a failed transfer abroad, is delighted to be back at last season's Bundesliga runners up.

"I already said on the day of my departure that the chapter Borussia Dortmund is not over for me," he said. "I wanted to make a dream come true by going to the Premier League.

"But now I am glad to be back in Dortmund with this great team, this unbelievable environment and these unique fans. BVB's like a family. I am proud they didn’t forget me and I can be part of it again."

Zaha rejoins Crystal Palace on loan from Manchester United

The winger was Sir Alex Ferguson's final signing at Old Trafford but failed to win a place in David Moyes' squad last season, and will now move back to where he started his career

Wilfried Zaha has rejoined Crystal Palace from Manchester United on a season-long loan deal, the club have confirmed.

The winger signed for the Red Devils in January 2013 and was the final acquisition of Sir Alex Ferguson's time at the club.

He was immediately loaned back to Selhurst Park for the end of the 2012-13 season and helped the club achieve promotion to the Premier League.

But he failed to nail down a place in David Moyes's squad last season and spent the second part of the campaign at Cardiff City.

And after failing to make his impression on new United boss Louis van Gaal during the summer, the 21-year-old has now moved back to the club where he came through the ranks as a teenager after agreeing the deal on Wednesday evening.

Upon completing his move, he told the club's official website: “I'm just buzzing to be back, to be in and around the lads again.

“There have been rumours for a while, but it was only yesterday that it got sorted out and I was happy it got sorted out ASAP because I just need to get out and play.

“The best place to come back to is Palace where I am loved.

“Speaking to my family and my agent, they knew I would be comfortable coming back here because I’ve got the support of the fans and the club.

“When I come back here I know I can just get straight back into it.”

Palace hired Neil Warnock as manager on Wednesday to replace Tony Pulis, who left the club on the eve of the Premier League season.

Warnock previously managed the club between 2007 and 2010 and left amid financial difficulties and a 10-point Football League deduction for going into administration.

Rooney Named new England Captain

The Manchester United striker will lead his country during the Euro 2016 qualification campaign after the retirements of veteran stars Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been named the new England captain by manager Roy Hodgson.

Rooney was recently handed the armband at Old Trafford by new boss Louis van Gaal, and will now take over from Steven Gerrard as skipper of his country.

Gerrard announced his retirement from international football following this summer's World Cup in Brazil and fellow veterans Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole have also ended their Three Lions careers in recent months.

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart and Chelsea defender Gary Cahill had been mooted as contenders to replace Gerrard, but Hodgson has selected the most experienced player in his latest squad.

Rooney has made 95 appearances for his country - more than Hart and Cahill combined - since making his debut as a 17-year-old in 2003 and is England's top active goalscorer with 40 goals.

He is 20 games behind the Three Lions' all-time most-capped outfield player, David Beckham, and 30 behind the outright leader Peter Shilton.

Rooney could make his first appearance as captain in the friendly against Norway at Wembley before England take on Switzerland in the first fixture of their Euro 2016 qualification campaign.

The forward has started two games as England captain to this point - a 1-0 defeat against Brazil in Qatar in 2009 and a 5-0 victory over San Marino at Wembley in 2012.

Van Gaal Welcomes Di Maria: He's a Joy to Watch

The Argentina international winger has joined the Red Devils from Real Madrid for a British-record £59.7 million and the Dutchman says that he can terrorise any defence

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says that new signing Angel Di Maria is "a joy to watch".

The Argentina international winger completed his British-record transfer from Real Madrid on Tuesday, taking the club's outlay this year to over £130 million.

The Red Devils boss is thrilled to have secured the midfielder's services, telling the club's official website: "Angel is a world-class midfielder ... there's no doubting his immense natural talent.

"He is a tremendously fast and an incisive left-footed player who puts fear into the most accomplished defence.

"His dribbling skills and ability to beat opponents are a joy to watch. He's an excellent addition."

Di Maria claimed upon sealing his move that United were the only club for whom he would have left Madrid, where he was pushed down the pecking order by the arrivals of Toni Kroos and James Rodriguez.

Versatile & volatile - Meet Manchester United signing Marcos Rojo

The 24-year-old was impressive at left-back for Argentina at the World Cup and has also improved in the centre during his time with Sporting, though beware his disciplinary record.

Marcos Rojo is the latest man to measure up to the very particular specifications of Louis van Gaal.

The Manchester United boss has been on the look-out for very particular players all summer, to the point where he has prioritised the signing of a left-footed, ball-playing centre-back who can provide cover on the left flank. No mean feat.

And after Thomas Vermaelen chose Barcelona - a decision which left Van Gaal reeling - Rojo shot to the top of the list.

The 24-year-old was impressive at left-back in the Argentina team which reached the World Cup final, and has played centre-back at Sporting for two years, starring as they finished second in Portugal last season.

It would appear he ticks all the boxes, but for all the progress and plus points, United should know what they are getting themselves into.

He certainly has many good attributes; his passing is one of his key strengths as a centre-back, and one which has likely attracted Van Gaal's attentions. He is also a something of a powerhouse, standing over six feet tall with a strong physique, allied to blistering pace and a decent aerial presence.

With United's transfer business now under the spotlight more than ever following their defeat to Swansea, they have been involved in lengthy negotiations with Sporting as their dispute with Rojo and Doyen became very public.

The club sold Eric Dier to Tottenham earlier this summer thanks to a clause in his contract signed off by a previous administration, and this time around chairman Bruno de Carvalho is determined to play hard ball.

De Carvalho has insisted on taking Nani and maybe even Anderson in addition to the initial £16m fee United will pay, as Sporting will barely see a penny of the cash due to the terms of Rojo's deal with Doyen Sports, another agreement signed off by previous owners.

It turns out that signing an Argentina international for €5m was too good to be true, and now it is Manchester United's turn to take a punt on Marcos Rojo.

Manchester United Direct Preliminary MedChecks on Arturo Vidal

Manchester United may have already completed preliminary medical checks on Arturo Vidal and that details over a deal to sign him from Juventus are close to being finalised.

According to Chilean outlet El Mercurial, Vidal is very close to agreeing a deal with the Old Trafford club and that a transfer, reported in some corners to be worth as much as £40million, should not take long to complete.

El Mercurial also runs with reports from Italy that suggest the deal is so advanced that preliminary medical tests have been made on behalf of Manchester United in Italy. The report also claims that talks between the representatives of Vidal and the Premier League club were concluded quickly.

However, this report goes against what Juventus have been saying publicly about the prospect of Vidal leaving this summer. The club’s new manager, Massimiliano Allegri, this week insisted the Bianconeri had no desire to sell one of their prized assets this summer.

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Manchester United Take Young Benfica duo on Trial

Manchester United have taken highly-rated Benfica starlets Joao Filipe and Joao Virginia on trial, Sky Sports understands.

Sky Sports revealed earlier this month that a host of Premier League clubs, including United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea were all chasing Filipe and Virginia.

Winger Filipe, who has been labelled the "the next Cristiano Ronaldo", and goalkeeper Virginia are regarded as two of the best young talents to emerge in Portugal in recent years.

Barcelona have already seen one offer rejected for Felipe with Benfica desperately trying to tie down the two teenagers to long-term deals to secure their futures.

However, United appear to have stolen a march on their rivals by coming to an agreement with Benfica to take Filipe and Virginia on trial so that they can cast an eye over the pair at close quarters.

If the duo impress during their stint at Carrington they could be offered deals to move to Old Trafford on a permanent basis.

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Ander Herrera                      Athletic Bilbao                     £29.0m

Luke Shaw                            Southampton                      £27.0m

Chelsea and Manchester United eyeing Serie A superstar worth €40m

Napoli will listen to offers for captain Marek Hamsik in the summer,with Chelsea and Manchester United both said to be interested in the Slovakian international.

Hamsik has been at the Serie A side since 2007, and has played over 230 games for the club, but he has struggled for form since returning from injury this season, with local media going so far as to say he is not happy under new boss Rafa Benitez.

Now, Corriere Dello Sport have claimed that the previously ‘untouchable’ midfielder could leave the club in the summer, with a reported price tag of €40m placed on the 26-year-old.

Chelsea and Manchester United have both been put on red alert as to the potential availability of the Slovak, according to the Daily Express, with both sides looking to strengthen this summer.

With four years remaining on his contract, Napoli remain in a position of power regarding their reportedly unsettled captain, and it remains to be seen if either Premier League club would be willing to spend heavily in order to prise him away from the Serie A side.

Man United Ready to Offer £400k a Week to Tempt £60m Pair Into Making Old Trafford Switch

Man United are ready to offer lucrative deals in order to land two of their top 

summer targets. David Moyes is ready to stump up as much as £140k a week in a 

contract offer that would make Southampton left-back the best paid teenager in 

world football according to the Daily Star.

The Man United boss sees the 18 year old left-back as an ideal man to fill the void that will be left when 

Patrice Evra, as expected, leaves the club this summer. The England international is considered one of the 

hottest prospects in European football and has a whopping £30m price-tag. Similarly Moyes will wave the 

cash in the direction of Bayern Munich’s Toni Kroos with Man United ready to offer the 25 year old 

German international a huge £260k  a week deal, which dwarfs his current £60k a week salary. Kroos has 

long been a target of the Premier League side and also has a £30m price-tag according to the Guardian. The 

intelligent midfielder is seeking parity with Allianz Arena’s big earners but if he isn’t offered such a deal he is 

well aware he can earn huge sums elsewhere.

However the lack of Champions League football could prove a stumbling block for Kroos, who was of 

course part of the Bayern Munich side that won the competition last season.

Adil Rami offered to Manchester United after proposed move to AC Milan was stalled.

The clubs are yet to agree on a suitable deal

Manchester United have been offered Valencia defender Adil Rami after his proposed move to AC Milan was delayed due to disagreements.

The clubs have failed to agree on a £10m fee for the 28-year-old France international despite him being on loan at the Serie A club and a deal being outlined since October.

Meanwhile, David Moyes should not blame Manchester United’s failings this season on the quality of his squad, Everton boss Roberto Martinez claimed.

Moyes faces a hostile reception when he returns to Goodison Park and Martinez, who replaced Moyes at Everton last summer, raised the stakes by questioning the excuses given for United’s rapid decline.

United preparing bid for Song

Manchester United are reportedly preparing a move to sign Barca midfielder Alex Song. According to Goal, Manchester United are willing to spend £12.5m in order to land the ex-Arsenal midfielder, but they face competition from AC Milan, Atletico Madrid and rivals Liverpool. The Cameroonian is expected to leave the Camp Nou at the end of the season but United are reportedly in pole poisiton for the midfielder's signature as Moyes looks to bolster his midfield.

Moyes, who is also targeting Bayern Munich's Toni Kroos and Sporting Lisbon's William Carvalho is a long known admirer of Song and feels he would fit adequately into the team and can even fill in at centre back.

Song has featured in just 28 of Barcelona's 53 matches this season and has struggled to chieve regular first team football since his move from the Emirates. And despite there still being three years left on the 26 year-old's contract, Song may be tempted to call it quits.

The La Liga champions are no doubt looking to cash in on the move, and will hope to make the £15m back, which they spent to bring him to Spain.

FIFA however has imposed a transfer ban on the Catalan side but this would not disbable the club from selling players.

Barcelona vice-president Manel Arroyo said they will appeal against the ban and thatv their legal team are "working so that we'll be able to sign new players this summer"

United closing in on £30m deal for Shaw

Manchester United are edging closer to a £30 million deal for Southampton left- back Luke Shaw, which 

would see them fend off Premier League rivals Chelsea for the youngster's signature. Rumours of United's 

interest in Shaw have been rife throughout the season and several reports emerged on Wednesday claiming 

the club are confident of tying up a deal for one of their main transfer targets. New manager David Moyes is 

keen to revitalise a United squad which has under-performed throughout a disastrous maiden season in 

charge and, while the Scot's future at Old Trafford still remains unclear, the club's hierarchy are beginning to 

increase their efforts in order to bolster for next season.

Southampton have previously warned their Premier League rivals off Shaw, but with Patrice Evra's 

anticipated departure from United at the end of the season, an attraction of regular first-team football could 

prove vital in the chase to secure the 18-year-old's services.

Shaw is one of several names on Moyes' summer shopping list, with the club reportedly planning a £200m 

overhaul in a bid to turn their fortunes around. With the club facing a first season in 19 years without 

Champions League football, Moyes has long been linked with Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos. 

Discussions have also been held with Sporting Lisbon over defensive midfielder William Carvalho, though 

United are unwilling to meet his £37 million buy-out clause, but Borussia Dortmund's Ilkay Gundogan has 

been ruled out after signing a contract extension with the Bundesliga side. United could also recoup a 

significant amount of money in transfer fees with the club set for an unprecedented clear-out in the summer. 

Captain Nemanja Vidic has already agreed to join Inter Milan while Evra, Shinji Kagawa, Rio Ferdinand, 

Javier Hernandez, Nani, Anderson and Wilfried Zaha could also be on their way out.

Man Utd boss David Moyes watches Ezequiel Garay and Eliaquim Mangala in Portugal scouting mission

             Manchester United boss David Moyes was on a double scouting mission in Europe last night. Moyes was accompanied by United assistant boss Steve Round and coach Jimmy Lumsden at Benfica's game against Porto in the Portuguese Cup. The United boss was running the rule over Benfica defender Ezequiel Garay, as well as Porto's Eliaquim Mangala, two players on his summer target list. With United skipper Nemanja Vidic leaving and Rio Ferdinand set to join him, Moyes is in the market for a centre-half to fill the void left by those two. Manchester City are also in the market for £20million-rated Mangala, while Garay would cost around £17m, although with his contract running out, United would hope to get him cheaper.

Man United Set to Confirm £35m Enforcer Signing

Man United have sealed the deal to sign highly rated Portuguese defensive midfielder William Carvalho with

Football Direct News claiming that the agreement will be officially announced by the Old Trafford club at the end of the current campaign.

David Moyes is to splash out £35m to land the Sporting Lisbon youngster, who’s form has helped his side mount a genuine Primeira Liga title challenge whilst also separating Portuguese big boys Benfica and FC Porto in the table.

His displays have also led to a call-up to the Portuguese national team set-up and will almost certainly see him secure a spot in Paulo Bento’s 2014 World Cup finals squad.

Moyes could well do with a steely presence in the centre of the park as attempts to use Belgian Marouane Fellaini in a holding role have thus failed to bear fruit.

One imagines that the Man United manager will look to bring in a number of additions this summer though the lack of a Champions League berth may well lead to some targets proving tougher to acquire than others.

Man United maintain a strong relationship with Sporting Lisbon, having signed the likes of Nani and Cristiano Ronaldo from the Estádio José Alvalade side.

United aim to secure Shaw deal

Manchester United move ahead of Chelsea for left-back's signature

David Moyes is aiming to do all buisness before the World Cup begins, with William Carvalho deal all but complete, he aims to sign Luke Shaw next.

With current left-back Patrice Evra's future in doubt, Moyes is ready to pay up to £30 million for Luke Shaw to fill the gap for the next decade. Chelsea were seemingly front-runners for Shaw's signature, but with the current form of Cesar Azpilicueta and the potential extension of Ashley Cole's contract, Shaw is worried that his first team opportunities will be limited.

Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino has publically said that he is confident that none of his squad will be sold. But Manchester United believe that they can persudae Shaw to leave, with their chief executive David Woodward attempting to complete the deal before the World Cup.

If United were to beat Chelsea for the left-back, it would be a statement of intent from United, who have struggled this season to regain champion status. Manchester United had also sent club scouts to watch Marco Reus in Dortmund's 3-0 victory against Bayern Munich, and are also hoping that they can persuade Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos to join, after Dortmund tied down Ilkay Gundogan to a new contract yesterday.

Man United close to signing £6.5m Liverpool Target

Manchester United are set to beat Liverpool to the signature of FC Porto star Fernando, according to Portuguese newspaper A Bola, reports the London Metro .

The 26-year-old midfielder - who is valued at £ 6.5million - has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League this month , having entered the final six months of his contract at the Estadio do Dragao .

Reds boss Brendan Rodgers had been credited with an interest in bringing the Brazilian to Anfield, having already lost out Basel winger Mohamed Salah to Chelsea .

However, Liverpool's prospective move for the Porto star also looks like being hijacked, this time by David Moyes and Manchester United.

Not content with the £37.1million club-record signing of Juan Mata, the Premier League champions have now turned their transfer attention to Fernando, and hope to conclude a deal that will see him arrive at Old Trafford before the end of the month .

Everton and AC Milan have also been mooted as admirers of the South American schemer, who is equally capable of playing in a central defensive role, but Manchester United look to be leading the race for his signature.

Manchester United preparing £25m bid for Toni Kroos?

Manchester United is reportedly Preparing a £ 25 million bid for Bayern Munich player, Toni Kroos. The Telegraph is claiming David Moyes was in the stands to run the rule over Bayern's Toni Kroos during your trip to Borussia Monchengladbach. Also sports books are now slashing the odds on United signing Kroos in the Red Devils at Bayern Favor peace talks have stalled. 

Toni Kroos and Marco Reus are 6/5 and 15/8 respectively to follow Juan Mata to Manchester United, say the casinos

Manchester United bid for Shaw

Manchester United have made ​​a substantial offer to Southampton for their 18-year-old full-back Luke Shaw and are awaiting a response from the south coast club, a source has told ESPN. A report in the Daily Mirror suggests United have made ​​a bid for Shaw 22.5 million, with ESPN 's source confirming that's the Red Devils have made ​​a bid that will test the will of new Saints interim chief operating officer Gareth Rogers.

Southampton owner Katharina Liebherr has gone on record to insist she will not sell any of the club's star assets in this transfer window after assuming control of the club following the departure of executive chairman Nicola Cortese earlier this month. That view has been echoed by Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino, but it does not be reflected to have deterred United from making an offer for one of the most highly rated defenders in the Premier League .

Chelsea have also been heavily linked with a move for Shaw over the past year, with the Blues believed to have made ​​inquiries about his availability prior to the start of this season. Saints officials staved off that approach as they vowed to hang onto the latest shining star to emerge from a celebrated academy set-up that has produced the likes of Gareth Bale, Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the recent years. However, a big money bid from United will test Southampton 's resolve , as the Premier League champions look to build on the momentum created by their club record signing of Spain midfielder Juan Mata from Chelsea .

United announce Signing of Juan Mata

Manchester United have to announced they have signed Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata for a fee of 37.1 million pounds. The 25 -year-old has moved to Old Trafford giving Chelsea, who signed him from Valencia in 2011 for 23 million pounds, a profit of around 14 million pounds. Mata passed his medical; having been linked with a move last week; and could make his United debut against Cardiff at Old Trafford on Tuesday .

Mata told MUTV: "I am thrilled to be joining United. I have enjoyed some very happy years at Chelsea but the time has come for a new challenge. United is the perfect place for me and I am excited at the chance I have to be part of the next phase in the club 's history. "Chelsea is a top club and I have many friends there but you can not turn down the chance to join Manchester United. I look forward to helping the manager and the team be successful in the coming years .

"Today is a very happy day for me, I'm very proud to be here. It's amazing knowing that a club like United is interested in me. "It's a massive club. I thought 'wow' when I heard of the interest. I know this is a big money deal, i'm confident that everything is going to be ok, I will try my best , and I think everything is going to be right because the squad is very good, the manager is very good , the fans are unbelievable so we have everything to succeed .

Mata scored 20 goals for Chelsea last season but has only made ​​11 league starts in the current campaign and has not featured since the 3-0 win over Southampton on New Year 's Day . He has scored 33 goals in 133 games for Chelsea in all competitions

Mata Welcomed to Man Utd

Juan Mata has left Chelsea for Manchester United with the club's blessing and wrote a goodbye message to fans on his personal website. 

Meanwhile, there was also an emotional farewell from fellow Spaniard Fernando Torres, who posted a picture of himself and Mata celebrating Chelsea's Champions League triumph of 2012 on Instagram. Accompanying the picture was the message: "Thanks for everything. I miss you already my friend. # allthebest"

Rooney begins New contract Talks

Wayne Rooney has begun initial discussions over a new contract at Manchester United, but sources on both sides of negotiations that's maintain no deal has yet been struck .

Rooney 's future at Old Trafford had been cast into doubt over recent months amid increasing interest from the likes of Chelsea and Real Madrid .

The striker has 18 months remaining on his current contract and United have so far refused to sell one of their main assets, having turned down two separate bids from Chelsea last summer .

Earlier this week , reports emerged that's Real Madrid were eyeing up a 25 million pound swoop for Rooney, following his apparent reluctance to commit his future to United.

However, Old Trafford officials were this week hugely confident of the forward signing a new agreement , and it is believed that the offer involves wages of £ 300,000 a week .

It is understood Rooney 's camp are not quite so certain about how negotiations will end , but they are "open-minded" and willing to listen to United 's offer .

Sources at Old Trafford maintain that marks a significant change in stance from the player, and that his representatives had previously rejected repeated attempts to open negotiations .

Those close to Rooney, however, insist that was never the case .The player's representatives merely wanted to "wait and see" how the season developed .

Rooney also wished to judge who United signed in this window, and what sort of position that would leave in as regards Champions League qualification .

The signing of Juan Mata is undeniably a statement from United, and it was noted that Rooney had followed the Spaniard on twitter over the past few days .

United 's spending also looks set to continue, with manager David Moyes targeting at least one , if not two signings by Friday 's transfer deadline . United want a midfielder and a replacement for Patrice Evra .

A 22 million pound bid has been tabled for Southampton's Luke Shaw, while a number of options are being surveyed for the center of the pitch .

As reported by ESPN last week, United have initiated a contact for Juventus' Arturo Vidal but are also interested in Borussia Dortmund's Ilkay Gundogan and Bayern Munich's Toni Kroos .

Even if United do not manage to secure any one of those signings this window, they will remain interested in the summer, and see Newcastle United 's Yohan Cabaye as a potential medium -term option.

Ferguson backs United under Moyes

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United will come strong during the second half of the season after struggling under new manager David Moyes .

Ferguson selected Moyes as his replacement after 26 years in charge at Old Trafford , but the former Everton boss has endured a difficult time as manager of the reigning Premier League champions , with United currently in seventh spot and 14 points off table- toppers Arsenal.

And after a third round exit in the FA Cup to Swansea and a defeat on penalties to Sunderland in midweek in the Semifinals in the Capital One Cup , Moyes is under pressure to deliver a trophy in his first season, with the Champions League and the Premier League the only competitions United will be playing in for the rest of the campaign.

But Ferguson feels his former side can recover and mount a strong challenge to the end of the season .

" United can do anything . They have got that great philosophy and history , they will always do well, " he told Sky Sports News. "I can watch the team whenever I want and I've really enjoyed it . I'm going as a supporter now and instead of suffering with the team , I'm suffering or enjoying it with the fans . I'm Really enjoying watching the team play . "

And Ferguson , who has accepted a coaching ambassador role at UEFA, believes Manchester City will be the team to stop in the Premier League , although he expects the title fight to be a close one . " This year for the first time it really looks as if five or six could be Involved , so it 's a great Premier League , " he said.

" It's still not an easy league to win . I think the English game is the most honest and is the hardest league to win in terms of the competition you face. You can lose to anyone .

" You have to say Manchester City are playing so well, there is no dispute about that, but the teams at the top at the minute must have a big chance .

" Arsenal must have a big chance . Everyone keeps writing them off, saying they won't last , but we're into the second half of the season and they are still there . Then you've got Chelsea , Everton, Tottenham , who are starting to do well . United always do well in the second half of the season, so we've got a fantastic league and we should be proud of that . "

CR7 'thought' about United

Cristiano Ronaldo has said he did " think about " Manchester United during your the summer as the club waged a campaign to re -sign him from Real Madrid . Ronaldo left United for Madrid for 80 million pounds in 2009 , but during the summer the Premier League champions had invested significant effort in attempting to persuade the Portugal forward to return to Old Trafford.

Rio Ferdinand recently revealed that he had made ​​a personal effort to try to convince his former teammate to make the switch but , ultimately , Ronaldo committed to a new five -year contract at the Bernabeu in September and said at the time: "Everyone knows I was in Manchester for six years, but Manchester is in the past . "

Speaking after he claimed the 2013 Ballon d'Or on Monday night , Ronaldo told The Times that Ferdinand had been in regular contact over a transfer and insisted he had given thought to the prospect of a return .

"It is true Rio and I spoke a lot [ in the summer ] , " Ronaldo said. " Rio is a great friend of mine . We played together for many years at Manchester United. We were neighbors when I was there in Manchester . He is a fantastic guy and he tried to change my mind to go back to Manchester .

"I did think about United. They are still in my heart . It is a club where i played for six years and I love that club . I have a lot of friends there and I wish them all the best . "

Ronaldo added that, after enjoying an excellent year on a personal level , he is now hoping to earn silverware with Madrid and Portugal .

" I hope to do better than last year this season, " he said. " I am going to try to do my best to win trophies with Madrid and my country . This season is a challenge for me. "

Claudio Marchisio Got Permission

Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta has brushed aside speculation linking midfielder Claudio Marchisio with a move to Manchester United. United have long been credited with an interest in Marchisio , 27 , as David Moyes looks to bolster his midfield in January .

Moyes was even present to watch the Italy international reportedly play for Juventus in their 4-1 win over Cagliari on Sunday .

But while Marotta is aware of the attention has been attracting the midfielder , he is adamant that Marchisio will be still be at the club come the end of the month .

He told Radio Rai : "There is no problem with Marchisio . Claudio is a player who grew up in the Juventus youth teams and he loves the shirt.

" During a busy season, it is inevitable that's every player will have their lows , but everything is normal . "

Fellows Juventus midfielders Andrea Pirlo and Paul Pogba have also been linked with a move away from the club , with the former 's contract set to expire at the end of the season .

However, Marotta was once again insistent that's both players will be staying put at the Turin club .

He added: " Pirlo 's contract ? He said last week that he feels happy here . We have talked with each other and in February we will find a solution to continue together .

" Pogba ? We do not want to sell him and we close the door to any buyers of this writing . "

Solskjaer Quiet On United Pair

Cardiff City manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remained coy when asked of his interest in Manchester United duo Wilfried Zaha and Fabio. The former United striker has already brought in midfielders Magnus Wolff Eikrem and Mats Moller Daehli from Heerenveen and former club Molde respectively, but is still hoping to add to his squad this month. 

The Bluebirds have been linked with moves for Zaha and Fabio, with both struggling to gain regular first-team football. However, Solskjaer refused to state if there was any truth behind such speculation. 

"I can't say anything on them [Zaha and Fabio] because they are players from Manchester United and I can't comment on players from other teams," Solskjaer told Sky Sports. "I am looking at strengthening my squad, but I can't say names. 

"It is not about the number. I will work with the players I have here but if the right one come up then I will do business like I have with Magnus and Mats." 

Solskjaer was also keen to stress that's he is not looking to replicate his former United side at Cardiff, after being linked the Red Devils duo. 

"No, I'm creating a new Cardiff," he said. "We need our own identity, it's not about emulating or copying anyone else, we want to play football. 

"I want to develop Cardiff into a team everyone can be proud of the way they play football - that we can dominate games like we have done at home a few times this season. 

"It's not about copying anyone else, but obviously I want players I can trust and can play the way I want to."