United Updates

Manchester United's Tom Cleverly faces up to a month on the sidelines after suffering ligament damage in his foot during Saturday's 0-5 win over Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium. The young midfielder was the victim of one of many bruising tackles by Kevin Davies, who was not even cautioned for the challenge. "It was unfortunate," Ferguson told BBC Sport of the injury. "We expected it, it was a bad tackle." Fergie may consider himself lucky though that he left the Reebok with only one player injured, after both Jonny Evans and Patrice Evra were on the end of bad challenges. "Jonny Evans got a knee in the hip and it's a bit tender, Patrice Evra got a knock on the knee," added the Scot.

Despite the fact that Sir Alex Ferguson has stated that Manchester United have no real interest in Inter Milan midfielder, Wesley Sneijder, rumours claiming United are pursuing the Dutchman have not ended. The Daily Star has become the latest paper to claim that a bid has been accepted by Inter and the player now just has to agree to personal terms. According the Daily Star; INTER MILAN have accepted a £30m offer by Manchester United for Wesley Sneijder, according to reports. Reports in Italy suggest that Inter Milan have accepted a £30m bid from Manchester United and that Wesley Sneijder is now free to agree terms with the club.

Wesley Sneijder is close to joining Manchester United after the Glazers sanctioned the £35m bid to bring the talented Dutchman to Old Trafford. It is reported that Sneijder was forced to compromise his demands of £250,000-a-week and instead will earn £190,000 per week and is close to completing a move the the BPL champions. Sneijder is seen as a replacement for the recently retired Paul Scholes and even though Inter Milan were reluctant to sell, a £35m was just too good a deal to turn down.

If the report on caughtoffside is to be believed, Sir Alex Ferguson is prepared to bring Slovakian and Napoli midfielder, Marek Hamsik to Manchester United if his bid for Wesley Sneijfer fails. The highly rated midfielder is thought to have a €40m (£35.1m) valuation by Napoli, but the price will not be a deterrence as Sir Alex is prepared splash out, to take this summer's spending above the £80m mark, after he had previously acquired Ashley, David De Gea and Phil Jones this summer.

Inter Milan technical director Marco Branca, has denied that there has been a bid made for Dutch midfielder, Wesley Sneijder. Manchester United have been strongly linked with Sneijder and Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that he is a target, but Inter Milan are reluctant to sell. However, according to Marco Branca, "...there's not been an official offer and there has never been the intention to listen to them." "There are no updates. He is not for sale." There has been constant speculation of a move to United and Sneijder has allegedly asked Dutch team mate Nigel De Jong about places to live in Manchester. "There are no meetings planned," he said. "We don't sell by force. "The player is getting on with his work and so are we. "It's not surprising that Sneijder is a player that is liked by many teams, including the strongest in the world like our team is," said Branca.

Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that Frenchman Samir Nasri has agreed to leave Arsenal, but it is highly unlikely that he will be joining Manchester United. The 24 year old has been linked with a move to Old Trafford and United reportedly had a £20m bid rejected. "I don't think he is coming to United," said manager Ferguson, speaking at the start of his side's United States tour. "That is all I can tell you. I think he has agreed to go somewhere else." Arsene Wenger may keep Nasri for the final year of his contract, which would allow him to leave for free next summer and of that Sir Alex said, "That is his decision," said Ferguson, when asked what he thought of Wenger's stance. "He is the manager. "If he stands by that decision, it is a brave one. I don't know if the [Arsenal] directors will enjoy that one but it is possible. Maybe he will have to stay."

Wes Brown has completed a move to Sunderland for an undisclosed fee. Brown 31, who is a product of Manchester United's academy, and has made 361 appearances for the red devils, has signed a four year deal with the Black Cats. Meanwhile, reports state that John O'shea has had a medical at Sunderland and is expected to sign a deal soon.

Chelsea are monitoring Samir Nasri's situation at Arsenal and could challenge Manchester United for the France international's signature should their pursuit of alternative targets, principally Tottenham Hotspur's Luka Modric, be frustrated. Arsenal have, as yet, failed to convince Nasri to extend his stay at the Emirates Stadium, where the midfielder, a £15.8m signing from Marseille in 2008, has entered the final 12 months of his contract. United are expected to make a formal offer for the 24-year-old, with Arsenal wary of allowing the player to wind down his contract and leave for nothing next summer, but Chelsea are also actively considering stepping up their own interest given the Frenchman's anticipated availability.

Sir Alex Ferguson is said to be readying a move for Qpr playmaker Adel Taarabt after it became clear that the Moroccan international may be looking to leave the recently promoted Loftus Road club. The former Tottenham youngster helped his West London side to the Premier League last term and was named the Championship Player of the Year after netting 19 goals and providing 16 assists during the campaign. Ferguson is looking to bring in new youthful additions this summer and having already snapped up Blackburn Rovers defender Phil Jones is now looking to sign others who can form part of a re-building process that has been sparked by the recent retirements of Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and Edwin van der Sar.

Two MPs from the Labour Party, who are both from Manchester, have tabled a motion in commons calling for Sir Alex Ferguson to be awarded a peerage. Graham Stringer and Tony Lloyd argue that football should be represented in the House of Lords because of its "economic, social, cultural" importance. And Ferguson, who was knighted in 1999 has just led Manchester United to a 12th Premier League title and a record 19 league title would appear to be the perfect person for such a role. Here's the Motion in full. "That this House recognises the economic, social, cultural and sporting importance of football to the United Kingdom; is therefore surprised at the paucity of representatives from the world of football in the Upper House; further notes that Sir Alex Ferguson, as the manager of Aberdeen and Manchester United, is the most successful manager in the history of British football; and calls for him to be recommended for appointment to the House of Lords."

Athletico Madrid goal keeper, David De Gea has denied claims by Sir Alex Ferguson that he is close to a deal that will see him replace the retiring Edwin Van Der Sar at Old Trafford. Manchester United Manager, Sir Alex Ferguson had earlier claimed that Man. United are close to a deal for De Gea , but De Gea's lawyer says no deal has been made and Athletico president also says he knows nothing about the deal, saying "We don't know anything. Officially neither Manchester [United] or the player at this moment have informed us of anything.

Sir Alex Ferguson plans to ban a journalist for asking a question about Ryan Giggs that the Manchester United manager deemed to be inappropriate. The journalist, Rob Harris of the Associated Press posed a question to Ferguson about the winger at a media day held by Uefa, about the importance of Ryan Giggs to Manchester United. Fergie then replied, “All of the players are important, every one of them.” Fergie could then be seen

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that the club is close to a deal to bring David De Gea to Old Trafford. Manchester United are looking to replace 40 year old Edwin Van Der Sar who will retire at the end of the season, a season which ends after the Champions League final against Barcelona this Saturday. "We've been working on it [the deal] for quite a while, he is young, very quick, good composure, presence and an outstanding replacement for Van der Sar." said Ferguson after Gary Neville's testimonial on Tuesday.

If you follow the popular thought Manchester United will need all the help they can get to beat Barcelona in the Champions League finals and here they get help with looking good for the trip to Wembley in their well put together suits. It probably won't have an impact on the match results but, if you lose at least you will lose looking good and even better if you win.

Manchester United Manager, Sir Alex Ferguson plans to field a strong team against Blackpool on Sunday. Blackpool are fighting for the right to remain in the Premier League and questions about Man. United's team selection have been raised in light of their massive champions league final against Barcelona in just under two weeks. But Fergie has rubbished speculations by stating "Edwin van der Sar, Darren Fletcher, Patrice Evra, Paul Scholes, Anderson, Dimitar Berbatov will play."

Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson plans to make the signings during the summer. This was revealed in an interview as he stated, "I am looking at maybe three signings which would boost our overall quality in our team, We have some ideas in mind and hopefully can get them put in place." On the subject of retirement Sir Alex Ferguson stated, "I have no plans to retire and my wife Cathy is delighted. She'd have thrown me out. The salient point is that whilst my health is good, carry on. You hear