United Updates

Federico Macheda posted the above on twitter, and the rumour that Sneijder's move to United is imminent, have gone into over-drive. This is one signing we would really love to see at United, though the reported 35 million pound fee does seem a bit steep for a 27 year old. ROM

Manchester United have announced that they have completed a deal to sign defender Phil Jones from Blackburn Rovers. The deal was reportedly in tatters, as several newspapers reported that Blackburn wanted more than the £16 million reportedly in Phil Jones contract as a release clause, and Liverpool had allegedly bid £6 million more for the highly rated young defender. But on monday, United reported that they have finally sealed the deal for a fee that could rise to £17 million. And Jones, announced to his twitter fans "It's a once in a lifetime opportunity and I'm looking forward to a new challenge. "I'd just like to say that I've loved my time at Blackburn and I will always be a huge fan."

According to our sources, Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has threatened a twitter follower after being provoked on the social networking site. The 25 year old England star replied to an abusive tweet stating, "I'll put u asleep within 10 seconds. Hope u turn up if u don't gonna tell everyone ur scared u little nit. I'll be waiting." Suggesting a meeting at Manchester United's Carrington training ground. Then in an effort to diffuse the situation stated, "Haha bit of banter". The Twitter account belonging to the follower who taunted Rooney was subsequently deleted.