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United Sign City Youngster

Republik Of Mancunia 31 January @ 04:37 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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According to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United have signed Freddie Veseli from Manchester City.

The 19-year-old central defender joined the club in 2008 but has become frustrated by the lack of first team opportunities. He made his debut for the club in a pre-season friendly in the summer but when the dreadful Stefan Savic got the nod ahead of him during Vincent Kompany's absence, the Veseli clearly realised it was time to leave.

Diouf Sold To Hannover?

Republik Of Mancunia 28 January @ 04:30 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Reports this morning suggested that Mame Biram Diouf has agreed a loan move to Hannover, however, more recently, claims have been made that he has signed a two and a half.

German site, Kicker, claims he passed his medical this morning and is ready for a permanent move for around £1.5m. Hannover are currently 7th in the league, 10 points behind Bayern Munich, having scored just 21 goals in 19 games.

Ravel Denies Contract Claims

Republik Of Mancunia 14 January @ 04:39 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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After reports emerged than Manchester United had turned down a £1m bid for Ravel Morrison, Sir Alex Ferguson revealed that the youngster's agent was trying to find the player a new club.

"His demands are unrealistic as far as we're concerned," the manager said.

One of Morrison's friends showed him a picture on Twitter of the player in a United shirt, but with "CASH" photoshopped across the front.

Fergie: Ravel’s Agent Is Looking For A New Club

Republik Of Mancunia 13 January @ 11:47 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Sir Alex Ferguson has today confirmed the rumours that Newcastle have had a bid rejected for Ravel Morrison.

The player who has been long tipped to be the most talented player to come through our youth team since the likes of David Beckham and Paul Scholes looks set to leave Manchester United.

Good Luck Darron

Republik Of Mancunia 13 January @ 06:44 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Darron Gibson has agreed a four and a half year deal with Everton today. His contract was due to expire in the summer and the club were not interested in offering him a new deal.

Gibson had been desperate to make a go of his Manchester United career and has waited until he is 24-years-old to make the move on after failing to hold down a regular place in the team.

Ravel: No Contract Offer To Talk About

Republik Of Mancunia 11 January @ 01:47 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The Sun reported earlier today that Ravel Morrison's contract talks with Manchester United had broken down.

Speaking on Twitter, Morrison has claimed that there is no contract offer for him to talk about. Is that because he's signed a deal? Is it because he's rejected the latest offer and there isn't another deal on the table?

The Independent’s Story On Rooney Is Nonsense

Republik Of Mancunia 07 January @ 05:00 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The Independent has run a story today which claims that Wayne Rooney and Sir Alex Ferguson have fallen out which has lead to the striker looking for a move away from the club, again.

Acting quickly, in a statement issued last night by the club and Rooney's agent, Paul Stretford, it was confirmed that Rooney has no intention of leaving United.

The Independent’s Story On Rooney Is Nonsense

Republik Of Mancunia 07 January @ 05:00 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The Independent has run a story today which claims that Wayne Rooney and Sir Alex Ferguson have fallen out which has lead to the striker looking for a move away from the club, again.

Acting quickly, in a statement issued last night by the club and Rooney's agent, Paul Stretford, it was confirmed that Rooney has no intention of leaving United.

Sneijder: 90% Sure I’m Staying Put

Republik Of Mancunia 05 January @ 07:36 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Wesley Sneijder has more or less ruled himself out of a January transfer move after reports linked him to a move to Manchester United.

The Dutch midfielder was close to a move to United in the summer and rumours suggest that Sir Alex Ferguson isn't prepared to give him a second chance at joining the club.

Diouf: Wigan Want Me

Republik Of Mancunia 05 January @ 07:18 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Mame Biram Diouf has claimed that Wigan are amongst several clubs who are interested in signing him on loan this January.

After an average loan spell at Blackburn last season, scoring 6 goals in 29 games, including a hattrick against Norwich in the League Cup and a goal against Arsenal, he is hoping to end the season well so he can get in United's team next year.

Tunnicliffe To Stay At Peterborough

Republik Of Mancunia 05 January @ 07:00 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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It has been confirmed today that Manchester United youngster, Ryan Tunnicliffe, will remain at Peterborough on loan for the rest of the season. He has made 24 appearances for the club since joining them in the summer.

It has taken several weeks for an extension to be agreed but Barry Fry, the director of football at Peterborough, spoke highly of the teenager when the deal was being talked about.

Kiko Makes QPR Debut

Republik Of Mancunia 02 January @ 12:52 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Federico Macheda's loan move to QPR was confirmed today ahead of his début against Norwich.

"There is a lot of competition at Manchester United, there are some very good strikers there," Kiko said. "But I am still young and I need to get more experience in the Premier League. I am here to train hard firstly and then I hope to play a big part in the games.

Is Berba Going Back To Bayer Leverkusen?

Republik Of Mancunia 29 December @ 11:49 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Dimitar Berbatov was the Premier League's top scorer seven months ago and lifted a record breaking 19th title with Manchester United. He has been fourth choice striker at the club this season though, behind Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck and Javier Hernandez.

The club tried to sell the striker in the summer following his omission from the Champions League final squad but the player wasn't having any of it, determined to stay on our books and fight for his place and has behaved admirably since.

Fergie: No Point Crying (Or Buying) Over Injuries

Republik Of Mancunia 16 December @ 05:59 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that Manchester United have enough experience of injuries to get through the season without needing to buy someone in the January transfer window.

"I think it's how you handle the situation," said Ferguson. "We're not panicking. We've got enough experience in the staff to cope with these things.

Fergie: Pogba’s Agent Making Things Difficult

Republik Of Mancunia 16 December @ 05:28 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Over the past few weeks, with Manchester United keen to extend Paul Pogba's contract with the club, there have been rumours linking him with a move to Italian clubs. The papers suggested that the talented youngster would be able to leave on a free this summer although the manager has today confirmed we have the option to extend his current deal for another year.

Kiko Off In January

Republik Of Mancunia 14 December @ 05:46 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Federico Macheda's agent Giovanni Bia has today claimed that the striker will be off on loan in January when the transfer window opens.

After a disappointing time on loan with Sampdoria, Bia claims that the Italian striker won't be returning to his homeland on loan again, but will probably accept one of the offers that has come in for him.

Fergie: Role Model Berba Is Staying

Republik Of Mancunia 18 November @ 09:20 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Whilst his agent hinted that he would be open to a move to Anzhi Makhachkala this week, Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that Dimitar Berbatov is going nowhere.

"Dimitar is still in my thoughts," said Ferguson. "I have read some things but there is absolutely no reason for me to let him go.

Berba To Anzhi?

Republik Of Mancunia 17 November @ 04:52 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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After becoming the Premier League's top scorer last season, Dimitar Berbatov has found himself as Manchester United's fourth choice striker this season, behind Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez and Danny Welbeck.

Whilst the player has repeatedly spoken about the manager in a respectful way and stated his desire to get back in to the team, his agent, Emil Danchev, has claimed Berbatov would be open to a move away from the club this January.

Berba To Anzhi?

Republik Of Mancunia 17 November @ 04:52 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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After becoming the Premier League's top scorer last season, Dimitar Berbatov has found himself as Manchester United's fourth choice striker this season, behind Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez and Danny Welbeck.

Whilst the player has repeatedly spoken about the manager in a respectful way and stated his desire to get back in to the team, his agent, Emil Danchev, has claimed Berbatov would be open to a move away from the club this January.

Vidic’s Agent: Captain Staying At United

Republik Of Mancunia 10 November @ 10:15 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Following reports in this morning's Daily Mail linking Nemanja Vidic with a move to Real Madrid, our captain's agent, Paolo Fabbri, has come out quickly to deny any possible move.

There were strong rumours that Vidic was going to leave in the summer of 2010, which his agent repeatedly denied, before the player went on to sign a new four year deal.

Kuszczak: I Wanted To Join Leeds

Republik Of Mancunia 08 November @ 04:40 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Tomasz Kuszczak has again spoken about his frustration at not being allowed to leave Manchester United following options to join other clubs on loan.

Towards the end of last season, as United battled to claim that 19th league title, Kuszczak spoke to the papers about his desire to leave the club and become a #1 elsewhere.

Kuszczak: I Wanted To Join Leeds

Republik Of Mancunia 08 November @ 04:40 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Tomasz Kuszczak has again spoken about his frustration at not being allowed to leave Manchester United following options to join other clubs on loan.

Towards the end of last season, as United battled to claim that 19th league title, Kuszczak spoke to the papers about his desire to leave the club and become a #1 elsewhere.

Time To Cash In On Rio Ferdinand?

Republik Of Mancunia 06 October @ 03:40 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Back in April 2005, who would have one day predicted we would be talking about Rio Ferdinand playing in his tenth season at Manchester United. Less than three years after joining the club, the then 26-year-old defender was spotted with in restaurants with Chelsea chief executive, Peter Kenyon, on two occasions that month.

Fergie: Only Xavi Or Iniesta Could Replace Scholes

Republik Of Mancunia 06 September @ 09:55 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Manchester United were keen to bring Wesley Sneijder to the club this summer but a deal could not be agreed for the player.

Speaking to the Italian media at an awards ceremony at University of Rome Tor Vergata, Sir Alex Ferguson has today claimed that whilst Sneijder is a great player, he's still not on a level with Paul Scholes, who retired this summer.

Remember When We Wanted Joe Cole?

Republik Of Mancunia 31 August @ 08:58 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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When Joe Cole was available on a free transfer from Chelsea last summer, I was one of many United fans who thought he'd be worth a punt. Turns out the club weren't interested but I was not alone in thinking he might be worth the wages with him coming without a transfer fee.

Cole, who claimed to be a lifelong Chelsea fan, rubbed salt in the wounds of blues upon signing for Liverpool.

Eriksen: I’m Happy At Ajax For Now

Republik Of Mancunia 11 August @ 02:00 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Christian Eriksen, the highly rated 19-year-old Danish international, has been linked with a whole host of top clubs across Europe, with United and Real Madrid supposedly keen to land his signature.

The playmaker's agent claimed that he turned down an offer from Manchester City, whilst the player himself played down talk of a move to Liverpool.

Obertan: I Left United To Play Games

Republik Of Mancunia 09 August @ 05:05 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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After sealing a five year deal with Newcastle, Gabriel Obertan has spoken about the seasons why he left Manchester United.

The Frenchman joined United two years ago for £3m, much to the surprise of his manager, Laurent Blanc, who didn't think he was good enough for us.

He's played just 28 games in all competitions in the past two seasons and despite showing some potential, isn't prepared to bide his time to see if he makes the first team.

PICTURE: Obertan With Newcastle Shirt

Republik Of Mancunia 09 August @ 04:45 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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"PICTURE: Obertan With Newcastle Shirt" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.

Sneijder Bid Accepted? Berba To PSG?

Republik Of Mancunia 01 August @ 06:08 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The Mirror has today reported that Inter Milan have accepted a bid in excess of £30m for Wesley Sneijder.

They have also claimed that PSG are prepared to pay £18m for Dimitar Berbatov.

"Sneijder Bid Accepted? Berba To PSG?" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.

Fergie Admits Sneijder Contract Offer

Republik Of Mancunia 30 July @ 05:05 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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"If he wants to come he must accept our contract offer If not, we have
other options in mind. We're done talking."

"Fergie Admits Sneijder Contract Offer" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.

Berba Has “Effectively” Two Years On Current Deal

Republik Of Mancunia 29 July @ 06:08 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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David Gill has today played down any suggestion that Manchester United are prepared to sell Dimitar Berbatov. Despite both Berbatov and his agent repeatedly claiming he has no interest in leaving United, he has been linked with moves to Italy.

With just one year remaining on his current deal, there was the belief that Berba had to agree a new contract this summer, or leave on a free next year.

Evra: I’ve Told Nasri How Great United Is

Republik Of Mancunia 24 July @ 06:49 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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It's as though Patrice Evra thoroughly enjoys being so widely hated by Arsenal fans, who sing that he's a "cant" every time the two teams mate.
After previously claiming that Samir Nasri needed to join Manchester United if he wanted to win trophies, Evra has again reiterated the fact he has spoken to the players about the benefits of joining our club.

Barton: Thanks But No Thanks United

Republik Of Mancunia 24 July @ 09:16 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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For some reason, some Sunday papers have linked Manchester United with former City midfielder, Joey Barton.

In response, clearly knowing there's no truth in the story, Barton pledged his loyalty to Newcastle, claiming he would turn a move down.

Barton is currently in England whilst his team mates are on tour because his criminal convictions mean he wasn't granted a visa.

Mancini Comments On Nasri Explain Fergie’s Sneijder Stance?

Republik Of Mancunia 16 July @ 09:35 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Despite Manchester United being strongly linked with a move to Wesley Sniejder, Sir Alex Ferguson attempted to play down the story this week. Without point blank claiming that we were not interested, the manager wanted to distance the club from the story.

"The situation is that there is no real interest in Wesley Sneijder at this moment in time for a lot of reasons," Ferguson said.

United In Talks With Inter For Sneijder

Republik Of Mancunia 11 July @ 01:46 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Reports from Holland claim that Manchester United will meet with Inter Milan in the next 48 hours to discuss the transfer fee for Wesley Sneijder.

De Telegraaf claims that a lot of work has been going on behind the scenes to try and sort out a deal, with an offer of £35m looking like the required sum of money.

United In Talks With Inter For Sneijder

Republik Of Mancunia 11 July @ 01:46 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Reports from Holland claim that Manchester United will meet with Inter Milan in the next 48 hours to discuss the transfer fee for Wesley Sneijder.

De Telegraaf claims that a lot of work has been going on behind the scenes to try and sort out a deal, with an offer of £35m looking like the required sum of money.

Daniel Taylor On Ravel Morrison, Signing Nasri and The Hairdyer

Republik Of Mancunia 08 July @ 04:00 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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RoM: Do you like Fergie?

DT: Well, I'd probably like him more if he re-admitted me to his Friday press conferences! I certainly find him fascinating, I admire his achievements, his longevity, the way he has beaten the system for so long. He's always got an opinion, he's never dull.

Daniel Taylor On Ravel Morrison, Signing Nasri and The Hairdyer

Republik Of Mancunia 08 July @ 04:00 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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RoM: Do you like Fergie?

DT: Well, I'd probably like him more if he re-admitted me to his Friday press conferences! I certainly find him fascinating, I admire his achievements, his longevity, the way he has beaten the system for so long. He's always got an opinion, he's never dull.

PICTURE: O’Shea and Brown in Sunderland Kits

Republik Of Mancunia 07 July @ 02:25 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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"PICTURE: O'Shea and Brown in Sunderland Kits" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.

Wes: Bruce Deciding Factor In Move

Republik Of Mancunia 07 July @ 10:50 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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After securing a four year deal with Sunderland, Wes Brown has explained the reasons behind his move were lack of playing time at Manchester United and the influence of Steve Bruce.

"It was disappointing not to have played as much as I could at Manchester United over the last couple of seasons so just to know that I'll be back in, playing, I'm focusing on that really and looking forward to it," said Wes.