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"The complete unit" - Sir Alex Ferguson was talked out of signing Ballon d'Or contender at Manchester United

Former Man United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had plans to bring legendary German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to the club in 2011, but was convinced to go after David de Gea instead.

Manchester Evening News

Wayne Rooney reveals Sir Alex Ferguson's reaction after catching Man Utd hero in pub

Wayne Rooney was quick to find out about the other side of Sir Alex Ferguson after he was spotted in a Liverpool pub during his early days as a Manchester United player

Daily Mirror

Erik ten Hag has listened to Sir Alex Ferguson's advice at Manchester United

Erik ten Hag fielded a strong starting line-up for Wednesday night's 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Burnley at Old Trafford.

Manchester Evening News

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Ronaldinho told Man Utd stars he was signing for Sir Alex Ferguson before U-turn

Manchester United were among the clubs in for Ronaldinho when the Brazil star left Paris Saint-Germain in 2003, only for him to ultimately move to Barcelona instead

Daily Mirror

How the four transfer targets Ralf Rangnick recommended to Manchester United are faring

Former Man United interim manager Rangnick attempted to help the club by drawing up a list of targets

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United are making a statement with Frenkie de Jong and Jude Bellingham interest

Ongoing interest in Frenkie de Jong and admiration for Jude Bellingham is confirmation Erik ten Hag still wants a dynamic midfielder at Man United.

Manchester Evening News

'A security guard held him back' - the Man United vs Arsenal tunnel brawl that left Sir Alex Ferguson covered in pizza

Man United and Arsenal have often served up heated and action-packed contests, but nothing will ever compare to the time United ended the Gunners' 49-game unbeaten run in October 2004.

Manchester Evening News

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'I made a bad decision there' - the petrol station meeting that led to Sir Alex Ferguson's biggest Man United mistake

Sir Alex Ferguson got very little wrong during his trophy-laden 26 years in charge of Manchester United, but one of his biggest errors involved axing Jaap Stam at a petrol station

Manchester Evening News

Ukrainians 'always happy' to speak to Scouser in Odesa about two things

A Ukrainian soldier recently asked Kiron Reid if he knew Everton's left back Vitalii Mykolenko

Liverpool Echo

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra reveals Sir Alex Ferguson's World Cup prediction

Former Man United captain Patrice Evra has claimed Ferguson called him to tell him his prediction

Manchester Evening News

JP McManus publicly speaks about his relationship with Alex Ferguson

McManus and Ferguson faced a strained dynamic over horse Rock of Gibraltar and the Irish billionaire has spoken about his relationship with the ex-Manchester United boss.

Irish Mirror

Rio Ferdinand reveals chat with Luka Modric which nearly led to Manchester United move

Man Utd were heavily linked with a move for Luka Modric, but ultimately went on to sign Shinji Kagawa.

Manchester Evening News

David Robertson hoping spell in war-torn Kashmir can help Peterhead survival mission

AS the considerable challenges which he would face at Peterhead were outlined to David Robertson at his interview for their managerial vacancy last…

The National (Scotland)

'He would blow your mind' - how Sir Alex Ferguson exit impacted Nani's Manchester United career

When Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United to join Real Madrid, Nani was expected to fill the void left by his fellow countryman.

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David de Gea reacts to Sir Alex Ferguson gesture that decided his Manchester United future

David de Gea joined Man United from Atletico Madrid in 2011 and Sir Alex Ferguson made a classy gesture before signing him.

Manchester Evening News

Avram Glazer confirms Manchester United proceeding with takeover talks

Man Utd are up for sale and co-owner Avram Glazer has been asked for an update on the takeover process.

The Independent UK

On this day in 2005: Roy Keane signs for Celtic on free transfer

Keane had abruptly left Manchester United by mutual consent a month earlier.

Daily Mirror

Sam Twiston-Davies is Sir Alex Ferguson's choice to ride Hitman in King George VI Chase

Twiston-Davies won the race on Clan Des Obeaux, part-owned by the Manchester United legend, and is in line to partner Paul Nicholls second string if Harry Cobden rides Bravemansgame

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Gareth Southgate told to stay as England boss and follow Sir Alex Ferguson example

The fall-out from England's World Cup heartbreak continues as speculation over whether Gareth Southgate will remain at the helm for the next tournament intensifies

Manchester Evening News

'We didn't win the league, son, you're out' - Sir Alex Ferguson helped Thierry Henry by dropping Manchester United legend

Ruud van Nistelrooy scored 23 times in the Premier League in his debut campaign for Manchester United, but eventually missed out on being the top goalscorer by a single goal, with Arsenal's Thierry Henry pipping him to the prize.

The Independent UK

Who will be Cristiano Ronaldo’s next club?

The 37-year-old is looking for a new club having stated that Qatar would probably be his last World Cup and that he plans to stop playing at 40

Manchester Evening News

'It didn't happen' - Roy Keane's protege at Manchester United dispelled horrible lie about Liverpool FC fans

Roy Keane saw plenty of his own attributes in a young Alan Smith but a serious injury prevented him from fulfilling his potential at Manchester United.

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United villain was forced to deny he celebrated goal by goading Sir Alex FergusonManchester United features

Argentine striker Carlos Tevez is one of just 14 players to play for both Manchester United and Manchester City post-war. Having achieved success at both clubs, he is viewed as a hero by some, and a villain by others.

The Independent UK

Who will be Cristiano Ronaldo’s next club?

The 37-year-old is looking for a new club having stated that Qatar would probably be his last World Cup and that he plans to stop playing at 40

The Guardian - UK

Have we fallen out of love with celebrity memoirs?

The year’s autobiography big-hitters haven’t sold as well as expected, with buyers disenchanted by pricing and lack of feelgood topics

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