After missing out on Karim Benzema, Manchester United are now targetting Newcastle striker Michael Owen. Owen is available on a free transfer, freeing up some of the Cristiano Ronaldo funds for another player or - to Malcolm Glazer’s delight - to manage United’s debts.

United’s options are beginning to run thin, and Sir Alex Ferguson believes that he could utilize Owen perfectly as a third striker. Owen himself has stated that he only wants to play top flight football, and with Blackburn pulling out of the race for the former England international,…

The most drawn-out transfer of the modern era will reach a natural conclusion this week when Cristiano Ronaldo officially begins life with Spanish football giants Real Madrid as the world’s most expensive footballer.

Almost 12 months after Spain’s capital club first made public their desire to sign the Portugal international, followed by claims and counter-claims, including a public fall-out involving Sir Alex Ferguson and an official complaint made to UEFA, Ronaldo is expected to don the famous white shirt for the first time at his unveiling on Wednesday.

A deal for £80m was finalised…

Just yesterday Manchester United signed former Wigan midfielder Antonio Valencia for a staggering £16 million. With Cristiano Ronaldo choosing to enjoy sunnier shores, the defending Premier League champions were keen to fill the gap left on the Old Trafford flanks. They chose to go with the man from Ecuador.

My question to Sir Alex Ferguson and the rest of the Premier League is: why doesn’t anyone want Stewart Downing!? This is a guy that was being chased after by some of England’s top clubs just years ago, and he has often been…

After completing the signing of Antonio Valencia from Wigan, Sir Alex Ferguson is now targetting a replacement for the departed Carlos Tevez.

According to Benzema’s Lyon teammate Miralem Pjanic, the French striker is closing in on a move to the Premiership champions.

“Benzema is nearly gone to Old Trafford,” Pjanic told Bosnian website Sportsport.

“The English club are willing to pay €45million (£38million) for him and it is just a question of the day when he will move to England.

“He does not have anything against going to Manchester. Our side will be reinforced by…

Bolton have wrapped up the signing of former Portsmouth midfielder Sean Davis. Davis rejected a new contract at Fratton Park and joins the Trotters on a free transfer.

Manager Gary Megson finally gets his man after a long pursuit. In January Bolton bid £3 million for the player, but Pompey were quick to reject the bid. In hindsight, with only six months left on the midfielder’s contract, Portsmouth should have accepted the cash on the table.

While Bolton are keen to bolster their squad this summer, it remains to be seen what will…

Sir Alex Ferguson has clinched his first signing of the summer by completing a £16 million deal for former Wigan winger Antonio Valencia. The 23 year old Ecuador international will be a direct replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo’s spot on the Old Trafford flanks.

Valencia’s style is a bit different from what United fans were accustomed to with Cristiano Ronaldo. Instead of powerful runs into the middle, United fans will now witness the silky smooth and quick runs down the wing of Valencia. Ala the old Ryan Giggs, Valencia isn’t afraid to get…