According to James Robson at the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United are interested in signing 26-year-old Aalesunds goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard.

Lindegaard’s current deal with the club runs until 2012, but he would not cost nearly as much as the following targets: Hugo Lloris, Igor AKinfeev, and Sebastien Frey.

According to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United executive David Gill stated that the club has money to spend for a player as long as they are high quality and will help the club. Gill said,

“The money is there if we believe there is a player who can improve what we believe is a very good squad … The team has been together for a number of years and done very well. In order to improve it a player has to be of a very high quality.”

“We are always looking at players,” he said. “We are looking 365 days a year – it doesn’t just start when the transfer window opens … We are looking at it. We studied a lot of players at the World Cup, but we knew about a lot of them before that.

“Over all I think Sir Alex is very comfortable with the squad composition. That’s not to say something won’t happen, but I think it is a ‘might’, not a ‘will’ … We will see what happens over the next six weeks.”

According to Ben Fairthorne at the Daily Star, CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev admitted that he would be interested in moving to Arsenal or Manchester United. Akinfeev said,

“Arsenal and Manchester United are two of the very best clubs in the world … If both of them are going to be ­looking for keepers this ­summer – or even the next summer – then of course I am interested

“I have spoken with Arshavin about Arsenal and ­London life … He has only had good things to say about the club and the city … He said some very nice things about me going on to be the best goalkeeper in the world – and that he would like me to reach that goal at Arsenal with him.

“They are a great club with a great manager. Of course there is every chance this will be the last season for Edwin Van der Sar … To be the No.1 for Manchester United would be a great honour too … They are the biggest football club in the world and, to be their No.1 for a length of time, you know you will have success.

“Juventus have also expressed ­an interest in me – but Arshavin has sold England to me very well … My contract doesn’t expire until 2013 but I have a great relationship with my president … If the right offer, both for me and the club came in, I don’t think ­anybody would stand in my way … I have been in Russia for a lot of years now and feel ready for a new challenge.”

According to David McDonnell at MirrorFootball, Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure admitted that he turned down a move to Manchester United last year while he was at Barcelona. Toure said,

“Last year Manchester United were interested in signing me … When I was talking about renewing my contract, United asked if I wanted to sign for them. In football, you don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow.

“United are a big club, one of the biggest in the world. But I chose City because they have not won anything for a long time. It’s very important when you come into a club if they start doing well. It’s a very nice feeling to come in and see everything changing.

“For me that’s very important. It’s an interesting challenge for me because I hope everything goes well. Manchester City have not won anything and are not doing great in the league and hopefully we can go step-by-step. If we can get into the Champions League next season it would be very, very nice for me.”

“I saw a lot of things written about why I left but, for me, I wanted to play with my brother … That was very important for me. Now I’ve signed for City I’m very happy. Now my brother and I want to make great things happen at this club and I’m sure we’ll do it.”

UPDATE: According to the Manchester Evening News, Danny Welbeck stated that he would not mind going out on loan. Welbeck said,

“My main aim is to be part of the first team set-up but I am happy to go on loan if the manager wants me to. I just want to keep playing games and improving … I feel I have improved a lot over the last couple of years in particular. I have learned so much during that time particularly the importance of mental strength on and off the pitch. I just want to keep improving and striving to show everyone what I can do.”

July 17th, 2010: According to Luke Edwards at the Evening Chronicle, Sunderland will have to wait at least a week to try and sign Danny Welbeck as he is on Manchester United’s roster for the tour in the United States. Sunderland assistant boss Eric Black said,

“It’s still ongoing. The manager’s said he’s someone we’d like to have in the squad, but United are in the States for a while so I don’t think anything will happen for the next week or so … You’re trying to supplement your squad and trying to put pressure on the players here to perform. You need that competitive edge.

“He’s unproven, but he has played several games for Manchester United and we believe he’s got a lot of potential … He’s a big lad, and quick … He falls into that category at United like we have with Jack Colback and Martyn Waghorn (right) here. It’s a similar process. We’d hope to bring him here, make him a better player and contribute to a good season for ourselves … If it happens, I’m sure he’ll bring something to the party.”

July 15th, 2010 According to James Hunter at the Evening Chronicle, Sunderland are in the advanced stages of signing Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck on loan. Sunderland hope to sign the 19-year-old on loan for the season.

UPDATE: According to Manchester United’s official website, Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic ended speculation of leaving by agreeing to sign a new deal with the club. Man United executive David Gill said,

“We sat down with Nemanja and his advisor at the end of last season and started discussions. They broke up when Nemanja went away to the World Cup, but resumed when Serbia were knocked out and I’m very pleased to confirm that we agreed terms with Nemanja three or four weeks ago on a new long-term deal with the club.

“It’s yet to be signed - the paperwork is now being sorted by our lawyers and being checked by Nemanja’s advisors. He’s still away on holiday but the plan is that when he gets back the papers will be signed. We’ve shaken hands on it and we’re confident it will all be signed and sealed in early August.

July 23rd, 2010: According to ESPN Soccernet, Manchester United are prepared to offer Nemanja Vidic a new four-year deal with the club. Vidic currently has two years left on his current deal.

July 22nd, 2010: According to Marcus Christenson at the Guardian, Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes Nemanja Vidic will be playing with the club next season. When asked about the speculation Ferguson said,

“I can’t clarify it at all.”

Then when asked if Vidic will be back with United next season, Ferguson said,

“I believe so.”

July 17th, 2010 According to Stuart Mathieson at the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United look set to cash in on defender Nemanja Vidic, with Real Madrid thought to be greatly interested. It is reported “that something will be announced very soon”

A possible replacement for the 28-year-old is Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini.

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According to Mark Douglas at The Journal, Newcastle are trying to sign 20-year-old Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley on a season-long loan. A deal won’t be completed until Cleverley returns from the club’s tour in North America.

According to Stuart Mathieson at the Manchester Evening News, Real Madrid are interested in signing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra. However it is reported that United will do everything they can to hold onto the 29-year-old.

Once possible replacement mentioned is the 22-year-old Benfica defender Fabio Coentrao.

According to the Telegraph, Werder Bremen admitted that they are willing to listen to offers for midfielder Mesut Ozil if the 21-year-old wants them to. Bremen sporting director Klaus Allofs said,

“I can imagine that in the coming weeks or just before the transfer window closes, one club or another will begin to press us a little harder … We will have to listen to those offers if that is what Mesut wants.”

Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United are a couple of teams that could make a bid for the youngster.

According to David McDonnell at MirrorFootball, Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is set to sign a new deal worth £35million that will keep him at the club until 2015.

According to Sky Sports News, Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher admitted how great it is to be a part of the club and how he wants to stay. Fletcher said,

“You look at it as a step down if you leave … If you are lucky enough to stay, you will have played at the top for your whole career and it does not get much bigger than Manchester United … Players who left say, ‘think twice before you leave, because there is nowhere like Manchester United.’

“Everything about the club makes it the place you want to be. No-one really thinks about leaving when you are here.”

UPDATE: According to the Sunderland Echo, Sunderland boss Steve Bruce denied that he is going after Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick.

July 10th, 2010: According to Colin Young at the Daily Mail, Sunderland are considering making a bid of £7million for Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick as boss Steve Bruce is looking for a replacement of Lorik Cana.

It is reported that United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is willing to listen to offers for Carrick.

UPDATE: According to Bob Cass at the Mail on Sunday, Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson state that he never made a bid for Wesley Sneijder. Ferguson said,

“I believe the squad is stronger than last season with the younger players having another year under their belts. I don’t know where those reports about Sneijder came from. How can anybody turn me down when I haven’t even made a bid?”

July 8th 2010: According to Alan Nixon MirrorFootball, Chelsea are interested in signing Wesley Sneijder as well.

July 8th 2010: According to ESPN Soccernet, Wesley Sneijder is staying at Inter Milan. Sneijder said,

“I am staying. I will play for Inter Milan next season … My heart is in Milan. With Inter, I won everything last season and there’s a lot more to win, like the European Super Cup, Italian Super Cup and the World Club Cup, which are all great trophies.”

July 7th, 2010 : According to Nadia Carminati at Sky Sports News, Inter Milan confirmed Manchester United’s interest in Wesley Sneijder. Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti said,

“The interest from Manchester United in Sneijder is real, but I didn’t look into it in an attempt not to fall into temptation … I’m following him at the World Cup and I think I’ll do the same also at Inter for the next years.”

Sneijder’s agent, Soren Lerby, also stated that his client is committed to Inter Milan. He told De Telegraaf,

“Wesley could stay at Inter until 2015. After the World Cup, we will go to Milan, we will sit around a table with the officials.”

July 6th, 2010 According to Alan Nixon at MirrorFootball, Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is interested in Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder and is preparing a £25million bid for him.

According to Goal.com UK, free agent midfielder Joe Cole is going to decide his future within the next ten days. Tottenham, Manchester City, and Manchester United have all been linked with Cole but Arsenal are considered the favorites.

According to Martin Blackburn at The Sun, Manchester United are interested in Manchester City target Mario Balotelli. Inter Milan technical director Marco Branca said:

“We are fortunate to have good players so it’s normal big teams in Europe are thinking about them. There is interest from Manchester United and from Manchester City in Balotelli.

“But it is very early to say if there will be any business done … Inter are in first position and we have to think about our future.”

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UPDATE: According to Sky Sports News, Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp admitted that the club is not close to signing Joe Cole. Redknapp said,

“I would love to have Joe at Tottenham but I think there are lots of teams in for him so we will have to wait and see … We are not close to doing anything with Joe.”

July 4th, 2010: According to Paul Hetherington at the Daily Star, Tottenham and Arsenal are currently the favorites to sign Joe Cole although Manchester United could make a late move to sign him.

July 1st, 2010 According to ESPN Soccernet, Joe Cole does not want to leave England. It is also reported that Cole values playing in the Champions League. His agent David Giess said,

“Football is the most important thing to Joe and continuing to play in the Champions League is high on his priorities.”

June 29th, 2010 According to Sky Sports News, free agent midfielder Joe Cole will decide on his future within the next 2-3 weeks. His agent Kevin Giesse told calciomercato.com,

“For now there is no news … The boy has just returned from South Africa and now he will go on holiday. There are clubs interested in him, we are talking about a world-class player.

“I think by the end of the World Cup there will be developments and within two to three weeks there will be some news Are AC Milan and Juventus interested? All negotiations are possible and that is not garbage.

“Several English clubs have asked for information, but at the moment nobody has moved concretely. After the World Cup we’ll be going to reach conclusions.”

Tottenham, Arsenal, and Manchester City are all interested in Cole while Manchester United have denied any interest in him.

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According to Francisco Acedo at Sky Sports News, Manchester United might loan out newly signed striker Javier Hernandez. Hernandez’s father told Televisa,

“This could be a positive solution for the adaptation of Javier into European football … Contacts exist but Manchester have still not decided anything about the subject.

“Javier’s first season in England will not be easy. Perhaps the loan option is not madness.”

Valencia are thought to be interested in signing the 22-year-old striker on loan.

According to Stuart Mathieson at the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United are prepared to make a £15million bid for Bolton defender Gary Cahill.

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According to Manchester United’s official website, Manchester United have loaned out midfielder Matty James to Preston North End for the entire season.

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UPDATE: According to Mark Douglas at The Journal, Mevlut Erdinc is happy at the club and wants to stay, although it may not be up to him. Erdinc said,

“I am not thinking about moving. I belong to PSG, but it is up to them … I want to be back to 100% (fit). Last season was too hard for me. I want to have a great season and play at my best without any injuries.”

July 1st, 2010 According to Luke Edwards at The Journal, Newcastle have made a bid for Paris St Germain striker Mevlut Erdinc. It is reported that the bid is worth around £5million although the club would not confirm it.

Newcastle are also thought to be interested in signing Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley and Arsenal duo Jack Wilshere and Henri Lansbury on loan.

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