Rio wants to stay at United but admits his future may be away from Old Trafford

Rio Ferdinand insists that he wants to continue ‘living the dream’ at Manchester United beyond this summer, but admitted that his future may lie elsewhere.


The central defender is out of contract at the end of the season; there had been talk that he was ready to retire, but the 35-year-old wants to carry on playing.

Whether that will be at Old Trafford remains to be seen, however. Ferdinand has only started nine Premier League games under David Moyes, and just three since the end of September.

United tend to negotiate new deals for players over 30 at the end of campaigns. Ferdinand said it would be no different this time around but is unsure whether he’ll be at the club for much longer.

‘I want to continue playing - that’s the aim,’ he told BT Sport. ‘The legs haven’t given way yet,
Whether that’s at Manchester United or somewhere else depends on what the club want to do.'

‘We’ll have to wait and see at the end of the season. We’ll do what we did last season - speak and see where we’re at, I’m living the dream and want that to continue.’

Asked whether his preference would be to stay at United beyond his current deal, Ferdinand said: ‘Of course. That’s the dream.'

First choice? Moyes preferred Chris Smalling to Ferdinand in the matches at Newcastle and Bayern Munich

The former England international has suffered with niggly injuries, while Moyes is yet to settle on a defensive pairing.

Chief executive Ed Woodward is set to sanction huge pre-season spending that will see the manager attempt to lure reinforcements in the hope to arrest the chronic slide during his first year in charge.

Shaw follows Phil Neville on Twitter as Manchester United speculation increases

Luke Shaw has followed Phil Neville on Twitter in a move that will increase speculation linking him with a summer move to Manchester United.


He certainly hasn’t followed Phil for his witty remarks and engaging conversation (sorry Phil) but is this a sure sign that Shaw is going to move to Manchester United? No. However, it certainly fuels the fire that a potential move is on the cards.

Previous reports suggested Manchester United already agreed an £85,000 deal to sign the 18-year-old and coming towards the end of the season, these rumours have really began to gather pace.

Towards the end of January, Neville and Rooney both followed Mata on Twitter and it was the prelude to Manchester United signing the Spaniard.

Is Shaw following Phil Neville a sign of things to come? Let the games begin…

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Manchester United forgotten man Javier Hernandez set for Atletico Madrid summer move?

Javier Hernandez looks set to leave Manchester United with Atletico Madrid a likely destination.

The Mexican striker has struggled to force his way into David Moyes' first team this season making just 11 starts despite the champions' high profile struggles.

With frustration increasing the 25-year-old could be one of many to leave Old Trafford this summer in the search of more regular playing time.

And reports in Spain suggest that the table topping Rojiblancos are keen on giving the talented front man a fresh start.

With the free-scoring Diego Costa all but certain to leave the Calderon this summer, a replacement will be in demand with daily El Mundo Deportivo putting Hernandez firmly in the frame.

Despite United's interest it appears Hernandez would join Koke at Atletico with the young midfielder reportedly happy to stay put in Spain rather than switch to the Premier League this summer.

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Manchester United meet with Louis van Gaal as uncertainty over David Moyes' future increases [Video]

Mirror Sport understands that Old Trafford officials have met with the Dutch boss, who becomes a free agent in the summer

Manchester United have met with Louis van Gaal amid increasing uncertainty over David Moyes' future.

Mirror Sport understands United representatives - believed to include one of the Glazers - met with Holland coach van Gaal at a secret location in Europe within the last 48 hours.

Moyes should not be shielded by so-called tradition of remaining patient

by Joe Cawley, StrettyNews Original Article here

A lingering argument against sacking David Moyes five years before his contract ends is that as Manchester United, we don’t sack managers. This statement, understandably, is used to portray us as a club of class, patience and dignity, unlike the many trigger-happy clubs in England, but unfortunately it is a statement that is completely out of synch with modern football.

Those who sack their manager without giving them any chance, (Cardiff, West Brom, Fulham to name just a few) deserve to fail, and usually will. Those who sack their manager despite success, (Mancini a year after winning the title for the first time since 1968, Di Matteo after winning Chelsea’s first European cup), stench of a lack of class, so it is reasonable to not want to be seen in this bracket. But after such a poor season, with no glimmer of hope, and with a manager so obviously out of his depth, we need to break our so called ‘tradition’.

Tradition? How do we know after 27 years of a genius? For many fans, this is the only manager in their lifetime. For others, it seems like a lifetime ago. After Ferguson motivated the exact same squad to a league title by eleven points, it is preposterous to suggest that he too would have struggled this year. He may have taken his eye off the ball a little, not replacing his midfield despite having talent like Pogba in the reserves, and he could certainly have spoken out against the Glazers more, but the man was a genius and should take no responsibility for the team’s trials this year. Even the Glazers, after raping our resources for so long whilst the others stock-pile players after unnecessary players, have funded two big name signings and Rooney’s mammoth contract. There is only one person to blame for the current crisis. If this was Barcelona, the respected ‘more than a club’, the white handkerchiefs would have been out ages ago.

Jupp Heynckes reveals talks with Manchester United target Toni Kroos

Manchester United target Toni Kroos has been urged to stay at Bayern Munich by their former manager.


He may be retired, but just like Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, Jupp Heynckes has not walked away from Bayern Munich altogether.

Last season's Champions League winning boss has revealed he has been speaking with in-demand Toni Kroos personally, and stated the case to stay.

Kroos has a contract which expires in one year's time, and Manchester United are widely reported to be attempting to sign the Bayern midfielder.

Yet Heynckes has stated today in an interview with German media outlet Sport1 that he hopes his words have done the trick.

"I spoke with Toni. If he takes my words seriously, he will stay. A team like Bayern are not currently available in Europe.

"He would be well advised to extend. At present he has a good offer from Bayern. Toni knows also. I hope that his advisor also knows."

United faced off against Toni Kroos personally themselves this week, while The Mirror reported that chief exective Ed Woodward was conducting an extended stay in Germany in an attempt to seal a deal.

Bayern have however been publicly reluctant to change their stance that he is not for sale, while Kroos and his agent this week have admitted as it stands, he remains a Bayern player.

Is this likely to be the tipping factor in the Toni Kroos chase?

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