the other keeper dats been in todays rumor was Julio Caesar (Inter Milan)

IINM ..it was on the paper that the buyout clause for Messi is more than 100M euro

perhaps need to wait until he got nothing to archieve anymore at there? what else he have not got from Barca?

perhaps need to wait until he got nothing to archieve anymore at there? what else he have not got from Barca?

Rosenborg ace Anthony Annan admits he is flattered by the reported interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.

Speculation has been rife in Norway and the 23-year-old's homeland of Ghana that the English sides have stepped up their interest in the midfielder.

The former Start player only signed for Rosenborg last year but has already attracted interest from a whole host of English clubs.

Annan was thought to be close to a switch to Blackburn last summer after impressing on trial but a move failed to materialise.

But it now appears comparisons with national team-mate Michael Essien have alerted the Gunners and Red Devils.

"Essien is a top player, to be (compared) alongside him is amazing," he told skysports.com.

"He has everything, class, power, touch, stamina, what a player, to compare him to me? People are crazy. I learn a lot alongside him, he is simply awesome.

"To me, to be followed by Arsenal and Man United, they are two great teams. I just won the league here let me enjoy it and we will see in the future."

For the time being Annan is determined to focus all his attention on the World Cup next summer and the African Cup of Nations in January.

"I can't wait to represent Ghana in South Africa, but in January we need to go for the African Nations Cup."

Dimitar Berbatov says United's positive approach to Saturday's game at Stoke City merited the 2-0 win and three points that took the Reds to the summit of the Barclays Premier League.

Despite being away from home, Sir Alex's men enjoyed approximately 70 per cent of possession in a game in which United goalkeeper Ben Foster didn't have a save to make.

Resolute Stoke defending kept the Reds at bay until the 62nd minute when Berbatov tapped home from close range to finish off a cross from influential substitute Ryan Giggs.

"I think the game changed when Ryan came on," the Bulgarian told MUTV. "You can see the years he has been playing for Manchester United. They really help when you come on to the pitch and make decisions.

"That’s what gave us the three points: his decisions. He played the pass to me to score, and then the free-kick [for United's second on 77 minutes] was another assist for him.

"We needed the three points and we deserve them. Stoke threw everything they had at us and it was a difficult game, but in the end we deserved to win because we attacked them. We wanted to score and we eventually did."

Berbatov's strike was only his second this season and third in his last 22 United apperances. Before the match he'd been subject to scrutiny for a strike-rate some perceive to be sub-standard for a centre-forward. But he insists his goal on Saturday carried no special significance.

"What can I tell you? The most important thing about me scoring is that it put us 1-0 up. Whoever scores it puts us top of the table and keeps us winning. That's what really matters."

The victory took United ahead of Chelsea on goal difference. The Reds meet Sunderland next, at Old Trafford on Saturday 3 October.

The Britannia Stadium is one of the Premier League's more hostile and intimidating venues – even for commentators.

As ever, myself and Paddy Crerand covered the game for MUTV on Saturday. Quite often, we are tucked away on a gantry or in a booth somewhere. But at Stoke, the commentary box is very close to the home fans. In fact they were in the row directly in front of us. To say the least, they were passionate!

Every time even a slightly contentious decision went United's way, one fan with an alarmingly intense stare would turn round to face me and Paddy and gave us a bit of an earful.

This man clearly didn’t realise that Paddy is a man who relishes an argument. More than once in the game, off came Paddy’s headphones, he put down the microphone and engaged in a, shall we call it, debate with the fan.

Indeed, MUTV viewers with pin-sharp hearing might have been able to pick up bits of this discussion in the background of my commentary. It was basically good-natured banter, but also more than a little off-putting.

By the end of the game all of the Stoke fans had quietened down, though. All you could hear was the United fans going through their full repertoire of witty songs - “It’s just like watching Port Vale” and “Where’s your famous atmosphere?” getting an airing.

Stoke looked incredibly limited. Tactics of “get nine outfield players behind the ball and pump it up to Kitson to see what he can do” deserved nothing and that’s what they got.

After last weekend’s defensive problems, United were back in rock solid mode again – Foster caught everything and Vidic and Ferdinand headed all the bombs that Stoke launched away.

In last week’s blog, I lavished praise on Ryan Giggs. I’ve got no option but to do that again today.

The Reds totally dominated the game on Saturday but just couldn't make it count until Giggs replaced Nani. A cool head and his intelligent use of the ball was what was required to unlock the door.

First he played in Berbatov for a tap-in, after Darren Fletcher's defence-splitting pass, then found the head of John O’Shea with a pin-point free kick. Job done. He could have scored himself if he’d converted Scholes’ wonderful pass.

Scholes had been the best player on the pitch by a country mile, a point graciously accepted by Tony Pulis.

Giggs and Scholes, still doing the business. Legends. What on earth will we do when they retire? That’s a debate for another day.

Wallpaper for victory against Stoke

Hahaha...Ferdinand is worshipping King Giggsy

That's not Rio I think. You can see Rio's head just beside/infront of Berba.

Looking back the video itself, looks like its Evra who got "sandwiched" between the players! 

dont need keeper la, 80 million use to buy Messi

according to RUMOURS...we are chasing ALL BEST KEEPRES... at least 6-8 on the list...LOLZ.....