you meant invincible don't you ?

looking at the UCL table, we're not that safe yet.. if we're expected to win over Bursapor, same can be said to the other two teams. that make's 10pts for MU,8 points for Rangers and 7 for Valencia. say Rangers and Valencia draw in the coming match, that makes 9 for Rangers and 8 for Valencia. IF both can overcome MU in their respective encounter, we're out!! even if Valencia lost to Rangers, they still can archieve 10 pts (maybe we had an edge of head-to-head encounter here?)

so, nothing's safe, and we desperately need these 3 pts

Rio Ferdinand was a notable absentee from the United squad that checked in at Manchester Airport on Monday morning for the Champions League trip to Turkey to face Bursaspor.

Ferdinand played the full 90 minutes of the Reds' 2-0 win over Tottenham on Saturday, but will not feature in Tuesday's clash with the Turkish champions. That may pave the way for Chris Smalling to make his third European appearance of the season alongside Nemanja Vidic in the centre of defence.

Young Norwegian midfielder Magnus Eikrem was named in the travelling party, but Jonny Evans, Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Federico Macheda and Anderson were all missing.

United's travelling squad to face Bursaspor: Van der Sar, Amos, Kuszczak; Evra, Brown, Vidic, Smalling, Rafael, Fabio, O'Shea; Eikrem, Scholes, Obertan, Bebe, Fletcher, Carrick, Park, Nani; Berbatov, Hernandez.

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back 4 quite problem for now

United's travelling squad to face Bursaspor: Van der Sar, Amos, Kuszczak; Evra, Brown, Vidic, Smalling, Rafael, Fabio, O'Shea; Eikrem, Scholes, Obertan, Bebe, Fletcher, Carrick, Park, Nani; Berbatov, Hernandez.

By Graham Poll Last updated at 11:21 PM on 31st October 2010

Like everyone else I couldn't believe my eyes as events unfolded at Old Trafford. It was one of the most bizarre and divisive goals in Premier League history.

My analysis is that Mark Clattenburg was right by the letter of the law, but his decision lacked credibility - and left a scar on this match.

1. The penalty appeal

Due to the bizarre run of events that followed, Nani's legitimate penalty claim was overlooked by many, including Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp.

Nani appeared to be pushed from behind as he raced past Younes Kaboul. He went to ground very easily as most players do, but if an attacker does not go down then he will never get the decision.

Clattenburg saw this incident clearly and instantly gave a 'negative' signal, placing his arms behind his back - he saw it but didn't think it was an offence.

His decision was a good one as there was so little contact. It would have been a soft penalty but technically it wouldn't have been wrong.

2. The handball

Next came the moment that Spurs claim should have resulted in a free-kick. Players who feel they have been fouled often grab the ball to force the referee to make a decision.

Clattenburg could not see Nani deliberately handle the ball from his position. Anyway, it became irrelevant when Heurelho Gomes picked up the ball.

The referee would want the game to flow and playing on was the best decision having not given the penalty. For the record, handball is not a mandatory caution, whatever Alan Hansen says.

3. The 'free-kick'

If Gomes felt he had a free-kick why walk 10 yards up the pitch to take it? Why not play to the whistle? His actions were bizarre and caused all of the problems.

At no point did Clattenburg blow the whistle or make any move to do so, nor did he signal 'advantage'. He shouted 'Play on', but you do that when there is no offence.

If Gomes had put the ball down at the point where Nani had handled it and Nani had kicked it in from there then I am sure that Clattenburg would not have allowed the goal.

4. The confusion

Even if Clattenburg was playing advantage, it would have been over as soon as Gomes had the ball in his hands. Advantage is accrued once the player has control of the ball and can play on unaffected.

Despite Nani's handball, a free-kick could not have been awarded once Gomes picked up the ball.

5. Naughty Nani

As a top-flight referee, you have to contend with the 'win at all costs' mentality which over-rides all else.

With players prepared to dive and feign injury, it is perhaps too much to ask for sportsmanlike conduct. Nani knew that Gomes had put the ball down for a free-kick which is why he hesitated. He did nothing wrong in law.

6. The consultation

This is the point at which the whole incident could have been cleared up. Assistant referee Simon Beck knew there was an unsatisfactory and unnatural feel to the goal. He had seen the handball and so gave Clattenburg an opportunity by calling him over.

Clattenburg did well to keep the Tottenham players away but mysteriously allowed Rio Ferdinand to approach. He might be England captain but he is not the United captain and had no right to approach - let alone stay at - the consultation.

The law allows a referee to change a decision providing he has not restarted play. Clattenburg decided not to.

7. The protests

I fully understood the Spurs protests. Clattenburg did nothing wrong in law but there was a lack of credibility in his decision. I always tried to ensure that things felt right while trying to apply the law correctly.

Unusually this situation had two alternative endings, both right in law - let the goal stand or give a free-kick for the missed handball after consultation with Beck. Personally I would have done the latter. Of course that would have saved Gomes the embarrassment that his stupidity perhaps deserved.

Tweeps Just finished training this morning,good hard running session done. Reports that I'm not travelling to Turkey coz it will affect my back are once again WRONG, where do they get this rubbish from??!

the crony Vincent Tan is the owner of Cardiff City FC, no?

Malaysian owners

Datuk Chan Tien Ghee took over as chairman on 27 May 2010 after a meeting on the same day. Tan Sri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun is the man with the money behind Cardiff, he is worth £800m. The Malaysian businessman hopes to get Cardiff into the Premier League, after their dispointing loss in the Play-Off final.[14] TG confirmed that Dave Jones will continue as the Cardiff City manager.[15] On August 17 Cardiff signed Wales captain Craig Bellamy on a season long loan from Manchester City, with the financial side being backed by the new owners. However, the club also face a potential winding-up order after it was revealed that around £175,000 is still outstanding to Motherwell relating to the transfer of Paul Quinn.[16] However since Motherwell revealed the outstanding payment, Cardiff paid off half the amount owed and are expected to pay the rest imminently.[17]

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed the progress being made by Chris Smalling.

Ferguson has opted to rest Rio Ferdinand for Tuesday's UEFA Champions League clash at Bursaspor, instead deciding to give Smalling another run-out in the first team.

Since arriving from Fulham in the summer, the big defender has featured in six matches, and Ferguson is delighted with his form.

"Rio has come on very well in the last few weeks but the form of Chris Smalling makes it very easy for me in that respect," said Ferguson.

"Some players come to Old Trafford and take time but fortunately for the lad he has taken to it very quickly.

"He has adapted. He is receptive to training. He is intelligent. He has the physical part, is tall and quick and a good passer of the ball.

"The stage we are at with him is to give him as much experience as we can."

Meanwhile, the United manager confirmed Jonny Evans, Anderson, Darron Gibson and Federico Macheda are missing the trip to Turkey because of a virus, while Rio Ferdinand has been left at home as a precaution.

Ji-sung Park says he is feeling much happier with his form after struggling to get going earlier in the season.

By his own admission, the Korean had begun the campaign somewhat out of sorts after returning from a long summer captaining his country at the World Cup.

He is now heading in the right direction though with a Man of the Match display and finely taken goal in the Carling Cup win over Wolves last week followed by another solid display in the victory over Spurs. Park says his confidence is growing with each game and he's determined to maintain his recent high standards.

"At the moment I'm happy," he said. "The last two games have been good for me and I'm happy with my performances. I'm feeling more confident, but I know I must keep it going and keep looking forward."

While pleased to be improving on a personal level this season, the winger insists all the players are feeling more positive after a string of victories in the last week.

"Of course, when you're playing well and winning games you are happy," he added. "We've improved a lot recently and even though the team has changed for some games we're still performing well which is important."

Bursaspor may be bottom of Group C with no points and no goals to their name, but Sir Alex insists his players will not be taking Tuesday night's clash lightly.

The United boss has brought a strong squad with him to Bursa, bar those missing through injury and illness, knowing the Turkish champions, and current leaders of Super Lig, are not to be underestimated on their own patch.

"You have to respect any team that's top of their league. Bursaspor have been playing well in the league and are in good form," he told reporters at his pre-match press conference.

"We know the Turkish league is very difficult - we've experienced that before against Besiktas, Galatasaray and Fenebahce - they've all been difficult games for us here and we expect another test on Tuesday."

Ahead of the clash at the Ataturk Stadium, Sir Alex was asked for his take on the popularity of the Champions League at this stage of the competition. Some believe the interest in the group games is beginning to wane, something the United boss did acknowledge, but he was also quick to make clear his true feelings about the tournament he has won twice as a manager.

"It's a natural thing [that the excitement wanes]," he admitted. "You won't, for example, get the same crowd, attention or drama if you saw Arsenal against a lower team in the Premier League rather than United. It's the same with, say, Inter Milan playing a lesser team in Italy.

"Nevertheless, in my opinion the Champions League is the best competition in the world, even better than the World Cup. Yes, the group stage is something you have to get through in order to get to the stage where it's really exciting, but for me it's a fantastic tournament."

got the link for the video?

Anyone watch Carrington Revealed before?
really worth watching it

In the video you see what goes on at Carrington and Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand provide
a tour of United's training ground.

here are the links
link
link2
torrent

@alien

what time is the game on astro? ur siggy shows 3:40 but Man Utd's website shows 2:40..

Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted he made the right decision to hand Nemanja Vidic the captain's armband at Manchester United.

Ferguson had to make a decision over a new long-term skipper earlier this season with Gary Neville no longer guaranteed to play every week.

Ryan Giggs was in a similar situation at a late stage of his career, while Rio Ferdinand has missed a lot of action due to injury over the past 12 months.

And with Neville, Ferdinand and Giggs all failing to make the trip to Bursaspor for Tuesday's UEFA Champions League clash, it appears Ferguson was correct to place his trust in Vidic.

The Red Devils manager said: "We had to choose someone we felt was going to be fit and playing every week.

"That is difficult when you rotate the squad the way we do.

"We felt Vidic was closest to that. And he is a defender and I always think they make better captains."

Despite not yet scoring a goal in the Champions League, Bursaspor's confidence will have been boosted by their domestic exploits as Ertugrul Saglam's side are unbeaten in the Super Lig and sit top of the standings.

Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted to hand several young players invaluable Champions League experience against Bursaspor.

Darren Fletcher, Gabriel Obertan and Bebe struck in the second half at the Ataturk Stadium, putting the Reds on the brink of the knockout stages and also continuing this season's trend of sharing a goalscoring burden previously shouldered by Wayne Rooney.

"They're young players and getting the experience of tonight is as important as anything, but they did perform well too," Sir Alex told Sky Sports. "They did really well, we're very pleased with them.

"Gabriel's had a couple of injuries, but he's only 20 and he's developing very well. He's much stronger now and he is a real good talent. His goal tonight showed that.

"It's not a bad sign (that the goals are being shared). When you think about our midfield players over the years - Scholes, Keane, Nicky Butt, Beckham, Giggs - and it's good to get a healthy return like that from everyone.

"Darren has got the energy and the engine to get up and down the pitch and get in positions like he did today. He usually gives a reasonable return, usually around four or five goals a season. If he can increase that, maybe double it, that'd be fantastic."

Victory in Turkey came at a cost, with both Fletcher and Nani limping off with injuries, and Sir Alex refrained from diagnosing the pair ahead of the four-hour flight back to Manchester.

"It's difficult to say, we'll see what Nani's like tomorrow," he said. "The problem is travelling back, of course, and Darren Fletcher got an ankle injury today so we've got a couple to concern ourselves about but hopefully they'll be alright."

United now need only avoid defeat against Rangers on Matchday Five in order to seal a berth in this season's second round, but Sir Alex insists his side will be going to Ibrox in search of victory, saying: "A draw would put us through, so we'll be go up there trying our best to win the match like we did tonight."

Darren Fletcher hailed United’s second half performance after helping the Reds brush aside Turkish champions Bursaspor in a convincing 3-0 win at the Ataturk stadium in the Champions League.

The Scotland captain broke the deadlock in the 48th minute after a disappointing goalless first-half, paving the way for Sir Alex Ferguson's side to dominate the game and take a firm grip of Group C.

Speaking after the game, Fletcher told Sky Sports: “The early goal obviously helped us but I thought we created more chances in the second half and held good possession of the ball. We felt if we could get the first goal then we could control the game it would really open up for us from there, and happily it all went to plan.

“I should have scored in the first-half but I didn’t expect their defender to miss the ball, but I should have expected that and hit the target.

"It was an easier chance than my goal, which I just had to concentrate on keeping down, it was a great pass from Michael Carrick who did well to spot me and that got us off to a good start in the second half.”

Victory in Bursa leaves United on the brink of qualification with just one point required to reach the knockout stages, relieving the pressure from the remaining games against Rangers (away) and Valencia (home).

“It was important we won tonight. This group was by no means over, but not winning would have made it very difficult for us,” said Fletcher of United’s Group C position.

“It was a fantastic atmosphere right until the final whistle and you don’t want to go behind in games like this because it would be very difficult to come back. You don’t want to give them any confidence so it’s important that we kept the crowd quiet by keeping possession and ultimately, taking your chances when they come.

“We are in a great position now with two games left. The quicker you qualify, the better, so we are looking to do that as soon as possible.”

Chris Smalling is loving life at United after making his third Champions League start in the 3-0 win over Bursaspor at the Ataturk stadium.

Victory in Turkey moves Sir Alex Ferguson’s men to within one point of Group C qualification and maintains the club’s perfect defensive record with a fourth consecutive clean sheet – a feat matched only by Real Madrid. Quite an achievement for Smalling who, not long ago, was plying his trade for non-league outfit Maidstone United.

“Coming to a new club and playing in the biggest competition is great, keeping clean sheets is what a defender likes and hopefully we can carry that on, I’m really enjoying the games,” Smalling told MUTV.

“It was a great game for us. In the first half we found it difficult to break them down, we had a lot of the ball. The manager said to improve our final ball in the second half and once that first goal came we started to unlock some doors.”

Despite fielding a strong line-up against the Turkish champions, Sir Alex Ferguson was without several first-team players, including the rested Rio Ferdinand, forcing the boss to throw Smalling straight into the pressure cooker that is the Ataturk stadium.

“You read a lot about the atmosphere in Turkey beforehand," he said. "But it was great, even on 80 minutes when they were 3-0 down their fans were still cheering so its full credit to them, and it’s great for us players."

Chris Smalling's impressive start to life at United continues to catch the eye, not least of one of the world's finest defenders.

Nemanja Vidic flanked the England under-21 international in the Reds' comfortable victory over Bursaspor - Smalling's third game in the Champions League, and his third clean sheet - and the Serbian international was again left impressed by the youngster.

"Chris did very well tonight, but he’s not only been good today he’s done well over the last few games," Vidic told ManUtd.com. "He’s proved the boss was right to give him his chance tonight.

"Rio has obviously had trouble with injuries over the last year and we also have important games to come so it was a good chance for Chris. He has good players around him to learn from and he has the ability, physique and intelligence to do well."

At the other end of the field, 21-year-old Gabriel Obertan and 20-year-old Bebe both bagged late goals to clinch an important victory, and Vidic was delighted to see the Reds' youngsters on song.

"Gabby scored a good goal and he showed the ability he has and the pace and energy he has," said the United skipper. "It was an important night for him and it will give him a lot of confidence. I think it was a great performance from him tonight.

"Bebe as well came on and scored a good goal. We know he has goals in him, he’s target man and has great potential. It’s a good night for the young players and it will give them confidence to work even harder and fight for a place in the team."

I have to say, on current form, Bale really cannot be left alone. He's too damn fast.

where you got this? YTD match? Victor Valdes rite..

yeah. got this picture from soccernet.



RIDICULOUS REFEREEING. HOW DID VALDES NOT GET A RED CARD???

Dangerous Tackle... That deserve minimally a yellow card... but that fella manage to complete whole match...

Victor Valdes can count himself lucky to have escaped a red card for his 11th minute challenge on Dame N'Doye as his knee in the striker's face would not go amiss in a UFC match. Bizarrely the officials awarded a free-kick to Barcelona.

For Inter boss Rafael Benitez it was a disappointing return to England - and continued a run that has seen the ex-Liverpool boss now lose on his last four visits to White Hart Lane.

However, there were negatives for United with Darren Fletcher, who opened the scoring, and improving winger Nani both picking up knocks.

Nani will definitely miss Saturday's Premier League match against Wolves, while Fletcher is doubtful.

"Unfortunately, Nani has a groin injury and is out for Saturday," confirmed Ferguson.

"I think Darren will be out as well, so that part has been disappointing. But these things happen in football.

"We may have Darron Gibson back after a bout of flu but Anderson has had a virus as well, and I don't think he will be ready."

Anybody know where we can find something like the guardian's chalkboard, but for other competitions, like CL and FA Cup? I think the guardian's chalkboard is only for BPL, right?

And anything for distance covered?

Berbatov is still a top player for us.  Why sell him?

Bale, world best players ??? says who ..

Gabriel Obertan hopes his Champions League strike at Bursaspor will finally see him establish himself at United.

The French winger scored his first goal since moving to Old Trafford last season in the 3-0 win in Turkey.

Now he aims to convince Sir Alex Ferguson that he is ready for only his second Premier League start when United face Wolves on Saturday.

"It is going to be difficult to keep my place, but I am going to work hard and make sure I have no regrets if I don't make the squad at the weekend," said the 21-year-old. "But I am working towards making it and I hope the coach picks me."

Ferguson may end up with little option given the huge number of injuries he is carrying at the moment, even if Nani should not be sidelined for the same length of time as Antonio Valencia, who is out until next year with a double break of his ankle.

At least in Obertan and Bebe, he has two wide-men in scoring form following their contribution in Turkey, even if the former Bordeaux flyer is not that eager to discuss it.

"I am very proud," he said. "It was a quality performance, especially with so many players missing. The most important thing was to win but it is nice to get the goal to go alongside it."

Ferguson must now manage his remaining players carefully, knowing victory over Wolves is essential, whilst at the same time being the least arduous test of a week that follows up that trip to City with a journey down the M6 for a searching examination by Aston Villa.

A fifth clean sheet in eight matches provides reason for optimism after early season woes, with Ferguson acknowledging the return of Rio Ferdinand, who was excused yesterday's encounter after a punishing recent schedule, has had a major impact.

"We needed to cut out giving away those silly goals that were costing us points," said Ferguson. "Gradually, we have managed to eradicate it.

"There are many reasons but the return of Rio Ferdinand has made a difference.

"He has such experience alongside Nemanja Vidic. It has given us a more stable situation and we don't look as fragile now."

Errr, no offense but frankly speaking i don't rate PIG more than just a good back up goalkeeper though. Beside, he didn't complain much, that alone probably the only reason why SAF keep him. A good servant, a good backup when called upon.

I believe the reason he is not complaining now because he knows VDS is about to retire, then he will get his chance..When Foster was 2nd choice last year, he did make some noise..

Tomasz Kuszczak has conceded he may have to quit Manchester United in order to play more regular first-team football.

The Polish goalkeeper joined United from West Brom in 2006, initially on loan, but has made just 52 appearances for the club.

He started last week's UEFA Champions League draw with Rangers and is expected to be in the team for Wednesday's Carling Cup tie at Scunthorpe United.

Kuszczak saw former team-mate Ben Foster leave United for Birmingham City over the summer following his lack of opportunities at Old Trafford.

It is a path that Kuszczak may also follow at the end of the season if he fails to dislodge Edwin van der Sar as United's first choice.

Years going by

"I could understand Ben's position," Kuszczak told the Manchester Evening News.

"He wanted to move because he wanted regular football and he wanted to play for England.

"But if I don't get enough games I will have to do the same as Ben.

"The years are going by and I will be 29 after this season. I want to enjoy football and I want to play."

His last start in the league cup wasn't convincing at all. Good shot stopper, but that's all he is. He is a backup, nothing more. He can do a job for us fine should VDS get injured for long periods, but ultimately he's #2. We're going to buy a GK once VDS goes.

I think Valencia is still considered a crossing type of player, in other words old fashioned winger they say. And I think wingers now evolved to cutting inside because attacking full backs like the Evras and Coles cover the wings more, allowing wingers to cut inside and join the forwards on attack

Darren Fletcher’s development into one of the British game’s finest all-round midfielders is missing one final piece in the jigsaw: regular goals.

The 26-year-old is renowned for his passing and possession, his defensive qualities and box-to-box running, but he is more than capable of finding the net, as he proved by kick-starting the Reds’ 3-0 win against Bursaspor with a well-drilled opener. The Scot believes he can add more goals to his game, and is setting incremental targets throughout the season, but he says his ability to burst into the box depends entirely on his instructions from the boss.

“I’d like to think I can score more goals,” says Fletch. “It depends on the personnel in midfield, who you are playing with and what is asked of you before the game. On Tuesday I was asked to get forward and get into advanced positions when the ball was wide. I was pleased to score in the second half, which gave us a platform to win. When the tactics allow I would like to get more.”

Goals are a valuable commodity in a central midfielder, especially in a player who offers so much else to the team. But that is the challenge Fletcher is setting himself to offer an ever more influential and far-reaching effect on the team.

“When I was younger [in youth teams and the Reserves] I scored a lot more goals,” he adds. “If I scored more goals I would have a greater impact. You always have to strive to improve yourself. You can't stand still and rest on your laurels. It’s something I am trying to do. You know with the great quality we have in wider areas that there are opportunities to get into the box and score goals, but as I said before, it depends on the role you have been given and the personnel you’re playing with as to when those moments will come.”

Fletcher is looking to two of United’s great midfield all-rounders, past and present, for inspiration. “Paul Scholes and Bryan Robson made careers from getting into the box and being a total midfielder, being able to defend then get into the box by making late runs. I have watched and learned from them. Scholesy still picks his moments even now. He is dangerous when he gets near the box. It is something I’m looking to do. I feel I have the stamina to get myself into the box and also get back.”

But rather than set insurmountable end-of-season targets, Fletcher has his eye on taking small, more manageable steps forward. “I want to improve on my best tally (five), from last year. I’ve scored three this season and the first target is to get to five and take it from there. All the midfield players are trying to step up their goals ratio. Nani has really come to the fore and all the midfielders should be capable of getting their fair share, which helps the team as a whole. If I get to five quickly then get myself somewhere near double figures, it would be a real bonus.

“Sometimes you have to be a little bit selfish. When I am on the field I tend to think 'can I attack?' and concentrate on being disciplined and organised. Sometimes you do have to be selfish and pick your moments to get into the box. I’m also aware of quick counter-attacks and the need to get back into position. Our defensive record in the Champions League is good and it’s important you react when you lose the ball, especially away from home. It’s the fine balance between that and being brave enough to get into the box and creating scoring opportunities. I want to find that balance.”

Manchester United forward Bebe finally got his first Champions League goal after UEFA had initially threatened to classify his late strike against Bursaspor on Tuesday as an own goal.

But the 20-year-old Portuguese winger is determined to keep a low profile as he fights to make his mark at Old Trafford following his £7million summer move from Guimaraes.

'I am a very humbled person,' said Bebe yesterday. 'If you had told me two years ago that I would have been playing for United at this stage, I would have laughed.'

With United boss Sir Alex Ferguson juggling a long injury list featuring wide players such as Ryan Giggs, Antonio Valencia and Nani, Bebe looks set to play more than anticipated in the coming weeks.

And Ferguson was happy with Bebe's performance in Turkey this week. 'He is lacking in fundamental coaching but he has raw talent,' said the United manager.

Bebe revealed yesterday he has been learning English with the help of compatriot Nani since arriving in England in August, and confirmed the story that Ferguson had asked him to shave off his dreadlocks.

'He told me I had to learn English quickly and to go as fast as I could to the hairdresser and get my hair cut,' said Bebe. 'It was like a joke, but I think he maybe meant it, too.'

Bebe is really obedient huh?

Alexis Sanchez's agent insists    that Manchester United are still on the Udinese winger's trail.

The Red Devils have long been linked with the Chile international, and were understood to be monitoring the situation when he moved to Udinese.

An excellent showing at the World Cup finals further boosted Sanchez's already burgeoning reputation, which saw him linked again to Old Trafford.

His agent has now confirmed that the Premier League giants are still on keeping tabs on the player.

"Manchester United has been following the performances of Alexis since some time ago and it could be a possibility in the future," Fernando Felicevich confirmed.

Felicevich admits that a move to England is an attraction, saying: "The Premier League would be a good destination for Alexis as he is young, strong and very fast, something very important for being able to have success in that league."

However, Felicevich was quick to deny that a move was in the offing.

"I do not think the time is right to talk about transfers. Udinese must now focus on playing well. These things belong to the newspapers," he added.

"We shall see the status of Alexis is in June when the season ends, but he is well in Udinese."

Suazo

Meanwhile, Felicevich's links with United has led to speculation that another one of his clients, Humbeto Suazo, could be on his way to Old Trafford.

However, Suazo's club Monterrey have been quick to deny the reports.

"There hasn't been any approach from Manchester United, neither with us or the agent of the player as he hasn't said anything to us," Monterrey president Jorge Urdiales said.

"This happened some weeks ago and I am personally upset because it makes the player get distracted.

"I would take this as simple speculation from someone. The agent of Humberto hasn't said anything to us and the player is calm and happy here in Mexico.

"If something real appears we will pay attention to it but for the moment it's only a rumour, information that looks like it has been taken from a website or a newspaper.

"It doesn't deserve to get too much importance from us because it isn't something normal and we can't handle rumours or speculation. We only handle serious and official information.

"This isn't the best moment for talking about things like this as we don't want the player to get distracted.

"Personally, I think that if a serious team like Manchester United is interested in any of our players they wouldn't be throwing out rumours, they would make an official approach, just like they did when they were interested in Javier Hernandez."

Manchester United's summer signing Bebe insists he is determined to grab his opportunity to impress in England with both hands.

The 20-year-old Portuguese forward was plucked from obscurity by manager Sir Alex Ferguson from Vitioria de Guimaraes following a fine pre-season with the club.

Bebe is proving his worth after scoring in back-to-back games after following up his Carling Cup goal against Wolves with a well-taken effort against Bursaspor on Tuesday.

The youngster was star-struck when he met his team-mates for the first time and although nerves got the better of him, he is not going to let his once-in-a-lifetime chance slip through his fingers.

Dreams

"Everybody dreams to come to Manchester United," he told Inside United magazine. "When I went to Old Trafford for the first time, I imagined myself playing there.

"I remember my first day of training. I could not believe it. I was sat in the dressing room and I looked around and saw so many famous players.

"I used to watch them on television and now I was there with them. It was nerve-racking for me. I think on my first day I wasn't even able to train properly.

"I always thought I would reach a big club but I never thought it would happen as quickly as this. Now I am here, I will do my very best to make the most of it.

"I want to play as well as I can and develop as well as I can to play for this club. That is my ambition."

Hairstyle

Bebe's dreadlocks did not go down well with manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who immediately joked that he should embrace a change of hairstyle - some advice he accepted.

"I met Sir Alex in England the day after I signed for the club," he continued. "He told me I had to learn English quickly and to go as fast as I could to the hairdresser and get my hair cut! It was like a joke. But I think he maybe meant it, too.

"I had a lot of difficulties in my childhood and had to go into a home when I was nine.

"Before that, I was living with my grandmother. But there were four of us brothers living with her and she had no means to care for us all. That is why I had to go into the home. I lived there until I was 20. When I left, it was to come to Manchester."