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------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------- [19] The Best --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, July 16, 2006 by ed: The Best Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news M, L (28 inches high, 22 inches wide), XL (29 inches high, 24 inches wide) and XXL sizes available Just £15 inc p&p UK, £17 ROW - product code is, simply, BEST You can order by sending a cheque to Red News, P.O.Box 176, Manchester, M16 8LG. Alternatively you can order by credit card - Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Switch or Solo - for any one or any number of the shirts/hoods via the fast, safe and secure paypal. Just make sure you enter the correct product code for each shirt/hoodie (listed on the shop part of the site) when ordering, together with the size (if others than extra large are available, check on each specific item if that is the case) and the correct price - please fill in the price column online accordingly. Prices includes postage and packing. Click on https://www.paypal.com/xclick/business=rednewsweb%40aol.com&undefined_quantity=1&item_name=RN+T-Shirts&item_number=RN+T-Shirts&cn=State+Product+Code+of+T-Shirt¤cy_code=GBP https://www.paypal.com/xclick/business=rednewsweb%40aol.com&undefined_quantity=1&item_name=RN+T-Shirts&item_number=RN+T-Shirts&cn=State+Product+Code+of+T-Shirt¤cy_code=GBP --------------------------------- [18] Becks on Ruud --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, July 16, 2006 by ed: "Ruud is a great friend of mine. He's one of the nicest men you could ever come across. He's polite, has a great family and scores amazing goals and when he's on a roll, no one can stop him. He is a true 25-goals-a-season striker who's proved what he can do on the world stage. You always want great players to play in the same team as you. We had a great relationship at Manchester United. I used to love playing with Ruud and setting up his goals." --------------------------------- [17] NOTW on dodgy transfers --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, July 16, 2006 by ed: 'ENGLISH football is bracing itself for its own corruption scandal after Premiership investigators confirmed they have evidence of illicit transfers involving several top-flight clubs. The stark news will send shock waves through the domestic game less than 48 hours after Italy's match-fixing scandal saw leading Serie A sides Juventus, Fiorentina, Lazio and AC Milan severely punished. Here, a team of specialist bung-busters headed by former Met Police chief Lord Stevens has highlighted a series of highly-questionable Premier League transfers. Now they want the green light to go further and grill the clubs, players and agents involved in those "dodgy deals" in a bid to bring them to justice. And the investigators will enjoy unprecedented powers in their search for the truth. They will be able to demand home, office and mobile phone records, and personal bank accounts in an effort to find out who paid and who received the money which allegedly "went missing" in the deals. That could then lead to a number of high-profile cases being brought against some of the game's biggest clubs and biggest names a shameful episode to rival the match-fixing sensation in Italy. Nothing will happen for a couple of months because Lord Stevens' team will not officially present their interim report to the Premier League until September. But inside sources say the report will provide enough evidence to convince the Premier League there are serious causes for concern in several high-profile moves. It will also stress the bung-busters are keen to zero in on the biggest cases in a bid to bring charges against anyone responsible for flouting the Premiership's strict rules on transfers by making illegal payments. Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore sanctioned the on-going inquiry into all transfers made since January 2004. Scudamore looks sure to agree, despite possible resistance and reluctance from club chairmen who may be concerned about the consequences for their teams. An insider said: "What is the point of setting up an inquiry into allegations of illegal payments and illicit transfers if you don't follow the evidence and go all the way with it? "Lord Stevens' team are sure to carry on this investigation, and a lot of people should be very uneasy about that." A Premiership spokesman said: "We will receive Lord Stevens' initial report in September and examine it carefully. "It was always going to be the case the inquiry would identify transfers they would like to look at in more detail." Scudamore announced the inquiry into alleged transfer irregularities in March, shortly after News of the World published comments by then England boss Sven Goran Eriksson about corruption in the Premier League. Eriksson claimed the Premiership had a "bungs" culture and he knew of three clubs where illegal payments were paid, including to a boss.' --------------------------------- [16] From NOTW --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, July 16, 2006 by ed: SIR ALEX FERGUSON has sensationally revealed how he plans to raid the Italian transfer market in the wake of the match-fixing scandal. He insists he and Manchester United chief executive David Gill are working through a list of possible targets, with World Cup winners Fabio Cannavaro and Luca Toni top of the pile. Former Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira, defender Lillian Thuram and forwards David Trezeguet and Pavel Nedved are all being considered for 12-month loan deals. --------------------------------- [15] Sunday Times talk old link resurfacing --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, July 16, 2006 by ed: 'Last night there were repeated reports that Ferguson is trying to lure Patrick Vieira back to the Premiership from Juventus. The former Arsenal midfielder is certain to leave Turin after only one season, although Roma and Internazionale are keen to keep him in Italy.' http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-795737-10379645 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-795737-10380073 Dorm rooms to dreams rooms from just £7 per night Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news --------------------------------- [14] Observer on the Glazer debt --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, July 16, 2006 by ed: Another summer of discontent is brewing at Manchester United. As usual, the football world is alive with transfer speculation, and not much of it is good for the demanding fans of Britain's biggest club. Rumours of star midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo's imminent departure are jangling the nerves of the Old Trafford faithful. Equally worrying, though, are reports about United's uncertain financial future. Last week it emerged that the Glazer family, United's American owners, are in talks to borrow up to £500m against the value of future ticket receipts to pay off the debts they acquired during their controversial £800m purchase of the club just over a year ago. Analysts doubt that United can be aiming to raise quite as much as £500m from ticket revenues alone, calling such a figure 'unrealistic'. Such a sum, after all, would be twice as much as Arsenal has just raised by mortgaging its own future gate receipts to finance the new Emirates Stadium. But there is no doubt that the Glazers, led by Joel Glazer and advised by JP Morgan, want to reorganise their huge pile of debts. 'A refinancing of some sort is definitely being considered, although nothing has been finalised,' a source close to the Glazers said. 'But a securitisation might be considered. Every club is probably wondering whether they should emulate the Arsenal model. The market environment is good and there are increased revenue prospects for Manchester United. The risk profile [of the club] has changed quite a bit since the Glazer family took over.' It is certainly true that things are looking up for United's business. The recent auction of Premiership broadcasting rights means that domestic TV income will soon earn the club £14m a year more than was anticipated at the time of the Glazer buyout. Vodafone's decision to cut short its shirt sponsorship contract turned out to be a blessing in disguise: US insurer AIG has stepped in with a larger, £14m-a-year, deal. And an expansion of Old Trafford could earn United an extra £10m a year. Yet talk of refinancing isn't likely to soothe the anxious hearts of ordinary United supporters - and their nervousness is understandable. In the football world, securitisations, which commit clubs to paying off creditors for up to 25 years, in exchange for a large upfront payment, have a bad name. Financiers have generally been upbeat about the Arsenal deal, which sees the north London club move out of its cramped Highbury headquarters into a 60,000-seat arena with plenty of money-spinning corporate boxes. But etched in fans' memories is the trauma of Leeds United, which borrowed heavily against projected future earnings, then narrowly avoided bankruptcy and the loss of its stadium when those earnings failed to materialise. That kind of blow-up, at least, shouldn't happen at Old Trafford. Whereas Leeds fatally splurged its borrowings on star players, the Glazers' plan is almost certain to pay off existing debts (charged at punitive rates of interest) with new, cheaper ones. The new debt will also be longer-term, enabling United to spread repayments and making 'disasters' such as a temporary failure to qualify for the lucrative European Champions League more manageable. Financially, securitisation seems a prudent course. But it is unlikely to receive much support from the fans, who were used to United being debt-free before the highly leveraged Glazer buyout. In fact, a securitisation only underlines what has always rankled most among many United supporters: that the new owner is taking money out of 'their' club, rather than putting it in; and using that money to pay for the very takeover that they so bitterly opposed. It also means that there could be less cash available to spend on players. 'This deal may or may not help the Glazers out of a debt hole,' says Oliver Houston of the Manchester United Supporters' Trust. 'But if most of the club's income is going to the banks and bondholders, how can it be good for the club and its attempts to keep up with the big clubs in England and Europe?' Houston also stresses the risks inherent in long-term debt, and says that United could end up paying more in total. Yet it certainly behoves the Glazers to rid themselves of at least some of their more expensive obligations. The family owes £265m to JP Morgan, secured against the club's assets, and - most pressing of all - £275m to three US hedge funds, at a short-term rate of up to 20 per cent. How cleanly United could replace this debt with something cheaper depends on the detail of its current covenants. It could, for instance, face early redemption penalties. And new lenders, mindful of any existing charges on United's assets or revenue streams, might not be willing to extend the very best interest rates to the club. United might find it difficult, for example, to match the 5.28% rate enjoyed by the asset-backed bonds that Arsenal is releasing on to the market. On the other hand, the Glazers might be able to negotiate with financial institutions to secure a deal that trumps Arsenal's, says Stephen Schechter, an investment banker who specialises in football securitisations. Schechter, who has masterminded deals for Southampton and Newcastle United among others, suggests, as an example, that some investors might waive some of their insurance demands in Manchester United's case and even buy an 'unwrapped' bond issue. It all depends, he says, on what exactly is being mortgaged. Fixed income streams such as sponsorship and TV money might actually get a better credit rating - and a lower interest rate - than ticket receipts. 'There are many variables to consider when it comes to future matchday earnings,' Schechter says. 'A lot can happen in 25 years. For instance, there's talk that the Premiership might be cut from 20 to 18 teams in the future. That would take 150,000 seats out of the equation directly.' Although Old Trafford's matchday revenues outstrip those of other clubs, with games nearly always sold out, dips in the team's future performance could lead to empty seats, Schechter adds; and Manchester, unlike London, may not be a big enough city to automatically replace droves of disaffected fans. For that reason, Schechter suggests, supporters can rest assured that the Glazer family will invest enough money in new players to make United a Premiership-winning side. 'Football is an entertainment business, and the Glazers are very smart people. They know that football fans are fickle.' Yet how much is enough? United have already spent £60m less this summer than arch-rival Chelsea, whose purchases of Michael Ballack and Andriy Shevchenko were financed by the bottomless resources of Roman Abramovich, billionaire owner of the London club. To compete in future, United may need some very clever bankers indeed. Man Utd - Results 2005 Total turnover £157m Pre-tax profit £11 Matchday revenue £66 TV revenue £48m Wage bill £77m Living on tick is not always the answer Leeds United The club raised £60m six years ago through mortgaging its future gate receipts over a 25-year period. This contributed to a massive debt stockpile, and when heavy spending on players failed to secure Champions League qualification, the club struggled to meet its debt repayments. Leicester City The East Midlands club borrowed £28m in a securitisation, saddling itself with about £2.5m of repayments a year. But then it was relegated in 2001. The stadium it had raised the money to build hosts the likes of Plymouth Argyle and Burnley, rather than Man U and Arsenal, as it had hoped. Arsenal The club is selling £260m of bonds this month based on future match day revenues. The money is for a new 60,000-seat stadium, with the club confident it can exploit pent-up demand for tickets. This is seen as a successful deal that has rekindled the market's interest in football debt. --------------------------------- [13] Mail on Ruud --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, July 16, 2006 by ed: 'Real Madrid have agreed personal terms with Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, according to reports in Spain. Van Nistelrooy, 30, is wanted by new Real coach Fabio Capello as he looks to bolster his attacking options ahead of next season. But despite any agreement with Van Nistelrooy, Real's £11million valuation of the Holland international falls way short of what United are asking. Sir Alex Ferguson is prepared to let Van Nistelrooy leave Old Trafford after he fell out of favour towards the end of last season. But the United manager is demanding no less than £16m for the striker who moved from PSV Eindhoven for £19m in the summer of 2001. Ferguson, meanwhile, stepped up his battle of wills with unsettled winger Cristiano Ronaldo yesterday when his assistant Carlos Queiroz insisted the 21-year-old would not be leaving. Queiroz travelled to Portugal this week to try to talk Ronaldo, pilloried for his role in Wayne Rooney's World Cup red card, out of pursuing a move to Real Madrid. Last night, as Queiroz prepared to board a flight from Manchester at the start of United's pre-season tour of South Africa, he insisted: "There are no problems with Cristiano. There is no doubt that he will return to Old Trafford or that he will continue to be a Manchester United player this coming season. "We are cool about the situation and sure that he will remain part of our team." --------------------------------- [12] Rooney the fashion victim --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, July 16, 2006 by ed: "I don't understand those players, and there are quite a few, who turn up in the latest fashions every day. The United players have a go at me and call me a scruff. I get some stick in the United dressing room because I usually turn up in slippers. I have two pairs - just soft ordinary carpet slippers - one from Marks & Spencer and the other just a cheap pair with an England flag on the front bought from the market." --------------------------------- [11] Rooney on his massage parlour visit --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, July 16, 2006 by ed: "I felt so ashamed that I'd let her down so much. I've always loved her and always will, so why had I done such a shameful thing? "It's my biggest single regret in life. I can never sufficiently make it up to Coleen - but I have tried and I am trying." --------------------------------- [10] Rooney in his own words --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, July 16, 2006 by ed: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=395910&in_page_id=1779&ct=5 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=395910&in_page_id=1779&ct=5 Wayne Rooney has revealed that he wept tears of despair as he sat in the dressing room following his controversial sending-off in England's ill-fated World Cup quarter-final defeat by Portugal. In his new autobiography, My Story So Far - serialised exclusively in The Mail on Sunday today - Rooney says he was initially "too angry to cry" after being sent off but broke down after being consoled by his England team-mates in the dressing room following their defeat on penalties. "The players came over to me, one by one, said things like: 'Don't worry, Wazza, it wasn't your fault...don't be too upset'", says Rooney. "That was when, for the first time, I felt a few tears come into my eyes. I don't cry often. And I hadn't cried when I'd been sent off. I was beginning to feel sad - this time for them, rather than myself. I didn't feel guilty about what had happened because I still felt innocent. But my sending-off had let them down. Because of me, for whatever reason, they'd been made to struggle on with only 10 men." Rooney insists that, despite suggestions in some reports, he did not try to confront his Manchester United team-mate, Cristiano Ronaldo, even though the Portugal winger appeared to encourage the referee to send Rooney off after he clashed with Chelsea's defender, Ricardo Carvalho. Rooney says he and Ronaldo will have no problem training together at United next season and he claims that, while he was angry with Ronaldo for encouraging the referee to punish him, he had calmed down enough after the game to send a conciliatory text message to his United team-mate. Rooney said: "I was disappointed by Ronny (Ronaldo) trying to get me carded and I gave him a bit of a push in the chest (on the pitch). But that was it. By the next morning I was no longer angry over what had happened, or even with Ronny. It seemed that the papers were trying to stir it up, rubbishing him, blaming him. "They reported that, after the game, while I was still in our dressing room, I had tried to get into the Portuguese dressing room in order to hit Ronny. That's not true. By then, such a thought wasn't even going through my mind. "What the papers didn't know, and probably will never believe, is that on the coach, on the way home after the game, I sent a text to Ronny. I told him to forget about what happened. I wasn't blaming him for interfering. Then I wished him and Portugal good luck in the semis and hoped they got to the final. And I meant it. "On the BBC studio panel, Alan Shearer said that when I met up with Ronny again in training, I should 'stick one on him'. I think Alan said that in the heat of the moment. England had just been knocked out and he was choked, as we all were. But I never thought like that, not once it was all over." Relating his version of the explosive incident in the 62nd minute of the game, when he appeared to stamp on Carvalho's groin, he said: "I honestly thought I was going to be awarded a free-kick. Each of the (Portuguese) defenders had fouled me, so I thought, in trying to get the ball off me. "By this time, Ronny had run up, though it was nothing to do with him, he hadn't been involved in the incident. He appeared to be telling the ref I should get a card. And then to my amazement the ref was putting his hand up in the air. With a red card. For me. I was off. All I felt was disbelief. "In being forced back, I had trod on the player on the ground, I realised that. It turned out to be Carvalho. And I was aware that my foot had landed between his legs, which, of course, is about the nastiest place to get hurt, but it was an accident. "I couldn't believe that the ref, who was so near, hadn't realised that. Perhaps he was too near. What he saw, close up, was the player on the ground and then my foot going into his groin. I'll go to my grave and still maintain it was a complete accident. I hadn't intended to do it. "If you study the photographs, you'll see that when I fell I had my back to the player. I couldn't see him, or where I was putting my foot. "If you think about it, if I'd done it deliberately, if it had been a definite stamp meant to harm him, the fella would still be in hospital to this day. But he was up on his feet in minutes, no worse for wear." Rooney denies that he has a problem with anger and says that he will not have therapy to curb his frequent red cards. He said: "Another paper said I was going to have anger management therapy. They even named a Manchester woman I had gone to, and was going to see again, so they said. It was all rubbish. I've never seen such a person, and never would. "Other papers said I was a disgrace, I'd behaved like a thug. Well, that's their opinion. But it's all wrong. Standing on Carvalho was a total accident." Rooney does reveal that he would rather have played in a 4-4-2 formation than as a lone striker against Portugal but he refuses to criticise former England coach Sven Goran Eriksson for his tactics. Rooney said: "If it had been my decision, I would probably have preferred Peter Crouch up front, with me behind, but it wasn't my shout. You have to believe the manager knows best. Which I did. I had complete trust in him, that he was doing the best thing in the circumstances. "Some so-called experts have said that my anger on the pitch, resulting in the red card, was all Sven's fault. I had been forced into a role, given too much responsibility. But I think it could have happened at any time, in any match. "Sven wanted to pack the midfield. We all knew, and understood that was our plan. I didn't moan about it - and now it's long over, I'm not complaining. It seemed right at the time." var uri = 'http://impgb.tradedoubler.com/imp/img/13398912/608750?' + new String (Math.random()).substring (2, 11);document.write(' http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=17418&a=608750&g=13398912 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news '); --------------------------------- [9] Red News Summer Mag out tomorrow --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, July 16, 2006 by ed: Red News Summer Edition. RN 126. 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At the moment we only definitely have Louis Saha and Wayne Rooney because we are considering whether to let Giuseppe Rossi leave on loan, Alan Smith won't be back until the end of August or beginning of September even if we consider him as a striker and we don't know where Ruud will be. Now Ole has come along and shown he could be the third. When he got that first chance, you just knew Ole was going to take it. There are very few players in our game who you feel so confident about doing that." --------------------------------- [7] Madrid coach on Ruud --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, July 16, 2006 by ed: Fabio Capello "Van Nistelrooy has done well at all the clubs he has played for. He has scored a lot of goals and he is a striker who can succeed at Madrid." --------------------------------- [6] Fergie yesterday on Ruud. nowt to say --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, July 16, 2006 by ed: "There have not been any developments." 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We're trying to consolidate our goalkeeping options and by next season I think we will be in a stronger position than at any time since the Peter Schmeichel era. We need experienced cover and the fact that Tomasz has played a full season in the Premiership gives him greater all-round experience at this moment in time." --------------------------------- [2] United People CD... just £7.99 inc p&p --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, July 15, 2006 by ed: United People CD - United music for just £7.99 inc p&p in UK! Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news Price just £7.99 inc p&p UK £9.99 ROW inc p&p you can order by credit card - Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Switch or Solo - via Red News and the safe, secure paypal. Enter product code UtdPeopcd https://www.paypal.com/xclick/business=rednewsweb%40aol.com&undefined_quantity=1&item_name=Boylie%27s+CD+or+tape&item_number=Boyle&cn=CD+or+tape+-+Please+state¤cy_code=GBP https://www.paypal.com/xclick/business=rednewsweb%40aol.com&undefined_quantity=1&item_name=Boylie%27s+CD+or+tape&item_number=Boyle&cn=CD+or+tape+-+Please+state¤cy_code=GBP --------------------------------- [1] After match quotes we carried last night --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, July 15, 2006 by ed: Ole "I've missed the last two pre-seasons so I've been looking forward to this. The main thing is to get match fit. I do feel sharper. It's to get ready for August 19th. I'm enjoying every day. Every training day. With the World Cup players away this is a big opportunity for some. We have a set system and hopefully everyone will be ready for August 19th." Giggs "The lads have thrown the cob webs away and this is what we needed. It was competitive and we responded in the right way and we played some good stuff. Great to see Ole scoring. Just what he needed and it's a good comeback. Ole scores goals, important goals and let's hope he's a major part of the team next year. Scholes is looking forward. We can't wait for the season to start. We lost the season quite early last year. We realise we need to get off to a good start and make sure we're up there around Xmas time. Yeah I expect new faces, especially when you've not won the league. With Ole and Scholes and Gabbi it's like three new signings. It gives the fans and players a boost" --------------------------------- [23] Fergie --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, July 15, 2006 by ed: "We scored early and that was a great thing. Our one touch play was terific at times. I thought it was a great competitive match and all in all it's been a big plus for us." --------------------------------- [22] Final score --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, July 15, 2006 by ed: 4-0 Ole 2, Richardson, Own goal Ole "I've missed the last two pre-seasons so I've been looking forward to this. The main thing is to get match fit. I do feel sharper. It's to get ready for August 19th. I'm enjoying every day. Every training day. With the World Cup players away this is a big opportunity for some. We have a set system and hopefully everyone will be ready for August 19th." Giggs "The lads have thrown the cob webs away and this is what we needed. It was competitive and we responded in the right way and we played some good stuff. Great to see Ole scoring. Just what he needed and it's a good comeback. Ole scores goals, important goals and let's hope he's a major part of the team next year. Scholes is looking forward. We can't wait for the season to start. We lost the season quite early last year. We realise we need to get off to a good start and make sure we're up there around Xmas time. Yeah I expect new faces, especially when you've not won the league. With Ole and Scholes and Gabbi it's like three new signings. It gives the fans and players a boost" --------------------------------- [21] Half-time score --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, July 15, 2006 by ed: 2-0, Ole with both. David Jones for Giggs, Johnny Evans for JOS, Dong on for Ole at half-time. --------------------------------- [20] Starting team today in South Africa --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, July 15, 2006 by ed: Foster, Bardsley, Brown, JOS, Evra, Fletcher, Scholes, Giggs, Richardson, Ole, Rossi http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-795737-10306273 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-795737-10357057 Up to 8Mbps Broadband Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news --------------------------------- [19] Alternative Shirts now start at just £24.99 --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, July 15, 2006 by ed: The Alternatives... 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I'll reveal the shattering truth about who fed me to the sharks. It changed my view forever on the club I regarded as family. Contract negotiations broke down and as a player I felt betrayed. I was on trial within football and it was Arsenal AND Chelsea versus me. I was fined for holding transfer talks with Chelsea and was synonymous with one of the biggest transfer scandals in soccer. I battle to clear my name and a secret deal keeps me at Arsenal." --------------------------------- [17] Mirror on Ruud and Defoe --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, July 15, 2006 by tb: MANCHESTER UNITED have made an official approach to Spurs for £15million striker Jermain Defoe - after last night selling Ruud van Nistelrooy to Real Madrid. The Dutchman, a £12m capture for the Spanish giants, has signed a threeyear deal worth £90,000-a-week. United had agreed a similar fee with German champions Bayern Munich but new Real boss Fabio Capello proved a massive draw for the Champions League record scorer as he again links up with his ex-Old Trafford team-mate David Beckham. --------------------------------- [16] Wayne wants Ron to stay --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, July 15, 2006 by tb: A 'source': "Wayne will be absolutely delighted if Ronaldo remains at United, and looks forward to playing alongside him next season. "It's absolute b******s that Wayne wants Ronaldo out. That couldn't be further from the truth. He still regards him as a mate. "Wayne has said nothing on the matter to United. He's a bigger man than that. He's made no moves whatsoever. 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