THE ESSENTIAL

Michael Owen will reportedly complete a shock move to Manchester United on Friday should he come through a stringent medical at Old Trafford.

Manchester United midfielder Rodrigo Possebon has joined Sporting Braga on a season-long loan after a tough first season at Old Trafford.

Nemanja Vidic has received offers from AC Milan, Real Madrid and Barcelona - but will stay in Manchester despite his wife being 'unhappy'.

Wayne Rooney believes he can compensate for the summer exodus of attacking talent from Manchester United, if he plays in his favoured position.

Holland international forward Klaas Jan Huntelaar is the latest big-name striker to be linked with a move to Manchester United.

Carlos Tevez looks set to complete his £23.5million move to Manchester City after Manchester United confirmed his departure at the weekend.

Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson is keen to sign a new contract at Old Trafford and silence speculation surrounding his future.

Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has dismissed speculation linking him with an approach for Manchester United stalwart Paul Scholes.

Manchester United have been linked with Villarreal keeper Diego Lopez, as Sir Alex Ferguson looks for a successor to Edwin van der Sar.

Owen Hargreaves may be forced to quit top-level football in the next two years if his chronic knee problem persists, according to the BBC.

TRANSFERS

Who? - Luis Fabiano
Where is he? - Sevilla
Who is he linked with? - Manchester United
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Who? - Michael Owen
Where is he? - Newcastle United
Who is he linked with? - Manchester United
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