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Manchester United close to Anders Lindegaard deal

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Manchester United expect to sign Danish goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard within "the next two or three weeks".

Manchester United target Anders Lindegaard to replace Edwin van der Sar

Having rebuffed talk of his own retirement, Sir Alex Ferguson is preparing for the succession of Edwin van der Sar.

United swoop for Lindegaard

Manchester United have agreed a £4m fee with the Norwegian club Aalesunds for Denmark's No 1 goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard.

Manchester derby falls flat with goalless draw

Manchester City 0 Manchester United 0

Lindegaard confident Manchester United are interested

Manchester United look to be stepping up their search for goalkeeping reinforcements following Anders Lindegaard's claim that Sir Alex Ferguson is definitely interested in signing him.

Buffon again dismisses Manchester United rumours

Juventus and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has again dismissed rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United next summer.

Newcastle hand Carroll new deal after fine start to the season

Andy Carroll, the Newcastle United striker, has signed a new five-year contract with the club.

Van der Sar rubbishes retirement claims

Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has rubbished suggestions he has decided to retire at the end of the season.

Juventus dismiss Buffon transfer to Manchester United

Juventus have dismissed reports goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon could join Manchester United.

Van der Sar will quit at end of season says coach

Edwin van der Sar is ready to retire at the end of the season, according to Manchester United's goalkeeping coach Eric Steele.

Hernandez wins attacking wings as gritty United bolster defence

Valencia 0 Manchester United 1

Owen rescues point for out-of-sorts United

Bolton 2 Manchester United 2

Manchester United target £12m teenager De Gea

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David De Gea is a transfer target for Manchester United after Sir Alex Ferguson watched him play in the 1-1 draw at Valencia on Wednesday.

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