Cesc Fabregas scores Barcelona's sixth goal against Santos in the pre-season Gamper Cup

New Barcelona boss was speaking after the midfielder scored a double against Brazilian side Santos

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Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has likened Zlatan Ibrahimovic to United legend Eric Cantona

Peter Schmeichel: Zlatan Ibrahimovic was born to be a Manchester United player - just like Eric Cantona

Former goalkeeper has likened the PSG striker to the United legend and claimed that he would like to see the Swede playing for the club in the future

Manchester United: Latest transfer rumours and completed deals

All the ins and outs at Old Trafford and the latest summer transfer speculation surrounding the club

Jose Mourinho said he is calm about signing Rooney

Transfer news: Reaction of Manchester United fans could dictate future of Chelsea target Wayne Rooney

Striker could make his judgement on his reception in United's next two pre-season friendlies next week

Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra of Manchester United visits Manley Beach as part of their pre-season tour

Rio Ferdinand targeting FA Cup with Manchester United

The defender has never lifted the trophy

Transfer news: Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas wins case to purchase London home, but will he be returning to Arsenal?

It's unlikely, as the house belonged to his girlfriend's ex-husband, with the Spanish international set to rent the property out instead of making a surprise return to London

A view outside Old Trafford
Gareth Bale and Luka Modric

Transfer news: Tottenham not interested in Luka Modric returning to White Hart Lane as part of Gareth Bale deal with Real Madrid

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy remains angry about the Croatian's conduct during his time at White Hart Lane

Jose Mourinho and Wayne Rooney

Transfer news: Chelsea set to return with £40m bid for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney

The England striker has made the Blues his first-choice destination as he looks for an exit from Old Trafford

Cesc Fabregas

Transfer news: Manchester United 'considering' third and final bid for Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas

David Moyes is hopeful that £35m will be enough to bring the midfielder to Old Trafford despite Gerardo Martino's insistence that Fabregas will not be leaving

Transfer news: Nani keen to impress at Manchester United - despite being 'offered' to Monaco

The winger scored twice earlier this week

David Moyes has said he hopes to know more on the transfer of Cesc Fabregas in the next few days

Manchester United stability underlined by smooth succession from Sir Alex Ferguson to David Moyes

David Gill has stood aside for group managing director Richard Arnold as well

Shinji Kagawa shakes hands with his manager Jurgen Klopp during his time at Borussia Dortmund

Transfer news: Manchester United forward Shinji Kagawa rejected chance to re-join Borussia Dortmund reveals Jurgen Klopp

Kagawa has spoken about a desire to return to Dortmund one day but for now his focus is on United

Alexander Buttner

Alexander Buttner targets left-back berth at Manchester United - even if Leighton Baines arrives from Everton

The deputy to Patrice Evra concedes it took him time to settle at Old Trafford

Luka Modric in pre-season action for Real Madrid in Sweden

Transfer news: David Moyes turns attention to Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric - reports

United are being linked with a move for Modric after missing out on both Thiago Alcantara and Cesc Fabregas

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Guest List: IoS Literary Editor suggests some books for your summer holiday

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Rupert Cornwell: What if Edward Snowden had stayed to fight his corner?

The CIA whistleblower struck a blow for us all, but his 1970s predecessor showed how to win
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Comedian Seann Walsh on alcohol and stand-up

Comedy and booze go together, says Walsh. The trouble is stopping at just the one. So when do the hangovers stop being funny?
From Edinburgh to Hollywood (via the Home Counties): 10 comedic talents blowing up big

Edinburgh to Hollywood: 10 comedic talents blowing up big

Hugh Montgomery profiles the faces to watch, from the sitcom star to the surrealist
'Hello. I have cancer': When comedian Tig Notaro discovered she had a tumour she decided the show must go on

Comedian Tig Notaro: 'Hello. I have cancer'

When Notaro discovered she had a tumour she decided the show must go on
They think it's all ova: Bill Granger's Asia-influenced egg recipes

Bill Granger's Asia-influenced egg recipes

Our chef made his name cooking eggs, but he’s never stopped looking for new ways to serve them
The world wakes up to golf's female big hitters

The world wakes up to golf's female big hitters

With its own Tiger Woods - South Korea's Inbee Park - the women's game has a growing audience
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10 athletes ready to take the world by storm in Moscow next week

Here are the potential stars of the World Championships which begin on Saturday
The Last Word: Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale's art of manipulation

The Last Word: Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale's art of manipulation

Briefings are off the record leading to transfer speculation which is merely a means to an end