Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has admitted he may have been slightly too honest in proclaiming at the start of the season that he would be heading for the Old Trafford exit door if he did not improve.

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Carlos Tevez is likely to be sold for around £25m

Carlos Tevez could play for Manchester City reveals Roberto Mancini

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has admitted Carlos Tevez could feature in the Premier League again - if he proves his fitness.

Paul Scholes celebrates after scoring Manchester United's opener against Bolton

'Dinosaur' Scholes gives United old edge in experience

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Daniele De Rossi: The Roma midfielder is available for £5m, though his wages are astronomical

Mancini interested in cut-price De Rossi

Manchester City are monitoring Daniele de Rossi's protracted contract negotiations at Roma and believe that £5m may be enough to secure a deal for a player in whom manager Roberto Mancini has a keen interest.

Owen Hargreaves admits he must get back 'in the rhythm'

Owen Hargreaves concedes he will not be able to rush straight back into action with Manchester City.

Owen Hargreaves joins Manchester City on one-year deal

Owen Hargreaves has signed a one-year contract with Manchester City.

Owen Hargreaves undergoing medical at Manchester City

Joleon Lescott insists Manchester City can maintain their push for honours throughout the season and believes Owen Hargreaves' arrival will only benefit their pursuit of trophies.

Hargreaves weighing up offer as Albion throw him career lifeline

Roy Hodgson revealed yesterday that West Bromwich Albion presented the former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves with a contract offer after a meeting with the player on Tuesday night and are waiting for his response.

Leicester cool interest in Owen Hargreaves

Leicester manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has confirmed he has enquired about Owen Hargreaves - but any possible deal to sign the former Manchester United midfielder is "on ice".

West Brom wary of Owen Hargreaves injury record

Roy Hodgson admits Owen Hargreaves' fitness record could scupper his chances of signing for West Brom.

Neville hopes for Sneijder arrival at Manchester United

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville hopes to see Wesley Sneijder arrive at Old Trafford this summer - although he has stressed manager Sir Alex Ferguson will not pay over the odds for any player.

Leicester interested in Owen Hargreaves following 'fitness video'

Leicester City manager Sven Goran Eriksson is considering signing Owen Hargreaves after seeing clips of the former England and Manchester United midfielder proving his fitness on YouTube.

Hargreaves releases 'keeping fit' video

Owen Hargreaves has taken the unusual step of setting up a YouTube profile to prove his fitness as he tries to return to the game.

Hargreaves and Woodgate released by clubs

Manchester United's Owen Hargreaves, Tottenham's Jonathan Woodgate and West Ham defender Matthew Upson are some of the bigger names to be released by their clubs this summer.

Owen Hargreaves' latest injury could spell end of Manchester United career

Owen Hargreaves could have played his last game for Manchester United after manager Sir Alex Ferguson revealed the midfielder almost certainly will not be fit before the end of the season.

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