Real Madrid And Manchester United Chase Brucie's Bonus

The battle to sign Luis Antonio Valencia is still raging on in the background and it looks like Steve Bruce holds all the aces for this one. Manchester United and Real Madrid are both casting their envious eyes in the direction of Luis Antonio Valencia and as far as Wigan Athletic are concerened they are prepared to do an 'EL Zamalek'.

With the Egyptian outfit preparing to sell Latics' loanee striker, Amr Zaki, to the highest bidder, Steve Bruce will do likewise with regards to Valencia.

It is expected that the English and Spanish giants will now have to break through the £20 million barrier in order to get their man.....Back To Home Page...

Manchester United Head The Queue For Sergio Asenjo

Manchester United are favourites
to sign the Real Valladolid goalie
Sergio Asenjo. I wrote previously
about Manchester United's interest
in Sergio Asenjo, who at the age of 19
has been impressing teams from all
over Europe.

Manchester United are now at the head
of the queue which includes teams such
as Barcelona, Valencia and AC Milan. He is
rated at £4m and would have an ideal
opportunity to walk straight into the first
team with the immininent departure of
Edwin Van Der Sar. Liverpool had a bid for him turned down in the summer.....Back To Home Page

Wigan Chairman Whelan Knows Man Utd Coming For Valencia

Manchester United are planning an £11 million bid for Wigan Athletic winger Luis Antonio Valencia in January. The Daily Star Sunday says Latics chairman Dave Whelan has confirmed that the Ecuador international is on Manchester United's radar – because they have sent spies to watch him a few times.

And knowing Sir Alex Ferguson’s men have liked what they have seen, the sports retail tycoon is bracing himself for a bid. Even though he says he will do everything he can to keep Valencia at the JJB, Whelan admits the lure of potential silverware will be strong.

“I know Man United have been watching him, if you’re a professional footballer you want to win things, I understand that. That’s football. We’ve got some fantastic young players here and we’re going to get some clubs chasing them. The goal from Valencia against Man City was stunning.” ...Back To Home Page