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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has stated that the transfer saga involving Cristiano Ronaldo is closed and the winger will remain at the club.

Portsmouth remain keen to strengthen their defence and are hopeful of concluding deals for Reading's Nicky Shorey and Tottenham's Younes Kaboul before Sunday's FA Community Shield match against Manchester United at Wembley.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has said the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga is closed .

The French full back joined the Club only 12 months ago and went on to have a magnificent first campaign as Arsène Wenger’s side surprised many by running Manchester United and Chelsea close for the Premier League crown.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is likely to miss the start of the Premier League season because of a virus he picked up during his club& 039;s trip to Nigeria, manager Alex Ferguson said on Tuesday.

Calderon& 039;s comments will fuel recent speculation that the club are beginning to lose hope of luring Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo to the Bernabeu.

It is thought that chairman Daniel Levy will finance the move by finally allowing Dimitar Berbatov to move to Manchester United for 30 million.

MANCHESTER UNITED'S title defence has been rocked by the news that Wayne Rooney will miss the start of the campaign. But Alex Ferguson has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo WILL be staying at Old Trafford this season. The United boss will be f....

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has stated that the transfer saga involving Cristiano Ronaldo is closed and the winger will remain at the club.

Struck down: Wayne Rooney is likely to miss the start of the season after contracting a virus on Manchester United's pre-season tour to Nigeria

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has stated that the transfer saga involving Cristiano Ronaldo is closed and the winger will remain at the club.The Portugal international is under contract at Old Trafford until 2012 but has been public....

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has stated that the transfer saga involving Cristiano Ronaldo is ``closed'' and the winger will remain at the club.

Manchester United forward Rooney doubtful for season start with virus England striker contracted illness on pre-season Nigeria tour Ferguson also reiterates that Ronaldo will stay at Old Trafford Wayne Rooney arrives in Abuja ahead of the friend....

Manchester United, West Ham and Portsmouth were all in action last night as the countdown to the Premier League kick-off continued (all pix Getty Images)

Scudamore recalled it was incidents such as that involving England full-back Cole - who turned his back on referee Mike Riley during Chelsea's game against Tottenham in March - and Mascherano's repeated refusal to leave the field after being dismisse....

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is likely to miss the start of the Premier League season because of a virus he picked up during his club's trip to Nigeria, manager Alex Ferguson said on Tuesday.

The United manager said: The matter is closed now - he is a Manchester United player, it is finished. He is going to be a player here next season, believe me.

The FA is clamping down on players to put refs firmly back in charge, and Sunday's Community Shield match between Manchester United and Portsmouth will see the launch of the Respect programme for the professional game.

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He added: 'To show consistency over the season and get that back off Manchester United would be fantastic.'