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#99315 We Want Our Trophy Back
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Last Updated at 12:15 GMT
Manchester United have completed the signing of Welsh international and Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale after agreeing personal terms with the player in a deal worth a reported club record fee of £32 million.
Gareth Bale is officially a Manchester United player after he agreed personal terms and completed a medical at Old Trafford earlier today. The 23 year old has signed a five year deal worth £110,000 a week and will wear the number nine jersey.
It's believed that the Red Devils have paid a club record transfer fee to secure Bales signature in a deal worth £32 million, the Welsh international costing £1 million more than Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov who also swapped life at White Hart Lane for Old Trafford in a deal that cost then United manager Sir Alex Ferguson £31 million back in 2008.
Last week former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp backed Bale to succeed at Old Trafford should a move materialise and he again backed the Welsh international to succeed following his big money move to Manchester.
"I said last week he wouldn't let anybody down and I still feel that way. The lad is only 23 so he's only going to get better and that's a scary thought, what will he be like in three, four or five years from now? He's picked the right club as well in my opinion, I mean Manchester United have a fantastic record with turning good players into world class players, look at the likes of Paul Scholes, David Beckham, Ryan Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo, the list goes on and on," said Redknapp.
"At the moment he's one of the best players in Europe, only a handful of players are better and he's only going to improve by playing in the UEFA Champions League against quality opposition. In my opinion I think David Moyes has done fantastically well to complete a deal for the fee they're reporting in the media, it's a great piece of business, he'll win games for Manchester United and sell plenty of shirts because he's a star player," added the former Tottenham Hotspur manager.
Bale made 112 Barclays Premier League appearances scoring 18 goals for Tottenham Hotspur during his five year spell.
Tottenham Hotspur captain Michael Dawson revealed his disappointment after Bales transfer became official but conceded it would be very difficult for players to turn down a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a huge club like Manchester United.
"Losing a player like Gareth is disappointing and leaves a big hole for us to fill," said a disappointed Dawson.
"In saying that you can understand why he's moved, they're a massive club, arguably the biggest in the world and that opportunity doesn't come knocking on your door very often. There certainly isn't any bad feeling about the move, everybody understands and wishes Gareth well, although we're all confident he'll succeed because he's a top player and I think we'll mention him in the same breath as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in a few years," added the Tottenham Hotspur captain.
Bale scored nine times in 36 Barclays Premier League appearances for Tottenham Hotspur last season as they finished fourth, although they agonisingly missed out on the final UEFA Champions League spot as Chelsea took their place as competition winners following their dramatic penalty kick triumph against Bayern Munich in the final at the Allianz Arena.
The winger is currently recovering from a slight concussion that he suffered during a pre-season game against Bundesliga side HSV, the Welsh international on target as Tottenham Hotspur won 3-0 at White Hart Lane in what proved to be his last appearance for the club before joining Manchester United in a deal worth a reported fee of £32 million.
Bale is expected to be at least amongst the substitutes next Sunday when United meet bitter rivals Manchester City in the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium on the opening day of the new Barclays Premier League season.
#99314 We Want Our Trophy Back
K3V0
Last Updated at 22:27 GMT
Manchester United wrapped up their pre-season preparations ahead of the new Barclays Premier League season with a dominant 6-1 win over Royal Antwerp this evening at the Bosuilstadion in Antwerp.
A 6-1 drubbing of Belgian side Royal Antwerp tonight at the Bosuilstadion in Antwerp indicates that Manchester United are well prepared for their opening day Barclays Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium next weekend.
Goals from Danny Welbeck, Nemanja Vidić, Phil Jones, Nick Powell and Paul Scholes gave the English giants a comfortable win over their Belgian opponents as they wrapped up their pre-season fixtures in dominant fashion.
The main focus before and after kick off was the news that Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale could join the club in the next 48 hours, although new Manchester United manager David Moyes refused to comment on the subject.
"Obviously you know we've had a bid for Gareth accepted by Tottenham Hotspur and we're talking to the lad at the moment. I won't be discussing the transfer tonight, we need to respect the fact he's still a Tottenham Hotspur player and I don't feel it's necessary at this time to make any further comment about the situation," said the Scot.
"What I do want to talk about is the fact we've just produced a fantastic performance and won 6-1 tonight. I thought each individual played really well and as a team it was a great performance, we're ready for the start of the season," added Moyes.
Bale, 23, has made 112 Barclays Premier League appearances scoring 18 goals for Tottenham Hotspur in his time at White Hart Lane and it's been reported that the North London club accepted a £32 million bid from Manchester United.
The Red Devils will be keen to ensure that any deal for the Welsh international is concluded before their opening day Barclays Premier League fixture against arch rivals Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium next Sunday in what will be David Moyes first competitive fixture as the new Manchester United boss following his appointment last month.
#99296 Discuss
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#99277 We Want Our Trophy Back
K3V0
Last Updated at 13:20 GMT
Manchester United have had a bid for winger Gareth Bale believed to be worth £32 million accepted by Tottenham Hotspur and will begin contract negotiations with the Welsh international later today.
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed on their official website that they've accepted a bid believed to be worth £32 million from Manchester United for Gareth Bale. The 23 year old who has scored 18 goals in the Barclays Premier League for the North London club in 112 appearances will travel to Manchester later today with his representatives to begin contract negotiations and it's expected that the winger will become manager David Moyes first signing since he took charge at Old Trafford.
Bale scored nine times in the Barclays Premier League last season making 36 appearances and given his young age the Welsh international could be seen as a long term replacement for veteran winger Ryan Giggs who turns 39 in November.
The Welsh international has been backed by former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp to be successful should he move to Old Trafford this summer in a deal that could break the Red Devils record transfer fee, the current record the £31 million Manchester United paid Tottenham Hotspur back in 2008 to acquire Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov.
"Personally I know he's ready for a big club, he won't let anybody down, he's ready and Manchester United wouldn't be wasting a penny spending it on Gareth Bale. He's a fantastic player, quick, strong, creative and a good finisher, there aren't many better than him in the world right now," said the former Tottenham Hotspur manager.
United conclude their pre-season preparations tomorrow in Belgium when they face Royal Antwerp.
The Red Devils are intent on reclaiming the Barclays Premier League title after they finished runners up behind arch rivals Manchester City on goal difference last season, injury time goals from Edin Džeko and Sergio Agüero against Queens Park Rangers at the Etihad Stadium on a dramatic final day ensuring the Citizens won their first top flight title since 1968.
The two meet on the opening day of the new Barclays Premier League season in the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.
#99274 What Are You Listening To?
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#99272 Seriously, if you're not watching the Celtic match... do so
K3V0
Don't you mean Hollywood El Hadji?
#99220 Champions League 2013/14
K3V0
This.
Messi is an ugly cunt.
#99214 Champions League 2013/14
K3V0
Manchester United
Shakhtar Donetsk
Bayern Leverkusen
Real Sociedad
Group B
Real Madrid
Juventus
Galatasaray
FC Copenhagen
Group C
Benfica
PSG
Olympiakos
Anderlecht
Group D
Bayern Munich
CSKA Moscow
Manchester City
Viktoria Plzen
Group E
Chelsea
Schalke
Basel
Steaua Bucuresti
Group F
Arsenal
Marseille
Borussia Dortmund
Napoli
Group G
FC Porto
Atletico Madrid
Zenit
Austria Vienna
Group H
Barcelona
AC Milan
Ajax
Celtic
#99206 Champions League 2013/14
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#99204 Champions League 2013/14
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#99193 Champions League 2013/14
K3V0
If you avoid Real Sociedad and Napoli in Pot 4 you should be fine.
Can beat Marseille and any of the other teams home and away.
#99186 Champions League 2013/14
K3V0
Ah yeah forgot about that.
#99184 Champions League 2013/14
K3V0
Better than getting Dortmund.
#99181 Champions League 2013/14
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#99174 Champions League 2013/14
K3V0
Feel bad about that because they're good at home, but they've also lost a lot of players recently.
#99165 Champions League 2013/14
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#99150 Champions League 2013/14
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#99149 Old Trafford Lounge
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#99045 We Want Our Trophy Back
K3V0
Last Updated at 12:11 GMT
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp believes Welsh international Gareth Bale is ready for a big move if interest from Manchester United is real and results in a big money transfer to Old Trafford.
Manchester United don't need to worry about Welsh international Gareth Bale adapting to life at a bigger club if he leaves White Hart Lane this summer according to former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp.
Speculation is rife that Manchester United manager David Moyes is preparing a £30 million bid for the 23 year old winger.
"If they're serious about getting Gareth Bale they'll probably have to spend more than £30 million. I think Tottenham Hotspur have the upper hand because he's signed a new contract recently, but you never know what will happen," said Redknapp.
"Personally I know he's ready for a big club, he won't let anybody down, he's ready and Manchester United wouldn't be wasting a penny spending it on Gareth Bale. He's a fantastic player, quick, strong, creative and a good finisher, there aren't many better than him in the world right now," added the former Tottenham Hotspur manager.
Manchester United officials refused to comment on the transfer speculation when contacted by BBC Sport.
The 23 year old has scored 18 goals in the Barclays Premier League in 112 appearances. The winger has made 33 appearances for his country scoring on six occasions since making his debut for Wales against Trinidad and Tobago in 2006.
#99044 We Want Our Trophy Back
K3V0
Last Updated at 9:30 GMT
Manchester United are reportedly preparing a £30 million move for Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale.
Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale could become new Manchester United manager David Moyes first signing according to reports as the Old Trafford club prepare a £30 million bid for the Welsh international. It's believed the North London club want to retain the player but won't stand in his way should he wish to leave White Hart Lane for Old Trafford.
A source close to the player said should a club like Manchester United bid it'll be hard to resist.
"It's not about money for Gareth, he's got a very good contract at Spurs now, money isn't an issue," said the source.
"When a big club like Manchester United makes a bid you have to consider it because not many players get the chance to play for them. Gareth is very happy at Spurs and he's obviously extremely grateful for the support they've shown him during his career, but if Manchester United are serious about a transfer it'll be very hard for him to turn it down," added the source.
The 23 year old joined Spurs back in 2007 costing £5 million after impressing at Southampton and has since gone on to score 18 goals in 112 Barclays Premier League appearances. The winger has made 33 appearances for his country scoring on six occasions since making his debut for Wales against Trinidad and Tobago in 2006.
#99037 Seriously, if you're not watching the Celtic match... do so
K3V0
#99029 We Want Our Trophy Back
K3V0
Last Updated at 11:09 GMT
Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia will miss the start of the new Barclays Premier League season due to injury after he broke his wrist in United's 5-0 win over Benfica yesterday afternoon at Old Trafford.
Manchester United have confirmed that winger Antonio Valencia suffered a broken wrist during their pre-season game against Benfica yesterday afternoon and will miss their opening day Barclays Premier League fixture against Manchester City.
Valencia landed awkwardly following a challenge moments before the half time break and was replaced at the break by Nani.
The Ecuadorian international has been at Old Trafford for three years now and has made 71 Barclays Premier League appearances scoring 10 times. The winger cost Sir Alex Ferguson more than £16 million when he departed Wigan Athletic.
The 27 year old could be available for selection again when United face Southampton at Old Trafford on the 25th August.
#99024 We Want Our Trophy Back
K3V0
Last Updated at 18:56 GMT
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidić says the entire squad at Old Trafford is delighted following their impressive 5-0 demolition of Portuguese side Benfica in their latest pre-season fixture and the former Serbian international believes everybody will be ready to go on the opening day of the Barclays Premier League season when they meet bitter rivals Manchester City in the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.
There wasn't any points at stake at Old Trafford this afternoon and the result to many wouldn't have mattered, but to new Manchester United manager David Moyes only a win would have been acceptable in his first outing at Old Trafford since replacing the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson who unexpectedly retired over a month ago.
As expected the new United boss named a strong side to face their Portuguese opponents and the game was over as a contest within the first 20 minutes as the Red Devils raced into a 4-0 lead as young striker Danny Welbeck netted an impressive hat-trick as he staked a claim to start ahead of Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernández.
Goals from United captain Nemanja Vidić and Anderson rounded made it 5-0, the former delighted following the win.
"The win tonight was fantastic and we deserved it because our performance was great," said the 30 year old.
"It was important to start well as Benfica are a good side and we took every chance we got in the opening half hour. The manager was delighted at half time and our confidence is now very good, we're very happy," added the defender.
When asked about Welbeck's hat-trick the Serbian defender was full of praise for the England international.
"Danny took his goals very well and he's so talented you just expect him to score goals. I would be surprised if he doesn't play a bigger role for us this season and he could start against Manchester City after his hat-trick tonight," said Vidić.
United wrap up their pre-season next week when they travel to Belgium to face Royal Antwerp. The Red Devils will then finalise their preparations for the Manchester Derby on the opening day of the new Barclays Premier League season at the Etihad Stadium as David Moyes make his competitive bow as the new United boss in what could be a fiery encounter.
#99021 What Was The Last Film You Saw?
K3V0
Love that film.
#99015 Still fucking facebook
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#98986 Champions League 2013/14
K3V0
Another one that got away after seeing that goal.
#98980 Champions League 2013/14
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#98960 Seriously, if you're not watching the Celtic match... do so
K3V0
Well that won't be happening now.
#98958 Seriously, if you're not watching the Celtic match... do so
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#98949 Seriously, if you're not watching the Celtic match... do so
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