Manchester United confirmed the signature of David De Gea from Athletico Madrid for a rumoured £18m. The Spanish keeper has just come back from the U-21 tournament where Spain beat Switzerland in the final.
Man Utd have confirmed 19 year old English defender Phil Jones as their first summer signing today in a 5 year deal. The transfer fee is believed to be worth up to £20m if all add on clauses are met.
Rooney released a statement this evening in response to Sir Alex Ferguson's comments yesterday. In that statement the England forward has confirmed he wants to leave Old Trafford.
"I met with David Gill last week and he did not give me any of the assurances I was seeking about the future squad," said Rooney. "I then told him that I would not be signing a new contract."
Rooney admitted he was surprised by the depth of Ferguson's comments yesterday. He remains an admirer of the United manager but says the future direction of the club was causing him concern.
After Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud yesterday announced an agreement had been reached for the sale of Obertan it appears that the French winger today passed a medical at Carringon. He is now exepcted to sign for about £8m.
