Owen Hargreaves talks about Man.United.

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New Manchester United signing Owen Hargreaves said he plans to win plenty of silverware at Old Trafford.

The England midfielder signed a reported £17m four-year deal after signing from Bayern Munich on 1 July.

"I'm looking forward to the next four seasons and having a lot of success and winning as many titles as possible," said the 26-year-old.

"There are so many fantastic players here and I think I'm just piece of a puzzle really."

Hargreaves added: "Every player brings his qualities and obviously mine are in the defensive midfield area.

"Hopefully I can win some tackles and keep a clean sheet for the back four, give them some protection and get the ball to the fantastic offensive players that we have.

"I'm 26, I've spent 10 years at a great club like Bayern Munich and had a lot of success as well.

"I'm looking forward to the next chapter in my career and to have the opportunity to play for one of, if not the, biggest club in the world."

Hargreaves was unveiled on Monday along with fellow new signing in Portuguese winger Nani.

"We have been monitoring Nani for almost as long as Cristiano," said United coach Sir Alex Ferguson.

"In a perfect world, he would have stayed in Portugal for another year but circumstances forced us into action.

"He is different to Cristiano in that he can play on both sides of the pitch but also in the middle. He is quick, has a terrific engine and I know we are getting a very talented, flexible player."

Manchester United to sign Carlos Tevez.

According to The Daily Mail, Carlos Tevez is set to sign for Manchester United.  Tevez has reportedly agreeded to join Manchester United last night in a permanent deal worth more than £20 million. 
Subject to any challenge from West Ham, who insist that they still own the registration of the player who was instrumental in securing their Premiership survival last season, the deal will be completed next week.
If confirmed, the news from South America, where Tevez is with Argentina's Copa America squad, means that United will have taken their summer buying spree beyond £70 milion - making them world football's biggest spenders.

The Times also believes that 'Manchester United have won the race to sign Tévez'.

'It is likely that Tévez will move to United initially on a 12-month loan deal, with a fee of about £4million payable to Kia Joorabchian, the businessman who owns the economic rights to the player, and wages in excess of £3 million. Sir Alex Ferguson, the United manager, would also want the option of making the move permanent at the end of next season,' the newspaper reports.

If Tevez did sign, he would join United's other summer recruits in England midfielder Owen Hargreaves, Portugal winger Nani, Brazilian midfielder Anderson and keeper Tomasz Kuszczak.

Summer transfer rumours.

Chelsea is believed to be making a £14million bid for Sevilla's brilliant Brazilian Daniel Alves.  If it goes through, it will be Chelsea biggest move of this  summer for for the speedy South American right-back.

According to the SunSport, Barcelona is making a £12million bid for Frank Lampard, despite his agent vowing on Monday that he would stay at Stamford Bridge.

The Times doesn't sound particularly sure that Chelsea will retain Arjen Robben's services, noting: 'Robben has two years left on his contract, but Real Madrid are confident that they have been given the green light to sign him for about £15 million.'

Rafa Benitez is said to be increasingly confident that he can lure Gabriel Heinze from Old Trafford to Anfield. The Times agrees, reporting: 'Benítez is confident that he can seal Heinze's signature for about £4 million - £2.9 million less than United paid for the 29-year-old from Paris Saint-Germain in June 2004. Heinze would strengthen Benítez's defensive options on the left side and would also provide cover at centre back for Jamie Carragher, Daniel Agger and Sami Hyypia, 33.

Is Arsene Wenger going to buy more after the acquisition of Eduardo?
The Guardian says 'yes': 'The signing of Eduardo does not signal the end of Wenger's attempt to rebuild Arsenal's attack and he is understood to still be interested in Bolton's Nicolas Anelka and Newcastle's Obefemi Martins.'

The Sun also says 'yes': 'Eduardo's old side Dinamo Zagreb claim Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is plotting another raid - for £5m-rated midfielder Ognjen Vukojevic.'

Sven-Goran Eriksson is believed to have made Middlesbrough striker Ayegbeni Yakubu one of his top targets should he become Manchester City manager.

Yakubu, along with Bolton's Nicolas Anelka, is being linked with a move to Eastlands.
According to The Times, 'Gareth Southgate will have face-to-face discussions with Yakubu Ayegbeni today, but there is a growing acceptance that the Nigeria striker will be leaving Middlesbrough this summer. The manager will herald the beginning of preseason training by asking his leading striker for an update on his position, with Manchester City emerging as suitors for his signature.'

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek could remain in the Premier League after claiming he is wanted by Bolton Wanderers.

Everton manager David Moyes is considering launching a bid for Manchester United pair Alan Smith and Kieran Richardson.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is set to spend £30m on Jermain Defoe, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Nigel Reo-Coker and Jussi Jaaskelainen.

Sunderland manager Roy Keane have agreed a £5m deal with West Brom for defenders Paul Robinson and Paul McShane.

Transfers rumours and other speculative news.

West Ham striker Carlos Tevez is likely to leave for Inter Milan this summer.

Thaksin Shinawatra has set his sights on bringing Shaun Wright-Phillips back to Manchester City when his takeover is complete.

Italian club Parma are keen to sign Manchester United striker Giuseppe Rossi on a permanent basis, following his superb loan spell.

Preston North End striker David Nugent has reportedly set his heart on securing a move to Everton this summer.

Liverpool's hopes of landing Fernando Torres have been dealt a blow following news as  is being held up by the Atletico Madrid striker's £2.5m pay-off clause. 

Bolton have emerged as favourites to sign Sheffield United's Phil Jagielka.

Birmingham boss Steve Bruce is lining up a double swoop for Arsenal's Mathieu Flamini and Celta Vigo's Daniel de Ridder. Bruce is also close to signing French star Olivier Kapo from Juventus.

Alan Curbishley's future as West Ham boss could be in doubt despite him leading them to Premiership safety last season. (Daily Star)

Former Fulham boss Chris Coleman has had talks about becoming the new Real Sociedad coach.

Manchester United,Alan Smith expected to snub a move to Middlesbrough because he wants European football next season.