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Beckham´s facing Real trouble
Angry Real Madrid players led by striker Raul demanded a showdown with the club after their privacy was destroyed when David Beckham signed last week. Sunday Express Sport can today reveal the full extent of the hostility in the Real dressing room towards Beckham in the light of the media frenzy which has disturbed their preparations for tonight´s attempt to land the Spanish title. Raul, the most influential player at the club, was furious when he discovered paparazzi had been camped at his home trying to question wife Mamen when he was away at the training ground.
John Richardson, Sunday Express
There is life after Beckham
The whole world will witness scenes of mass hysteria in ten days when David Beckham is paraded for the first time as Real Madrid´s new £25m superstar. But just 48 hours before that July media explosion, Martin Edwards will slip out the directors´ door at Old Trafford for the last time. His exit, after 23 years at the head of the mahogany boardroom table that´s been used to sign away £200m of transfer dealings, will go unnoticed apart from a few nods of recognition from passers-by.
Steve Millar, Daily Express
Fergie planned to snare Figo using Beckham as a pawn
Sir Alex Ferguson came close to selling David Beckham three years ago in a clandestine swap deal that almost brought Luis Figo to Old Trafford. It was the season after Manchester United had won the Champions League and the ambitious Ferguson wasn´t sitting back admiring his handiwork, especially with his growing irritation over the circus which was developing around Beckham and his lifestyle.
John Richardson, Daily Express
Fergie turns to Duffer
Sir Alex Ferguson has been forced to make transfer contingency plans after learning top targets Ronaldinho and Harry Kewell could now end up in Barcelona. The Manchester United boss is ready to switch his sights to Blackburn´s Damien Duff and Brazil´s World Cup-winning midfielder Kleberson.
Paul Hetherington, Daily Star
Martin Edwards on: Superstar Scholesie
I would hate to see Paul Scholes leave. The two players who won the title for us last season were Paul and Ruud van Nistelrooy. We would not have won it without them. I remember Brian Kidd telling me in 1994 that of all the bright stars coming though, young Scholes would be the best. Kiddo said he wouldn´t mature as quickly as the others but would be the next Kenny Dalglish. I don´t like to single players out but you have to in Paul´s case.
Martin Edwards, Daily Star
Martin Edwards on: Ferguson´s dark days
I remember January 1990 and an FA CUp third round tie at Nottingham Forest. It hadn´t been going well for Sir Alex and I called him into my office the day before and said: " It doesn´t matter about the result tomorrow, you are not going to lose your job."
Martin Edwards, Daily Star
Wes back early after quick op
Wes Brown has undergone knee surgery a month earlier than planned. Manchester United´s England defender suffered cruciate knee ligament damage in the final match of the season at Everton as his injury jonx struck again. He´s now expected back before Christmas instead of the New Year.
Paul Hetherington, Daily Star
Stabbed
David Beckham´s dad last night accused Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson of stabing his son in the back. Ted Beckham launched the astonishing attack on Fergie, claiming he had forced his son into a £25million move to Real Madrid. Ted said: " From the day I met Alex Ferguson he has had my full support, my full respect. But this time he has gone too far, he´s got it wrong.
James Fletcher, News of the World
United sign new Cantona
The new Eric Cantona last night revealed: " I have joined Manchester United." Boss Sir Alex Ferguson hsa dipped into his David Beckham millions to land £3.5m Cameroon star Eric Djemba-Djemba from French club Nantes.
Matt Driscoll, News of the World
He´s Gunner come Beck
David Beckham says he will finish his career in the Premiership, but it will not be with Manchester United. The Old Trafford club rejected the chance to ask for a buy-back clause as part of his transfer to Real Madrid. And that means Beckham´s next appearance in the top flight in England could be in an Arsenal shirt.
Steve Bates, Sunday People
Fergie´s tour de force to seal Ronny deal
Ronaldinho will fly into Manchester this week - to be given a personal guided tour of the club by boss Sir Alex Ferguson. Fergie, currently on holiday, will drop everything to return to club duties to convince Ronaldinho to sign for United. Te Brazilian is close to what United hope ill be a £9.3m deal. Now the club´s top brass believe they will clinch the transfer if they can get the midfield genius face to face with Fergie at Old Trafford.
Steve Bates, Sunday People
Sir Alex sets a Red test for Kewell
Harry Kewell will this week be challenged by Sir Alex Ferguson: ´Show us how much you want to play for Manchester United.´ I can reveal that the Premiership champions have finally been given official permission by Leeds to talk to the 24-year-old Aussie star - and they plan to do that with the player and his advisors at Old Trafford this week.
Steve Bates, Sunday People
