Reports in Belgium have confirmed that Manchester United have signed Marnick Vermijl from Standard Liege on a three year contract for a compensation fee of  €300,000.The 18-year-old is a versatile defender who can play all across the backline but is predominantly a right full back.

He is expected to team up with United in time for the start of the 2010-11 season and will go into Sir Alex Ferguson’s senior squad. Despite the fact that he has never played a first team game for the Belgian side, he impressed both Sir Alex Ferguson and reserve team boss Ole Gunner Solskjaer whilst on trial at Old Trafford.

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Remember Sheringham? He was one of Manchester United hero in 1999 UEFA Champions league final. Teddy thinks Wayne Rooney could destroy his career after losing his cool yesterday during England v Ukraine game when he tackled Oleksandr Aliiev.

Also, he compared that incident with Paul Gascoigne one when he damaged his knee.

“It was similar to how Gazza did his knee and he was never the same. He could end his career with a challenge like that.” Read the full story

Today, we start the “What If” series. We will talk about players and events and Paul Gascoigne is the player to start with. What if Gazza agreed to join Manchester United?

Paul Gascoigne’s current mental health and financial problems have been well publicised. He had stints in a mental institution and has previously battled drinking problems as well as marital problems.

Not as well publicised is the fact Sir Alex Ferguson was interested in signing him for the Red Devils. Gascoigne visited the Manchester United youth academy as a youngster and spurned the opportunity to continue his football education under the tutelage of Sir Alex for reasons only he knows. Read the full story

After Wayne Rooney great form yesterday in Slovenia game, former England and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer believes the Manchester United striker is the man who can lead England to win the World Cup for the second time since 1966.

Shearer, All-time top scorer in the Premier League, has praised England coach Fabio Capello for trusting Rooney’ abilities and giving him a free role inside the pitch. Shearer believes Rooney character will be a strong factor to win next year World Cup in South Africa. Read the full story

Wayne Rooney has confirmed himself ready to take his United goal bombardment on to the international stage for the back-to-back World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Belarus. Rooney could score three goals out of the last three games.

“This was a really good result for us and I think we have repaired the damage now,” said the England striker.

“That is four of our hardest games of the season out of the way and we are still in a decent position in the league.

“Hopefully we can go on a good run now and start climbing the table.” Read the full story

England physio has stated today the Manchester United and England defender will be fit to partner John Terry. This mean that Ferdinand will be fit to play in next week game against Liverpool at Anfeild. Capello confirmed his vice-captain is fit enough to resume his partnership with John Terry at the centre of defence – which also means he could be available for United’s crunch clash with Liverpool on Saturday.

Capello said: “Rio is fit for the game and it is good to have him available because he is a leader and an important player.”

Ferdinand was replaced by Everton’s Joleon Lescott against Andorra, but ahead of arguably the most important game of England’s qualifying campaign, Capello is understandably relieved to have the United man available again.

Ferguson, too, will have been worried about the prospect of travelling to Anfield on Saturday without such a key player.

Meanwhile, Terry has urged England to take control of their World Cup destiny with victory tonight.

“If we win every home game and our big games, we’ll be OK,” he said. “It’s a fresh start for everyone – a new campaign with everybody fighting for a place under the new manager.

“If we can win then great, but if we draw it is a very good result too. They haven’t lost here for a while and that is something we’re aware of.”