Atletico starlet snubbed Wigan
Young keeper dreaming of Red Devils switch

Atletico Madrid starlet David De Gea has confirmed he turned down the chance to join Roberto Martinez at Wigan Athletic last summer.

The teenage keeper had been all set to link up with the Latics before deciding he wanted to remain in La Liga for at least another season.

De Gea reportedly rejected Wigan as his long-term ambition remains replacing Edwin van der Sar as Manchester United's number one.

Interest

While the 19-year-old has confirmed his interest in playing in the Premier League, he is in no rush to make the move to English football.

"I was about to go to Wigan but wanted to stay at Atletico and take my opportunity another time," confirmed the Spaniard.

"The Premier League would be enjoyable and is an option I would like a bit later in life.

"Now is not the time to move. For me, Van der Sar has been one of the best in the world."

source: skysports.com

It is well established that the Premier League is the world's richest football division and that its players are, collectively, the best-paid on the planet.


But it might surprise some people to learn that compared to the richest divisions in other globally popular sports – basketball, baseball, cricket, American football and ice hockey – England's finest come some way down the pecking order.

Manchester United's comparable figures are £55,818 per week, or £2.9 million a year, while just outside the top 30 are Arsenal, at No 31 (with average pay of £50,289 per week; £2.6 million year) and Liverpool at No 33 (£48,662 per week, £2.5 million year).

Aside from Real, Barca, Chelsea and United, the top 30 is dominated by basketball franchises and baseball clubs in the United States. It does, however, include three teams from cricket's Indian Premier League, the upstart competition in world sport.

Nani signs new United deal
Winger admits playing at Old Trafford is a 'dream come true'

Manchester United winger Nani has signed a new contract which will keep him at Old Trafford until 2014.

The Portuguese has started to fulfil his potential this season after being asked to fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo, who moved to Real Madrid last summer.

Manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been suitably impressed and believes there is still more to come so has ensured the 23-year-old will stay with United.

Ferguson told his club's official website: "Nani is an emerging talent within the team and has developed tremendously since joining the club.

"We are delighted he has signed a new contract and I am sure he will have a long and successful future here at Manchester United."

Nani, who signed for United in July 2007 from Sporting Lisbon, said: "I am delighted to have signed a new contract. It has been like a dream come true to play for Manchester United.

"The coaching staff have taught me so much about the game and I'm playing alongside some of the best players in the world. I'm looking forward to winning many more trophies with this team."

source: skysports.com

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Seems like they're freezing ticket prices for next season

United confirm ticket freeze
Red Devils faithful given boost for next season

Manchester United have confirmed they are freezing ticket prices next season.

The Glazer family have been attacked for the size of price rises since their controversial takeover in 2005 and it was claimed further increases would be implemented despite the ongoing worldwide economic problems.

However, the club have announced prices will be pegged next term, which will come as a welcome relief to supporters.

The move, which is unprecedented for the Red Devils in recent times, means admission on matchdays will continue to cost between £27 and £49, with season tickets ranging from £513 to £931.

source: skysports.com