OWEN Hargreaves has sent out an eve-of-season warning to Manchester United's domestic and European rivals: We can get even better.

Hargreaves is not saying United will win more, but the England international has made it clear the Red Devils will not relinquish their Champions League and Premier League crowns without a fight.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane has refused to comment on speculation linking him with Manchester United striker Louis Saha.

Recent reports have suggested that Keane was lining up a move to bring the French forward to the Stadium of Light.

Manchester United full-back Patrice Evra has revealed his belief that Cristiano Ronaldo would not leave the club for Real Madrid this summer and believes the saga will not affect team spirit...

Manchester United's Gary Neville believes team-mate Rio Ferdinand deserves to be named captain of England.

"I would be delighted for Rio if he was made England captain," said Neville. "Obviously I hope it's Rio as he is a team-mate of mine and it would be great for the club.

"He is certainly the best defender in the club at the moment and it would be well deserved.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is expecting 'big things' from Carlos Tevez in his second season at Old Trafford. The Old Trafford chief is confident that Tevez can enjoy an even more productive year after improving his fitness levels.

Manchester United's old guard continue to set the example for the rest of the squad, claims Nemanja Vidic.

"I hope the Community Shield won't be the last trophy we win this season," said Vidic.

"We've worked hard in pre-season and I've seen the hunger in the players' eyes. We are ready to win more trophies because there exists a winning mentality at United.

Rio Ferdinand is set to be named as the England captain for the 2010 World Cup campaign, reports The Mirror.

England coach Fabio Capello has narrowed his selection process for a long-term skipper down to two players - Ferdinand and his centre-back partner John Terry.

Capello has reportedly told friends Ferdinand has been excellent.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson refused to rule out a move for Barcelona striker Thierry Henry after their Community Shield victory.

"It has been pressing since the end of last season," said the Scot. "We like to operate with four strikers and we have not been able to do that."

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits he has concerns over their lack of goals in preseason.

"It is a concern," Ferguson said, while admitting Louis Saha was likely to be sold this month.

"With Wayne (Rooney) probably out of the opening game and Louis Saha's future unclear we are a bit short up front.

UNITED defender Patrice Evra and Chelsea groundsman Sam Bethell have both denied the charges levelled against them by the Football Association over their part in the row at Stamford Bridge last season.

Evra and Bethell were involved in an angry confrontation during United's warm-down following their 2-1 defeat.