Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has branded Real Madrid's pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo as "nonsense".

"It's all nonsense, he's not going anywhere," Ferguson said. "I don't know why you keep asking me, because that's exactly what the people in Spain want."

After signing his new contract, Rio Ferdinand admits he won't be fully satisfied with his season unless Manchester United win the Champions League.

Patrice Evra wants to win the Champions League on Wednesday for Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

"I think a manager like him deserves to win the Champions League more than once," said the France full-back.

"This is why I hope that we can deliver the gift of the trophy to him out of respect for what he has done for Manchester United.

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo says he may consider his future at the club after next week's Champions League final. The 23-year-old, who has scored 41 goals in a superb season, has been linked with a move to Real Madrid.

Rio Ferdinand has boosted Manchester United's Champions League preparations by signing his new contract.

Terms were agreed some weeks ago over the five-year deal and Ferdinand put pen to paper today to end all speculation over his future at Old Trafford.

Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes the current team are on the brink of a golden era for the club.

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has hailed the club's scouting system over the success of their signings this season.

Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo believes only a Champions League victory in Moscow will convince his critics that he is the world's No1.

Ronaldo said: "I have been totally surprised by how many goals I have scored as I am not even a centre forward. But to be the best in the world I have to win titles like the Champions League and the Premier League.

With Manchester United in talks with his club, Cardiff City whizkid Aaron Ramsey admits his hero is Ryan Giggs.

"The media stories don't affect me whatsoever," he told The Western Mail. "Obviously, I hear about it, I just don't take any notice.

Patrice Evra is desperate to win the Champions League with Manchester United to erase the memory of his final defeat with Monaco in 2004. Four years ago Porto roared away with European football's biggest club prize.

United's clash with Chelsea in Moscow next Wednesday promises to be a whole lot closer, with any edge being claimed by both sides as the mental battle intensifies.