SIR Alex Ferguson has no intention of letting Gerard Pique leave Manchester United.

Pique spent last season on loan at Real Zaragoza and impressed the La Liga outfit so much they returned to Old Trafford with a 'big bid' to sign the Barcelona academy product.

Cristiano Ronaldo has echoed Sir Alex Ferguson views by insisting Manchester United can win the Champions League this season.

Ferguson has already gone on record and said his current star-studded squad can go all the way in this season's competition.

United defender Danny Simpson wants another taste of the big time after making his first Champions League start in the 4-0 win over Kiev.

The 20-year-old full-back joined centre-half Gerard Pique in the starting line-up, while Jonny Evans came on as a late substitute as Ferguson rested some of his big guns.

Goalkeeper Ben Foster is hopeful that he can finally begin his United playing career in February next year.

Two seasons on loan at Watford followed by a knee operation last summer have prevented the 24-year-old from making a competitive Reds appearance.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits he'll use their remaining Champions League group games to give his talented youngsters more experience.

United qualified for the knockout phase with their 4-0 victory over Dynamo Kiev last night and Ferguson said: "I will play mixed teams in the rest of the games.

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has extended his contract with the club until 2012. The centre-back, 26, whose old deal ran out in 2010, moved to United for £7m from Spartak Moscow in Janaury 2006.

The Serb international was unconvincingly initially but did not take long to find his form to help United to the title last season.

Wayne Rooney expects Sir Alex Ferguson to make changes to his Manchester United side for their remaining UEFA Champions League group games.

The Red Devils have already secured passage to the knock-out stage thanks to Wednesday's 4-0 win over Dynamo Kiev and Roma's late 2-2 draw at Sporting.

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Manchester United want to win Group F after qualifying for the knock-out stage of the UEFA Champions League.

"I think if we win the next game that's us winning the group and that's what we intend to do."

Despite a perfect night of results for United, Ferguson still picked the bones from his side's display.

Sir Alex Ferguson says he expects Gary Neville to be fit and ready to play for United after the international break.

The United boss revealed that the injury is not as bad as first feared and believes Neville will be in contention to make his comeback during the Reds' 24 November trip to Bolton, ironically the team he suffered his initial against nearly eight months ago.

Sir Alex Ferguson picked out his front players for special acclaim after watching his free-scoring Manchester United side confirm their place in the Champions League knockout rounds.