Manchester united transfers 2011-2012

Blackburn have stepped aside to allow Phil Jones to "follow his dream" of joining Manchester United.

Although Rovers have claimed Jones' switch to Old Trafford could eventually break their transfer record, United have not gone beyond the initial £16.5million offer that triggered a buy-out clause in the teenager's contract last week.

"Much as we would love him to stay on with us - and we made all efforts to convince him to stay - Phil has to finally follow his heart," said a statement on behalf of the Rovers' owners, directors and manager, released the club's official website.

Manchester United may offer striker Dimitar Berbatov to Tottenham Hotspur as part of an offer for Luka Modric, according to the Daily Star.

Tottenham have already re-buffed a £22m bid from Chelsea for the Croatian and claim they don?t want to sell despite Modric himself admitting that he would like to leave White Hart Lane. However, Manchester United are also believed to be interested in the playmaker and could use former Spurs star Berbatov as bait.

Sign #2 is then Ashley Young

Barcelona ace Thiago Alcantara has been subject to a £15million bid from Manchester United.

The 20-year old was attracting interest from Premiership duo Arsenal and Chelsea, but it is United who have made the first move for the Spanish youngster.

Thiago?s future at the Nou Camp looks uncertain after fresh speculation linking Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas with a return to the Catalans.

The Mirror are reporting that Arsenal are interested in buying John O?Shea due to Arsene Wenger?s side short on experience at the back, which over the last couple of years has been one of the reasons why they have not secured any silverware.

Sources from Chile have claimed that Chelsea and Manchester United target Alexis Sanchez has his heart set on a move to Barcelona, ending speculation that the 22 year old may move to a Premier League side.

Man Utd boss Ferguson was willing to pay what was needed to land Sanchez!

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was prepared to break the bank to sign Udinese star Alexis Sanchez.

The Mail on Sunday says Ferguson has admitted he was prepared to break a club record to take Sanchez to Manchester United.

The manager pulled out of a £35million move for the most coveted forward in the world after learning that United, Chelsea and Manchester City had been beaten to the Chilean by Barcelona, who will complete the signing of the brilliant South American next week.

Ferguson has talked up the quality of Sanchez for over 18 months.

Manchester United have accepted a bid from Peterborough for young forward Nicky Ajose, skysports.com understands.

The 19-year-old was a stand-out performer whilst on loan at Bury last season and player a major role in their promotion to League One.

A host of clubs have since made contact with United about the prospect of taking him on loan next season.

There has also been interest in signing him on a permanent basis and now Peterborough have made their move.