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Published 12/18/2007 by Robin at Manchester United Football Blog
1. Sir Alex Ferguson is a reluctant mover in the new year sales, but with Manchester United scheduled to announce record profits next month, he will ask the Glazer family to back his team’s title challenge by stumping up the money for a new full back, with Philipp Lahm, of Bayern Munich, his ambitious top target. ...

Manchester United ready to pounce on new signing.
Published 12/18/2007 by Ned at CaughtOffside.com
... The Times reports that Sir Alex has German full-back Philipp Lahm in his sights, and that the Scot will ask the Glazers for a share of United’s record profits to purchase him. The 24 old would be the perfect addition as the industrious German can play on either flank, offering up the possibility of cover for Evra on the left and the chance to be Gary Neville’s understudy on the right with a long term view to being his successor. ...

Red Alerts: United are United; Christmas Party Trouble; Lahm on the Menu?
Published 12/18/2007 by Nick at Manchester United
>The euphoria of the Anfield win isn’t lost on the players. Meanwhile, Sir Alex sees the three points as part of the bigger picture. >It seems United’s Christmas party has led to some serious allegations and police involvement. >In transfer news, United have been linked with a German international. The transfer will be funded by soon to be announced record profits, especially if Wes Brown stupidly walks away from the club. >Meanwhile, the secret to Rooney and Tevez’s successful strike ...