ASIA AWAY STILL A POSSIBILITY

Last updated : 01 September 2002 By Editor

Still a chance it will be played in Israel report The People:

Manchester United are considering an amazing trip to Israel in the Champions League as a thank-you to their fans in the Middle East.

Despite the nightmare security fears - and the fact that UEFA have banned all clubs travelling to the war-torn land - there are powerful people working within Old Trafford who want United to play Maccabi Haifa in their own country.

The game, scheduled for late October, is due to be played in Cyprus but middle men - including top agent Pini Zahavi - are trying to broker a way for United to head for Israel instead.

Old Trafford director and solicitor Maurice Watkins is looking into the possibility.