BITS AND BOBS

Last updated : 11 August 2006 By Ed
Inter say they have had no offer from United for Adriano. Inter president Massimo Moratti told the club's official website:

"There is no deal with or request from Manchester United."

The Mirror reports that United are going to make a £7 million bid for Owen Hargreaves.

The Times reports that Rio Ferdinand has an injured ankle which may rule him out of the opening match against Fulham. While Gary Neville, Nemanja Vidic and John O'Shea are also struggling to be fit.