‘Fergie is not the only one putting two and two together and coming up with an obvious conclusion. According to Zahavi, Ferdinand arrived at Carpaccio near Stamford Bridge fully aware Kenyon was there and even "enjoyed a bowl of pasta" with them. According to Ferdinand, Zahavi never mentioned Kenyon and he expected to be accompanying the agent to a nearby casino within minutes.
‘According to Chelsea, it was all a coincidence, and the very idea they could be after the £30m England defender is such an affront to their integrity that lawyers are on standby. The suggestion that Chelsea have that much integrity left to defend will have brought wry smiles at Old Trafford - even though United say they have accepted the explanation.’