UNITED TARGETS SIGN NEW CONTRACTS

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Fernando Torres, the Spain striker linked with United over the summer has agreed a 12-month contract extension with Atletico Madrid and will commit himself to the Primera Liga club until 2009 when he returns from international duty with Spain.

"I had two years left on my contract. After all the uproar this summer I am still here and the club have offered me another year. I am delighted because I feel valued at the club and this is further proof. Everything has been agreed and when I return (from international duty) we will look to make it official."

Meanwhile another reported United target, Marcos Senna, has agreed a three-year contract extension with Villarreal.