Vidic denies seeking move

Nemanja Vidic has sought to play down speculation about his future by insisting he is happy at Manchester United.

The Serbian has spoken out after recent comments credited to his agent Paolo Fabbri claimed he was angling after a move to Barcelona.

Vidic, who was one of United’s key players in their Barclays Premier League title defence last season, made his first start of the season in Saturday’s 5–0 win over Wigan after recovering from injury.

“I’ve never said anything about Barcelona or Real Madrid or AC Milan – or any club,” he said. “I never speak about my future so I don’t know why someone else does. I showed at Wigan on the pitch how happy I am at this club.”

Vidic also dismissed as untrue reports his wife, Ana, has not settled in Manchester.

“I don’t know how that rumour came out, she’s not what you’d call a famous wife. She’s never spoken to a newspaper.”

MANCHESTER City expect to finally announce the capture of Joleon Lescott from Everton at some point today.

City officials had been hoping to confirm a double swoop yesterday but in the end were only able to welcome veteran Brazilian Sylvinho as a new arrival as an unexpected delay stalled the £22million deal for Lescott.