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Van Nistelrooy Stays at United for Now

Ruud Van Nistelrooy is not going anywhere as of yet. Manchester United`s manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, confirmed that Real Madrid`s bid for the player has been turned down. Ferguson also confirmed that United`s bid for Michael Carrick was answered unfavorably as well.

According to the word in Spain, Van Nistelrooy was supposed to undergo a medical on Thursday before completing the deal. Real`s website ever published a profile of Van Nistelrooy and everything was set for his transfer. Everything but the approval of Manchester United, apparently. "There is no agreement with Real Madrid and Manchester United over Ruud,` said Ferguson.`we have refused their offer. He remains a Manchester United player."

Although Ferguson`s negativity, it is only a matter of time until the deal goes through. The issue is, of course, financial. Manchester United is asking for more money, and Real will have to bid closer to ?15million rather than the ?10million it is believed they have bid. "We have to see what Juventus are planning for their players,` said Ferguson.`Vieira, (Fabio) Cannavaro and (Gianluca) Buffon are all top players and there are question marks about where they are going next season," said Ferguson.