SOCCER CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Friday, October 16, 2009

Ferguson contacts injured Defour

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has written to the wounded Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour, a reported transfer target.

Steven Defour

The 21-year-old was linked with several English clubs in the summer and Everton had a £ 9m bid rejected Defour.

But hopes of a January transfer ended when the Belgian broke his foot.

"I've heard of his injury and, in the name of Manchester United, I would like to wish him a speedy and complete recovery," the letter said.

"I'm sure at the time that must be awful feeling and will have all sorts of questions...[source]

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