Former United goalkeeper Phil Whitehead has moved from West Brom to Reading for £250,000, the same fee that WBA paid for him when Oxford were forced to sell him on the cheap almost a year ago. Bristol City were also interested in him, unsurprisingly after Saturday's performance by Steven Phillips.
United have released triallists Frankie Bennett and Stephane Léoni back to Bristol Rovers, and Portuguese player Fua, however they are retaining former Oldham, Bury and Macclesfield defender Darren Lonergan for another month to try and assess him when he's match fit.
According to Teamtalk Joey Beauchamp has been interesting both Portsmouth and Nottingham Forest. Apparently United's favourite son has a valuation of £800,000 and might attract a cash plus player bid from Pompey. Sounds like it's all a load of Alan Balls.
Rage Online can exclusively reveal that Chrissy Allen, whilst still training with United, is now working as a receptionist at Unipart's gym! Another former youth team player, Tony Wright, has apparently given up the professional game after Swindon failed to take him on after a trial. Well, if you're not good enough for Swindon…