Sir Alex Ferguson believes that the MLS is growing at a dramatic rate that he believes that a four league set-up could well be offing. The Manchester United boss was speaking at the Northern leg of their American tour, which has become an annual event in the Red Devils pre-season calendar.

In the papers this morning there have been a mixed bag of stories that include Stuart Pearce signs new England contract; Adebayor has gone AWOL at Manchester City, while Aston Villa agree a compensation package for Alex McLeish.

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Pearce signs new Under-21s contract – Guardian

Soccer is making a Major impact – Sun

Wenger: Big clubs do not sell their stars – Guardian

Villa agree £3m McLeish compensation deal – Daily Telegraph

Adebayor goes missing again – Sun

Spurs to reject improved bid for Modric – Guardian

Liverpool ready to make another offer for Downing – Mirror

Corinthians in Tevez offer – Sky Sports

Gunners Fier up for whizkid bid – Sun

Spurs sign ex-Barca youngster – Sky Sports

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