Final Promise By @rioferdy5

Rio Ferdinand has promised Barcelona will face the 'real Manchester United' on 28 May at Wembley. 

The Reds defender is clearly still smarting from the 2-0 Champions League final defeat to the Catalan giants in Rome and is determined that things will be different this time around.

Although appreciating the world-class array of attacking talent in Pep Guardiola's side, Ferdinand is backing his team-mates to set the record straight.

"I have never watched 2009 again," he revealed. "But matches like that are hard to forget as it is clear in your head.

"If you want to sit and think about games like that they come up quite easily. It is like bringing something up on the internet. I have not watched it but I have re-run it in my head a few times. We never played. We never got on the ball. We weren't Manchester United that day. This time we will give a better account of ourselves.

"On the way back we were sitting there thinking if only we had gone out and played and been the real Manchester United, it would have been different.

"I wouldn't mind it being the best Manchester United against the worst Barcelona. We will try and do whatever it takes to win. They always say you don't want to come off the pitch with any regrets. There were regrets that night."

Ferdinand respects Barcelona but is not in awe of the likes of Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Xavi.

"You watch the games and see them on TV and they have fantastic players," he continued.

"They have got three of the best in the world playing in their team if you look at the awards that were given out. But it is not just down to them. If you mark one player out of their team, you still have another 10 to contend with.

"I am sure they will be thinking the same about us. They are more experienced, they know how to win and have consistently won things over the last two or three years.

"You see that aura a little bit. We had that here. We felt in the tunnel we had the game won. But that won't happen with us. We have experienced players who have played against a lot of great teams. When we look around our own changing room, that instils you with confidence."

United Transfer Targets

Sir Alex Ferguson's comments about transfer targets have prompted journalists and fans alike to speculate as to which players will be signing for United this summer.

The boss said: "We have certain targets in mind and I think two or three will be fulfilled." (ManUtd.com, 29 March 2011).

The club has a policy of not commenting on press rumours and official statements are only issued - firstly on ManUtd.com of course - when deals are done and dusted.

In the meantime, it remains a guessing game for all of us. To while away the wait for official news, we're asking you to vote for the player you'd most like to see at United - just for fun.

We've compiled a list of some of the outfield stars who have been consistently linked with the club over the past weeks and months. Which of these eight would you go for?

Daniele De Rossi (Roma) 

Jordan Henderson (Sunderland) 

Luka Modric (Tottenham) 

Sotiris Ninis (Panathinaikos) 

Jack Rodwell (Everton) 

Alexis Sanchez (Udinese) 

Wesley Sneijder (Inter Milan) 

Ashley Young (Aston Villa)

Antonio Valencia: I thought I Will Loose My Speed Permanantly After Injury

Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia relieved at full recovery: I thought my speed might decrease permanently after horror injury

UEFA Champions League Semi : Antonio Valencia, Manchester United v Schalke 04

The former Wigan Athletic star admits that he is nearly back to 100 per cent and is delighted to be involved in the Red Devils' big games following his broken leg against Rangers

Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia admits he feared his speed would decrease permanently following the horrific leg break he sustained during a Champions League meeting with Rangers in September.

The former Wigan Athletic man suffered a broken and dislocated left ankle after landing awkwardly following a challenge from Kirk Broadfoot but insists he is now nearly back to 100 per cent fitness after an impressive string of performances.

"At first I thought my speed might decrease permanently but I spoke to the physio and he assured me I was going to make a complete recovery, which gave me a lot of confidence," Valencia told The Sun.

"When I was injured I would sit at home watching the matches and think 'If I were in that position, I'd do this or that'. 

"Previously, the longest I'd been out was about three months and this was more than five months, so it was tough."

Since returning to the fold two months ago the Ecuador international has been in fantastic form for the Red Devils, helping them reach the final of the Champions League, and Valencia believes his spell on the sidelines has made him appreciate the game like never before.

"Now I'm back at nearly 100 per cent and I'm happy to be involved in these big games," he added.

"Training with the lads and playing at an exciting time of the season - it doesn't get any better than that.

"Football is my whole life and perhaps I didn't really appreciate that before the injury, or even while I was out. Now I enjoy every training session and every match."