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Manchester United have secured two of their long-term targets after completing the signings of Serbian duo Zoran Tosic and Adem Ljajic from Partizan Belgrade.

United announced a couple of months ago that they had reached an agreement with Partizan for the duo, since when the Red Devils have been attempting to agree personal terms.

Rumours had suggested that Arsenal and Manchester City were ready to hijack the deal, which is reported to be worth an eventual £17million, as it was reported talks had collapsed.

However, the situation has now been resolved, leaving Tosic free to join the Old Trafford outfit next week, with Ljajic staying in Belgrade for the remainder of the season.

Despite being just 21, Tosic has already made 12 appearances for Serbia and is regarded as one of the best young wide players in Europe.

It is thought Ljajic, 17, will benefit from the stability of remaining with Partizan, with first-team opportunities at Old Trafford unlikely this term.

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Mark Hughes has revealed that Manchester City have agreed a fee with Chelsea for left-back Wayne Bridge.

The Stamford Bridge side confirmed earlier on Friday that the England international had been given permission to speak to City about a proposed January move.

City have not revealed the amount that they will have to pay to secure Bridge's services, but it is believed to be in the region of £12million.

The left-back, who moved to West London from Southampton in the summer of 2003 in a £7million deal, has been unable to secure a regular place in the Chelsea starting XI.

Ashley Cole's form for club and country has kept him ahead of Bridge in both teams and he now looks set to move on to pastures new.

Hughes has money to spend in the winter transfer window and is backed by the financial muscle of the Abu Dhabi United Group.

The Eastlands boss confirmed to Sky Sports News on Thursday that he was keen to complete as much business as early as possible.

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Ranieri 'agrees to Diego move' Friday 2 January, 2009

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There are reports in the peninsula that Juventus Coach Claudio Ranieri has given the green light for a swoop for Werder Bremen midfielder Diego.

The Old Lady are expected to strengthen their squad in 2009 with an eye to challenging for the Scudetto and European glory.

Brazilian ace Diego has long been a target for the Bianconeri directors and provisional approaches have been made.

However, until now there have been suggestions that Ranieri would stand in the way of the transfer.

The addition of Diego could force Ranieri to change his formation - a move he seemed unwilling to make.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Ranieri is now willing to make that sacrifice in order to add Diego to the ranks.

Sporting director Alessio Secco is said to be in Bremen to agree a contract and a fee, which is expected to be under £18m.

One obstacle to a transfer is that Diego is under contract until 2011 and Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona are watching him.

But if Juve really see Diego as a possible heir to Pavel Nedved's throne, they will be less reluctant to make a big investment.