The Portuguese star headbutted West Ham skipper Lucas Neill in Saturday's Barclays Premier League win at Old Trafford, earning himself a three-match ban. He also faces internal disciplinary action, with manager Sir Alex Ferguson vowing to "deal with" the player. Nani said: "I recognise that my action was a thoughtless one, but I also have to say that I was provoked and attacked. I know it serves as no excuse, but that's exactly what happened.
2. Newcastle United and Manchester City are reportedly tracking Porto defender Bruno Alves. Alves has been in excellent form for the Portuguese Liga champions, and reports claim scouts from both United and City have been monitoring his progress. The 26-year-old's current contract runs until 2012, and it is claimed that Porto would not accept an offer of less than 30million euros (£23.6million). The central-half's agent, and father, has confirmed that a number of clubs are interested in signing Alves.
3. Wigan boss Steve Bruce is expected to step up his efforts to sign Egypt striker Amr Zaki over the next few weeks. Bruce watched Zaki score twice last night as his club El Zamalek beat Aluminum 5-1 win in the Egyptian General League. Zaki, who has scored 21 goals in 40 internationals, is a top target for Wigan, who reportedly had a £4.1million bid rejected in the January transfer window. With the Latics securing their Barclays Premier League status for a fourth successive season with a 2-0 victory at Aston Villa on Saturday, Bruce is now eager to strengthen his squad.
4. Sheffield United chairman Kevin McCabe has warned a quartet of clubs to forget any hope of signing in-demand striker James Beattie this summer. Beattie has had a superb first season at Bramall Lane following his £3million move from Everton last summer, scoring 22 goals in the Championship. He has been linked with a return to the Premier League with Bolton, Portsmouth, Aston Villa and new boys Stoke all reportedly interested. However, McCabe has warned the top flight clubs that it will be extremely difficult to prise Beattie away from his long-term deal.
5. Super Aguri have withdrawn from the Formula One World Championship following problems over funding. The team, which owes engine and support supplier Honda around £100 million, had fought tooth and nail for its survival for many months. A takeover by Magma Group, funded by Dubai money, collapsed last month and Honda were lukewarm about an 11th hour rescue bid from Germany's Weigl Group. The team was effectively created to give an F1 seat to Japanese driver Takuma Sato, who was dropped by Honda in 2005, while Briton Anthony Davidson was chosen for the second car in 2008.
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