Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross snubs return to United

Published: 07 Nov 2009 - 00:37:39

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Priority signing: Ryan Shawcross Ryan Shawcross has snubbed a move back to Manchester United by agreeing a new four-year deal at Stoke. The defender was a January target for Sir Alex Ferguson just two seasons after he left Old Trafford. Ferguson has first option on buying back Shawcross - who was soldto Stoke for £1m in 2008 - if the player ever wants to quit theBritannia Stadium. But the 22-year-old yesterday committed to Stoke until 2013 and is expected to sign early next week. Manager Tony Pulis said: 'Ryan has been a priority signing for us.He has a good chance of going to the World Cup with England and thatshould be his goal.'  Explore more:People:Ryan Shawcross, Alex FergusonPlaces:United Kingdom

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