London  - Manchester United overcame a 1-0 first-leg deficit on Tuesday, beating Derby County 4-2 in the second leg to secure their place in the Carling Cup final by a 4-3 aggregate.

Kris Commons had given Derby a surprise first-leg victory, but they were blown away before half-time at Old Trafford, conceding three goals in a 20-minute spell.

Nani got the first with a spectacular swerving drive, although television replays suggested goalkeeper Roy Carroll might have done rather better.

London  - Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant on Tuesday agreed to be loaned to Portsmouth.

The 26-year-old, who had been linked with moves to Real Madrid and AC Milan, will remain at Fratton Park until the end of the season.

"I've known him for a long time," manager Tony Adams told the club website.

"We were together at Arsenal a long, long time ago. He was the new kid on the block and a very exciting prospect.

"He's quick and technically very gifted. He can have a go at defenders."

Madrid  - Spanish giants Valencia are poised to sign veteran goalkeeper Cesar Sanchez, according to media reports in Spain on Tuesday evening.

Premier League club Tottenham have, apparently, agreed to sell the contract of former Spanish international Cesar to Valencia, for an undisclosed fee.

Casar, 37, has hardly played for Tottenham since joining from Zaragoza six months ago.

Valencia have been looking for an experienced keeper since Sunday, when first-choice Renan tore muscles in his left thigh in the 3-2 defeat away to Athletic Bilbao.

London,

Rome - AC Milan fans Tuesday were relieved by the news that Brazilian star Kaka turned down a massive offer from Manchester City and decided to remain with the Devils.

Club owner and Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi gave the announcement Monday night through two television channels, thus putting an end to speculations that began last week and triggered protests from hundreds of Milan fans.

"Kaka stays at Milan. It's a success for Kaka. He resisted and I'm happy that Milan have the honour to field among his great players a man like him," Berlusconi said.

Madr