Ander Herrera could quit Manchester United in January for just £19m

Ander Herrera is reportedly considering leaving Manchester United in January after failing to impress manager Louis van Gaal.
Herrera, a big money signing from Athletic Bilbao in the summer, had a bright start to life at Old Trafford but has recently been in and out of the team.
And now reports in Spain say the midfielder could depart United in the new year, with the Red Devils likely to sell for about £19million.
Herrera would have interest from a host of teams across Europe, including Tottenham, who were strongly linked with the player before he moved to United.

 

Man Utd Set to Sign Liverpool Target Roberto Firmino in £25mln Transfer Swoop

Man Utd Set to Sign Liverpool Target Roberto Firmino in £25mln Transfer Swoop

TEHRAN (FNA)- Manchester United look set to annoy Liverpool by signing their long-term target Roberto Firmino in a £25 million deal.

Liverpool have been scouting Firmino for the last two years and even made a move to sign him in the summer, only for Hoffenheim to knock the bid back, Metro reported.

They remain keen, but now reports say United look set to win the race for the Brazil international, who has been dubbed the new Kaka.

A speedy play-maker who can play on the wing or even as a striker, Firmino is a great finisher blessed with superb technique and agility.

Manchester United set to sign Liverpool target Xherdan Shaqiri by agreeing to pay £18m transfer fee

 

Manchester United look set to beat Liverpool to the signing of Bayern Munich star Xherdan Shaqiri in an £18million deal.
Shaqiri is destined to depart Bayern in the new year after struggling for game time, and a switch to the Premier League has been on the cards for a while.
Liverpool have previously made two offers for the player, but the Daily Express says United look set to do business by agreeing to meet his £18million valuation.
Louis van Gaal already has a host of attacking players, but that is not stopping him from wanting the Swiss star who can play on the wing or as a No.10.

 

TRANSFER NEWS: Man Utd's Cuadrado MEETING, Rooney's Everton return, Martinez twist

The summer transfer window may be just a distant memory, but with the season well underway managers have started their preparations for January...
Manchester United have already held a meeting with Juan Cuadrado over a prospective £35million deal.
The Fiorentina winger has been linked in the past with the Red Devils in the past.
Reports suggest that Cuadrado has had a change of heart after penning a new deal with La Viola, and is keen to force through a move away from the Serie A outfit.
Cuadrado it is believed hasn't seen eye-to-eye with manager Vicenzo Montello.
Wayne Rooney could make a surprise return to Everton one day according to Toffees chairman Bill Kenwright.
The 29-year-old left Everton in 2004 to join Manchester United in a £27m deal.
But Kenwright believes Rooney would be welcome back at Goodison Park anytime.
He said: "Yes. He comes back to Goodison. He's an Evertonian and his family are. He is welcome to come back."
Liverpool are lining up a £30million move for Porto forward Jackson Martinez.
The Reds have struggled this term following the departure of Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge already missing a chunk of action through injury.
Martinez was previously linked to Chelsea and Arsenal, but there appears to be a fresh twist in the transfer saga.
He has admitted he could get a lucrative offer from the Reds when he said: "At the end of this season I hope to get some interesting proposals."
Talisca has been urged to reject a move to Chelsea by former Blues favourite David Luiz.
The 20-year-old Benfica star is also being tracked by Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United.
But Luiz believes Talisca shouldn't rush into a move to the Premier League.
He said: "Jorge Jesus empowers and teaches players though. Talisca still has plenty to learn and I'm sure he'll get better in the future."

At the end of this season I hope to get some interesting proposals

Jackson Martinez

Club chat and other gossip…
Thibaut Courtois has urged Chelsea not to be complacent as they chase the title.
The Blues remain unbeaten from their first 11 league games.
Chelsea are hunting their first title since 2010, but Courtois has told his team-mates to take nothing for granted.
He said: "There will be a still a long way to win the title. We are working hard. And hopefully that will be enough."
Manchester United are expected to announce a sharp drop in revenues today.
The Red Devils will count the cost of failing to qualify for the Champions League.
The financial results are expected to show United's revenue to drop by £50m.
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Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he thought Manchester United great Paul Scholes when he clapped eyes on him for the first time.
He said: "I was very aware that the first time I clapped eyes on Paul Scholes, I thought: 'too small'. But that's when nurturing talent comes in."

 

£37 million Man United target ‘on way to Premier League’

Fresh reports have claimed Manchester United target and Sporting Lisbon star William Carvalho is on his way to the Premier League this January, according to the Daily Express website.

It was reported earlier this month that the Portuguese club were willing to do a deal for Carvalho at a knockdown price in January.
The 22-year-old midfielder has a £37m release clause in his current contract but a deal could be struck during the winter transfer window at a lower price.
Carvalho recently admitted that he is keen to one day play in the Premier League.
“We all have ambitions and I hope one day to play in the best leagues in the world, the English or Spanish,” he told the Portuguese Association‘s magazine.
“It was not this year, but if I continue to do my job as I have done so, it will certainly come sooner or later.”

 

Manchester United transfer target Ron Vlaar could be in line to make 'nice big move', says agent 

Ron Vlaar's agent has admitted the Aston Villa skipper has a chance to make a "big" move in the not-too-distant future.

The defender is out of contract at the end of the season and will be allowed to talk to other clubs in January. Among those linked with Vlaar is Manchester United.
He will not be sold in the transfer window though and Villa boss Paul Lambert, who has a strong relationship with his skipper, has spoken to Vlaar about a new contract.
But the 29-year-old is yet to sign and agent Arnold Oosterveer admits the situation is in Vlaar's favour.
Oosterveer told Dutch publication Voetbal International: "It is obvious that for Ron, now is the moment to make a nice big move in his career.
"Ron is very ambitious. The situation is ideal for Ron right now.
"You can imagine that we are not in a hurry. I don't want to react to the rumour that he will go to either Arsenal or Manchester United, but Ron is very ambitious."

 

Mesut Ozil injury: Arsenal midfielder confirms that he will be sidelined for another SEVEN WEEKS 

 

Mesut Ozil has confirmed that he will be out of action for another seven weeks, meaning he will not play football again this year.

The Arsenal midfielder joined up with Germany on international duty in early October with a knee problem, which was diagnosed by the German FA as ruptured ligaments.
Ozil was speaking last night at the Laureus awards in Berlin, where he received an award for his charity work after paying for 23 Brazilian children to have life-saving surgery.
"I've been out injured for five weeks, and I will miss another seven weeks. That's a long time, indeed," he said.
"Sadly, I am ruled out because of my knee. But it is like that in football sometimes. Chin up, and move on."