Paper Talk: March 14th

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has opened the door to a sensational return to Old Trafford for Cristiano Ronaldo, who he sold to Real Madrid for £80m last summer.
Full story: Sunday Express

Ferguson is also locked in negotiations with Chelsea to sign Joe Cole who is out of contract at Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.
Full story: People

Manchester United are also eager to sign Everton’s young stars Dan Gosling and Jack Rodwell, while Everton boss David Moyes would like to bag Manchester City’s Stephen Ireland.

Full story: News of the World

Chelsea and Manchester United face competition from Spanish side Barcelona in the race to sign Benfica winger Angel Di Maria. Di Maria has a buyout clause of 50m Euros (£45m) in his contract, but his Portuguese side would accept 25m Euros (£22m).

Full story: IM Scouting

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has come out in support of his former club Manchester United, reckoning Manchester City will never overcome their rivals.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Keith Harris has outlined his Manchester United masterplan as the Red Knights prepare for a summer takeover battle.

Manchester United are looking to bring in another boy from Brazil – Roberto, aged 18.

Fulham want Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck on loan next season.

Liverpool want to sign England youth striker John Cofie, 17, from Manchester United.

Manchester United are chasing another boy from Brazil – and will make a move for Dodo this summer to kill off interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid.

David Beckham will not get involved in the Manchester United fans’ campaign to remove the Glazers but may well buy into the club himself.