Manchester United have made discreet enquiries about the possibility of signing Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, who they were keen on recruiting before he moved to Spain from French side Lyon.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says Uruguayan World Cup star Diego Forlan – who left Old Trafford in 2004 after an unsuccessful spell – could have been a Red Devils hero and the club sold him too cheaply. Full story: Daily Mirror
France captain Patrice Evra has been handed a month off by his Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to help him recover from his World Cup nightmare and marathon season – one more week than other United players who starred in South Africa. Full story: Daily Star
Barcelona are looking at improving their left side and have ear marked Patrice Evra as the man to do this. Full story: IMScouting
Real Madrid are leading Chelsea and Manchester United in the race to sign Stuttgart’s Sami Khedira. Full story: IMScouting