Paper Talk: Defender still sought, PAYP deal lined up & Barca star on the radar

Tottenham could make a bid for Manchester United defender Wes Brown after Everton turned down their £2m offer for Phil Neville. (News of the World)

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is planning to bring 31-year-old Manchester United striker Michael Owen to the Stadium of Light.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

The Qatari royal family are ready to make a £1.3bn offer for Manchester United. (News of the World)

Injury-plagued Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves will be offered a pay-as-you-play deal next season. (News of the World)

Sir Alex Ferguson will make an audacious bid to take Sergio Busquets from Barcelona this summer. (The People)

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