Manchester United have lined up a £15m deal for PSV Eindhoven midfielder Kevin Strootman, who has been described as “the new Roy Keane”. Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson plans to give Michael Owen, who has made six league starts in almost three years at Old Trafford, a pivotal role in Manchester United’s title push. Full story: Mail on Sunday
Ferguson, meanwhile, believes Wayne Rooney can reach 40 goals this season. The striker currently has 31 for club and country. Full story: The Observer
Former Manchester United defender Paul McGrath claims title rivals Manchester City could pay the price after getting “cocky” when they were five points clear at the summit. Full story: Sunday Mirror
Arsenal will land Lukas Podolski after the £11million Cologne striker snubbed Manchester United. Full story: The Sun
