United have been thwarted from signing a host of marquee names this summer – in the shape of Bayern Munich’s Thomas Muller and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale – but journalist Shaun Custis has revealed that the club have made moves to sign the Brazilian superstar in recent weeks. But that anonymous source has something to add: “United are one of the biggest clubs in the world so it is right they should be chasing a player who has the potential to be the best player on the planet”.
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Everyone at Sunderland is for sale, says team manager Dick Advocaat: “If the player wants to go, he can go”. It is the same with us, when we are not selling De Gea.
With Tottenham still looking to clinch the signing of West Brom striker Saido Berahino, there’s certainly still plenty of life left in this summer’s window.
However, as much talk has been of the misfiring Wayne Rooney up front for the Red Devils this season, it would hardly be surprising to see a new front man walk through the Old Trafford doors.
It appears United have the edge on the Bundesliga side, however, after Zekhnini told Nettavisen that his “biggest dream” would be to play at Old Trafford.
He also expressed a view that Manchester United winger Ashley Young is not at the level of the Brazil star. “I will give my best every day”.
And finally, Karim Benzema is reportedly being monitored by United as Van Gaal assesses his attacking options.
Here’s one to get fans excited – United are now favourites to sign Arsenal target Benzema.
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The fact remains, though, that United are just a few players away from being a real force this season.
