Manchester United Daily Digest: Transfer Stories And Exciting Team News!
Dec 17, 2016 at 10:51 AM
Manchester United have managed to stitch a couple of victories together on a rare occasion this season as Jose Mourinho’s men look to get back to fighting at the top of the table.
They are more than 10 points off the league leaders in Chelsea and the manager will hope that his side can keep up the recent performances and put the pressure tight on the teams at the top of the table.
The manager will surely look to add a few players in January while he might also cash in on a few under performers and here are all such transfer rumors and other interesting stories coming out of the Old Trafford today:
Steve Bruce confirms move:
The Aston Villa manager has been looking to add a few players to his squad recently and has been linked with player from the Old Trafford in the past.
He has now revealed in a recent press conference that his side have come to a verbal agreement with the Red Devils over a loan move for Sam Johnstone to Aston Villa in January. (Mail)
Bilic dismisses Payet link:
Jose Mourinho is desperate to add a few quality stars to his lineup in January and has been plotting a move for French stalwart Dimitri Payet in January.
The attacking midfielder may not stay at the club if they continue their recent form but Slaven Bilic, the manager has revealed that there is no truth in the rumors linking Payet with Manchester United in January. (teamtalk)
Manchester United want 2 additions:
The January transfer window is expected to be a busy one for some clubs in the Premier League and Jose Mourinho Manchester United are expected to be the busiest of all.
They have been linked with innumerable players but they are plotting to make only a couple of additions to the squad, that too after letting fringe player leave the club in January. (Manchester Evening News)
Depay and Schneiderlin close to Everton:
The midfielder and the winger have not been in the plans of Jose Mourinho at the club this season and neither have started game regularly this season,
Ronald Koeman is now ready to pay for Schneiderlin for a move to Everton while is plotting a loan deal for the 22-year old Dutch winger in January. Both players are expected to complete their moves without any further problems. (Metro)
Transfer target puts pen to paper:
Manchester United are always on the look out for some of the best young players in Europe and they have been monitoring the situation of one Reece Oxford.
The West Ham starlet is one of the most wanted players in the English domestic circuit but he gave Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool a blow today after signing a new 5-year deal with the hammers ending any hopes of a transfer. (BBC)