Tuesday’s Manchester United news and rumour roundup.
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Former Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong, 29, is set to reject a move to Manchester United after asking AC Milan to renew his contract, according to the Daily Express.
The Dutch international was linked with a move to the Red Devils during the summer transfer window, but with Louis Van Gaal preoccupied with the unsuccessful attempts to lure Arturo Vidal to Old Trafford, an official bid failed to materialise.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is to hold talks with Adnan Januzaj after the midfielder, 19, became concerned over his future at Old Trafford, the Daily Star reports.
Manchester United are expected to announce this week that David Moyes’s ill-fated stint as manager cost the club £50m, the Daily Telegraph reports.
Ed Woodward is expected to reveal in Wednesday’s annual Manchester United’s club accounts how the Scot’s 11-month reign at Old Trafford has dented finances.
Striker Robin van Persie says he cannot wait to train with the new “world-class” arrivals at Manchester United, the Manchester Evening News reports.
The Dutch striker is looking forward to meeting up with the Reds squad, and is also grateful for Ruud van Nistelrooy’s advice.
However, Fenerbahce ask former Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt to convince compatriot Robin van Persie to leave Manchester United, according to the Metro.
Fenerbahce are looking to bolster their squad with up to four players during the winter transfer window, and believe they may be able to land Van Persie following the arrival of Radamel Falcao at Old Trafford recently.