Thursday’s biggest stories for the Red Devils.
Manchester United on alert as Marco Reus rejects Borussia Dortmund contract
The forward has refused to enter into contract negotiations at the Signal Iduna Park, leading many to believe the German is on his way.
According to the Daily Express the Red Devils are among a host of top European clubs tracking Reus, along with Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Real Madrid.
The 25-year-old has a release clause in his contract that drops to £20m next summer and as a result Dortmund may let the Germany international leave in January.
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Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi also on the wishlist
After losing 5-3 to Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday it has become very apparent that United need defensive recruitment.
That is what has drawn them to Los Che centre-back Otamendi, who has previously been targeted by Chelsea and Manchester City, reports the Daily Express.
The Argentina international joined the Spaniards in February before being loaned to Atletico Mineiro, but is now considered an important part of the setup at the Mestalla Stadium.
Goalkeeper tipped as the ‘new Thibaut Courtois’ being targeted
The Gunners, the Blues and United are locked in a three-way battle to sign 15-year-old stopper Mike Svilar from Anderlecht, according to the Daily Mail.
Svilar has been impressing in youth tournaments and has been likened to current Belgium international Courtois, although his father Ratko says his son is going nowhere.
“He has trialled at Chelsea and Manchester United also enquired. Everyone wants him. ‘There is nowhere better for him than Anderlecht,” the former ‘keeper told Niuewsblad.
Chris Smalling’s thigh injury to be assessed
During a time when manager Louis van Gaal desperately needs all the help he can get in defence there is more bad news for the Dutchman.
Smalling has picked up a thigh problem in training and is now a doubt for Saturday’s visit of West Ham United, reports the Daily Mail.
Van Gaal is already without Jonny Evans and Phil Jones due to injuries, whilst Tyler Blackett is suspended after being sent off against Leicester.
Red Devils fans charter £3000 plane to convince Cristiano Ronaldo to return
Supporters at Old Trafford have become somewhat obsessed with planes displaying messages of late and now they are sending them to Spain.
In a bid to tempt Ronaldo to rejoin the club from Real Madrid they are chartering the aircraft to fly over Los Blancos’ next La Liga game, reports the Metro.
Madrid take on Villarreal on Saturday and the message will say ‘Come Home Ronaldo’ – good luck with that.