Thursday’s biggest stories for the Red Devils.
Real Madrid left-back Marcelo linked with shock move to Manchester United
Despite the fact Luke Shaw arrived at Old Trafford over the summer in a £27m deal, manager Louis van Gaal still wants another left-back in the January transfer window.
According to the Metro, whilst Bayern Munich’s David Alaba and Jordi Alba of FC Barcelona are the preferred choices, they are unlikely to leave their current clubs.
As a result van Gaal has been drawn to Marcelo and it’s believed Madrid would sell the Brazilian if the offer is right.
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Barcelona v Real Madrid El Clasico combined XI.
Champions League Team of the Week.
Angel di Maria injury update.
Bryan Robson slams former United teammate Roy Keane for his new book
The club legend has criticised his former fellow midfielder by saying he is deliberately antagonising people to sell more books.
Keane has recently released his autobiography and Robson thinks the Irishman should be showing a bit more class.
“If you are going to come about with a book, why not talk about the history of what you have done in the game, the good things about the game, rather than criticise people when there is no need to criticise people,” the ex-England international was quoted by the Irish Independent.
Rafael sends warning to Chelsea ahead of Premier League clash
The big game of the upcoming weekend in the English top tier is the Reds Devils’ hosting of league leaders the Blues, with the away side the favourites.
Yet right-back Rafael has said that the Theatre of Dreams will be an intimidating arena for Jose Mourinho’s men.
“They are playing well. We’re playing at Old Trafford though and we’ve been getting results there so they are definitely beatable,” the Brazilian was quoted by the Daily Express.
Didier Drogba the latest injury upfront for the West Londoners
There could be a further boost for the 13-time Premier League champions as Mourinho has a selection headache upfront due to injuries.
According to ESPN Drogba has joined Diego Costa and Loic Remy on the absentee list and there could be no available strikers for the West London team.
Costa is suffering with a stomach bug whilst Remy picked up a groin problem whilst playing in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Angel di Maria quashes his own injury rumours
There is more good news as the British record £59.7m signing di Maria has said he will be fit to play at the weekend.
The Argentina international has been in great form since a summer switch from Madrid and will also be ready to take on the Blues.
Di Maria was substituted during Monday’s 2-2 draw with West Bromwich Albion, but that was just a precaution and it is only a knock, reports the Daily Express.