Thursday’s biggest stories for the Red Devils.
Chelsea to compete with Manchester United for the signing of Galatasaray star Wesley Sneijder
The future of Sneijder remains uncertain as things grow increasingly frustrating for the Netherlands international in Turkey.
The 30-year-old was dropped for the 3-0 loss to Trabzonspor on Saturday and has failed to be paid by Gala in recent months.
According to the Daily Express both Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal are keen on a reunion with Sneijder having both worked with him in the past.
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Red Devils considering a shock move for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane
Defence remains a priority for the 13-time Premier League champions and Varane appears to be top of van Gaal’s wishlist, according to the Daily Star.
The France international is frustrated at his lack of first team opportunities for Los Blancos currently with Pepe and Sergio Ramos ahead of him in the pecking order.
Madrid are open to selling the 21-year-old, but would demand a £30m fee.
Liverpool and United both interested in Heerenveen youngster Daley Sinkgraven
The 19-year-old looks to be leaving his current club next summer after impressing in the Eredivisie, according to the Daily Star.
Sinkgraven broke into the Heerenveen first team last season and made 17 appearances and his teammate Marten de Roon thinks the teenager will be on the move.
“I hope he stays during the winter, but in the summer he will surely move to a big club,” de Roon said.
Luke Shaw out for two weeks with an ankle injury
Just when there seems to be some positive fitness news for van Gaal another player is struck down with injury and once again it is Shaw.
According to the Mirror the left-back faces two weeks on the sidelines after suffering an ankle problem during the weekend’s victory over Arsenal.
Shaw left the Emirates Stadium on crutches after helping his team earn a vital 2-1 win over the Gunners.
Joining Sporting Lisbon on-loan has given me my confidence back says Nani
After falling out of favour at Old Trafford the Portugal international was allowed to join his former club on-loan this term.
Nani has been in fine form though since returning to Sporting and the 28-year-old says that he now has his confidence back.
“Things are going well for me at the moment. I’m very involved in the matches and that’s what I want – to contribute to the success of the team,” the winger was quoted by the Manchester Evening News.