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Liverpool and Arsenal join race for Real Madrid star
Manchester United will have to see off Liverpool and Arsenal if they want to sign Real Madrid’s Fabio Coentrao, according to the Express.
Apparently the left-back would cost £25 million, so any transfer would be sure to take a chunk out of a team’s transfer budget.
Manchester United target’s future unsure
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is unsure about the future of Red Devils target Ron Vlaar, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Speaking on the Dutchman and teammate Fabian Delph’s futures, he said, “This is a brilliant club regardless what football you’re playing. Those two lads have been fantastic for me the three years I’ve been here.
“They’re in their last year and from experience when you get into the Bosman ruling you hold that card.”
United target brands his own club ‘pathetic’
Borussia Dortmund star Mats Hummels has branded his own club pathetic, raising hopes he may leave, reports the Mirror.
After the German club lost to fellow strugglers Werder Bremen on the weekend leaving them joint bottom of the Bundesliga, the club captain said, “We’ve managed pretty well at home in recent weeks, but not at all away. It’s pretty astonishing that we are so pathetic.”
Red Devils join chase for Barcelona ace
Manchester United are to join clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea, PSG, and Bayern Munich in the chase to sign Barcelona’s Sergio Busquets, according to the Express.
Apparently the midfielder is keeping his options open open having spent his whole career at the Catalan club.
Marouane Fellaini cleared of drink-driving
Fellaini was allowed to walk free after being arrested for drink-driving because a second breathalyser test found him to be under the limit, reports the Mirror.
Greater Manchester police said, “Shortly after 5.20am on December 15 officers stopped a Mercedes. The driver was given a breath test and arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol.
“Following the results of a second breath test conducted in police custody the man was de-arrested.”