Pre-season Transfer Speculation & Rumours(2010)

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Manchester United Linked With 'New Kaka' Paulo Henrique

Manchester United have been linked with a move for Santos prodigy Paulo Henrique, according to The Mirror.

The talented youngster has been dubbed ‘the new Kaka’ and is being chased by a host of European clubs including United, Bayern Munich, Juventus and both Milan clubs.

Sir Alex Ferguson has said that he is only looking to add one or two players to his squad this summer but with his preference to bring in young players with potential for the future, Henrique could prove to be an attractive option for the United manager.

The 20-year-old was tipped to be included in Dunga’s Brazil squad for the World Cup, after scoring 11 goals in 20 league appearances, but he failed to make the final cut for South Africa.

Santos president Alvaro Luis Ribeiro insists that the player is not for sale this summer but it remains to be seen whether the lure of one of Europe’s top sides will be too much for Henrique to resist.

Source: Goal.com

Manchester United Ponder €21 Million Bid For Barcelona's Yaya Toure

Manchester United are reportedly set to offer €21 million to prise Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure away from Barcelona.

Manager Sir Alex Ferguson is understood to be keen to strengthen United's midfield given the constant injuries plaguing Owen Hargreaves and the loss of form from the likes of Michael Carrick and Anderson.

A report in Spanish publication Sport claims that Ferguson has identified the 27-year-old as a key target in bolstering United's capabilities in the middle of the park, particularly from a defensive viewpoint.

While Barca coach Pep Guardiola is said to be keen to retain the services of Toure, reports yesterday stated that the Catalan outfit would consider releasing the player for a fee of €30-35 million.

As a result of dropping own the pecking order, Toure is believed to be seeking a move away from Camp Nou and potential suitors from the English Premier League would be keen to wrap up a deal prior to the World Cup to avoid the player's value soaring after the finals.

Source: Goal.com