Today’s rumours are misty-eyed
T
he fun has only just begun at Old Trafford where Michael Carrick will become the head coach until the end of the season. As someone who knows a thing or two about central midfielders, Carrick will immediately realise Manchester United are desperately in need of one. Al-Hilal’s Rúben Neves is on the radar, as is Atlético Madrid’s Marcos Llorente. The 30-year-old is valued at £30m, leaving Jason Wilcox and chums plenty to ponder.
There are, supposedly, admirers of Sassuolo’s Tarik Muharemovic at United but if they really want to acquire the centre-back’s services they will need to overcome competing interest from Tottenham and Newcastle.
It has not quite worked out for Donyell Malen at Aston Villa since joining from Borussia Dortmund exactly one year ago. Roma are offering the Dutchman an escape route, first on loan and then with the option to make it permanent for £28.5m in the summer.
