Paper Talk: United eye Schalke stopper

Manchester United have again been linked with Schalke keeper Manuel Neuer, while David Villa is reported to be eyeing a move to Old Trafford.

Neuer: Target for United
Neuer: Target for United

DAILY MIRROR

Liverpool legend Ronnie Whelan claims Rafael Benitez's days at Anfield are numbered.

Darren Ferguson was called to a summit with his Peterborough bosses last night as fears astonishingly grew he would be sacked.

Chelsea will make a £33million bid for Valencia striker David Villa - but he would rather join Manchester United.

Mark Hughes is chasing Osasuna's £10million-rated right-back Cesar Azpilicueta.

Coventry striker Leon Best is wanted by Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan.

Alan Smith has revealed how an angry meeting of Newcastle players weeded out want-away stars.

DAILY EXPRESS

Rafa Benitez has been left reeling after Liverpool were plunged into an injury crisis that could rule up to 12 players out against Lyon.

Hull City chairman Adam Pearson has given Phil Brown a one week stay of execution.

Gordon Strachan has told Middlesbrough's players they have two months to fight for their futures.

DAILY STAR

Former Liverpool hero Ronnie Whelan has said Rafa Benitez's days at Anfield are numbered.

Hull boss Phil Brown will be given another match to try and save his job.

Crystal Palace players have been left waiting for their wages for the second time in four months.

THE SUN

Ronnie Whelan has become the first Liverpool legend to stick the knife into Rafa Benitez, saying: "His days are numbered."

Nick Barmby believes Phil Brown deserves to stay as Hull boss, but he'll get just 90 minutes to save his job.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has identified Schalke's Manuel Neuer as the best candidate to replace goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

Rafa Benitez's future at Liverpool will be determined over the next three games amid growing concerns from potential investors.

DAILY RECORD

Rangers have rounded angrily on Celtic chairman John Reid - accusing him of aiming a volley of cheap shots at the Ibrox club.

Your Comments

aindro (Chelsea fan)

"In my opinion, Man Utd should look at an experienced keeper. Jussi Jaaskelainen could be a good option, certainly he is not young but he is a stable performer in the Premiership"

drizzt (Manchester United fan)

"I hope we get adler or neuer doesn't really matter they're both talented, I doubt we're getting David Villa, Silva more likely but any of them would help United's chances this year immensely I hope fergie sings someone up"

tony_yeboah (Leeds United fan)

"Man utd fans - May i remind you all that all this talk about paying over the odds for a 28 yr old is a load of tosh....How much did your fergie pay for Hargreaves and Berbs, those two signings blow your theory out of the water. 28 is probably the perfect age because you still have your pace (if youve been playing consistent football) and you should have the mental toughness of playing through difficult times i.e. a goal drought and defenders trying to wined you up, therefor i think Villa would be ideal for any team. The only manager who wouldnt pay that much for a 28 year old is Wenger but that might be a reason why he isnt as successful than fergie or Morinho (when he was at chelski)."

bigredfan (Manchester United fan)

"Is Hargreaves coming back soon? He could be the missing piece to make united good again..."

Richp (Manchester United fan)

"Only way villa or silva etc comes in is if someone is going out. United have park, Hargreaves, to come back plus got the young Serb winger coming in jan and the young striker. Only player can see goin is nani. And for the keeper who knows Buffon be nice"

Kleeman (Manchester United fan)

"We need some1 who can pouch the goals consistently nd i tnk villa is the right pick but his age is not united style..but we'll see wat happens..nd as 4 neuer i hope he shows up..nd most def..we need silva.."

Kleeman (Manchester United fan)

"Pls..we need Villa nd neuer..nd definitely silva...fergie spenddd.."

BlueLion (Chelsea fan)

"We don't need David Villa!!!"

Fergie4Eva (Manchester United fan)

"David Villa a natural goal scorer exactly what we need!!! sign him up fergie and lets win the league again"

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