Manchester United Willing To Trade Gibson And Possebon For Fabian Delph

Manchester United have made an offer in the region of £10m for Leeds United’s 17-year-old midfielder Fabian Delph according to reports. The deal could also involve Darren Gibson and Rodrigo Possebon going in the opposite direction on a loan deal until the end of the season.

Delph, who has been a regular in the Leeds team this season, has been attracting attention from a number of Premier League clubs and Newcastle United wasted no time tabling a bid, but their £1m offer was rejected rather firmly by Leeds chairman Ken Bates, who is determined to keep hold of such a huge prospect. Bates said in November: “Fabian Delph will be moving to the Barclays Premier League - but we hope he’ll be moving with us via the Championship.”

Arsenal, Portsmouth, Bolton Wanderers and Sunderland have been linked with the England Under-19 star, while while it was reported earlier this week that Fulham had made an official £6m offer for the Bradford-born player.

Yet, United’s bid, which is based on performances and appearances would trump the offer made by Fulham if you take into account the two players going on loan.

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Manchester United 'v' Queens Park Rangers Match Preview

QPR are ready to start with the same eleven players at Manchester United this evening in the Carling Cup 4th Round match that started against Cardiff 1-0 on Saturday. It means that goalscorer against the Bluebirds, Gavin Mahon, is set to return to the bench, while Damiano Tommasi will stride out on to the Old Trafford pitch instead. There is also no place for Irish international Damien Delaney at left-back, with his spot taken by Matt Connolly.

United are likely to drop several of their household names for the tie as more than 2,000 west Londoners make the trip north in the hope of an upset. United coasted to a 3-1 win over Middlesbrough in round three and Sir Alex Ferguson is likely to pick a similar side for the visit of the Championship club. Ben Foster or Tomasz Kuszczak will replace Edwin van der Sar in goal, while Rafael da Silva will start at right-back after his goalscoring cameo in Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Arsenal.

Jonny Evans is also due to start, so Rio Ferdinand or Nemanja Vidic are likely to be given a rest, with Wes Brown sidelined by an ankle injury. Rodrigo Possebon suffered a nasty injury against Boro in the last round, but is fit to return in midfield, with Darron Gibson also due to be involved. Danny Welbeck, 17, impressed up front against Boro and should start again, with Carlos Tevez possibly providing the support. Angolan striker Manucho could also be involved, with the rest of Ferguson's line-up consisting of first-team players, so the likes of Nani and John O'Shea should start......Back To Home Page

What's Hot In Brazil Right Now ?

So what's hot in Brazil, apart from the young lady parading around in a sexy manner to our left. Not that you would have noticed her such is your love for Manchester United - yeah right !

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Manchester United

have appointed two full-time scouts in Brazil to keep tabs on the latest Samba stars.

Ferguson already has four young Brazilians on his books, with twins Rafael and Fabio Da Silva, plus Rodrigo Possebon joining Anderson in the Old Trafford first-team squad this season.

Now reports have emerged linking United with the 'new Ronaldinho', 18-year-old midfielder Douglas Costa, who is earning rave reviews at Gremio.

While Ferguson is refusing to comment on that specific speculation, it is no coincidence United are starting to get linked with more Brazilians.

"We have invested in two full-time scouts in Brazil, it is a country you should pay attention to. Historically, it has always been a country that produces fantastic footballers and players who can play in big games all the time. They have ability and enthusiasm."

While it may seem odd to cast the youth net so wide, Ferguson feels he is only following a trend that brought Sir Bobby Charlton down from the north-east in the 1950s and George Best across from Northern Ireland a decade later.

"It goes in cycles, the north-east used to be a great hunting ground for scouts for many years. We had a spell in 1993. France had a great spell and are still producing some fantastic young players. Our scouts go to games and might get seen. It doesn't mean we are signing anyone."

Maybe if there are no players available he should import 24 of these delightful girls to entertain the guys at half time while we girls all meet up for a gossip by the Tea and Burger van.....Back To Home Page

Manchester United Watch Douglas Costa

Manchester United are serious about their pursuit of Gremio attacking midfielder Douglas Costa.

The News of the Word says Manchester United are deadly serious about capturing 18-year-old attacking midfielder Costa, who is also on the hitlist of Barcelona and Real Madrid.

And after signing a new contract with his club Gremio, Costa’s fee would be around £20million.

United are assembling a strong Brazilian contingent and Costa would be joining compatriots Anderson, Rodrigo Possebon and the Da Silva twins, Rafael and Fabio. Apparently, this week, Jaap Stam was seen in and around the Gremio stadium and has been watching Costa closely. Of course, Stam is now working as a scout for United in South America, or so the rumours would have us believe. It seems rather odd United have shown interest in Costa and Stam turns up to watch him at the same time.

I have no idea who Costa is, but if I get any details I shall of course pass them on because I am nice like that.....Back To Home Page