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Italian Football, Manchester United, News

Veteran Defender To Make Shock Man Utd Move – reports

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Inter Milan defender Nemanja Vidic is reportedly on the cusp of making a shocking move back to Premier League side Manchester United.

The Serbian defender spent an extended spell with the Old Trafford club, but left in the summer after his contract expired.

The Red Devils were not particularly concerned about his departure, with Vidic having struggled considerably last season under David Moyes.

As a result, the Scottish manager allowed him to depart.

Vidic has struggled at Inter Milan, which would make a move back to Manchester a real surprise, but the Daily Star suggest that it will happen.

Man Utd themselves have not solved their defensive problems from last season, with young talents like Chris Smalling and Phil Jones failing to form a consistent defensive unit.

Louis van Gaal was forced to turn to Marouane Fellaini to cover in defence during their last game, against Southampton, after withdrawing academy graduate Paddy McNair early in the tie.

Italian Football, Manchester City, Manchester United, News

Man City To Beat Man Utd To £39.6m Midfield Dynamo – reports

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Manchester City could pip their city rivals Manchester United to the signature of 21 year old Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.

The Sun are reporting that the Etihad Stadium club are interested in bringing in the French international.

While Yaya Toure has improved his form recently, he was criticised earlier in the season for his poor performances.

At 31 years old, he no longer represents a long term option for Manuel Pellegrini’s side, and as a result, City are chasing Pogba as his replacement.

This will come as something of a blow to Man Utd, who were repeatedly linked with a move for Pogba in the summer.

The Juve star began his career with Man Utd, but left after failing to receive any first team opportunities under Alex Ferguson.

He would likely relish the opportunity to join Man Utd’s rivals, especially if he could contribute to them finishing above the Old Trafford club in the Premier League for the third season of the last four.

Pogba was valued at £39.6 million in the summer.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Italian Football, News

Italian Giants To Rival Arsenal In Chase For £7m Chelsea Star – reports

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AC Milan have waded into the battle for Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, putting them in direct competition with Premier League side Arsenal for the veteran goalkeeper’s signature, as reported by the Daily Star.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger had identified the Czech stopper as an ideal signing to improve his options in net and was said to have agreed a £7 million move for him..

Milan only bought Diego Lopez from Real Madrid in the summer, but they have also been tracking Cech with the intention of bringing him in.

The Italian side also have a good relationship with the Blues, having successfully negotiation loan moves for both Fernando Torres and Marco van Ginkel in the summer.

Cech is looking to move after seeing his situation at Chelsea deteriorate.

The return of Thibaut Courtois from his extended loan spell at Atletico Madrid heralded the end of his time between the sticks as first choice at Stamford Bridge.

While he was confident he would regain his role, Cech is now keen to move in favour of first team football.