Arsenal have reportedly stepped up their interest in to make a summer move for Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick, according to The Mirror.
The Gunners are on the hunt for a world-class midfield enforcer with the likes of Tomas Rosicky, Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini coming to an end to their contracts.
Manchester United supporters took to social media to express their thoughts following the club’s reported interest in signing Athletic Bilbao’s Aymeric Laporte.
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Manchester Evening News have reported that the Red Devils are weighing up a summer move for the Frenchman.
The 21-year-old centre-back has been in impressive form over the last three seasons, he established himself as one of Europe’s finest defenders at this young age, with a stunning level of skills and displays.
Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal has hinted that he could quit the Red Devils after failing to meet club’s supporters expectations during his 19-month tenure at the Old Trafford.
The recent defeat on Saturday as Man United lost 1-0 at home to Southampton leaves club in fifth place, four point adrift of fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur.
Manchester United would have to spend whooping £62.5 million in order to acquire the services of Southampton winger Sadio Mane, according to a report from The Sun.
The Senegal international is said to be interested in a five-year deal worth £125,000, a cumulative salary of £32.5m, while the Saints are looking for a transfer fee of £30m.
Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger took to Instagram to express his excitement ahead of game against the defending champions Chelsea on Monday afternoon.
The Red Devils will be hoping to end a three-game losing run in the league after successive defeats by Bournemouth AFC, Norwich City and Stoke City.