Papers: Reds go Dutch

25/11/2011 21:30

Anthony Ashworth writes in The Metro...

Van Wolfswinkel watched by United
Chelsea are set to rival Manchester United for the signature of Sporting Lisbon’s Ricky van Wolfswinkel, after sending scouts to watch the striker in action. The £11million-rated Dutch ace has hit nine goals in 13 appearances since joining the Portuguese giants from Utrecht in the summer, and his red-hot form has alerted a host of European clubs. However, the hot-shot has previously stated his desire to remain in Portugal until at least the end of the season, and although his agent confirmed that there’s interest from the Premier League duo, he quickly moved to distance his client from rumours of a potential move. “I know they are watching him but that is not unusual because they are watching all the best young players in Europe,” Louise Laros said.

In other transfer news, The Sun says United are interested in signing Wycombe’s young striker Jordan Ibe - but will apparently face competition from Spurs and Fulham.

Elsewhere, The Express claims Tom Cleverley is set to recover from an ankle injury a month ahead of schedule, earmarking the Reds' UEFA Champions League clash with FC Basel on December 7 as a possible return date.

The Daily Star also features quotes attributed to Sir Alex, who has praised Newcastle manager Alan Pardew ahead of Saturday’s Barclays Premier League meeting at Old Trafford, as reported by ManUtd.com on Thursday.

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Papers: Step up for Scholes?

14/11/2011 09:30

Scholes ready to move up managerial ladder

Paul Scholes is ready to move up the Manchester United managerial pecking order – as his ‘boss’ Warren Joyce heads back to Hull City. Reserve team manager Joyce, 46, will be allowed to return to Humberside, where he was Tigers gaffer from 1998-2000. And assistant Scholes is set to step into his shoes at United. Hull could snap up Joyce without paying compensation, with Sir Alex Ferguson using the move to promote Scholes. Joyce takes charge of United reserves while Scholes listens and learns from the vociferous coach. Now the Old Trafford legend could assume control to see if he can cut it at that level. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer previously did the job before moving to Norway. Hull have considered MK Dons boss Karl Robinson, but are swaying towards Joyce – with Nick Barmby, 37, likely to be in his backroom team at the KC Stadium.
Alan Nixon, Daily Star

Meanwhile, the Guardian report that there has been a delay in the row involving Patrice Evra and Liverpool's Luis Suarez. The FA have told Evra he may not be able to prove his racism claims against Suarez due to linguistic subtleties. Suarez has categorically denied racially abusing the Frenchman and the FA's investigators are having to consider the different context with which words that would be considered offensive in England are commonly used in Uruguay and other Spanish-speaking countries.

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Papers: Inter will sell Wes

Wesley Sneijder

Jeremy Cross writes in the Daily Star...

United can nab WesleyInter have told Manchester United they are free to sign Wesley Sneijder – but only if they break the bank. Sir Alex Ferguson has been told he can sign Sneijder in January if he can stump up a club record £40m. Ferguson tried to sign the Dutch star in the summer, but failed to strike a deal with the Italian giants. However, Starsport understands that Inter bosses have softened their stance and are willing to cash in on their prize asset.Ferguson has kept close tabs on Sneijder and is keen to make another move for the midfield ace when the transfer window opens in the New Year. He is desperate to bolster his midfield as United try to keep pace with Premier League leaders Manchester City. Sneijder, 27, remains Ferguson’s No.1 target and the United boss reckons the Dutchman can fill the boots of Paul Scholes, who retired at the end of last season.

Elsewhere, The Sun claims David Gill flew to Zurich yesterday to meet fellow members of the European Club Association board as the organisation plots its next move in its "war with football's rulers". "The ECA's biggest gripe is over the number and scheduling of internationals, especially friendlies," The Sun claims. "They also want compensation for releasing stars to play for their countries, better insurance arrangements if players get injured and a greater say in how the game is run."

There's little else United-related in the papers today. Instead, column inches are dominated by England's new St George's Park coaching facility and the FA's failed battle with FIFA to allow the England team to wear Rememberance poppies on their kit for Saturday's friendly against Spain at Wembley.

Round Up By Nick Coppack 

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Papers: Five more years

03/11/2011 09:30

David McDonnell writes in the Daily Mirror...

Nev: Boss can stay for another five seasonGary Neville reckons Sir Alex Ferguson has the hunger and desire to carry on in charge of Manchester United for another five years. Former United skipper Neville, who retired last season, paid tribute to Fergie ahead of his former manager’s 25th anniversary in charge at Old Trafford this weekend. And, far from slowing down, Neville said he could see the Scot - who turns 70 on New Year’s Eve - continuing until he has racked up 30 years at the club. “He has now done 25 years in the job and is still here, why should he leave?” said Neville. “He feels as determined as ever and it’s a continual challenge to be at United. “I know that from being a player. I know that from being a fan. That will keep him young. There was a period when people were talking about him retiring, but that has gone away. He knows the club, he knows how to make it successful. We have been developing a new side with a lot of young players coming into the squad and hopefully we can continue to bear the fruits of that. It wouldn’t surprise me if he was to go on for even five more years.”

The Mirror claims Wayne Rooney is "ready to be the next Paul Scholes," after his run-out in midfield against Otelul Galati.

Meanwhile, the Daily Star report that Danny Welbeck and Phil Jones have been left out of Stuart Pearce’s England Under-21 squad for the European Championship double-header against Iceland and Belgium, which suggests the pair will be named in Fabio Capello’s full squad for the friendlies against Spain and Switzerland.

The paper also features quotes from former Red Kieran Richardson says Sunderland are ready to gatecrash Sir Alex's anniversary celebrations this weekend. “Going back is a big event for me. We’ve been to Old Trafford before and taken something from the game and that’s what we’ll be aiming to do again," he said.

Round Up By Gemma Thompson 

 

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