Transfer Rumors: Oct 07
Although the transfer window will not open again until January, a
number of players are already being linked with mid-season moves to
Old Trafford.
Following rumours that United are set to rival Arsenal for the
signature of defender Miguel Veloso, Sporting Lisbon have denied
that the Reds have first option to sign the Portuguese U21
international.
"Manchester United do not have a preference on him (Veloso) or any
other players of Sporting Lisbon," said a club spokesman, following
predictions that Veloso would follow former Sporting prospects
Ronaldo and Nani to Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, Monaco striker Jeremy Menez is tipped to be at the
centre of a transfer tug-of-war between United and Liverpool, who
have both been alerted by the 20-year-old striker's displays this
season.
According to the tabloids, United are definitely looking at the
younger end of the market, with 17-year-old Nigerian starlet
Macauley Chrisantus also linked.
The striker starred in Nigeria's triumphant World Under 17
championships, and is expected to leave his current club Abuja in
the near future, with all Europe's top clubs allegedly
interested.
October's Transfer Rumours
In: Miguel Veloso (Defender)
Jeremy Menez (Striker)
Macauley Chrisantus (Striker)
Out: None
