Coral’s Rumour Reel: Man Utd back in for Brazilian wing wizard?

Elsewhere at the Etihad, evergreen Argentina defender Martin Demichelis, now 34, could exit before Guardiola has even had chance to take in the Mancunian scenery, with the centre half apparently ready to return to his homeland with Rosario Central.

Red Devils to raid PSG

Meanwhile, on the red side of Manchester, Man Utd may have been linked to every winger and his dog already, with Arjen Robben and Cristiano Ronaldo among the many big names thrown into the ring.

Yet, the Old Trafford outfit just seem to want Moura, Moura, Moura. Brazilian starlet Lucas Moura, originally thought to have been destined for the Red Devils back in 2013, before being lured by the bright lights of PSG, is supposedly back on the Mancunians’ wishlist.

It looks like Louis van Gaal will overlook that perceived snub, and that United will return to resurrect a deal for the right winger, who has yet to justify his pricetag with the Parisians.

In further Old Trafford tittle-tattle, super agent Mino Raiola has been stirring the transfer pot again, having reportedly claimed that client and 16-year-old AC Milan goalie Gianluigi Donnarumma is rated at a whopping £119m. While Man Utd and Chelsea are supposed to have been tracking the teenage stopper, the price could now obviously put off any potential suitors.

Chelsea closing in on Shakhtar Donetsk dangerman

Speaking of Chelsea, priced are 7/2 for a top four finish, the Premier League champions are on the verge of a swift deal for Shakhtar star Alex Teixeira, with £30m the mooted loose change it could take to land the Brazilian.

Teixeira himself told press that negotiations were underway, though the Blues may have to battle with Italian giants Juventus, who are themselves struggling to defend a domestic title.

“From what I have seen and what my manager said, Chelsea, Juventus and PSG have made proposals. But Chelsea and Juventus are deeper in negotiations. They are all big clubs. Wherever I go, I’ll be happy,” said the Samba star. Watch this space.

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