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"Man Utd" strategist Sir Alex Ferguson would like to strengthen the "Red Devils" defense in January by acquiring Real Madrid and French national team member Lassana Diarra for £12 million ("The Sun").
The Scot also aims to attract CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev in the summer as a long-term replacement for veteran Edwin van der Sar ("Caught Offside").
Turin's Juventus officials are preparing to offer £27 million to London's Arsenal for forward Robin van Persie. The Italians are also willing to include defensive midfielder Felipe Melo in the deal ("Caught Offside").
Meanwhile, Bremen's Werder and Germany national team defender Per Mertesacker are back on Arsenal's radar ("IM Scouting").
London's West Ham club is interested in the possibility of loaning Manchester United forward Michael Owen for six months, as the Englishman admitted that he may have to leave Old Trafford to revive his career ("Caught Offside").
Liverpool's Everton, Blackburn, and Newcastle scouts are actively monitoring the performance of Barcelona's youth team defender Oriol Romeu ("IM Scouting").
Liverpool club is expected to sign a new long-term contract with forward David Ngog in the near future. There are 18 months left on the current 21-year-old footballer's contract ("Daily Mail").
