11/08/2012 09:35, Report by Editorial team

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11/8/2012: Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport suggests Athletic Club want around €22million for Fernando Llorente. It's claimed Juventus have bid €16m and the bartering is set to continue. United have also been linked with the Spain centre-forward on a free transfer next year as he has turned down a new contract in Bilbao. El Correo in Bilbao says sources believe a switch to Italy is most likely despite rival interest from the Reds, Manchester City and Tottenham.

10/8/2012: The Insider column in the Daily Mail thinks Sir Alex is exploring a possible raid on Malaga. It forwards left-back Nacho Monreal and versatile winger Eliseu as options but then rates the chances of anything actually happening at only 2/5.

10/8/2012: Roberto Mancini is not happy because he feels Manchester City have lost out on the signing of Robin van Persie. The Italian thinks the Gunners captain will either stay at the Emirates Stadium or move to United.