Looking to Seal the Deal

Reports suggest young Brazilian Lucas Moura may well be ready to join Shinji Kagawa and Nick Powell as Sir Alex Ferguson's third signing of the summer, with speculation of an accepted bid of £26million. Rumours of the deal have spread in the past few hours, suggesting the exciting prospect may be on his way to Old Trafford.

Elsewhere, links of Robin van Persie joining United have also increased in recent days after sightings of the Dutch striker looking at houses in the Hale area. The Reds will have to fight off the challenge of Juventus and arch rivals Man City for the 28 year old's signature. He is reportedly valued at around £20million; £5million more than Sir Alex is currently willing to pay.

Brazilian Enroute to Old Trafford?

United are reportedly preparing a move for teenage wonderkid Lucas Moura. The 19 year old is expected to be worth in the region of £25-30million from Sao Paulo, with the Reds expected to offer Anderson as part of the deal. The attacking midfielder, who can also play on the wing, has already represented his country 15 times and is tipped to have a big future ahead of him. However, United will face a battle for the Brazilian's signature, with Inter, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Juventus and Barcelona all following his progress.

Out of OT

After 7 years at the Theatre of Dreams, it appears the time to move on has come for Reds favourite Park Ji-Sung. The South Korean, who has made an impressive 100 caps for his country, is expected to sign for QPR in an initial £2.5 million deal, subject to a medical.

Since arriving in 2005 for £4 million from PSV Eindhoven, Park has appeared in a red shirt 205 times, scoring 27 goals. It was in the big games that the tireless performer was most effective, and he was always one of the first names on the teamsheet against the elite opponents. Although he is most renowned for his magnificent stamina and work-rate defensively, the 31 year old also chipped in with crucial goals over the years, including vital Champions League strikes against Chelsea and Arsenal, a winner against arch rivals Liverpool and a sensational last-minute solo effort to grab all 3 points against Wolves which helped United fight off challengers Chelsea to reach Premier League victory in the 2010/11 season.

It is great testament to the player that Sir Alex Ferguson said, having left Park out of the squad for the 2008 Champions League final against Chelsea in Moscow, that leaving him out was one of the hardest decisions of his managerial career. The Korean leaves after gaining 11 honours at the club, including 4 Premier League crowns, 3 League Cups, a Champions League and Club World Cup title.

Elsewhere, it is reported that highly-rated left back Ezekiel Fryers will follow fellow youngsters Ravel Morrison, Paul Pogba and Oliver Norwood by rejecting a new contract offer to leave Old Trafford. The 19 year old has been linked with a move to Tottenham, and is currently out of contract and available on a free transfer (with compensation required).
Young Goalkeeper Ben Amos has also left the Reds to link up with ex-United legend Steve Bruce at Hull on loan.

Recent Transfer News

In:
Shinji Kagawa - £12m (rising to £17m with add-ons) from Borussia Dortmund
                           Age: 23 - Central Attacking Midfielder
                           71 games 29 goals for Dortmund
                           33 games 11 goals for Japan
Nick Powell - £2m (rising to £5m with add-ons) from Crewe Alexandra
                       Age: 18 - Central Attacking Midfielder
                       64 games 16 goals for Crewe

Out:
Oliver Norwood - Free to Huddersfield Town
                              Age: 21 - Midfielder
Fabio - Loan to QPR
            Age: 21 - Fullback
            53 games 2 goals for United
            2 games for Brazil

Contract Renewal:
Rafael - 4 year deal
              Age: 21 - Right Back
              90 games 2 goals for United
              2 games for Brazil