However, the Velodrome giants have recently been bought by American businessman, Frank McCourt — who has big plans for the former Champions League winners. 馃檹馃應馃槈 #ThanksMom #ThanksDad #FamilyTime #RoadToRecovery pic. The leaders know they are able to go in with a straight cash offer without having to offload any of their players, and they are now favourites to get their man. However, should Real Madrid come calling, it will become almost impossible for Juventus to hang on to the star. And Payet, 29, admitted in an interview conducted in December that he found the Ligue 1 sides project to be of interest. Is he good enough for United I think he is ready for the big clubs out there. Theyre thinking about £75m would be more than right for a player of his age. his former club want to sign him this month — and believe a bid of around £30million should be enough to secure a deal. RUDY GESTEDE is?on Teesside to undergo?his medical ahead of a £6million switch to Middlesbrough. rugglers will waste no time in bolstering their strike force by landing the 28-year-old as they brace themselves for a relegation dogfight.