the timings of contract renewals so that he has the funds in place to make the contracts work with the clubs cashflow. by former United boss Louis Van Gaal and enjoyed a solid first season at Old Trafford making 39 appearances under the Dutchman. Everton boss Ronald Koeman is an admirer and thought he was close to doing a deal last summer. United are reportedly not keen to shell out ?£42million on an unproven defender, after Phil Jones an. art to join Liverpool with Champions League footballItalian StallionsSix Italian-based youngsters who can help Serie A soar back to the top of world footballBOOKIES BEWAREWith nearly a full New Year's fixture list for punters to have a flutter on, we reveal Britain's top ten hotspots for football accumulator winsKARREN BRADYI don't know why Swansea sacked Garry Monk in the first place, he was doing a very good job Tottenham are also believed to be keen but Nourinho believes the player he managed while bossing Real would prefer a switch to Old Trafford. A source told SunSport: Costas agent Jorge Mendes was working on the deal for Tianjin but Chelsea have said ‘no to the bid. EVERTON’S pursuit of Morgan Schneiderlin looks doomed with Manchester United preferring to offload the unwanted Frenchman abroad. BENFICAS president has confirmed Manchester United target Victor Lindelof does have a release clause. the contract situation just after Juventus defeat to AC Milan in the Italian Super Cup on December 23, he said: I havent signed anything yet. Bank holiday Monday Premier League preview including West Ham v Man UtdGetty Images17The 19-year-old.