"All the attributes are there, he just needs to sort out the silly tackles to become the best British right-back."
- Rab Saunders, Talking Reds
Sir Alex Ferguson could be going home to Glasgow for his next signing if the UK's tabloid newspapers are to be believed.
The Sun claims a right-back is United's priority and names Rangers and Scotland defender Alan Hutton as a potential £6m target.
The same newspaper also suggests two players could be leaving Old Trafford when the window opens: "Chinese striker Dong Fangzhuo has not impressed while Wes Brown has refused a new deal."
Other players being linked with United include Reading left-back Nicky Shorey, Lokomotiv Moscow defender Branislav Ivanovic and Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov - would Sir Alex really part with Brown, Louis Saha and
| Player Name | Current Club | Position | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Hutton | Glasgow Rangers | Defender | £6million | Read the rumour |
| Branislav Ivanovic | Lokomotiv Moscow | Defender | £10million | Discuss here |
| Dimitar Berbatov | Tottenham | Striker | Swap + 6m* | Discuss here |
| Nicky Shorey | Reading | Defender | Undisclosed | Discuss here |
| Ronaldinho | Barcelona | Forward | Forward | Discuss here |
| Stevan Jovetic | Partizan Belgrade | Striker | Undisclosed | Discuss here |
| Player Name | Linked With | Position | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fangzhuo Dong | Not stated | Striker | Not stated | Read the rumour |
| Louis Saha | Tottenham | Striker | Swap deal* | Discuss here |
| Wes Brown | Tottenham | Defender | Swap deal* | Discuss here |