Transfer rumours: Nov & Dec

With the January transfer window about to swing open, speculation linking the world's top players with a move to Old Trafford is rife as the British press tout potential targets for Sir Alex Ferguson.

In November and December, the Reds were apparently searching for a long-term successor to Edwin van der Sar, with names such as David de Gea, Allan McGregor and Manuel Neuer among an extensive list of candidates.

The table below summarises the transfer speculation from What The Papers Say on ManUtd.com.