The Gossip: December

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27/12/12: Reds winger Bebe looks set to complete a loan move to Portuguese side Rio Ave FC, currently fifth in the Portuguese Liga. The deal is yet to be confirmed by United but Rio Ave's official website has already pictured him in his new shirt.

26/12/12: Following an initial story in Bild, the English press fan the flames of speculation linking Robert Lewandowski with a summer switch to Old Trafford. The talk is all about an £18million transfer with a five-year contract awaiting the Poland striker next summer.

22/12/12: The Sunday People links United with Celtic keeper Fraser Forster and Nordsjaelland centre-back Jores Okore. The tabloid claims Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole is also a target in the same report.

21/12/12: According to Wales Online, Cardiff boss Malky Mackay is "aware of the talk about a January swoop for Ryan Giggs but has privately laughed off the suggestion". Sir Alex