The Gossip: October

Sun and other sources after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer answered a question about whether the Molde defender is good enough to play for the Reds. "Yes but I don't need to tell him that," replied the Old Trafford idol.

29/10/12: A Bola and Terra believe Diego Lugano is emerging as a possible January reinforcement for United. The Uruguayan defender is reportedly unhappy at PSG and has been strongly linked with Sao Paulo previously. The 31-year-old centre-back has a wealth of experience.

28/10/12: The Reds have posted scouts to watch West Brom midfielder Claudio Yacob in his last three games, according to The Sunday People. The Argentinian is said to be a January target for the boss because he wants to buy a defensive midfielder.

28/10/12: David De Gea has rubbished talk that he wants to leave the club. The keeper is quoted in The Sun on Sunday as saying: "I am happy at United and not thinking about a return to Spain. I've accepted the challenge to learn and improve as a professional and