The Gossip: February

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28/2/13: Erik Lamela's agent has dismissed talk of a United bid for the Roma youngster. "There is no truth in that at all," Pablo Sabbag informed Gazzetta Giallorossa. "For the moment, there is no offer from Manchester United. Obviously I have a relationship with them but we have never discussed this particular topic."

28/2/13: The Corriere dello Sport claims Sir Alex is stepping up an interest in Roma starlet Erik Lamela because he reminds him of Cristiano Ronaldo. A €35million bid is reportedly being considered in an attempt to prise him away from the Italian capital. The 20-year-old is an attacking midfielder who has already represented Argentina.

27/2/13: Javier Hernandez's representative Eduardo Hernandez has refuted the latest bout of speculation linking the Mexican marksman with Real Madrid. "Javier is focused on having a good season with United," he told ESPN Radio. "We are trying to ignore the market