The Gossip: March

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31/3/13: Rio Ferdinand will be offered a one-year contract by United, according to the Mail on Sunday. The veteran defender's present deal expires in the summer. Meanwhile, Sir Alex has insisted he will not 'entertain any interest' from rival clubs in Javier Hernandez during the close season.

29/3/13: Sport.co.uk, claiming Talksport as the source, reckon United are among the clubs chasing 'one of the hottest strikers in European football' in Porto hitman Jackson Martinez. The Reds, along with Liverpool, Chelsea, Juventus and Inter Milan, are tentatively linked with the 26-year-old Colombian.

28/3/13: The story from Sky Sports was correct as United have confirmed an agreement has been reached with Tranmere to allow Sean McGinty to join Ronnie Moore's side on a youth loan for the rest of the season.

28/3/13: Sky Sports are reporting that Sean McGinty is