Papers: Shock loan deal?

United in Kaka loan deal
Kaka could be heading to Manchester United in a shock loan deal this month which could lead to a permanent £50million move. The Brazilian superstar midfielder has been heavily linked to a move to Inter Milan – with Real Madrid wanting £50m. Chelsea, too, are seriously interested in grabbing the playmaker who has now fully recovered from an ankle injury after surgery. The link has already been established with Kaka, 28, winning a Champions League trophy with Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti when they worked together at AC Milan. But United, according to reports in Spain, have now emerged as clear favourites with Real boss Jose Mourinho happy to do business with his old sparring partner Sir Alex Ferguson.
Steve Millar, Daily Star

In other transfer speculation, The Daily Mirror claims Everton are the favourites to sign United striker Kiko Macheda on loan for the remainder of the season. David Moyes’ side have scored just 21 goals in 20 Premier League games this term, and the Scot is keen to bolster his attacking options.

The Mirror also claims Tottenham are rushing to push through David Beckham’s loan from LA Galaxy in time for the veteran midfielder to face United in just under a fortnight.

In The Guardian, Sir Alex Ferguson reveals some of the more ambitious demands he has had from players’ agents. One representative asked for a block of flats for his client, while another demanded that a striker be paid a bonus for each goal he scored. “This is what you're dealing with; it's unbelievable,” says the Boss.