Manchester United are launching a bid for Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra. The Sun says United boss Sir Alex Ferguson hopes to land the former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder for £12 million.
He is growing resigned to the fact crock Owen Hargreaves is unlikely to play again after more than two years on the Old Trafford sidelines.
And with Paul Scholes, 36, also approaching the end of his career, Ferguson sees Diarra as the solution.
Spanish sources say Real chief Jose Mourinho is unlikely to prevent the player's return to England.
