Angel Catches Fergie's Eye

Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to swoop for Argentine star Angel Di Maria - and finally fill the gap left by Cristiano Ronaldo's departure. The Manchester United chief is set to watch 21-year-old Di Maria in action against Everton tonight to make one final check on him ahead of a potential £12million transfer-window deal. Ferguson's spies have been tracking the speedy and skillful South American for months, but they went onto red alert when he tortured David Moyes's men in the Europa League a fortnight ago.

Source: The Mirror

Germans Look To Rescue Sol

Hertha Berlin are trying to sign Sol Campbell on an 18-month contract. The former Notts County defender has held talks with FIFA and PFA representatives in his bid to be free to play again after walking out on the League Two club. Despite his actions breaking transfer rules he hopes a tribunal can begin next week and award him special dispensation. He believes he can argue he was misled by County. Campbell, 35, has offers from English clubs but not as lucrative as that from the Bundesliga side.

Source: Daily Mail

Former International On Trial At County

Notts County have handed a trial to free agent Jorge Andrade as they look to replace Sol Campbell. The former Porto, Deportivo la Coruna and Juventus defender, 31, has spent two weeks training with the League Two club. Andrade, an ex-Portugal centre back, has suffered a series of serious knee injuries but believes he can still play at the top level.

Source: Daily Mail

Megson Lines Up A Christmas Carroll

Gary Megson is ready to launch a £4million bid to capture Newcastle striker Andy Carroll. The Bolton boss wants to boost his firepower at the Reebok and sees Carroll, 20, as a long-term replacement for Kevin Davies.

Source: The Sun

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