Gossip: Transfer and rumour - November 19, 2014

Gossip: Transfer and rumour - November 19, 2014

Manchester United plan to beat Arsenal to the capture of Borussia Dortmund and Germany centre-back Mats Hummels, 25, in a £47m deal next summer. (Daily Star) 
 
Manchester City are tracking Juventus' Swiss international defender Stephan Lichtsteiner, 30, and could let Matija Nastasic go the opposite way. ( Manchester Evening News  )

Mats Hummels has been at Borussia Dortmund since 2009 

Real Madrid want Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, rather than Spain international David de Gea, who will stay at Manchester United. (Daily Express) 
 
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet is among those contemplating a January move for Galatasaray's Portuguese forward Bruma, 20, when the transfer window re-opens in January. (Northern Echo) 
 
Manchester United and Arsenal are back on the trail of Italian forward Alessio Cerci, 27, who is surplus to requirements at Atletico Madrid despite only signing for the La Liga champions from Torino last summer. (Daily Express) 

OTHER GOSSIP

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is winning his race to be fit to face Arsenal on Saturday after recovering well from a dislocated finger sustained on international duty with Spain. (Daily Mail) 
 

Malky Mackay has been out of work since being sacked by Cardiff City at the end of December 2013 

Wigan are set to interview Malky Mackay about their managerial vacancy, despite an on-going investigation by the Football Association into alleged misconduct by the former Cardiff boss.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez believes midfielder Gareth Barry, 33, could still be playing for England . ( Liverpool Echo  )

Liverpool full-back Glen Johnson, 30, is set to quit Anfield in the summer after being offered a new two-year deal on half of his £120,000 a week wages. (Daily Mirror) 

BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA

England full-back Nathaniel Clyne shared his joy at being part of England's 3-1 win over Scotland at Celtic Park, saying on Twitter: "It's been a great experience and I've enjoyed every minute of it." 
 
Jack Wilshere enjoyed his night in Scotland, posting a picture on his Instagram account  of England's players celebrating Wayne Rooney first goal in their 3-1 win and praising the backing of the travelling supporters with the message: "Unbelievable atmosphere at Celtic Park tonight! Thanks to all the English fans that made it a special night for us....Great win! #ENG #3Lions"

AND FINALLY

Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain appeared to be in a world of his own as he ignored England's pre-match huddle at Celtic Park, but was quickly back on track as he set England on the way to a 3-1 win over Scotland. (Metro)