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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has reportedly identified Borussia Dortmund star Neven Subotic as the long-term replacement for Rio Ferdinand. Speculation has increased in recent weeks linking veteran centre-back Ferdinand with a move away from Old Trafford with his place in the first-team under more threat than ever.

Manchester United are continuing their interest in Ricky van Wolfswinkel and are still following his progress closely, according to Insidefutbol. com. Various reports have claimed United are eager to sign the Dutch centre-forward and assistant manager Mike Phelan revealed the club are keeping tabs on him. [http://www. sportsvibe. co. uk/news/football/manchester-united-ready-to-swoop-for-18m-dutch-striker-11556/] Van Wolfswinkel[http://www. sportsvibe. co.

Barcelona are reportedly interested in Inter Milan midfielder - and long-term Manchester United target - Wesley Sneijder. The Dutch playmaker has become an instrumental part of both the Inter and Holland teams and his meteoric rise alerted United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, who tried to sign him this summer.

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has hailed strike pair Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll following their performances in their 2-0 win over West Brom on Saturday evening. Suarez created both goals, the first a converted Charlie Adam penalty after he was tripped in the box and the second coming after he played through Carroll.

Liverpool left-back Jack Robinson has been handed a new long-term contract at Anfield after impressing manager Kenny Dalglish over the past six months. Last season the 18-year-old was called into action on a number of occasions as Paul Koncheskey was sent out on loan and Fabio Aurelio was sidelined with an injury.