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Manchester United are reportedly monitoring the progress of French teenager Dolan Bahamboula with the intention of making a move at the end of the season. According to Insidefutbol. com, United sent scouts to watch the highly-rated 16-year-old in action for club Nancy and they have reported back with glowing reports.

Fulham and Everton are both thought to be interested in signing Celtic's teenage defender Adam Matthews and could make official bids in January. The 19-year-old Wales international moved to Celtic from Cardiff in the summer and has begun his career with the Scottish giants in impressive style.

Manchester United are planning to raid Valencia for sought-after full-back Jordi Alba.   Rumours have been growing that the Premier League champions were monitoring the progress of the 22-year-old, and now it seems as though they are ready to launch a bid for the €6 million-rated defender.

Tottenham's hopes of landing talented young attacking midfielder Casemiro have taken a hit after Sao Paulo revealed they want to keep him for at least another season. Inter Milan recently made an inquiry to the Brazilian side about the players availability and were told that he would not be available until 2013.

The agent of Sporting Lisbon striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel has spoken to play down claims linking his client with an impending move to Manchester United. The Dutch forward has carried his prolific form for Utrecht over to Portugal and has scored four goals in his first six games for Sporting.

The agent of Manchester United and Manchester City target Marek Hamsik has confirmed that the midfielder wants to leave Napoli.   The Slovakian international, who helped inspire the Italian club's push for a Champions League place last season, feels that he needs to leave the Stadio San Paolo if his career is to progress further.

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has urged his team to keep their composure while maintaining full commitment when they take on local rivals Everton in the Merseyside derby this weekend. The Reds started the season in promising form but back-to-back defeats against Stoke and Tottenham knocked their progress somewhat.

Liverpool and Tottenham have reportedly joined Italian club Roma in the race for Sao Paulo's teen sensation Lucas. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder has emerged as one of South America's brightest young talents and has helped Sao Paulo to the top of the Brazilian league.

Tottenham are reportedly going head-to-head with Newcastle for the signing of Standard Liege defender Eliaquim Mangala. According to the Daily Mail, the 20-year-old centre-back has been watched by both clubs, including Spurs boss Harry Redknapp who is suitably impressed with his potential.

Organisers of the inaugural Indian Grand Prix say they are confident the circuit will be ready for inspection by the September 1 deadline.   With the race due to take place on October 30, FIA technical delegates will be present in New Delhi to ensure the the Buddh International Circuit meets race requirements.