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Manchester United news and transfers: Nemanja Vidic set for unexpected Old Trafford return?

• Dec 11, 2014 08:02
• By Liam Corless

PLUS: Ashley Young says the return to form of Robin van Persie is massive for the Red Devils ahead of Sunday's visit of Liverpool

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Coming home? Vidic has struggled to settle in Milan

Here are today's Reds related stories from the Daily Mirror...

Young: RVP has set Liverpool clash up perfectly

Ashley Young has hailed Robin van Persie's return to form ahead of Manchester United's weekend showdown with arch rivals Liverpool.
United can make it six wins in a row in the Premier League and compound Liverpool's misery at exiting the Champions League by beating them at Old Trafford.

Mike Hewitt

Back on form: Van Persie has scored three goals in his last three appearances

Van Persie's double in United's 2-1 win over Southampton on Monday kept Louis van Gaal's side moving in the right direction, even if the performance was poor.
But United midfielder Young hailed Van Persie's finishes at St Mary's as “brilliant” and said the Dutchman's goals were vital to continue United's push up the table.
Read more here.

Groin injury rules Smalling out until Christmas

Chris Smalling is out until Christmas with the groin injury he suffered in the Reds' win over Southampton.
Smalling came off after 18 minutes in United's win at St Mary's amid fears he could he facing a lengthy spell out with the muscle tear.

David Price

Spell on the sidelines: Smalling will be out of action for two weeks

But a scan has revealed the injury is not as bad as first feared, although Smalling will miss the next fortnight.
That means the England defender will miss Sunday's visit of Liverpool, as well as the trip to Aston Villa on December 20, although he could be back to face Newcastle at Old Trafford on Boxing Day.
Read more here.

United most popular Twitter team of 2014

United and Wayne Rooney lead Twitter's love affair with English football, according to new data released by the social media giant.
While United have endured a tumultuous year on the field, they've been the most talked about Premier League side off it, topping the 2014 Twitter table for number of mentions during the calendar year.
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 The Red Devils pipped Arsenal and Liverpool to be the most talked about side, with supporters questioning the club and fans of others rejoicing in their difficulties in the post-Ferguson era.
Read more here.
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Thursday's United stories from other papers & websites

Vidic coming home?

John Peters

Struggle: Vidic hasn't taken to Serie A like he might have liked

Former United captain Nemanja Vidic is set for a sensational move back to Old Trafford, reports the Daily Star.
The Serbian defender has struggled to settle in Serie A after leaving United for Inter Milan in the summer.
Vidic made 300 appearances for United during his eight-and-a-half year spell with the club and his return would bolster Louis van Gaal's depleted defensive options

City seal Strootman for United?

Reunion: LVG wants Strootman at the heart of United's midfield

Kevin Strootman's long rumoured move to United could eventually materialise after his Roma side were knocked out of the Champions League by Manchester City, reports the Independent.
Manuel Pellegrini's men defeated last season's Serie A runners-up at the Stadio Olimpico to seal their place in the knockout stages at the expense of the Italian side.
United boss Louis van Gaal has long since been an admirer of Strootman having managed the Dutch midfielder at international level.
The Reds will seek assurances over the Roma man's fitness before making any official move, as the player continues his recovery from a serious knee injury.

Kramer deal in place

Jamie McDonald

Target: Kramer is on the Reds' radar

The Reds will do battle with Real Madrid for German World Cup winner Christoph Kramer, reports talkSPORT.
Borussia Monchengladbach's 23-year-old midfielder would be available at a cut price of £8million, falling well within Louis van Gaal's budget.
United face competition from Los Blancos though, as the reigning European champions look for a player to shore up their midfield.
The Whites lost Xabi Alonso to Bayern Munich in the summer, while Sami Khedira has suffered with persistent injuries this season.