24/01/14: Jose Mourinho, speaking at a press conference ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup tie with Stoke City, has had his say on the Juan Mata situation. "Things are going in a good direction and we have allowed Juan to have the medical with United," said the Blues boss. "I think sooner, rather than later, it will be finalised. It's a fantastic opportunity for him. The offer we have received, we feel, is the right offer for the quality of the player. One day, if he comes back to Chelsea in a Manchester United shirt, then the stadium will show him how much they respect him."
24/01/14: Defensor youngster Joaquin Varela could be set for a trial at the Aon Training Complex next month, according to FootballScout24. The Italian website claims the Uruguayan, who holds a Spanish passport, has impressed United scouts even though he does not turn 16 until June.
24/01/14: The Daily Telegraph believes United will consider a move for Inter Milan star Fredy Guarin because Michael Carrick faces up to a month on the sidelines with the ankle injury sustained in midweek. Guarin has been close to joining Juventus.
24/01/14: United have made contact with Juventus over Arturo Vidal but a January deal is unlikely, according to the Daily Mirror. The Chile international, a box-to-box midfielder, is reportedly on a relatively low salary in Turin but has great affection for the Bianconeri.
24/01/14: Borussia Monchengladbach star Patrick Herrmann says he is unlikely to move during this window. The midfielder responded to speculation regarding possible interest from David Moyes in his services by telling Bild: "A winter transfer would not make much sense." The 22-year-old is under