Analysing the Transfer Gossip – 24th June Part One: David Luiz, Thiago Alcantara, Higuain and more

Thiago Alcantara’s father, Brazil World Cup winning defensive midfielder Mazinho, thinks his son should move to Manchester United, ahead of Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Chelsea. In a further boost, Thiago’s younger brother, attacking midfielder Rafinha, 20, could move to the Premier League on loan, with the family planning to relocate to the north west of England.

Full story: Daily Mirror

What’s the story? Thiago to Man United makes huge sense and looks ever more likely. He speaks fluent English, has an ideal game to bring something new to the United midfield and if his brother can come too, no doubt placed at a club friendly to United, it will seal the deal.Does it make sense? Yes. He’s perfect for what United need. He brings speed, passing, dribbling and invention to the United midfield. He’s everything they wanted to get with Veron and subsequently Anderson and Cleverley, who are honest triers but not in Thiago’s classIs the price right? Yes. Barcelona have somehow allowed his £15m release clause to become active which is a massive bargain.Will it happen? 8/10 – Barcelona are trying to persuade him to sign a new contract but the chance to be the main man in midfield for a club as big as Man United must be a huge temptation for him.