Analysing the Transfer Gossip: August 4

Manchester United will set their sights on Bayern Munich’s 29-year-old midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger – if a third bid for Barcelona’s Cesc Fabregas, 26, fails this week.

Full story: Sunday Mirror

What’s the story? United might want to try and pursue someone they’ve got a prayer of signing.Does it make sense? You might see people say ‘but Bayern have so many other players’ that they’d sell Schweinsteiger, but he’s not just any other player. He’s been the fulcrum of a team that’s got to three Champions League finals and is one of few home grown players at the club. He’s a symbol, an icon.Is the price right? Not sure there is a relevant one.Will it happen? 0/10 – Nein.