Moutinho to United? And other transfer updates

When the Euros started, it was very obvious that lot of players will be linked to United, especially those who will outperform others.

The latest of all is Porto playmaker and Portuguese midfielder Joao Moutinho.

Joao Moutinho was signed by Porto for fee supposed to be around £8.5million. The Porto playmaker is considered as one of the best midfielders in the world and he really lived up to the expectations during the Euro.

Several reporters have gone on to suggest that United have tabled a bid of £20 million and Porto may well, reluctantly though, agree to sell Moutinho as they are desperately in need of money.

But there are several other teams who want the services of the Porto Playmaker, one of them is Tottenham.

Rumors suggest that Luka Modric has agreed terms with Real Madrid and may well be a Madrid player before the transfer window ends.

Sir Alex Ferguson has long been an admirer of Modric and one thought that Modric may well end up in Manchester United’s Jersey come August, but with Spurs asking price around £40 million for the Croatian star, a move to Old Trafford became very unlikely.

Manchester United desperately need a midfield enforcer. Someone who can take the game by the scruff of the neck, someone who can dominate the game day in and day out.

Tom Cleverly has shown some signs but last season proved that he is a little injury prone and may not be able to last for the entire season.

United have signed Shinji Kagawa to strengthen the midfield however, how he suits United style and system is yet to be seen.

With AVB taking over the Harry Redknapp at Tottenham, United must act fast if they really want to sign Moutinho.

Whether United are really interested in him and have made any kind of offer is really to be seen. But Joao Moutinho is at the right age and has the right attitude to succeed at United.