MANCHESTER UNITED HAVE HELD 4 SETS OF TALKS TO SIGN £48M MAN

The reports about Manchester United and Edinson Cavani just won’t go away regardless of how many times they take a beating from common sense. It all started in France, with Le10 magazine being one of the outlets pushing the story. Then the British press started to pick it up and report it seriously with several well connected journalists insisting that the rumours weren’t based on fantasy.

Le10 are continuing it this week. They explain how PSG need to sell a big player in order to be able to sign Angel Di Maria this summer. The French club’s boasts of still being able to sign anyone they want have taking something of a kicking as the harsh reality of the financial restrictions hits home.

The main candidate for a big money move is Edinson Cavani and the most likely destination according to the French is Manchester United. Le10 say there is still interest from the Premier League club and that efforts have been made to set up a deal since the last winter market.

It’s claimed that four meetings have been held to discuss the potential transfer. Those talks have been with Cavani’s entourage.

Liverpool transfer news and rumours for summer 2014

Budget: Liverpool have already spent £40 million, but that is bound to increase as money starts to come in from sales.

Strategy: The key word is 'value'. The capture of Ricky Lambert was a surprise, but it was a cut price deal for an England international. Liverpool are generally trying to buy the next big thing early rather than overpay for so-called finished products who sometimes disappoint.

Who calls the shots? Liverpool's transfer committee which comprises the manager, chief scouts, chief executive and statistical gurus. Brendan Rodgers insists he does not agree to the signings of any players he does not want.

Best case: Two arguments. Some might say losing Luis Suarez will undermine the squad. Others might think selling Suarez and signing Alexis Sanchez, while also taking around £30 million, would be the deal of the summer.

Worst case: The latest Suarez saga drags on because Barcelona won't meet his valuation causing another uncertain start to the season, leaving Liverpool with a feeling of déjà vu. As last season proved, however, even this 'worst case' is recoverable.

Likely to leave: Iago Aspas, Daniel Agger, Aly Cissokho, Victor Moses, Luis Suarez

On the wanted list: Alexis Sanchez, Ryan Bertrand, Steven Caulker.

Signed already: Emre Can, Adam Lallana, Ricky Lambert.

Manchester United, City, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Milan and Internazionale to play in summer US tournament

Manchester United, City and Liverpool to play in summer US tournament

Real Madrid, Milan and Internazionale also involved

Tournament scheduled to be played in 12 cities

Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City have agreed to take part in a major pre-season tournament in the United States that will also feature Real Madrid, Milan and Internazionale.

The 2014 International Champions Cup will be played in 12 different cities but provides the possibility of the three English clubs meeting when the semi-finals and final are held at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami.

AS Roma and Olympiakos have also been confirmed to take part in the eight-team event, revealed by World Soccer Talk, with an official announcement expected on Tuesday to confirm the dates.

The provisional schedule initially pits United against Roma in Denver, Liverpool against Olympiakos in Chicago, both on 26 July, before City play Milan in Pittsburgh the following day.

United have been pencilled in to face Inter in Washington on 29 July, whereas Liverpool would play Milan in Philadelphia the following day and City would meet Olympiakos in New York.

Chelsea and Everton took part in last year's event and this summer's event will also see matches in Dallas, Phoenix, Charlotte, Ann Arbor and Hartford.