The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers... Man Utd have been handed a major boost in their bid to sign Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, 23 - The Standard Man Utd, however, are not convinced that Eddie Howe is the man to replace Michael Carrick - Independent Real Madrid are planning to offer an easier transition to the first team for 16-year-old JJ Gabriel than he would have given at Man Utd - Marca Unai Emery believes Aston Villa are capable of winning the Champions League - Birmingham Live Newcastle are tracking Middlesbrough striker Will Lankshear after his incredible start to the season in the Championship - Talksport Werder Bremen want to turn Niclas Fullkrug's loan move from West Ham into a permanent deal - Sky Germany Inter Milan want to sign Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards - Tuttomercato Play Super 6 for a chance to win £1m!
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