Manchester United have set their sights on raiding Bayern Munich and will try to lure Arjen Robben and Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Manchester United have set their sights on raiding Bayern Munich and will try to lure Arjen Robben and Bastian Schweinsteiger.

United have a long list of transfer targets as they attempt to get back into the Champions League and will test the German title winners' resolve with big-money offers for their stars.

It is understood incoming United manager Louis van Gaal prefers Schweinsteiger to German team mate Toni Kroos and despite his denials, Robben could also be lured to Old Trafford after the World Cup.

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Double swoop: Manchester are lining up Bastian Schweinsteiger (left) and Arjen Robben

Arjen Robben's hat-trick for Bayern Munich against Schalke

Holland boss Van Gaal doesn’t have to go too far to talk to Robben about the move, of course.

And any switch would mean Wayne Rooney possibly being a peripheral player at United next season – and having to look elsewhere for regular football.

Tottenham believe Lallana is the Spur of the moment

Tottenham believe they can capture Adam Lallana after the World Cup.

Liverpool had made a move for the England midfielder before he left for Brazil But it hit the buffers and have since made moves to lure Adam Johnson from Sunderland.

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is now hoping new boss Maurico Pochettino, formely of Southampton, will have the sway to see Lallana and possibly Jay Rodriguez move to White Hart Lane.

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Spurred on: Tottenham believe they can sign Adam Lallana from Southampton after the World Cup

Bergkamp in line to fill Brooking's shoes at FA

The FA are now seeking a new ‘technical director’ following the decision of Sir Trevor Brooking to retire after the World Cup.

I understand one candidate is former Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp.

Lampard the loan Ranger... if he moves to New York

Should Frank Lampard finalise a deal with new MLS team New York City, he could then agree a loan deal with QPR for the first phase of the PL season.

Rangers boss Harry Redknapp is also keen on taking on Rio Ferdinand - who last week turned down a move to Aston Villa - and possibly Michael Carrick from Manchester United in what could be termed ‘West Ham re-United’.

That could be taken even further, as Redknapp would also like Jermain Defoe on loan during the MLS off season.

Free agent Ashley Cole is also on the Rangers radar.

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Sitting midfielder: Frank Lampard could move on loan to QPR should he sign for MLS side New York City

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Suggestions that Didier Drogba might return to Chelsea seemed to have been quashed.

It looks like Ivory Coast striker Drogba, who is leaving, Galatasray will sign a deal with Juventus.

I am hearing

That former Manchester United chief executive David Gill could emerge as a contender to become the new president of UEFA if current supremo Michel Platini challenges FIFA top dog Sepp Blatter, as he will.

I am also hearing

Atletico Madrid want to take Fernando Torres back to Spain when Diego Costa’s £32million move to Chelsea, long mentioned here, is rubber stamped.

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Return: Atletico Madrid want Fernando Torres back when Diego Costa (right) goes to Chelsea