Paper Round: Aston Villa and Manchester United are vying for Tyler Dibling, a highly sought-after Southampton midfielder.

Sheffield United plot January spending Sheffield United could go on a

spending spree in January to regain promotion to the Premier League.

Their prospective new owners want to make two loan signings

and potentially some permanent deals. The Mirror explains:

“Sheffield United’s potential new owners have given the green

light to the club’s plans to make two loan signings next month.

“And American group COH Sports will release millions to fund

any permanent deals once their £100 million takeover goes through.

when they attended last month’s derby win over Sheffield Wednesday

and want to give him all the help they can to get the Blades promoted.

“They feel Wilder has done an incredible job in turning United around

following their awful season in the Premier League and are ready to back him.

“The deal has been approved by the EFL and the final step is for current owner

Prince Muhammad to sign off on the takeover. “The club have identified two

loan signings to make in the transfer window and Rosen and Eltoukhy will

also provide cash to make permanent deals.” picture ‘Always get the same answer!’ –

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2008 – though former assistant manager Mark Bowen believes the offer

was made by accident. The Blues were looking to land a superstar after

their takeover but were swiftly rejected by Barcelona. The Daily Star reports:

“Ex-Manchester City assistant Mark Bowen has explained how a ‘messy’

mix-up saw the reigning Premier League champions once accidentally put

in a £35 million bid for Lionel Messi.

Paper Round: Manchester United and Aston Villa are vying for Tyler Dibling, a highly sought-after Southampton midfielder.