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Last updated : 13 February 2005 By editor

Sky:

'According to reports emanating from the French press, United continue to monitor the progress of Bastia's Alexandre Song Billong. The 17-year-old defender-cum-midfielder has impressed during his first season in top flight football and has already been earmarked as a face to watch.'

United are lining up Benfica winger Simao Sabrosa as a long term replacement for Ryan Giggs,' according to NOTW.