WHO ELSE ARE WE BUYING THIS WEEK?

Last updated : 04 August 2002 By Editor

Batigoal for United? - This from The Mirror:

Roma are prepared to give Gabriel Batistuta a free transfer and the Argentine striker wants to move to Manchester United

Batistuta: "I'm aware Manchester United have shown interest in me and the prospect of moving to such a big English club is extremely appealing.

"Given the current financial position of Italian clubs, if Roma want to let me go because of the wage situation then I would love to play for United."

"I don't know how much money Roma would want for me but my wages wouldn't be a problem."

The Screws say that United have been told that Villa’s Darius Vassell is up for grabs.

The Mirror claim that Stephen Carr will leave Spurs for either United or Arsenal.

The People report that Fergie is trying to sign Lazio’s left back, Juan Pablo Sorin.

They also say that Liverpool will not sign Damien Duff:

Damien Duff could be on the verge of joining Manchester United - after Liverpool pulled out of the chase for him.

Anfield boss Gerard Houllier is refusing to pay the £20million asking price for the Blackburn Rovers winger.

But that won't come as such a big blow to Duff who - according to his sources - is waiting to talk to Sir Alex Ferguson as soon as United arrive back from the Ajax Tournament.