Transfer Talk: Liverpool striker set for Italian exit and Miranda for Manchester United

Defender in shock link to Old Trafford.

Louis van Gaal seems to be assembling a team of attackers but Manchester United fans might be pleased to hear they may finally be getting around to signing a much needed centre-half this summer. According to today's Daily Express the club are being strongly linked with signing Miranda from Atletico Madrid, with perhaps a swop deal for Juan Mata as part of the arrangement. The centre-half is a vital cog in Diego Simone's team but United are prepared to make a deal happen to strengthen a key area of the side. Fabio Borini might finally be getting the hint that he's not wanted at Anfield. The former Chelsea man has been one of Brendan Rodgers 'less inspiring signings, and despite a good spell on loan at Sunderland, has seen very little game time this season Serie A may prove to be an escape route for him as Bologna are rumoured to be looking at his services in a cut price summer deal. Liverpool are desperate to shift the Italian off their wage bill, and according to the Daily Express he'll be able to leave for less than €8million Tottenham didn't manage to get in a replacement for Aaron Lennon on deadline day last month but are looking at key key midfielders for a possible summer splurge According to the Daily Mirror they are eyeing up Argentina winger Eduardio Silva, as well as Jay Rodriguez. The Benfica man is rated at almost €30million, while Rodriguez has been linked with a move to London now for almost a solid year, and the deal may finally happen this summer