Goalkeeper Lloris likely to miss Tottenham’s opener

This was Manchester United’s lineup that shipped eight goals past Arsenal in 2011.

But De Gea’s popstar missus Edurne Garcia appears to let the cat out the bag.

The other options do not inspire instant confidence. However it was not the most testing of encounters for the Spurs No 1 as Tottenham eased to a 2-0 win.

Pedro wore the same number last season and will continue to wear it for the forthcoming campaign, the Catalan giants have confirmed.

United may contend they have made sustained efforts to do so.

There also is nothing that can be done about suitable targets, such as Lazio’s Stefan de Vrij, who has decided he is happy where he is.

“I am delighted with Manchester, I love it, and the city has wonderful corners”. Real Madrid have had bids for David De Gea rejected and are now desperately making a player plush cash deal.

The future of De Gea remains in doubt, which is still a source for great concern.

When asked how she was coping with the couple’s long-distance relationship, she replied: “Now, when he’s in Madrid, it’ll all be easier”. “Young had a fantastic season but he is not a Neymar and we have to compete with that kind of class”, explained current United manager Louis van Gaal at a press conference with English media in San Jose.

David de Gea’s girlfriend may have let slip that the Manchester United goalkeeper is on his way to Real Madrid.

John Cross in the Mirror used the same reasoning to suggest that United boss Louis van Gaal may be tempted to pursue Pepe now that the Ramos signing is out of the question. Signed from Cruzeiro back in January, the 22-year-old looks set for a season-long loan move to Sporting Lisbon, per Portuguese outlet O Jogo (via AS).

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