The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...

Man Utd have been handed a major boost in their bid to sign Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, 23 -

Man Utd, however, are not convinced that Eddie Howe is the man to replace Michael Carrick -

Real Madrid are planning to offer an easier transition to the first team for 16-year-old JJ Gabriel than he would have given at Man Utd -

Unai Emery believes Aston Villa are capable of winning the Champions League

Newcastle are tracking Middlesbrough striker Will Lankshear after his incredible start to the season in the Championship -

Werder Bremen want to turn Niclas Fullkrug's loan move from West Ham into a permanent deal -

Inter Milan want to sign Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards -