Gossip: United one of many interested in David

Manchester United will rival Juventus, Liverpool and Arsenal for 24-year-old Lille striker Jonathan David. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

United are also set to reignite their interest in £70m-rated Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, with the Merseyside club unable to afford a new contract for the 22-year-old England international. (Mail - subscription required)

Finally, United are also targeting 17-year-old Sporting forward Geovany Quenda, who is also on the radar of Manchester City and Liverpool. Premier League rivals Arsenal have held talks with Quenda's agents. (Teamtalk)

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