Transfer Talk: Manchester United try to hijack Paulista deal as Neto linked to Arsenal

Manchester United fans must be getting a bit worried because with 10 days left to go there still aren't any new faces to report at the club

They haven't dipped a toe in the transfer market yet and now it seems that instead of trying to find their own players to buy, they're going to rob a potential Arsenal signing instead. According to the Daily Star this morning, Gabriel Paulista has become a target in an attempt to shore up their defence. The only problem is that he's in talks with the Gunners for a move to London. We predict a Jordan Henderson-esque staredown between Wenger and LVG over any possible attempt to snatch him away from the Emirates. One man who could be on his way back to sunny Manchester is former fans favourite Javier Hernandez. The man with the worst nickname in football is currently on loan at Real Madrid but naturally is finding it hard to get gametime at the Bernabeu. He's just played 170 minutes of football this season and a permanent deal for the striker is unlikely to be agreed by Carlo Ancelotti according to today's Daily Express. There was surprise that he was left go to Madrid in the first place by Van Gaal, and he may find his chances of first team football increased if Robin van Persie or Wayne Rooney are to depart Old Trafford in a summer clear-out. Manchester City just can't get enough good strikers so we're baffled as to why they're being linked with Jay Rodriguez this morning. Only joking. The Southampton man has been linked with a number of clubs for a big summer move and Manchester City seem now to head the queue for his services. Wilfried Bony is, of course, away on African Cup of Nations duty until the start of February and with Sergio Aguero looking a little bit rusty after his injury, the Premier League champion's could force the Saints hand if they stump up the cash for the England man in the next few days. According to the Manchester Evening news a January move is unlikely with a deal in the summertime for a little less cash on the cards. Arsenal haven't conceded a goal since they benched Wojciech Szczesny earlier this month, and Arsene Wenger is now heading off to buy another goalkeeper as his long-term replacement. The most appropriately named goalie in the world, Norberto Neto, could be lined up for a move to London if the Gunners decide to part ways with the alleged cigarette loving netminder from Poland According to the Daily Mail Szczesny would not hang around to pick up a wage as a sub, and could be soon departing the Emirates under a cloud (of smoke probably). Do you ever get the feeling you're just not wanted? That you're a mistake and that someone will do anything to see you leave. If so, then you and Mohamed Salah should get together as the winger could be heading to Roma for a cut price fee to get rid of him at Stamford Bridge. The Egyptian, who signed during last January's transfer window, has been a disaster at the club, and according to the London Evening Standard, Roma are hoping to exploit his non-form to get him on the cheap for an 18-month loan deal. In case you've forgotten he cost €14million just 12 months ago.  Too much money they have at Stamford Bridge, too much.