Man United and four others set for further recruitment

"Tongues have been set wagging over Adam Johnson’s omission from Man City’s opening day squad."

As the transfer deadline looms ever closer, here are five deals which should happen sooner rather than later...

Alexander Buttner to Manchester United
It seems Sir Alex Ferguson has finally brought in cover at left back with the reported signing of Buttner from Vitesse Arnhem subject to a medical within the next 24 hours. Buttner's move to Manchester United, 1.9620/21 to beat Everton in their opener, appears to confirm that their lengthy pursuit of Leighton Baines is now over.

Adam Johnson to Sunderland
Tongues have been set wagging over Johnson's omission from Man City's opening day squad, with Sunderland believed to have lodged a £10 million bid. The England winger has attracted interest from Tottenham, Liverpool and Everton, but the Black Cats' offer is the best one on the table.

Michael Owen to Everton
After being released by Manchester United, free agent Owen could endear himself yet further to Liverpool fans this week by signing for rivals Everton. The striker, 32, is said to be in advanced talks with the Toffees over the switch, which is subject to a stringent medical. Ironically, the two teams meet at Goodison in their opener where Everton are 4.57/2 to get off to a winning start.

Nuri Sahin to Arsenal
As Alex Song heads to Barcelona in a £15 million deal it is believed that Arsenal have beaten Liverpool to the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Sahin to replace the Cameroonian. Reports suggest that the two clubs have agreed a loan deal for the player, who has been heavily linked with a move to England all summer.

Victor Moses to Chelsea
Title chasers Chelsea 6.611/2 may still add to the £60 million worth of talent already acquired this summer as boss Roberto Di Matteo looks set to sanction a move for Moses. The Wigan player has long been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, and if Chelsea agree to meet the Latics' £9 million valuation then he will be theirs.

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