United linked to Real legend and other red-hot gossip

Manchester United have been linked with a move for legendary Real Madrid striker Raul. The 32-year-old is believed to want to end his career in England and is hoping to be released by the club where he has played his entire career. Raul is the Champions League leading goal scorer. Elsewhere, Aston Villa and Tottenham are ready to battle it out for Everton's South Africa winger Steven Pienaar; Manchester City will offer midfielder Stephen Ireland in a deal to land Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard; Manchester City are keeping an eye on Barcelona right-back Dani Alves, who has yet to sign a new deal with the Spanish giants; and Manchester United are weighing up a move for highly-rated Serbia player Neven Subotic but face a battle with Bayern Munich and Arsenal for his signature.