Red Devils in for Dutch star and other red-hot gossip

(14-10-2010) Manchester United are reportedly hot on the heels of PSV Eindhoven midfielder Ibrahim Afellay. The 24-year-old Dutch international has not signed a new contract so is available on a free transfer next summer. Elsewhere, Arsenal are keeping an eye on Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz after the 29-year-old admitted he wants a move away from the La Liga side; Aston Villa are chasing France Under-21 international defender Franck Tabanou; Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor is ready to submit a transfer request - unless he is guaranteed regular first-team football by City boss Roberto Mancini; and Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is considering an £18m move for Lyon’s French international midfielder Yoann Gourcuff.