Transfer stories are a dime a dozen. Very few have genuine substance so they should always be taken with a huge amount of cynicism. Yet they cannot be completely ignored in case there’s the slightest grain of truth in them. Some media outlets are obviously more reliable than others so Truly Reds is prepared to report the gossip and give a rating of 1 to 5 as to how believable it’s likely be. A rating of 1 can almost certainly be dismissed out of hand while a 5 may give the story some creedance. Have a look at what’s being reported but be warned – only believe what you want.

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When Manchester United travel to St Andrews on Tuesday night it will be on the eight anniversary of the first meeting between the two clubs since Birmingham City’s first ever season in the Premier League. It took place at Old Trafford on December 28, 2002 with manager Steve Bruce facing Sir Alex Ferguson in the dugouts for the first time since his departure as a United legend. He was to get no joy however as United took the points with a hard fought victory.

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Will anyone believe this headline if it appeared in today’s media? “Ferguson ready to make £46m bid for Diego Forlan” Of course not! Change the name from Forlan – or any other, to Ibrahimovic and the question will become just as ridiculous.

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Most Manchester United fans had never heard of Mexico striker Javier Hernandez just a month ago let alone know anything about the 22 year old. It was only after his club Chivas de Guadalajara agreed to an offer from Sir Alex Ferguson which will take the man known as ‘Chicharito’ to Old Trafford on July 1 that they began to discover what makes him tick Those fans will now have their first opportunity of catching a glimpse of him on Monday night when Mexico plays against England in a Wembley World Cup warm up.

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Thoughts of what might have been can often cross the mind. Watching former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan score crucial goals in both semis and the final  for Athletico Madrid which took the Europa Cup to Spain made one wonder whether both the title race and the Champions League quarter final against Bayern Munich may have taken a different turn had he been available to partner Wayne Rooney at Old Trafford this season.

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