FOOTBALL RUMOURS: Man United eye Shaw replacement, Barcelona track Foxes star, Mourinho’s Gerrard regret

Manchester United are considering a January swoop for Valencia full-back Jose Luis Gaya.

Louis van Gaal is on the hunt for reinforcements at left-back after Luke Shaw broke his leg against PSV. (TalkSport)

Barcelona are pondering a move for Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez when their transfer ban ends in January, according to reports in Spain.

The Liga champions need a replacement for injured midfielder Rafinha, with the Catalans also said to be keeping an eye on Newcastle’s Florian Thauvin. (Sky Sports)

Steven Gerrard has revealed the contents of a letter Jose Mourinho sent him ahead of his Liverpool departure.

Gerrard told BT Sport the letter said: “Congratulations on a wonderful career. He said he had a regret he didn’t work with me on a daily basis.” (Star)

Mario Balotelli’s agent says he is not thinking about where his client’s future may lie.

The striker re-joined AC Milan from Liverpool on a season-long loan deal last month. (Sky)