Paper Round-Up: Rooney to play on left-wing, United ready Laporte bid

Manchester United were expected to sign a whole host of players this summer, yet nothing has materialised just yet. With the World Cup looming, any potential completion of deals will now be put on hold until the middle of July.

Nevertheless, here’s all the latest Manchester United news in the papers for Wednesday 4th June 2014:

Wayne Rooney set to play on the left-wing for England. (Guardian)

Wayne Rooney’s place in the World Cup starting XI is in doubt. (Mirror)

United are readying a £30m bid for Bilbao’s Aymeric Laporte. (Express)

Louis van Gaal has David Moyes to thank for Robin van Persie’s fitness. (Mirror)

Manchester United are closing in on Enzo Perez. (Daily Star)

Southampton want Javier Hernandez. (Mirror)

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