Manchester United Transfer News: Thiago Alcantara Would Make Club Title Favorite

While Barcelona has been adamant that Thiago Alcantara will remain at the club, signs continue to point toward the 22-year-old midfielder leaving for Manchester United. And what a signing it would be for the defending Premier League champs. On Tuesday, ESPNFC reported that a deal for Alcantara was "very close." According to the report, Alcantara's "camp have been much more positive than at any point over the previous ten days." Sports daily AS reported that Alcantara's father, Mazinho, has put h...