United Reject Brown Bid. Hutton Rejects Spurs! Possible ManUtd Move?

Rangers full-back Alan Hutton rejected the oppurtunity to move south yesterday to Tottenham. The two clubs had been in talks over a £8 million move for the Scottish international. However Hutton claimed the move did not suit him.

Hutton's impressive displays for Scotland this season has received praise from Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson which were in light of his outstanding performance against France in November.

Ranger's willingness to negotiate a price for Hutton can be viewed as a good sign for Man Utd. Hutton is rated quite highly by Ferguson and a move for the player might be imminent.

Newcastle Utd's Brown Bid Rejected

United have rejected Newcastle's bid for Wes Brown. The fee is reported to be around £2 milllion, however the deal is still open.

Wes Brown turned down a final contract offer from Manchester United last month and could leave for free in the summer. I suspect that Man Utd would want some money for Brown and believe that they are holding out for more, I would.

With Brown likely to move on either now or in the summer, United will be short on defenders. Gary Neville is still getting fit and Danny Simpson is still learning. A move to Man Utd seems more likely for Hutton now. £8 million is a cheap price to pay for a potential long-term replacement for Neville.

And if Brown leaves this month I would anticipate United making a move for Hutton. But the only down side to it is that he's cup-tied for the UCL and we all remember what happened last season when United didn't have enough depth.