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Villa, Stoke, Hull target Man Utd midfielder Fletcher

Darren Fletcher faces being squeezed out at Manchester United. The People says a January move an increasing possibility.

Fletcher is finding himself being squeezed out by big-money midfield signings Daley Blind, Angel Di Maria and Ander Herrera.

And with Michael Carrick close to fitness and expected to be part of manager Louis van Gaal's plans following surgery on the ankle ligaments he damaged pre-season, Fletcher's options at United are narrowing fast.

That's put Aston Villa, Hull and Stoke on alert with Paul Lambert, Steve Bruce and Mark Hughes all believed to be interested in taking Fletcher on loan until the end of the season.

All three bosses are expected to make a move for the 30-year-old Scotland captain before the January window opens.

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