'Sir Alex Ferguson's brother Martin watched Lyon's UEFA Champions League quarter final with PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday and was believed to have been impressed by Malouda. The 24-year-old scored Lyon's goal in the 1-1 draw and looked a threat on the left flank.'
The media is still awash with rumours that United will have to find £8 million for Paul Robonson to prise him away from Spurs.
Elsewhere claims are made that United are lining up a summer swoop for Racing Santander winger Mario Regueiro after Martin was went to watch the Uruguayan winger last week.
Pig Face has responded to rumours linking Alan Smith with a summer move to Villa Park:
"I'm not even going to call Sir Alex about Alan Smith," O'Leary told the club's official website.
"He's a quality player and there's no way Manchester United will want to lose him this summer."