Showing posts with label mike phelan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mike phelan. Show all posts
Dimitar Berbatov who has had a torrid for Manchester United may be playing in the Bundesliga next season. He might be swapped to bring in Edin Dzeko from Wolfsburg.
Dzeko has been linked with a move to Old Trafford since last season. United confirmed their interest in Dzeko when United’s no. 2 Mike Phelan rated the striker "ideal for the English league."
Wolfsburg played against United last season in the Group stages of the Champions League. Sir Alex had fancied the striker when he scored a goal at the Theater of Dreams. So will Dzeko arrive at OT? The answer is Yes.
Edin Dzeko may be signed by the Red Devils in a deal that will see Dimitar Berbatov move to Wolfsburg. The Bulgarian has not shown the quality for which Sir Alex paid $31mn to Spurs. He too has been frustrated with his performances and might fancy going back to Bundesliga where he used to play earlier.
The appointment of Steve McClaren as manager of Wolfsburg may help in finalizing this deal. The ex-England manager was a deputy to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United before he moved on to take new challenges. So it would be easy to persuade him and Wolfsburg to let their prized striker move to England.
Edin Dzeko has been a long time target for Chelsea, Arsenal and AC Milan. But with Steve McClaren at the helm of Wolfsburg, I think it will be somewhat easy for United to sign Dzeko.
Wayne Rooney who limped off in yesterday's last league game of the season against Stoke will be fit for the World Cup, according to Mike Phelan.
Manchester United assistant-boss said, that Rooney will be fit in time to play a full part in England's World Cup campaign. This news comes just a day before England coach Fabio Capello announces his 30-man provisional World Cup squad.
Capello has been concerned about Rooney ever since he got injured in the Champions League game against Bayern Munich. His ankle injury saw him leave the Allianz Arena on crutches. The entire nation (and their coach) were highly worried about Rooney's prospects of making it to South Africa for WC 2010.
Mike Phelan provided a much needed positive news by insisting that Rooney will be fit to do himself justice in South Africa. He said,
He should be okay. All the phone calls and all the worries we can dispel straight away. He should be fine. It is just a precaution and he will be looking forward to his World Cup.
Sir Alex Ferguson also added confident words by saying, "Wayne has aggravated his groin again. I don't think it is serious. I think he will be okay for England."
Manchester United are following Portuguese anchorman Miguel Veloso and may bring him to Old Trafford in the summer. The Mirror reports that the Red Devils are preparing to launch a bid to sign the versatile midfielder from Sporting Lisbon.
United’s assistant manager Mike Phelan has dropped a hint by saying that they have been monitoring the Portugese international. He said, “We know Veloso well, including from the time he played against us. He is an excellent midfielder, with great potential.”
Last week, SAF’s scouts watched Miguel Veloso in action during a Europa League game in which he scored a late penalty. He has produced some good displays for his club and attracted plenty of admirers including Harry Redknapp and Arsene Wenger.
Miguel Veloso is often compared to AC Milan’s Andrea Pirlo because of his excellent technique in a deep lying role in midfield. He is also versatile and capable of playing in central defense. With Paul Scholes nearing retirement and Owen Hargreaves injured, SAF will try to strengthen his midfield this summer.
23 year old Miguel Veloso has left the door open to a move to the Premier League when he said, “I am fine where I am, but I have the dream to play abroad and that is normal in every young player.”
There are a host of clubs chasing the Portuguese anchorman which include Arsenal, Tottenham, Barcelona and AC Milan. Bolton had tried to sign him in January, but he refused the move. Migueal Veloso could cost Manchester United around £10million and I think he could arrive at OT since Sporting have earlier sold Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani to Manchester United.
Manchester United have admitted their interest in Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko with United's assistant Mike Phelan rating the striker as "ideal for the English league".
Manchester United have been linked with numerous players so far but they have not admitted their desire to sign any player. Recently, they canceled Adem Ljajic deal which means the young Serbian will not arrive at Old Trafford in 2010.
I believe United need a good striker who can score goals on a consistent basis; someone like Ruud van Nistelrooy or Andy Cole. So is Edin Dzeko the perfect man for the Red Devils? Mike Phelan thinks so and has hinted the Red Devils could consider a move for the player.
Dzeko is a 23 year old tall (6 ft 31⁄2 in) striker who has attracted interest from teams in Spain, Italy and England. Chelsea and Arsenal have also been linked with him in recent weeks but Dzeko dreams to play for AC Milan. He is hoping that the Italian giants will sign him since their attacking department is weakened at the moment.
Sir Alex Ferguson may also fancy bringing Dzeko after watching his performance in the Champions League group match when he scored a goal at the Theater of Dreams. Though Fergie is tight lipped about this deal but his assistant has spilled the beans.
Mike Phelan praised Edin Dzeko and said,
I'm sure there are a number of teams looking at him. Are we one on them? We are looking at talent all of the time and we are in there with the rest of them.
He showed his threat in the game at Old Trafford and he appeals because he is a tall, skilful boy and in some ways he is an ideal player for the English league.
He has stature, his feet are good and he is producing some good performances. I am sure everybody has looked at him.
Manchester United have appointed Mike Phelan as assistant manager after Carlos Queiroz had left Old Trafford to become Portugal coach in July. Phelan, a former United player who has worked his way up through the ranks of the backroom staff, has been working as a first team coach since 2001. Elsewhere, Dutchman Rene Meulensteen has also been promoted from technical skills development officer to take on Phelan's former role. It seems everything is falling into place now, with United having the Asst. manager and Berbatov coming to the squad. United are looking much stronger and raring to go for the silverware this season.
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