Manchester United have started their winter shopping by completing the signings of Serbian pair Zoran Tosic and Adem Ljajic from Partizan Belgrade. I am not sure what figure was given to the Serbian club, but some reports claim a combined figure of £16.3m.
The 21-year-old Tosic goes straight into United's squad after getting a work permit earlier. While 17-year-old Ljajic will be loaned back out to Partizan to return to Manchester for the 2009/10 season. Tosic - nicknamed Bambi because of his lean build - has appeared 12 times for his country and can play on either flank, having also starred for Serbia's Under-21 side. He will join countryman Nemanja Vidic at Old Trafford and wear the number 14 shirt while Ljajic will arrive back at United for the next season.
Sir Alex Ferguson said: "That's it for us in the transfer window. We're done with our business this season."
I am sure Fergie has his eyes on some more players, but doesn't want to disclose it. With the schedule becoming hectic in the second half of the season, United has plenty of cover up players. Probably, Frazier Campbell might also arrive from Spurs as Spurs look for some experienced striker. Tosic's arrival increases manager Sir Alex Ferguson's options on the left wing with Ryan Giggs and Nani already battling it out in that position.
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