Showing posts with label Man United transfer target. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Man United transfer target. Show all posts
Just two weeks have passed since the winter transfer window closed and Manchester United have already started to identify their summer targets.
One of the key positions to be filled during summer will be central defense. With Nemanja Vidic set to leave United at the end of the season and Rio Ferdinand's future at Old Trafford in doubt, David Moyes is eyeing a long term replacement in the centre-back position.
So far, two names have emerged - Mehdi Benatia who currently is at Roma and Raphael Varane who plays for Real Madrid.
Benatia is a 26-year old Moroccan international who joined Roma last summer and his performances this season have impressed several top clubs who are keen to recruit him. Moyes too, may explore this prospect who is believed to be valued at £10m.
Raphael Varane is a 20-year old French international who joined Real Madrid in 2011. He is an exceptional talent and at 20, he's already made his way into the French senior side in 2013.
Manchester United missed out on several high profile names last summer. I wonder whether Moyes will be able to attract big names this summer because United don't look very likely to win any silverware this season. Moreover, they seem likely to miss out on qualifying for next year's Champions League competition as well; until a miraculous turn of events gets them to fourth position in the league.
Currently, they are struggling in Europe's premier competition after losing 2-0 to Olympiakos and they must overturn this result to progress in the next round. To learn about all the upcoming CL matches and see how bookmakers rate each of these games, read more.
With a horrible season for Manchester United so far, the Glazers have promised a £100m transfer war chest for Moyes. So who do you think will be the ideal man to fill Vidic’s boots - Mehdi Benatia or Raphael Varane?
One of the key positions to be filled during summer will be central defense. With Nemanja Vidic set to leave United at the end of the season and Rio Ferdinand's future at Old Trafford in doubt, David Moyes is eyeing a long term replacement in the centre-back position.
So far, two names have emerged - Mehdi Benatia who currently is at Roma and Raphael Varane who plays for Real Madrid.
Benatia is a 26-year old Moroccan international who joined Roma last summer and his performances this season have impressed several top clubs who are keen to recruit him. Moyes too, may explore this prospect who is believed to be valued at £10m.
Raphael Varane is a 20-year old French international who joined Real Madrid in 2011. He is an exceptional talent and at 20, he's already made his way into the French senior side in 2013.
Manchester United missed out on several high profile names last summer. I wonder whether Moyes will be able to attract big names this summer because United don't look very likely to win any silverware this season. Moreover, they seem likely to miss out on qualifying for next year's Champions League competition as well; until a miraculous turn of events gets them to fourth position in the league.
Currently, they are struggling in Europe's premier competition after losing 2-0 to Olympiakos and they must overturn this result to progress in the next round. To learn about all the upcoming CL matches and see how bookmakers rate each of these games, read more.
With a horrible season for Manchester United so far, the Glazers have promised a £100m transfer war chest for Moyes. So who do you think will be the ideal man to fill Vidic’s boots - Mehdi Benatia or Raphael Varane?
The biggest challenge for David Moyes after taking the hot seat at Manchester United has been to improve his midfield. After working hard during the summer to make a big signing, he was only able to bring in Marouane Fellaini who is yet to assert himself at Old Trafford.
There’s no doubt Moyes is desperately looking for a genuine box-to-box player and interestingly he has been looking to Spain to find his midfield inspiration. During summer, Moyes chased Spanish players such as Real Madrid’s Sami Khedira, Athletic Bilbao's Ander Herrera, Barcelona's Cesc Fàbregas and Thiago Alcântara but could not bring any of them to England.
And now, Xabi Alonso and Andres Iniesta have become the latest targets for Manchester United.
Reports in Spain already claim that United have already opened up discussions with Alonso whose contract at Real Madrid is set to expire at the end of the season. The 31-year old had a great time in England when he played for Liverpool. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is monitoring Alonso's situation and is very interested in bringing the Madrid man to Stamford Bridge.
The case with Andres Iniesta is a little complex. We all know his career-long Camp Nou association but there are reports that claim he is fixed in a contract row with Barcelona. The 29-year-old midfield maestro’s move to Old Trafford seems very unlikely to me, but you never know what might happen in football.
There are also reports of the United chasing Atletico Madrid star Koke. The 21-year-old has been hailed as the new Xavi.
The Red Devils are surely going to face a great challenge after it was confirmed that Michael Carrick may not play again this year due to an Achilles problem. With several important games to come during the busy Christmas period, United will definitely be looking to boost their midfield.
Who do you think should Man United sign to strengthen their midfield?
Recently, Juventus boss Antonio Conte said "it is difficult to see a Juve with Vucinic, Tevez and Llorente on the field at the same time". Obviously, it is an indication that the two new star strikers would form a partnership up-front because it suits Juve's style of football. It also means that Vucinic could be given a secondary role, either to play on the wings or warm the bench!
United have been interested in Vucinic since he was at Roma and the interest intensified when Cristiano Ronaldo left United, but somehow the transfer could never happen. With Wayne Rooney looking certain to leave United, David Moyes might tempt the Montenegrin striker with a chance of playing regular football. Surely, we have Chicharito, Welbeck and Zaha along with RVP, but a striker of Vucininc's quality would be a great addition.
If at all Vucinic decides to leave Juventus, United may have to lock horns with AC Milan and Zenit St Petersburg who want to bring the attacker on board.
What possibility do you see of Mirko Vucinic to Manchester United?
Manchester United gaffer Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he has already began looking at potential signings to strengthen his squad in the summer transfer window.
Players who have been heavily linked to United include Robert Lewandowski, Radamel Falcao, Victor Wanyama, Nemanja Matic, Ezequiel Garay, Kevin Strootman, Jackson Martinez, Thomas Ince and Luka Modric. And of course, a possibility to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo
While admitting that Red Devils can't compete financially with Manchester City and Chelsea, Fergie revealed how United have been following some of their target players since the last 3-4 months. He didn't mention any specific names but we all know how Fergie prefers to buy young players and mould them in United's culture.
Fergie said, "We've been doing a bit of work on that over the last three or four months, targeting who the players are that we feel could enhance us, make us better or help us maintain the level we're at. Hopefully the players we bring into the club in the next year or so will be of the quality we need."
While we have the best attacking lineup, I still believe Fergie should try to bring in Thomas Müller to Manchester United. He's an extremely versatile player and I strongly believe he'll make it very big in England.
Manchester United gaffer Sir Alex Ferguson has voiced his opinion and urged the club to buy promising youngster Alexis Sanchez.
Sanchez currently plays for Italian side Udinese. He is known as "El Niño Maravilla" (the Wonder Boy). In 2007, he was named by World Football as one of the '50 most exciting teenagers in the world game'.
The Chilean is extremely talented and can play as a winger, forward or attacking midfielder. He is known for his fantastic dribbling skills as well as high pace and earned high praise for his performances at the last World Cup.
Sir Alex expressed his admiration for Alexis Sanchez and said he was very interested in bringing the Udinese striker to Old Trafford. He said,
Sanchez currently plays for Italian side Udinese. He is known as "El Niño Maravilla" (the Wonder Boy). In 2007, he was named by World Football as one of the '50 most exciting teenagers in the world game'.
The Chilean is extremely talented and can play as a winger, forward or attacking midfielder. He is known for his fantastic dribbling skills as well as high pace and earned high praise for his performances at the last World Cup.
Sir Alex expressed his admiration for Alexis Sanchez and said he was very interested in bringing the Udinese striker to Old Trafford. He said,
We have been observing Sanchez and he has impressed us, as did several other players. He has a very good game and he is an interesting project. We have collected information about his background, together with several other players his age. But no more than this, at least for now.
Although United have not made any formal offer for the youngster but a deal may be finalized during the next transfer bracket. After losing Mario Balotelli to rivals City this summer, Sir Alex would definitely try to bring an exciting young prospect to Old Trafford who has excellent dribbling skills and high pace.
Is Sir Alex looking for the new Ronaldo in Alexis Sanchez? Have your say by commenting below.
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