Friday, March 9, 2007

Man Utd Transfer Rumours

With 20 mil left from this year, the additional 25 mil that kicks in this summer, as well as the 25 mil set aside for a "global marketing" player, Utd go into the transfer window looking for a world class player or two to help build the team around with Rooney, Ronaldo, Vidic, etc. Additionally, they will fund the purchase of a few squad players with potential to develop and some youth prospects to invigorate their reserves. Kaka will move this summer, and although early signs point to Real Madrid, Kaka has recently stated that he would prefer a move to the premiership. He is Fergie's top choice, but it is unclear if it could be negotiated. Eto'o is a similar case, a world class player who is growing bored at his current club. Hargreaves is a lock, but perhaps for as little as 15mil after the long season of injuries. Expect Bale, Nani, Torres, Van der vaart, Robben, Richards and others to get serious consideration. Fergie has been cautious with his funds recently, being unwilling to overpay for talent, but this summer he has the war chest to go after players whose price tags, while enormous, may indeed be worthwhile.

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