United land Pompey in the FA cup. To be honest I think this is one of the best ties we could have hoped for. Typically we do not perform against lower league teams and to face one of the big 4 so early is always a risk. That is not to say I don’t think we would win, more that we have more chance of going out. Pompey represents an attractive proposition for us, the way we are playing at the moment we should be through to the fifth round.
Hargreaves has said to the press that he believes he may be priced out of the market by Bayern Munich. I could see this coming a mile away. It is fairly obvious to see that Munich are holding United to ransom over their star man and why shouldn’t they? Imagine if Ronaldo started saying he wanted to join Madrid in a dream move, we would expect United to put up a fight and request well over £60 million for him or some equally ridiculous fee.
The question is do we persevere with our pursuit of a man we know would complete our squad, even if it means paying over the odds for him? £15 million I thought was ok, £20 million was steep, but if it was based on incentives then possibly, but £25 million is just getting ridiculous. We paid £30 million for Rooney who is 5 years younger. I am beginning to think we should look elsewhere, you can get a lot of player for £25 million.
How about Scott Parker? Surely he would be available for less than £25 million, he is English and works tirelessly for Newcastle. I know he is Newcastle captain but he would have a realistic chance of winning trophies at United and that is our trump card for signing players.
I even think Robbie Savage could fill in for a season or two such is his work rate and could be landed for a song. My point is there are other options available if we look the alternatives, Hargreaves is not the only answer to providing cover for our midfield and the sooner Bayern know this, the better.
For those of you who haven’t seen it yet, here are the highlights of the United Villa FA cup game! By the way I have sourced all the games from the christmas period, so watch them at your leisure! (below)
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Hey agent
I agree, other options must be considered if Bayern stick to such a high number. Parker is class.
I was thinking of our striker situation, which seems to be a pretty good one at the moment. I wonder if, with Larsson leaving in ten weeks, we should give another prolific veteran a loan stint in a United shirt. Our priorities are and should be a Hargreaves-like midfielder and a winger, as you have pointed out many times.
Ronaldo seems to be on his way out at Real Madrid, and it doesn't make sense. After injury and only starting 7 matches, he and Beckham are being blamed for the team's poor form. They want to cut their losses and off-load them quickly. Well, I see that as a oportunity for a cheap buy or and oportunity for a quick loan til the end of the season. Cup tied for the Champions league, I know, but he would prove a great addition to the squad. United is so much better than Madrid, where he gets almost no good passes from his teammates.
Just a thought.
Just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to put up your posts and videos. Everything is always well thought and well written and well done.
Also, the clips are great for catching up on games I can't see since I'm in the USA. Thanks!
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