da realsbet： Manchester United will be going into the new Premier League campaign off the back of largely disappointing 2009 /2010 season. Last season threw up many nearly moments for Sir Alex Ferguson’s men and, after falling short in the major domestic and European competitions, United only had the Carling Cup to show for their efforts.
da cassino： It’s widely recognised that if United want to regain their status as the biggest and best club in the world then Ferguson will have to dip into this season’s transfer market.
With the inevitable retirement of Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville; question marks hanging above Owen Hargreaves’ fitness and a lack of back-up for an aging Edwin van der Sar, United need a major reconstruction.
The World Cup in South Africa has acted as a shop window over the summer and various players have caught the eyes of Europe’s top clubs.
A player that has certainly caught my eye is Dutch shot stopper Maarten Stekelenburg who was ever present at the world cup during Holland’s impressive run to the final.
Stekelenburg, who plays in Holland with Ajax, has put in some great performances this summer most-notably in the final against Spain.
This, along with his young age of only 27 makes him a realistic target for Ferguson this term. Reports have indicated that Stekelenburg would invite a move to Old Trafford and if the price is right then we could see a new understudy for van der Sar next season.
After watching Manchester United last season it’s become worrying how much pressure is put on the shoulders of Wayne Rooney. Without Rooney on the pitch the team seems to run out of ideas without any real cutting edge in front of goal.
Ferguson has recently renewed his interest in Italian bad boy Mario Balotelli despite him having yet another season riddled with disciplinary problems. Balotelli has been declared ‘priceless’ by Inter Milan sporting director Marco Branca. However, it’s understood that the Nerazzuri could let the troubled 19-year-old leave if a bid of around £30million is tabled.
More bizarrely, the media has even thrown former United player Diego Forlan into the mix following his Golden Ball performance at the World Cup. However, I think Ferguson will be wiser than to buy a 31-year-old who’s already proven that he can’t hack life in the Premier League.
In addition to these players come the usual suspects. Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema, despite not travelling with the troubled France squad, has cropped up as another familiar name on Fergusons wish list. The problem is, Real Madrid are likely to over-price the under-performing super star which would lead Ferguson to look elsewhere.
Written By Jordan William Ormrod
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