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Fergie talks about "rebuilding"
As for City, I don't think it's good from the point of view that they would be more attractive to elite players if they got champions League football - plus I think Spurs deserve it more because they have played better football.
I hope the City V United games become as big as the Milan derby, or the Old Firm games, but the idea of City being in the elite makes my blood run cold. Because of nothing else, it's the arrogance and mentality of some of their fans - as well as their unhealthy obsession with what we're doing.
Anyway, since everyone is guessing about United's movements, here's mine.
OUT:
Foster: He had the chance early in the season, and failed to make the most of it. When Tomas had a really good spell, the writing was on the wall for Ben. Perhaps a loan move would be benificial, although if a good offer comes up I think we'd take it.
Possebon: In limbo really, was out on loan to Braga but they sent him back. I really can't see him breaking into the first team squad.
Carrick (possible): Seems to have lost his big game form and was caught in possetion very easily in key games, again if a good offer came in then I could see us letting him go.
Berbatov (possible): Perhaps Fergie will let Berba go. To me he is in the same bracket as Diego Forlan, a world class player who never really got into his groove at United. I fully expect Berbatov to flourish with any team we sold him to.
IN:
Another goalkeeper: I think Fergie will use this summer to get in Edwin's long term successor. I like Igor Akinfeev, he impressed me with his displays in the UCL against us.
A creative midfielder: The young lad Krasic has been linked with us, like Akinfeev he impressed with CSKA Moscow against us. I also expect Anderson to come back and take this role too. Would Villa sell us James Milner? I would be excited if he did come to us, but as I said I don't think Villa would part with him.
Two strikers: Ideally we need a striker to play alongside Rooney, and another to cover for him. Assuming we get Hernandez' permit through, I think he'll be the latter - As for a complimentary strike partner for Wayne - Villa would be ideal (but the price will be silly) It sounds silly, but I'd love to see Diego Forlan back - with his form and confidence, I think he'd slot in to being a United player easier this time.
I think we will buy, but even without additions our full strength XI is pretty formidable;
GK: Van Der Sar
RB: Neville / Rafael
CB: Ferdinand
CB: Vidic
LB: Evra
LW: Nani
AM: Scholes
DM: Hargreaves
RW: Valencia
CF: Berbatov
CF: Rooney.
Fergie talks about "rebuilding"
As for City, I don't think it's good from the point of view that they would be more attractive to elite players if they got champions League football - plus I think Spurs deserve it more because they have played better football.
I hope the City V United games become as big as the Milan derby, or the Old Firm games, but the idea of City being in the elite makes my blood run cold. Because of nothing else, it's the arrogance and mentality of some of their fans - as well as their unhealthy obsession with what we're doing.
Anyway, since everyone is guessing about United's movements, here's mine.
OUT:
Foster: He had the chance early in the season, and failed to make the most of it. When Tomas had a really good spell, the writing was on the wall for Ben. Perhaps a loan move would be benificial, although if a good offer comes up I think we'd take it.
Possebon: In limbo really, was out on loan to Braga but they sent him back. I really can't see him breaking into the first team squad.
Carrick (possible): Seems to have lost his big game form and was caught in possetion very easily in key games, again if a good offer came in then I could see us letting him go.
Berbatov (possible): Perhaps Fergie will let Berba go. To me he is in the same bracket as Diego Forlan, a world class player who never really got into his groove at United. I fully expect Berbatov to flourish with any team we sold him to.
IN:
Another goalkeeper: I think Fergie will use this summer to get in Edwin's long term successor. I like Igor Akinfeev, he impressed me with his displays in the UCL against us.
A creative midfielder: The young lad Krasic has been linked with us, like Akinfeev he impressed with CSKA Moscow against us. I also expect Anderson to come back and take this role too. Would Villa sell us James Milner? I would be excited if he did come to us, but as I said I don't think Villa would part with him.
Two strikers: Ideally we need a striker to play alongside Rooney, and another to cover for him. Assuming we get Hernandez' permit through, I think he'll be the latter - As for a complimentary strike partner for Wayne - Villa would be ideal (but the price will be silly) It sounds silly, but I'd love to see Diego Forlan back - with his form and confidence, I think he'd slot in to being a United player easier this time.
I think we will buy, but even without additions our full strength XI is pretty formidable;
GK: Van Der Sar
RB: Neville / Rafael
CB: Ferdinand
CB: Vidic
LB: Evra
LW: Nani
AM: Scholes
DM: Hargreaves
RW: Valencia
CF: Berbatov
CF: Rooney.
