There has been much talk over the last couple of years about the paucity of quality in the centre of the Manchester United midfield. It is an area which many believe United will strengthen in the summer.
But perhaps not all the cash will be blown on bringing a midfield wizard to the club. Despite Manchester United’s excellent win at Blackburn, which brings yet another title into sharp focus, it is apparent that United are again relying rather heavily on Wayne Rooney up top.
In terms of numbers up front, it is now clear that Dimitar Berbatov will leave at the end of the season. Despite 49 goals in 82 games, the Bulgarian simply hasn’t punched his weight in the big games, with most of his goals coming against weaker opposition at Old Trafford. Away from home, United love to counter attack with speed but Berbatov tends to slow the game down when in possession. Furthermore, his temperament isn’t right for United. Top players miss chances and recover. Berbatov misses, looks up to the gods, then sulks for the rest of the game. Not good enough.
Micheal Owen will be remembered fondly for his last minute goal against Manchester City a couple of years ago but at 32, and with niggling injuries continuing to define his career, he is also likely to leave if reinforcements can be found.
Javier Hernandez was always going to struggle to improve on his improbably good first season at the club. Opposition defenders are now more adept in dealing with his lightning pace, standing off him a few yards, and the Mexican’s first touch has at times been disappointing this term. Most thought that he would be a nailed on starter for United this year but, although he has still made a decent contribution, there is room for improvement.
The jury is still out on Danny Welbeck and one struggles to envisage him as the future fulcrum of the Manchester United attack. He is selfless and talented but, even in adulthood, looks leggy and can frustrate his team mates and the fans. This one could easily go either way.
If the jury is out on Welbeck then the Kiko Macheda jury all went home a long time ago. His best/only good moment for Manchester United came 3 years ago against Aston Villa and he has failed to improve or impress since. He is powerful and has decent pace but lacks awareness and skill on the ball. In my opinion, he will soon be sent back to Italy, where he will play out his career with a Brescia or a Lecce.
So, if Fergie does indeed shed Berbatov, Owen and Macheda, he will surely look for at least one more striker to add to his flock. Will Keane is showing great promise in the reserves but the manager must be thinking about adding another accomplished striker who can play in advance of Wayne Rooney. He will be looking for pace, mobility and athleticism. Since his superb performances against The Red Devils in The Europa League, some have tipped Fernando Llorente for Old Trafford but I’m not sure that he has the aforementioned qualities that Fergie will, in my opinion, be looking for. Personally , I think that the perfect striker for a team like United would be Neymar. Expensive but perfect for a skillful, speedy, counter attacking team. Neymar would be adored at Old Trafford and has his whole career ahead of him.
So who do you think Sir Alex will go for?
john
Apr 3, 2012 at 8:40 am
Rossi, cost around 10mil and a former player.
Or Del Piero, Free,
Or some guy nobodies heard of.
T shana
Apr 3, 2012 at 10:11 am
Better go for neymar united we conquer home and away
simon terungwa
Apr 3, 2012 at 2:47 pm
sir,alex shld go 4 neymar s a prfct sign…
christopher bassey
Apr 3, 2012 at 10:45 am
i wnt united 2 get van wolfinskin
Tumpes
Apr 3, 2012 at 12:03 pm
kindly sign ganso
Victor
Apr 3, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Neymar will be gud,but i prefer ozil and gotze
Emmanuel
Apr 3, 2012 at 3:11 pm
I want man united to buy neymar
Emmanuel
Apr 3, 2012 at 3:12 pm
I want man united to buy neymar or vanpersie
True Red Devil
Apr 3, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Fernando Llorente will be the perfect striker for United..
just imagine how many crosses will he be receiving in a game..and take into consideration his scoring instinct..i think we are looking at a scoring machine 😀
boss
Apr 3, 2012 at 5:22 pm
Lmao Neymar we wish! Do you know how many top clubs in europe are chasing him and the player himself has spoken of his admiration for chelsea and Barca not to mention the 60 mill clause being talked about. Leandro damaio or van wolfswinkel much cheaper options
Muhammad
Apr 3, 2012 at 7:10 pm
United should go for lorente cause he will form a deadly partnership with rooney moreover he is strong dealy and terrific by the way neymar is too expensive and beign chase by many clubs
mahoro
Apr 3, 2012 at 8:28 pm
neymar please
D14utd
Apr 3, 2012 at 9:13 pm
Tevez’ll come back… If and only if fergie can sign him again…. He’s d man 4 wayne. 4get abt Neymar guys.. He’s eyes r on madrid bacar ….and so on… Besides utd cudn’t afford sneijder let alone neymar… Tevez iz cumming back 2012/13 season i belief….
Budalangi
Apr 3, 2012 at 9:36 pm
Newcastle’s PAPISS DEMBA CISSE or swansea’s SINCLARE.
Proved they can deliver in premier lge.
david
Apr 3, 2012 at 9:47 pm
Let sir purchase benzema
vdogg knows
Apr 4, 2012 at 1:15 am
Alan Pulido
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHkiAgkWLic
pradyumna
Apr 4, 2012 at 4:25 am
wellbeck struggling??? be serious about what you wright
prasoon
Apr 4, 2012 at 5:45 am
Neymer will be good,also plan for gotze and ozil
simon oluigbo
Apr 4, 2012 at 6:34 am
Man utd shud go 4 neymer and llorente
Victor
Apr 4, 2012 at 7:04 am
Neymer not Good enough for Man U. Check out Llorente,Gotze,Tevez,Ozil,all this are provoking and cheaper for United,and can be paired with any of the already strikers in United.pls tink twice b4 u conclude.
khalifa
Apr 4, 2012 at 7:08 am
Purchase sinclair
lewis
Apr 4, 2012 at 7:23 am
damiao wil b a good buy.we are talkin about a striker here.neymar is good but he wants to play in la liga with barca or rmadrid.manutd should also buy j.martinez and gotze
Imraan
Apr 4, 2012 at 7:48 am
Manu should buy Falcoa from Atletico Madrid or Hulk from Porto.
Van Persie would also be perfect…..
Ella Patterson
Apr 4, 2012 at 7:52 am
We do not need another striker – Rooney, Welbeck, Chicharito, Keane are more than enough and I have a sneaking suspicion that both owen and macheda will still be here next year. Welbeck and keane and Macheda are all young and quick so give them time.
We need a couple of midfielders and/or a couple of fullbacks.
aza
May 18, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Personaly,i think falcao is the best out and out striker in euroe at the moment.hes no messi or ronaldo but he quick,strong with both feet,great im the air and has been scoring goals on a regular basis.he wud be perfect for man u.also i think united need a ballwinner and tiote is brilliant