After years of austerity and price rises under the new owners, it seems that the Glazers have finally realised that they can no longer expect Sir Alex Ferguson to muster championships out of thin air.
With few exceptions, the recent past at Old Trafford has been defined by the purchase of moderately priced players with potential rather than ready made world-beaters.
Now, rather excitingly, it seems that this trend is about to be bucked. If the speculation is at all accurate then Manchester United fans may soon be rejoicing in the signing of Luka Modric from Tottenham.
Many such stories can be dismissed out of hand but this one seems a little more solid, for various reasons.
For one, Modric seems keen on a move. He wanted to leave when Chelsea came calling last year and, while you wouldn’t rule out another bid from The Blues, they seem well equipped in that area now with Ramires, Lampard and Meireles all there to give Mata and Hazard the stage further forward in the midfield. So, while Modric’ function at Chelsea may be a little vague, his role and importance at United would be clearly defined.
At 26 Modric just about fits into the criteria for United signings, as there is still some room for his development as a player. He would also fit well into United’s wage structure and would cost a just about affordable £35m in transfer fees. Fergie is a known admirer of the player and would surely have bought him before now if the opportunity had arisen.
Croatian Manager Slaven Bilic has further stoked the fires by admitting that he has talked to his star man about a transfer.
“Talk of his future will only motivate him and boost his confidence. It’s also my job to turn that to his advantage, to make sure that extra bit of pressure will drive him and will not be a weight on his shoulders.”
“Now it’s going to be his and the club’s decision.”
Modric would be a sensation at Manchester United, seamlessly linking the defense and attack – a blur of positive energy, sublime touches and perennial motion . Manchester United fans would dearly love to see Luka at Old Trafford.
Modric Career Profile
2003–2008 Dinamo Zagreb 112 apps 31 goals
2003–2004 Zrinjski (loan) 22 apps 8 goals
2004–2005 Inter Zaprešić (loan) 18 apps 4 goals
2008–2012 Tottenham Hotspur 125 apps 13 goals
2006 – Croatia 54 apps 8 goals
Confidence
Jun 9, 2012 at 12:13 pm
SAF hurry and buy modric,lewandowski, powel
Victor
Jun 17, 2012 at 7:02 am
Modric will come man utd or not ll come not me owner advice buy modric and also loandisckir
mark
Jun 9, 2012 at 1:19 pm
i’d love 2 see modric at united but im even happier with the kagawa addition its not all about super inflated price tags because city + chelsea can do that or cant you remember veron waste of money im more interested in value for the team + kagawa is an awesome player + a great signing in fergie we trust
thiago
Jun 9, 2012 at 4:29 pm
MODRIC AND KAGAWA WILL IMPROVE OUR MIDFIELD DRAMATICALLY AND A FEE OF 30-35 MILLION FOR MODRIC IS NOT THAT BAD WITH EPL EXPERIENCE.
Archie Tk
Jun 10, 2012 at 7:50 am
Hummels(cb),kagawa,modríc,lewan-dowski ll’be a great revolution for this summer
UDEZE MICHAEL
Jun 9, 2012 at 7:51 pm
I luv 2 see modric @ OLD TRAFORD
Kayode felix
Jun 9, 2012 at 9:37 pm
Is better 4 forige 2 sing luca modric becs he will make our midfield improved better wit kagawa.
fab
Jun 10, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Yes, we need modirc and senidjer so dat we can comptete with yaya mancity
Emma
Jun 9, 2012 at 10:54 pm
SAF hurry en’ get da boyz:lewo,modric,powel then hold on to pogba move
Magaji s'bashir bashman
Jun 10, 2012 at 2:16 am
Modric is a very good player&an exprience player hope he play better@man u than the way he play before,&he will win our tittle back 4 man u.up modric up kagawa
Yolam
Jun 10, 2012 at 4:09 am
Modric and kagawa brings joy to evry united fan
kaleb bolssae
Jun 10, 2012 at 5:11 am
oh, Modric, Lewandowski, Kagawa, Powell…all we need them…Fergie, plse hurry up to sign them
Deko
Jun 10, 2012 at 6:19 am
The signing of modric wil b best thing 2 happen 2 man utd. Then baines n tiote will b vry vital 2.if fergy can sign these three players then I say wit confidence bring on barca.
Michael mehari
Jun 10, 2012 at 7:31 am
I think cleaverlay is enougf in midfield. We need diffencive midfield.
Justice
Jun 10, 2012 at 8:30 am
Waiting to see modric and Robert in red
Prince Mufe
Jun 10, 2012 at 8:59 am
I trust my fergie wit his new signing am sure dey will make impact and handle our midfield well. They should b our xavi and iniesta lol.
yisa dave
Jun 10, 2012 at 9:06 am
The addition of kagawa nd modric 2 our midfield is a welcome idea, but I urge SAF to quickly do something about carrick in that position. UNITED4EVA!!! SAF I dey feel u!
vincent
Jun 10, 2012 at 9:11 am
i would prefer javi martinez because he wil be a beter fit in the new system + he can play defense as well
—————————-de gea————————-
rafael—————-jones——-vidic————-baines
————————-martinez—————————
valencia——————————————–young
————————-kagawa—————————-
————-Lewandowski——–rooney—————-
this would be the perfect team!
lnaro
Jun 10, 2012 at 9:23 am
Modir come if the money is united we pay you is not ok by you. I am going to give you my allowes
james
Jun 10, 2012 at 9:23 am
vincent, that team is shocking. by doing this you leave martinez playing as a lone central defender. doing we would get overrun by pretty much any team who packed the midfield. also modric is not the answer. he has a hyperinflated price tag. what we need is back up for anderson/cleverly not someone to replace him
Efizy
Jun 10, 2012 at 9:30 am
SAF. Shuld sign modric and tiote and sell carrick.
Mustaphatwd
Jun 10, 2012 at 12:11 pm
Degea rafeel, vidic, rio, evra, scholes, carrick, kagawa, modric, rooney liwendesky sir faguson
Frank
Jun 10, 2012 at 12:29 pm
MODRIC and KAGAWA is gud but our problem is not totally solve we ned defensive midfield s/b like Martinez and dutch Roy Keane
Pele oko
Jun 10, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Up united kagawa i want alex to sell carrik and buy modrik so dat wel can competite man city next season up utd up kagawa up modrik up sir alex ferguson