Manchester United bought Wayne Rooney at a crucial time in their history. After a return to title glory for the first time in 26 years United had been dominant for a decade before the new money of Chelsea rocked up in 2004 with all the impact of a really very large meteor.
If Wayne Rooney had burst onto the scene just one year later than he did Chelsea would surely have signed him, through pure weight of cash, and Manchester United may never have recovered – such has been the influence of Rooney.
10 years and a legendary manager later Manchester United find themselves in a similar position – omnipotence seriously challenged and an ingenious signing required to tip the balance back in United’s favour – a team that has steadfastly refused to be beaten by bigger budgets.
Whilst Rooney will continue to be a vital cog, he can’t be expected to do everything his sublime self, and the bristling Ross Barkley is surely the catalyst United require for another dawn. They desperately need an artist with true character and Barkley is that man. He’s more than a footballer. Like Rooney, Barkley is a force of nature. They may occupy different positions but they have the same rare ability to win games – even against the best.
Bitterness prevails when a bigger club swoops for a home grown star. But that’s the status quo. Barkley’s star shines too brilliantly not to be noticed from afar in a football climate where the cream always rises to the top.
Everton are on an upward trajectory but it’s not as steep as Barkley’s. Bids will surely follow.
orkusa kelvin
Dec 23, 2013 at 4:47 am
pls david man u players will compet there selfs if u bring in sneijder,koke & the powerfull barkley who con send all de diffenders 4rm moving at of de 18 & create goals 4 his attackers. pls david dont let dis chance 2 go b4 u remenber it jan is at hand. thnks 2 all man u fans.
Amir khan
Dec 23, 2013 at 5:32 am
Pls moyes get snider n Barkley. N sell some player aswal. N by Honda from csk mosko. Pls
Abdkarrym abdrashd
Dec 23, 2013 at 10:18 am
David should quickly go 4 barkley and koke so young anderson and nani should go
romupu
Dec 23, 2013 at 12:27 pm
Hahaha, such a huge fall from glory. What’s funnier is that your academy is so average that you can’t boost your own team with it so you look to others. Your days are gone.
stewart
Dec 23, 2013 at 1:52 pm
get barkley now!
John
Dec 23, 2013 at 2:09 pm
Do you really think Chelsea didn’t try to sign Rooney? They even tried for fergie. Rooney choose us and so will Barkley
Obi okafor
Dec 23, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Barkley, everton, jageilka, then its hell 4 d opponents and sell back feliani to everton.
Auwalu
Dec 23, 2013 at 7:42 pm
Yea yea small coache davis moye dont sell kagawa you are not good coache go and fine small club lock at young and ggis anderson smalle fellaini vallacian nani what are them play
Ephrem
Jan 3, 2014 at 12:05 am
The club need goal scorer, mid fillder n defenser. At least 4 players. Mr. Don’t hesitate to buy in January. Otherwise, don’t expect the title race!