Manchester United are closer than many imagine to mounting a serious challenge for the title again. With players like Mata, Herrera and Shaw refreshing the squad Manchester United will not lack for creativity next season.
But it’s commonly agreed that Manchester United need more grit and dynamism in the engine room to complement and proliferate the artistry in the side – someone to control the game and to hold the fort while others bomb forward.
Many would argue that Manchester United haven’t had a really top midfield general since Roy Keane. And you owuld have to go back further still for one who also scored loads of goals.
Bryan Robson truly was Captain Marvel for Manchester United as he offered the perfect shield for the defence, went box-to-box and chipped in with his fair share of vital goals.
Arturo Vidal arguably has exactly the same skill set. He’s the ultimate football warrior who also scores goals – 28 in 95 league games for Juventus isn’t bad for a striker, never mind a midfield enforcer.
Reports over the last 24 hours suggest that Manchester United may have an agreement in place. Arturo Vidal is one of Europe’s hottest properties and a much sought after player. Reports yesterday suggested that Manchester United are prepared to pay the €50m (£40m) that Juventus want for their star turn.
The Daily Express reported Friday:
Man Utd agree to £40m deal for Juventus star Arturo Vidal
MANCHESTER UNITED are on the verge of launching a £40million bid for Arsenal target Arturo Vidal after Juventus named their price.
The Daily Star takes a slightly different stance today but the thrust of the story remains that Manchester United want Vidal to take them forward.
MANCHESTER UNITED have been told by Juventus that they will pay £45m and hand over Nani if they want to sign Arturo Vidal.
…reports in Italy claim that the Serie A champions have told United that they will only let the Chilean midfielder leave Turin if they receive £45m and Red Devils outcast Nani
Ooh, let me have a think about that one! In truth, many Manchester United fans are so frustrated with Nani that they would be happy for the club to pay someone to take him off their hands! But if he can facilitate a deal for Vidal in some way then it’s happy days.
LvG has previously stated his love of Vidal and he must be aware of Manchester United’s frailtes in that area of the pitch. He said:
“I always wanted to buy Vidal when he was at Bayer Leverkusen but he went to Juventus.”
So let’s have another look at the lad in action. Manchester United fans: is this the final piece in the jigsaw?
Prince Evans
Jul 5, 2014 at 2:58 pm
Vidal in no doubt would be perfect in United midfield. l support the idea of bringing him to Old Trafford.
Dave akason
Jul 5, 2014 at 4:52 pm
I, i need di maira most in dey team man united should sign him 4 me
David akachukwu
Jul 5, 2014 at 4:55 pm
I, i need di maira most in dey team man united should sign him 4 me pls
Si steele
Jul 5, 2014 at 6:19 pm
Pay for Vidal b4 someone else does..!!
uduma joseph
Jul 5, 2014 at 6:58 pm
vidal is d best
Samson
Jul 5, 2014 at 7:33 pm
Vidal is a good player but asking for Nani plus the deal is too much, Angel di marial is an excelent player as well. I think he should be our target @ old trafford
Oloto morris
Jul 5, 2014 at 10:49 pm
I wouldnt wish nani to leave man u
Steve
Jul 5, 2014 at 11:20 pm
Vidal is a general in midfield…, so securing his signature will be a major boost for Man Utd. Go on and sign him on time but we still need to introduce atleast a skillful winger such as Sanchez, Di Maria, Rodriquez or Cuadrado. Pls, sign one or two of these…including a defender such as Hummels, Vermalen or De Vrji…
Uusmansallari
Jul 5, 2014 at 11:45 pm
On my on I want man u sing di maria than juan coadrado ?!?
marvel
Jul 6, 2014 at 12:58 am
we cant loose nani
Realist
Jul 6, 2014 at 10:53 am
Lol
Henry
Jul 6, 2014 at 3:49 am
Atural Vidal no doubt he will catchup.
leonard
Jul 6, 2014 at 10:24 am
chelsea requested for Roony n may he be allowed in not less than 70 mill dorlers
calebsograced
Jul 6, 2014 at 5:43 am
Pls my darling MANCHESTER UNITED should just do wat is right. If VIDAL is d right choice they should just pay d price & get him cz I can’t wait to c MAN U back to winning ways again. They should also consider getting another quality goalkeeper too.
tunde dayo
Jul 6, 2014 at 6:59 am
if we can get vidal and di maria i will b vert this sesson
karamo dukuly
Jul 6, 2014 at 7:56 am
I suppport the idea of signing vidal
muumin
Jul 6, 2014 at 8:00 am
welcom vidal& de malia
Toyin
Jul 6, 2014 at 8:03 am
Is a good idea to buy arturo vidal but pls don’t sell nani, i want all to remember d impact of the player in some of our match last 2 season and last 3 season, against chelsea in both premier league and champion league, he know how to hold ball and skill, even is still better than ashley young and i prefer him than valencia again i want us to remember pogba, man utd does not give him chance to perform dat is why he left look at d money, they want to sell pogba now so pls give him time he will perform than what we espect,
blessed dennis
Jul 6, 2014 at 8:33 am
aturo vidal is the best player that manu would opt to sign with addition of hummel and rodriguez
King
Jul 6, 2014 at 8:40 am
i prefer pogba over vidal.bcoz pogba is 21 years of age and vidal is 27 years of age.if we can pay 40 or 50 million for vidal(27 years) then why cant we sign pogba by adding 10 or 20 million pounds extra for pobga(21years).i also want man utd to sign koke bcoz he has a release or buyout clause in his contract and can also play on wings.man utd sell young and cleverly, buy koke,pogba,hummels and james rodriguez.i am sure we can every trophy next year wit these players.
ilebiyi Genesis
Jul 6, 2014 at 9:03 am
Vidal is ok and did i just hear u say Feli is an elbow guy. Just as u said, Moyes got him as a shield for the back which meant changing from attacking which he was used to. Who is to blame Feli or Moyes who didnt knw y he got him.
opar samson
Jul 6, 2014 at 9:13 am
Van Gaal shld bring di maria , vidal,hummels. de gea shld remain the fist choice nani,fellaini shld go
Emeh johnson
Jul 6, 2014 at 9:23 am
Vidal & di maria is people i think man utd should something fast abt them .pls sign this two guys 4 me o
Wahab Lukeman Adelani
Jul 6, 2014 at 9:26 am
Good deal but nani is our man
PRINCE SAMSON EKPETI
Jul 6, 2014 at 9:40 am
LVG Ewood & Glazier farmily
pls u9ted do nt need 2 B firthin 4 a place in champion league next season but need 2 win D premier leagues wit D 2 sign stil need 2/1cb 1wing 1mf. V.van dijk hummels,E.garay, magala,S.de vrij,markovic,yevhen,Reus,di maria
victor okon edukere
Jul 6, 2014 at 9:50 am
I want man utd to sign Vidal and Di maria to fortify the wink and midfield
jakson mkundu
Jul 6, 2014 at 9:58 am
ningependa vidal aje utd ila sio kwa kutoa pesa na nani na vilevile thamani yake ni sawa na £35 na sio £45 au £ 40 na nani
petershikodi
Jul 6, 2014 at 10:09 am
Please ManUntd , sign Di Maria he is the best winger.
smusa
Jul 6, 2014 at 10:54 am
Videl is better than pogba and than videl is most important in man united.
I need angel di maria play in united
Chinedu Nick
Jul 6, 2014 at 11:06 am
Vidal and Di maria is good but please don’t sell nani!!
kenneth
Jul 6, 2014 at 11:45 am
In my own paspective,I to see vidal playing with us in manu but been releasing winger to them because nani is stil a good player he only needs time and encoragement,and let see if we can sign james he is a younger and talented player let’s not be luking at money because what u soul is what u reap.references is our rival manchester city.
Prince akpanafia
Jul 6, 2014 at 12:19 pm
I need vidal & d maria plz nani shult nt go.. falani shult go
Okello .D. Templar
Jul 6, 2014 at 1:34 pm
Nani should remain coz Man U still needs faster left winger, and Nani can still fit in.
Peter
Jul 6, 2014 at 1:49 pm
You say at the start that United have agreed the price but I see nothing in this report saying United have got him. Stop piling on the stress please as I have enough from my Chelsea wife, just tell us when it actually happens. Thanks
Tivta Samuel
Jul 7, 2014 at 7:25 am
Manchster United should be ready To Buy As many players as possible because Chelsea will not take it kind with them next season.
Nabada medard
Jul 7, 2014 at 10:15 am
Oh! What a good signing could be if vidal arive at OT.