If for no other reason than to give Manchester United a psychological boost, after a terrible first half to the season, David Moyes surely needs to spend this January.
After the summer transfer debacle the newish Manchester United manager is keeping his cards close to his chest on signings and when asked if the much mooted Fabio Coentrao deal was close to completion Moyes said “No, that’s not true.”
Still, it’s obvious that Manchester will need a left-back to succeed the brilliant but ageing Patrice Evra – a player who increasingly gets caught out on the counter – and The Guardian this week went as far as to say a deal had been agreed with the player.
Coentrão has agreed a deal to join United but the champions may miss out on the left-back for a second consecutive window as Real do not want to sell any players during January. “No players are leaving and we’re not going to sign anyone,” said Carlo Ancelotti, the Real manager, on Sunday. “The window is closed for us.”
Despite the public stance, there remains hope that Jorge Mendes, Coentrão’s agent, will be able to persuade Real to sell the 25-year-old, who has made only four starts in La Liga this season and was reportedly upset when Moyes failed to sign him in the summer transfer window.
This story clearly has legs, and a deal could well be done, particularly if the player wants a move. We still feel that Luke Shaw would prove to be a better investment. But David Moyes perhaps feels that he needs a mature player to immediately improve the team, rather than one who may take time to bed in.
But let’s be clear – Coentrao is a fantastic footballer. A solid and capable defender but he’s also a real buccaneer who loves to get forward and take on opposition defences. Technically he’s as good as many a top level winger. He’s got a great final ball and he has all the qualities to succeed at Manchester United.
So, while Luke Shaw may well become a better player than Coentrao, The Portuguese would represent a solid bit of business for David Moyes and a struggling Manchester United team.
We will keep you posted on developments. Meantime, let’s see the lad in action.
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Ebenezer Taiwo
Jan 8, 2014 at 6:04 pm
We should do more to buy him.
realist
Jan 9, 2014 at 10:46 am
ebenezer – how do you know we need to do more….for all you know we could be moving heaven and earth to try get him!
Alhassan koroma
Jan 9, 2014 at 3:10 am
Please Moyes get us Coentrao,one attacker,two good mid fields and two central defenders
fil
Jan 9, 2014 at 6:22 am
Try to get Shelvey Jonjo . He would add steel, fluidity and value to Man U.
realist
Jan 9, 2014 at 10:47 am
lol
seeTO
Jan 9, 2014 at 9:47 am
manchester united most buy a player
stewart
Jan 9, 2014 at 11:03 am
sign vidic!
jeffDon
Jan 9, 2014 at 11:14 am
we need koke and reus , gondogan everton ,fabio
Muhyiddeen m abubakar
Jan 9, 2014 at 11:57 am
We need gundagon, koke, reus, ribiero
Arabi Matthew Abiodun
Jan 9, 2014 at 11:59 am
the permanent solution to this problem is to replace Moyes, he is not experience,lacks technical input and he is not compose at all, united be warn
kurupt
Jan 9, 2014 at 1:51 pm
Moyes needs ta get mid fielders n centre baks get rid of d lazy shites I’m tired of seein dat same old ass utd d prem is buildn n we need ta build ta for a club wit winning metality manutd is n sambles
Dithering Dave Moyes Fan Club
Jan 9, 2014 at 2:31 pm
Whoever Moyes signs will be in the injury room inside 3 weeks……he’s killing Man United…….He has demoralized the players, the team,the fans,the club and actually himself.No idea of modern training, players, tactics.The team have heavy legs.Watch how at the 60 minute mark, they are knackered.Now who has brought this about?.
Very,troubling times in the Kingdom.He is no leader.
bnani
Jan 9, 2014 at 3:12 pm
we need ribiero,koke and contrao
solomon godswill
Jan 9, 2014 at 3:29 pm
Manu until i die
Chigozie mmeremikwu
Jan 9, 2014 at 5:55 pm
Moyes is killing my dear club not the players.this players sir Alex used them won epl.im in agony for my loved club.
john jaleel
Jan 9, 2014 at 6:13 pm
United shld release players like nani,valencia,carrick,fabio,n bring in well matured players like reus,coentrao,machiso,gundogan.to solve de problems de re facing.
luji Adewale
Jan 12, 2014 at 8:51 pm
Moyes should please and please bring Evan Benega