Changes are underway at Old Trafford as the summer transfer window picks up steam. Here’s a look at the news and notes surrounding Manchester United as the 2012-2013 Premier League season draws near
Three clubs are currently in pursuit of Arsenal’s Robin van Persie: Manchester United, Manchester City and Juventus. The defending Serie A champions are regarded as the favorites to land van Persie, which doesn’t surprise me. Arsenal probably isn’t looking to sell their star forward to either of their Manchester rivals, and it makes sense for them to ship him out of the Premier League altogether.
Furthermore, I wonder if Manchester United’s manager Sir Alex Ferguson is willing to shell out the cash needed to purchase van Persie. He’s been operating on a budget for years now, and even though adding Robin van Persie would be huge for the club, I’m not sure that Alex Ferguson can afford him. Manchester United still has holes in the midfield and the back line. It will be interesting to see what Ferguson does here.
Manchester United Transfer News: Nani in contract negotiations
I guess the experts who speculated that Nani was on his way out of Old Trafford earlier this year can finally admit they were wrong. The winger is currently negotiating a new contract with the club, and it appears likely that he’ll be wearing a Manchester United kit for the foreseeable future.
I’m not sure how I feel about Nani getting an extension. I rarely get frustrated with players, but there are times when Nani makes me want to pull my hair out. His tendency to take poor shots and ignore open teammates is unnerving. However, Nani is also one of the most naturally gifted players on the team. It’s hard to let that kind of talent leave the club, especially when he wants to stay with Manchester United. I just hope that Nani will mature as his career moves forward. If he does, then I believe he can become one of the best wingers in the world.
Manchester United Transfer News: Park Ji-Sung on his way to Queens Park Rangers
It’s hard to say goodbye to a player who has been a complete professional for Manchester United over the years. Yet it was time for Park Ji-Sung to move on. He struggled in his limited outings with the club in 2011-2012, and with the team beginning a youth movement, Park wasn’t going to see much time on the pitch this year. His move to QPR makes sense because it gives the club a solid player who will help stabilize their rather unsettled midfield. I hope Park does well in London; he deserves a chance to prove that he can still play in the Premier League.
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SIR ALEX NEEDS TO STRENGTHEN OUR TEAM NEXT SEASON IN ORDER TO WIN SILVERWARE
Man utd already has good strikers with the presence of Rooney, welbeck, chicharito, and new signing nick Powell. United should add full back. l. baines and mildfielders like moutinho, Wesley or modric to make the team perfect.
United should buy midfield first before any thing.
I am happy Nani is not leaving man utd
even though rvp is good i dont think man utd should sign him i think lewandowski is a better option for utd also maybe moutinho, lucas, ganso one of them to strenghten the midfield and i think a right back maybe nathan clyne
jordi alba has joined barcelona
should keep park at old trafford his work rate is fantastic his a good alrounder
united should sign moutinho
barcelona signed him round a week ago
van persie is a great player, although scoring goals last year was not a problem for us…we improved on both goal scoring and defending in comparison to the year before.Another central midfielder is needed with flether anderson and cleverley all injury prone, giggs n scholes unable to play game in game out so id b looking towards that also a new left back. letting fabio goes and fryers leaves no cover for a lb, baines is a must superb player great delivery and defensive skills. if berbatov leaves another stiker will b needed but wait and see….people also remember last year was the only year that van persies been at arsenal where hes not been injured, is it luck or not? not willing to take the risk personally
UNITED SHOULD FIRST LOOK INTO THEIR MIDFIELD BE4 THEY ACQUIRE ANOTHER STRIKER.(VAN PERSIE)
@Emmanuel……..Jordi Alba has already signed for Barcelona….
I hope we can also sign Wesley Sneijder and Ozil because they will help us support are midfield
I am really happy that Nani signed a new contract and I am glad that we got rid of ji-sung Park, also I hope we can bring in Robin Van Persie because him and Rooney will be deadley also with welback and Hernadez
I’m happy that Luis Nani is extending his contract with United as a fan.I’m not a fan of Van Persie,but coming to United,I like it.I’d rather want Sir Alex to concentrate the finance available on mid-field and defence.What about Jordi Alba?Aren’t Man U interested anymore?