After a while of extracting great joy from the spectacle of News International’s dismembering I wondered if there was something inherently evil lurking within. Then I realised that this is the company whose news outlets have been systematically targeting England and United players for years and who had an uncanny knack of leaking scandals directly prior to major finals or world cup tournaments. If only there was a German word for taking pleasure in the misfortune of others.
From snide journalism to Wesley Sneijder, the prospective acquisition for our beloved United. There seems to be an awful lot of smokescreen being put up around this potential deal. Inter clearly need, and want, a lot of money for the guy. Ferguson claims we were never in for him in the first place and I suspect he would rather purchase Samir Nasri. However, especially considering Rafael Van der Vaart success at Spurs last year, I can’t help thinking that Sneijder would be a great buy for us.
There seem to be three groups of people talking about the potential deal. Those close to Sneijder, who say the signing is a good idea. Those at Inter, who say United haven’t got enough money. And those from United who maintain they aren’t interested in the Dutchman at all. My penny’s worth says that Sneijder wants out and Inter want dosh. United may or may not stump up the cash.
Traditionally of course, United’s biggest fanfare signings have been rather a mixed bag. For every Bryan Robson there was a Gary Birtles and the retirement of Scholes is proof that decent red tops are impossible to replace. Just ask Rupert Murdoch.
There is also the small matter of the fifty million quid United have already dished out into the ether this summer. That is serious money and expecting the club to chuck another €35 million odd on top could be considered churlish. However, that midfield does look like it could use an extra player. The question is, do we already have that man?
With Michael Carrick this week calling on his colleagues to fill the ginger wizard’s void you suspect we might need to have the replacement in house. Nani’s improvement last year was phenomenal and one wonders if this could be the year Anderson steps up as well. Young has started very well, pinging in crosses against the New England Revolution, but only a fool judges a player on one game.
Nonetheless, this summer’s tour of North America is certainly worth watching for United fans. The team it is ‘a changin’.
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