Fernandez;2538224 said:
I really don't want Ronaldo to go, but if we are selling him for that amount, we might as well sell the entire team for 1M. He's worth twice than that amount.
Nor do I, but I think it will happen - allegedly he's told close friends he's quitting after EURO 2008.
I think all United fans will be hoping for a German win on Thursday - this Ronaldo thing must be resolved while we still have time to get replacements/reinforcements. If Ronaldo leaves, our transfer strategy dramatically changes (which is why I'm hoping for a player exchange with Real)
Robinho would be an adequate replacement, and we could advance Anderson - like he played for (Porto and Gremio). Manucho will come in to replace sicknote Saha.
One little thing, I don't know why people ring MUTV and say we need a right back. Wes Brown was a revelation this season, and Gary Neville is almost fit again + we have young Danny Simpson (and also the Brazil twins) Why would we need Micah Richards (and Sparky won't sell anyway)
Realistically I would say our strategy would be (depending on the Ronaldo outcome)
Scenario One - Ronaldo is sold (straight cash)
Priority one is to replace the deficit to the squad of losing a winger. Nani would be my pick for left wing (bring Giggs on sparingly) We could go for a "direct" replacement like Quaresema or Joaqin etc. Or I think David Bentley would be a good addition because he would supply ammunition to Carlos and Wazza - like Beckham did. Also, like Becks - Bentley is a danger from freekicks (although Owen Hargreaves is my set play man) In addition we must get at least one more front man. I like Berbatov, but I question his temperament and attitude although his skill is Cantona esque at times - he glides over the field.
Klaus Jan Huntelaar would be a good buy, his prolific record speaks for itself and Dutch players tend to adapt well to the English game. I also like Podolski, and indications are Bayern may sell for the right price.
Closer to home, I have a lot of respect for Aston Villa's Gabby Agbonlahor, he's young knows the league and is English - I suspect having almost certainly lost Barry, that Villa would not entertain the idea.
Scenario Two - Ronaldo goes in swap deal
If we could get Sergio Ramos (class player, sorry Wes) and Robinho then I think we'd only really need another striker. Ideally though I'd love to see United play hardball and get Wesley Sneijder in any deal.
Scenario Three - Ronaldo stays
Two strikers and possibly another young winger (for Ronaldo will definitely have gone in two/three seasons)