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"Man Utd go for Cicinho."

Odd choice of transfer target, when they've got Neville for at least a couple more years...

I thought I'd read an interview with him as well, saying Milan was his favoured option the next Cafu. He'd be an excellent signing for Milan and their aging defense, but I can't see him slot in at right back

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Salgado's far better than average. Dirty swine all the same.

Real Madrid hoover up yet another Brazilian.

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Only a first option, but with Michael Salgado the only average player in their team, he'll be heading to Madrid in no time.

And I wouldn't blame him. Nicer place than Manchester and you don't have to put up with John O'Shea. Sorted.

So, what's happening with this deal now then?

I can't say I've heard of the guy either, not even on Football Manager 2005. (Heh, he can't be that good then!)

I'd still welcome a new, continental face as a right-back though. Gary Neville can't be expected to play EVERY games this season, now Phil's gone. Brown's a better centre-back and O'Shea's often covering the left side. I reckon he'd be handy for the odd European of League cup match if little else right now.

Michael Ballack would be even better though. :(


Scott Parker's one of my favourite players in the Premiership right now. I was gutted when he sold himself for £10m to Ranieri's Chelski, only to then rot on the treatment table until he finds his way to, um... Newcastle.

Whether you think that much of him or not, he's always been a big game player. Someone who commands the midfield and what goes on around the park. He's not afraid of anyone and he'll fight for EVERY ball until the final blow on the referee's whistle. I was pleased to see Alan Hansen's review of his game last night. :)

I can't say if he's be a success at United, or Liverpool, or not, but he's certainly be willing to give it a go. And I'd have welcomed him with open arms - as I did Alan Smith. :)

Rafael Benitez after a player who is, to all intents and purposes, a wing-back? No chance.

Edit: Actually, Riise's a wing-back. But Rafa plays him left-midfield. Or used to, until Zenden got hold of incriminating photos of Rafa and Crouch. So maybe Cicinho could play right-midfield.

Still won't come to 'Pool

Sounds like someone's after a few thousand more on his wage offer from United

Please, Please, please let this be true.

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Bah he should be going after Owen.

Is Fergie going for a completly new foreign defence?

I've never even heard of this guy [URL]http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=298341&lid=2&cpid=8&title=United+target+American+ace&channel=football_home[/URL]

Brown got a new contract because Sir Alex knew full well he wasn't going to get a better defender who's willing to just be a squad player.

Kawada wrote:
> Shame Brown is about as useful as a chocolate teapot.

Brown is good covering play to have. Okay, i dont want him playing every week, but he has done more than a fine job when he's called upon. He's kept Henry quiet on more than one occasion.