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Since the surprise sale of Andy Cole to Blackburn, Manchester United have been on the search for a new no.9. What they need is someone who will work hard, score goals, help them win more trophies, and keep on playing well alongside Ruud van Nistelrooy, regularly. Even before Cole was sold they've been linked with the likes of Patrick Kluivert, Ronaldo and Gabriel Batistuta! But the only real problem they've had with trying to get these players is trying to sort out the finacial side of things, with the player's agents and clubs. So it's obvious that United need someone new, who should it be???
Diego Forlan - He has only recently signed from Indipendiente for £6.9m, without being issued a squad number yet. He is unknown to us over here, but has been rated highly in South America, as quite a goal-scorer and Uruguayan international! Fergie may just be waiting for Yorke to move on, so Forlan can be no.19, or he may be considering him for the no.9 jersey??
Patrick Kluivert - The goal-scoring Duthcman has previously hinted that he'd like to play in the Premiership, for either Arsenal or United! So that would mean less of a problem agreeing a deal with the player, but what about his club?? They're hardly gunna let their star striker go on the cheap, and may not even consider a deal at all!! Kluivert would have to request a move! And they wouldn't be too worried, they ONLY have Javier Saviola ready to replace him!!
Ronaldo - The way I see it, there's just no way that Inter would ever cosnider letting their Brazilian superstar leave! Unless of course he requires even more knee surgery! But would United be ready to splash out upto £50 on an injury-prone striker?? Recent rumours have also specu;ated that Inter would be ready to talk if a sway deal with David Beckham!! But United would never let that happen!
Gabriel Batistuta - Possibly the the greatest Argentinian striker since Maradona! United haven't been alone in showing interest for him, but he's never seemed to be too interested in joining one of the 'bigger clubs'? He has saved Roma on several occasions this season, and I therefore see no chance of him leaving! And even if he did leave, they'd want at least £30m! And he is getting on a bit!
John Carew - He has proven himself as a goal-scorer at various levels, and has now found himself bizzarly playing in the reserves for Valencia! He recently failed in a move to Fulham, due to a medical, and I think that he could be the type of striker United need, even if you lot don't! He can be strong and powerfull (in the air and on the ground) and he can also be a good, consistant finnisher. The only problem is that there's specualtion over a possibly serious knee problem, and questions are being asked as to why he's in the reserves??? But surely United could do no wrong with TWO Norwegian goal-scorers??
Emile Mpenza - The Belgian striker came close to completing a move to Rangers last year, but it all fell apart due to money. And that's something that wouldn't concern United, who have previosly been linked with Mpenza, and spent £19 on van Nistelrooy alone!! The Belgian striker has shown that he can score goals in Germany and at international level, so I don't really see what'd stop him in the Premiership??
Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink - He's known as one of the deadliest strikers in today's game! He has proven that he can score goals in all sorts of conditions and styles, and even top the league's goal count as his side are relegated!! His spell at Leeds was very successfull for his career, but money took over and off he went. United would surely be able to 'meet his needs', and could even boost his chances of a regular place for Holland, by playing with van Nistelrooy at Old Trafford! If he wants to win things, he'll have to leave Chelsea! Who aren't exactly helping his chances, before he gets too old. He'll have to make his move soon, or else he could end up with nothing extra!
So as you can see, there are many possibillities as to who should replace Andy Cole. The question is just who??, and how much??? But whoever it is, i'm sure Fergie (or the next manager) will make the right descision! Otherwise they wouldn't be incharge of such a 'high-profile' club!
Who do you think should replace Cole??
Any other suggestions?? - I bet ScottGiles comes up with 'Hakan Sukur'!
Diego Forlan - He has only recently signed from Indipendiente for £6.9m, without being issued a squad number yet. He is unknown to us over here, but has been rated highly in South America, as quite a goal-scorer and Uruguayan international! Fergie may just be waiting for Yorke to move on, so Forlan can be no.19, or he may be considering him for the no.9 jersey??
Patrick Kluivert - The goal-scoring Duthcman has previously hinted that he'd like to play in the Premiership, for either Arsenal or United! So that would mean less of a problem agreeing a deal with the player, but what about his club?? They're hardly gunna let their star striker go on the cheap, and may not even consider a deal at all!! Kluivert would have to request a move! And they wouldn't be too worried, they ONLY have Javier Saviola ready to replace him!!
Ronaldo - The way I see it, there's just no way that Inter would ever cosnider letting their Brazilian superstar leave! Unless of course he requires even more knee surgery! But would United be ready to splash out upto £50 on an injury-prone striker?? Recent rumours have also specu;ated that Inter would be ready to talk if a sway deal with David Beckham!! But United would never let that happen!
Gabriel Batistuta - Possibly the the greatest Argentinian striker since Maradona! United haven't been alone in showing interest for him, but he's never seemed to be too interested in joining one of the 'bigger clubs'? He has saved Roma on several occasions this season, and I therefore see no chance of him leaving! And even if he did leave, they'd want at least £30m! And he is getting on a bit!
John Carew - He has proven himself as a goal-scorer at various levels, and has now found himself bizzarly playing in the reserves for Valencia! He recently failed in a move to Fulham, due to a medical, and I think that he could be the type of striker United need, even if you lot don't! He can be strong and powerfull (in the air and on the ground) and he can also be a good, consistant finnisher. The only problem is that there's specualtion over a possibly serious knee problem, and questions are being asked as to why he's in the reserves??? But surely United could do no wrong with TWO Norwegian goal-scorers??
Emile Mpenza - The Belgian striker came close to completing a move to Rangers last year, but it all fell apart due to money. And that's something that wouldn't concern United, who have previosly been linked with Mpenza, and spent £19 on van Nistelrooy alone!! The Belgian striker has shown that he can score goals in Germany and at international level, so I don't really see what'd stop him in the Premiership??
Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink - He's known as one of the deadliest strikers in today's game! He has proven that he can score goals in all sorts of conditions and styles, and even top the league's goal count as his side are relegated!! His spell at Leeds was very successfull for his career, but money took over and off he went. United would surely be able to 'meet his needs', and could even boost his chances of a regular place for Holland, by playing with van Nistelrooy at Old Trafford! If he wants to win things, he'll have to leave Chelsea! Who aren't exactly helping his chances, before he gets too old. He'll have to make his move soon, or else he could end up with nothing extra!
So as you can see, there are many possibillities as to who should replace Andy Cole. The question is just who??, and how much??? But whoever it is, i'm sure Fergie (or the next manager) will make the right descision! Otherwise they wouldn't be incharge of such a 'high-profile' club!
Who do you think should replace Cole??
Any other suggestions?? - I bet ScottGiles comes up with 'Hakan Sukur'!
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I agree with those choices, but i'm not too sure about Jansen. I know United have shown an interest before but I don't think he's quite ready yet to make play regularly in Europe.
Hasselbaink is experienced enough, and I also think he can play that role behind the strikers, or just off of one. So I still feel that he'd be an ideal signing, who we'd actually be able to get.
Hasselbaink is experienced enough, and I also think he can play that role behind the strikers, or just off of one. So I still feel that he'd be an ideal signing, who we'd actually be able to get.
I think that Man U actually need a different type of striker. I'm still not convinced Di Canio is the right choice, but we do need that type of striker. One who will play the "Sheringham" role. That type of player has been shown as missing in United's last two games, (Liverpool and Middlesbrough) where we couldn't break down the team in the last third.
Players who fit the mould:
Del Piero - Probably the best in the world at this. He can play just about anywhere along the front line, is intelligent, and still scores bags of goals.
Totti - basically see above notes!
Saviola - Barcelona's little Argentine. This guy is gonna be one of the best strikers in the world.
And as for the English candidates:
Jansen? - if he and Cole (4 goals in 5 games) really get going, this guy could easily be in the reckoning for a World Cup squad place. Fergie is an admirer, and he is intelligent, has quick feet, and can be clinical in the box.
Players who fit the mould:
Del Piero - Probably the best in the world at this. He can play just about anywhere along the front line, is intelligent, and still scores bags of goals.
Totti - basically see above notes!
Saviola - Barcelona's little Argentine. This guy is gonna be one of the best strikers in the world.
And as for the English candidates:
Jansen? - if he and Cole (4 goals in 5 games) really get going, this guy could easily be in the reckoning for a World Cup squad place. Fergie is an admirer, and he is intelligent, has quick feet, and can be clinical in the box.
After a brilliant goal for Chelsea yesterday, and an overall great performance, I stil believe that Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink would be a fantastic signing for Manchester United!!
And after being wrongly substituted, things aren't going his way at Chelsea, and he may want to leave this summer??
And after being wrongly substituted, things aren't going his way at Chelsea, and he may want to leave this summer??
I agree that Rebrov, Ronaldinho and Jardel would all also be good, and I can't believe that I missed out Christian Vieri!! But neither Vieri, Schevchenko, Jardel or Ronaldinho would be allowed to leave their current clubs! And even if they were allowed to go, the prices of most of theose players would be at least £20-30m!! Rebrov ould be a good realistic signing, cuz Spurs don't really want/need him, and he could cost no more than £10m!
I would love to see Kluivert playing in the Premiership....
Ive always liked his style of play and I think it would definitley suit the Premiership.
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As for Rebrov, Id love ManU to offer £15m for him so we can buy a decent striker.
Ive always liked his style of play and I think it would definitley suit the Premiership.
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As for Rebrov, Id love ManU to offer £15m for him so we can buy a decent striker.
Jardel is pretty good, andres d'allessandro is also good and young or how about *little ronaldo* ronaldinho the nickname says it all really - a chip monked assassin.
but really it isn't who should be the next Man Utd striker but who should be the next defender or defenders.
here's a few suggestions for fergie to try out cause i know he reads these forums for ideas
Walter Samuel - Roma
Ayala - Valencia
Hofland - PSV
or as a cheeky one Roberto Carlos who could replace giggsy the next time he gets injured
but really it isn't who should be the next Man Utd striker but who should be the next defender or defenders.
here's a few suggestions for fergie to try out cause i know he reads these forums for ideas
Walter Samuel - Roma
Ayala - Valencia
Hofland - PSV
or as a cheeky one Roberto Carlos who could replace giggsy the next time he gets injured
I think someone with viduka's style of play would complement van nistelrooy well
Since the surprise sale of Andy Cole to Blackburn, Manchester United have been on the search for a new no.9. What they need is someone who will work hard, score goals, help them win more trophies, and keep on playing well alongside Ruud van Nistelrooy, regularly. Even before Cole was sold they've been linked with the likes of Patrick Kluivert, Ronaldo and Gabriel Batistuta! But the only real problem they've had with trying to get these players is trying to sort out the finacial side of things, with the player's agents and clubs. So it's obvious that United need someone new, who should it be???
Diego Forlan - He has only recently signed from Indipendiente for £6.9m, without being issued a squad number yet. He is unknown to us over here, but has been rated highly in South America, as quite a goal-scorer and Uruguayan international! Fergie may just be waiting for Yorke to move on, so Forlan can be no.19, or he may be considering him for the no.9 jersey??
Patrick Kluivert - The goal-scoring Duthcman has previously hinted that he'd like to play in the Premiership, for either Arsenal or United! So that would mean less of a problem agreeing a deal with the player, but what about his club?? They're hardly gunna let their star striker go on the cheap, and may not even consider a deal at all!! Kluivert would have to request a move! And they wouldn't be too worried, they ONLY have Javier Saviola ready to replace him!!
Ronaldo - The way I see it, there's just no way that Inter would ever cosnider letting their Brazilian superstar leave! Unless of course he requires even more knee surgery! But would United be ready to splash out upto £50 on an injury-prone striker?? Recent rumours have also specu;ated that Inter would be ready to talk if a sway deal with David Beckham!! But United would never let that happen!
Gabriel Batistuta - Possibly the the greatest Argentinian striker since Maradona! United haven't been alone in showing interest for him, but he's never seemed to be too interested in joining one of the 'bigger clubs'? He has saved Roma on several occasions this season, and I therefore see no chance of him leaving! And even if he did leave, they'd want at least £30m! And he is getting on a bit!
John Carew - He has proven himself as a goal-scorer at various levels, and has now found himself bizzarly playing in the reserves for Valencia! He recently failed in a move to Fulham, due to a medical, and I think that he could be the type of striker United need, even if you lot don't! He can be strong and powerfull (in the air and on the ground) and he can also be a good, consistant finnisher. The only problem is that there's specualtion over a possibly serious knee problem, and questions are being asked as to why he's in the reserves??? But surely United could do no wrong with TWO Norwegian goal-scorers??
Emile Mpenza - The Belgian striker came close to completing a move to Rangers last year, but it all fell apart due to money. And that's something that wouldn't concern United, who have previosly been linked with Mpenza, and spent £19 on van Nistelrooy alone!! The Belgian striker has shown that he can score goals in Germany and at international level, so I don't really see what'd stop him in the Premiership??
Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink - He's known as one of the deadliest strikers in today's game! He has proven that he can score goals in all sorts of conditions and styles, and even top the league's goal count as his side are relegated!! His spell at Leeds was very successfull for his career, but money took over and off he went. United would surely be able to 'meet his needs', and could even boost his chances of a regular place for Holland, by playing with van Nistelrooy at Old Trafford! If he wants to win things, he'll have to leave Chelsea! Who aren't exactly helping his chances, before he gets too old. He'll have to make his move soon, or else he could end up with nothing extra!
So as you can see, there are many possibillities as to who should replace Andy Cole. The question is just who??, and how much??? But whoever it is, i'm sure Fergie (or the next manager) will make the right descision! Otherwise they wouldn't be incharge of such a 'high-profile' club!
Who do you think should replace Cole??
Any other suggestions?? - I bet ScottGiles comes up with 'Hakan Sukur'!
Diego Forlan - He has only recently signed from Indipendiente for £6.9m, without being issued a squad number yet. He is unknown to us over here, but has been rated highly in South America, as quite a goal-scorer and Uruguayan international! Fergie may just be waiting for Yorke to move on, so Forlan can be no.19, or he may be considering him for the no.9 jersey??
Patrick Kluivert - The goal-scoring Duthcman has previously hinted that he'd like to play in the Premiership, for either Arsenal or United! So that would mean less of a problem agreeing a deal with the player, but what about his club?? They're hardly gunna let their star striker go on the cheap, and may not even consider a deal at all!! Kluivert would have to request a move! And they wouldn't be too worried, they ONLY have Javier Saviola ready to replace him!!
Ronaldo - The way I see it, there's just no way that Inter would ever cosnider letting their Brazilian superstar leave! Unless of course he requires even more knee surgery! But would United be ready to splash out upto £50 on an injury-prone striker?? Recent rumours have also specu;ated that Inter would be ready to talk if a sway deal with David Beckham!! But United would never let that happen!
Gabriel Batistuta - Possibly the the greatest Argentinian striker since Maradona! United haven't been alone in showing interest for him, but he's never seemed to be too interested in joining one of the 'bigger clubs'? He has saved Roma on several occasions this season, and I therefore see no chance of him leaving! And even if he did leave, they'd want at least £30m! And he is getting on a bit!
John Carew - He has proven himself as a goal-scorer at various levels, and has now found himself bizzarly playing in the reserves for Valencia! He recently failed in a move to Fulham, due to a medical, and I think that he could be the type of striker United need, even if you lot don't! He can be strong and powerfull (in the air and on the ground) and he can also be a good, consistant finnisher. The only problem is that there's specualtion over a possibly serious knee problem, and questions are being asked as to why he's in the reserves??? But surely United could do no wrong with TWO Norwegian goal-scorers??
Emile Mpenza - The Belgian striker came close to completing a move to Rangers last year, but it all fell apart due to money. And that's something that wouldn't concern United, who have previosly been linked with Mpenza, and spent £19 on van Nistelrooy alone!! The Belgian striker has shown that he can score goals in Germany and at international level, so I don't really see what'd stop him in the Premiership??
Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink - He's known as one of the deadliest strikers in today's game! He has proven that he can score goals in all sorts of conditions and styles, and even top the league's goal count as his side are relegated!! His spell at Leeds was very successfull for his career, but money took over and off he went. United would surely be able to 'meet his needs', and could even boost his chances of a regular place for Holland, by playing with van Nistelrooy at Old Trafford! If he wants to win things, he'll have to leave Chelsea! Who aren't exactly helping his chances, before he gets too old. He'll have to make his move soon, or else he could end up with nothing extra!
So as you can see, there are many possibillities as to who should replace Andy Cole. The question is just who??, and how much??? But whoever it is, i'm sure Fergie (or the next manager) will make the right descision! Otherwise they wouldn't be incharge of such a 'high-profile' club!
Who do you think should replace Cole??
Any other suggestions?? - I bet ScottGiles comes up with 'Hakan Sukur'!
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