United’s Guide to Summer Transfers

After losing out the BPL title in the last minute of the match, United have endured a trophy less season after 2004/05. This won’t stop Sir Alex Ferguson to take a dig in the market and sign some crucial signings. Here are a few possible players who can make a significant impact on the proceedings at Old Trafford.

 

Leighton Baines ( Left back at Everton, aged 27) – After a dip in Evra’s performance, Ferguson is contemplating to make a bid for Baines. Daily Mail suggests that a bid of 10 million GBP is good enough to test Everton’s resolve. It is highly unlikely that he would come to Old Trafford as an understudy to Evra but his arrival would mean an end to illustrious career of Evra.



Nathaniel Clyne ( Right back at Crystal Palace, aged 21) – A hugely talented youngster who rose through the ranks at Crystal Palace, has been tracked for years by Ferguson. Should he reject contract extension, Ferguson will get his man. At 21, he’s already displayed a lot of maturity, playing with the big boys and even made it to the PFA team of the year (Championship). According to Daily Mail reports, If United sign Clyne, they would have to pay training compensation to Eagles.




Jan Verthogen (Centre back at Ajax Amsterdam, aged 25) – Arguably the best defender in Netherlands at the moment. According to Daily Mail, United are pondering of a move to the 8 million GBP defender who’s into his last year at Ajax. Could be an ideal replacement for Rio Ferdinand, who’s on the wrong side of 30’s. His signing would enhance the fight for the coveted place in the starting lineup among Jones, Evans and Smalling.




Robert Lewandowski ( Striker at Borussia Dortmund, aged 23) – The Pole has been terrific in front of the goal, scoring 30 goals in 46 appearances. Sir Alex Ferguson and his assistant Mike Phelan made a check on Lewandowski at DFB Pokal final in Berlin. And if the reports from Metro are to be believed, a bid in excess of 15 million GBP is enough to convince Dortmund to sell their prized marksman, who’s agent has revealed that the contract offered by Dortmund was in sufficient and United are interested in his services.



                                         

Nicolás Gaitán (Attacking Midfielder / Winger at S.L.Benfica, aged 24) - The talented Argentine who has caught everyone’s attention with exceptional performances against the likes of United and Chelsea. It will be interesting to see where he would play under Ferguson’s team. An attacking midfielder who can slide down the left wing with ease and also has a great eye for goal. According to Telegraph, United are plotting a 20 Million GBP plus Fabio Da Silva and Federico Macheda, who’s days at Old Trafford are numbered.


Christian Eriksen (Attacking Midfielder at Ajax Amsterdam, aged 20) - Despite not being English (or even Spanish) Ajax's Danish playmaker Christian Eriksen is wanted by both Manchester United and Manchester City. According to Guardian, Sir Alex Ferguson has put the 19-year-old at the top of his wanted list, which is probably precisely why Roberto Mancini wants him too. It will take £20m to prize the 19-year-old from Ajax's grasp

                             
Shinji Kagawa (Attacking Midfielder / Winger at Borussia Dortmund, aged 23) – Shinji Kagawa heads the potential list of recruits at Old Trafford as Red Devils seek to strengthen their side and wrestle the premiership title away from neighbors City. Kagawa scored 13 goals in 31 league games as Dortmund won the Bundesliga from Bayern by eight points. He would fit the profile currently adhered to by United of a young player who would improve and not cost a premium price – with him costing between £15m to £20m.


Lucas Moura (Attacking Midfielder at Sao Paolo, aged 19) - Sao Paolo have set a hefty price tag believed to be in the region of €50 million on their top talent Lucas Moura, Metro reveals. Lucas Moura is, after Neymar, the hottest up-and-coming player in world football at the moment. Lucas has a contract that runs until 2015 and has a release clause of €80 million, Sao Paolo are in no rush to sell the youngster.



Javi Martinez (Defensive Midfielder at Athletic Bilbao, aged 23) – Sir Alex Ferguson had a first check on the Basque player when both the sides met in Europa League. So impressed was Ferguson that he feels that a £24 million is enough to do business. Recently, the player had suggested that he’s not worth the £ 34 million that the club values him. A top priority for Ferguson in the midfield, given his brilliant performances this season where Bilbao reached the finals of Copa Del Rey as well as Europa League.



Moussa Dembélé (Central Midfielder at Fulham, aged 24) – The Belgian attacking midfielder who has been deployed as a deep lying midfielder by Martin Jol, has found consistency and helped Fulham finish as high as 9th in EPL. Considered as many as a ready made replacement for Paul Scholes who just prolonged his career another year, after abandoning retirement. Reports from Dailymail suggest that a bid of £10 M is good enough to make Jol sell his prized asset. United need to sign him as a cover for Darren Fletcher who has been out for most of the season due to long-term illness and Tom Cleverley, who had been prone to injury problems through out the current season.