Manchester City defender Richards back on United list

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Manchester United are set to step up their bid to sign Micah Richards from neighbours City, with the England defender's future at Eastlands looking increasingly uncertain.

Sir Alex Ferguson thought his immediate chances of landing Richards had been scuppered when the 19-year-old agreed a new five-year deal worth in the region of £2.3million-a-year.

But doubts over Sven Goran Eriksson's future and a belief that City may want to cash in on their £20m-rated asset to fund new signings have left Richards considering his options.

ALX8725

it's either Richards or Lahm.... no point in getting both

Trippin_Stoned

I'd like to get Richards. With the turmoil at Man City at the moment it could be a possibility. As long as they don't ask for silly money, which they will do most likely.

Chris H

After the way they capitulated at Boro today, and with Sven being booted out so that Shinawatra can score points with the Thai public, I won't be surprised if there are a lot of players wanting out. Dunne and Richards especially. Elano and Petrov would also be attractive targets for a lot of teams.

Drifter

Go get him.Can play as Right Back,Central Defence and Midfield.Sort of utility player SAF loves.

Longsden_7

Would prefer Lahm, Richards is a better CB. But he is young and English which is much much better.

Vinay

and one striker... That'll be sufficient.

Escobar

Doubt City would sell to us or he would want to join us. And I'd prefer a proper RB anyways

gaffs

Would be a great buy, for now and the future.

He was one of the best players i have seen play against us at Old Trafford this year - his performance in the derby was immense.

gulli_G

ok i don't do rumours, but my brother's mate's, mate is a very good friend of Richards, and he said he wants to come to united.

Ekeke

We'll get neither.

We'll sign a kid (who isnt anywhere near as high profile as Richards) to take over from Neville in a year or two, or we'll sign nobody.

Ekeke

At CB... Yes he was amazing... But I quite like Ferdinand and Vidic, they are quite good...

Besides, I watched the match the next week and he made 2 awful mistakes leading to goals.

RedRover

I cant see why he wouldn't. Football is about success and given uniteds latest triumph and the Soap Opera that is Man city (which wil only continue as long as Thaksin remains teh woner) why not?

moving from City to United isn't as unlikley as moving from one of the top four and it would make snese for him not having to move very far.

RedRover

Why would Fwergie sign somone to take over from a player iin a year or two when said player hardly kicked a ball all season?

Its clear there's more than meets the eye to Neville's injury - he's been supposedly fit for weeks but wasn't even picked when Vidic was out and Brown had to move into the centre.

Even if he does come back he cant be relied on so its clear a good right back is a priority.

Domino

You're clearly thick. Why would Fergie throw Neville in at the deep-end when he has not even played a game for almost a year?

Ekeke

Because Brown has earnt himself a new contract playing in that position all season, Hargreaves has had great performances in that position against Barcelona and SAF has said that Neville will be first choice next season.

We arent signing Lahm this year - as much as I'd love it. And Richards is a CB.

Anduin

We already got the Brazilian twins for that case.

Ekeke

They havent even kicked a ball in the reserves yet. Fabio has big potential , but thats like saying we dont need a striker because we have Welbeck.

Amir

There was no way Fergie would throw a player who hasn't played for a year into the thick of the action unless he had to.

devilish

Dont forget Wes BrownI think that we should bring in a right back. Stating that our first priority should be in bringing in a new striker.

Amir

Agree there, devilish. A striker is the number one target. We can't struggle another season (not bad for a struggling team, mind you) with two strikers and leftovers of Saha. Like I said on another thread, if Gary has a good pre season, then we can actually go on another year with what we've got at the back. We can play Gary, Wes, even Hargo if needed at right back. Though if we can bring a younger specialist right back it would obviously be better.

Can't see City selling Richards to us, anyway.

devilish

I agree Amir

Domino

Anyway, I dont want no one who does the Soulja Boy

a_devil_inside

hope we don't sign this big lump, he's average at right back
Plus he just uses his speed to tackle opponents not skill

giggsyflying

richards will be a good smoke screen as i dont think shitty will sell him to us but i do think we will sign a fullback cox we do need to have one
wes did a great job but still no good enough

Sam#1

Only in the transfer forum.

Cold_Boy

After what we spent last year,Believe me we won't be spending anything close this year.

The financial situation doesn't allow us really unless the Galzers give money from their own pocket.

Cold_Boy

golden_blunder

It take Petrov off them though

Scholesy_LEGEND

he wont sign. simple.

UnofficialDevil

Richards please. We need English players at the club.

MrMarcello

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