Re-sign Larsson?

Xander45 · 28th August 2008, 14:36

Swedish striker Henrik Larsson is considering offers from three Premier League clubs, Sky Sports News understands.

Larsson returned to hometown club Helsingborgs in 2006 but his contract expires in November and he could now be set for a move back to England.

Helsingborgs are understood to be ready to sell Larsson for a small fee and a number of Premier League sides are interested.

Larsson enjoyed a successful loan spell with Manchester United in 2007 but the English champions are not thought to have made an approach for Larsson.

Aston Villa would also appear to have other targets in mind, ruling out a reunion for Larsson with his former Celtic boss Martin O'Neill.

Larsson won four titles in seven years with Celtic before helping Barcelona to UEFA Champions League glory in a two-year spell at Camp Nou.

Larsson will turn 37 next month and may decide he wants to see out his career in the Premier League.

Xander45 · 28th August 2008, 14:36

Its a bit out there, but i feel he could do a job for us.

ooeat0meoo · 28th August 2008, 14:36

2nded...

He did well for United.

Giggsy PO · 28th August 2008, 14:39

He would be perfect 2nd option IMO. Yes please. Of course just in case that we won't sign Berbatov.

Larsson for this year, and Berbatov for the next one. Not a bad plan.

Longsden_7 · 28th August 2008, 14:39

no, he had his 5mins.

FlawlessThaw · 28th August 2008, 14:42

He wasn't that great for us when he was here other than provide a mid season boost that may or may not have been needed.

Brwned · 28th August 2008, 14:42

He could do a job, but I think he's more likely to go to someone like Everton, Villa or Blackburn.

p_ps_sock · 28th August 2008, 14:44

he was too slow 18 months ago, I don't think it would be a good move for us

Amir · 28th August 2008, 14:44

No. I'd rather give Manucho or Campbell a chance than to think so short term again.

Raven_Blade · 28th August 2008, 14:44

No. His time here was great but it has gone. Now we have Rooney, Tevez, Campbell, Manucho and even Saha if we fail to get the main target.

poisson · 28th August 2008, 14:44

oh god no.

Lot 49 · 28th August 2008, 14:45

No thanks

rimaldo · 28th August 2008, 14:45

i'd love to get him in. he would be a reliable 4th choice striker that we could call upon when really needed, late in matches when we need a goal for example. more so though i think it would be good for the younger players to have another wise old head about who has seen it all and done it all before. besides, he still looks useful when i have seen him in a sweden shirt. if his wage demands are reasonable sign him up.

BaldwinLegend · 28th August 2008, 14:45

Was overrated last time. No thanks.

Man-United · 28th August 2008, 14:48

I think he did well for us and gave us experience, great person it seems. What three clubs do you think it is? Villa? us?

Xander45 · 28th August 2008, 14:50

Lot of negativity here which i did expect, but think on this. We don't get Berbatov, which some people on here would see as a complete disaster, on the last day a few hours before the deadline we sign Larsson for around half a million on a one year contract.

What would your response be to this?

Drifter · 28th August 2008, 14:51

If he's available again i say we go for it.

Man-United · 28th August 2008, 14:54

Fergie is a big fan of him so I think we are one of the clubs who have made an offer if it's true three clubs from the league wants him.

BaldwinLegend · 28th August 2008, 14:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Man-United

I think he did well for us and gave us experience, great person it seems. What three clubs do you think it is? Villa? us?

Villa and two from Hull, Stoke and WBA.

BaldwinLegend · 28th August 2008, 15:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xander45

Lot of negativity here which i did expect, but think on this. We don't get Berbatov, which some people on here would see as a complete disaster, on the last day a few hours before the deadline we sign Larsson for around half a million on a one year contract.

What would your response be to this?

I think Campbell is far more effective at this point.

Man-United · 28th August 2008, 15:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaldwinLegend

two from Hull, Stoke and WBA.

"Henrik Larsson is considering offers from three Premier League clubs" I doubt he would even consider going to Hull, Stoke or WBA tbh.

BaldwinLegend · 28th August 2008, 15:02

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Originally Posted by Man-United

"Henrik Larsson is considering offers from three Premier League clubs" I doubt he would even consider going to Hull, Stoke or WBA tbh.

Why use that quote? Your point? They're all PL clubs... They're still entitled to bid for him even if you were right and he wouldn't consider them.

Xander45 · 28th August 2008, 15:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Man-United

"Henrik Larsson is considering offers from three Premier League clubs" I doubt he would even consider going to Hull, Stoke or WBA tbh.

Did you see him at the Euro's? Some of his flicks and his positioning was excellent. As an option to come from the bench, i see no reason why he can't do a job.

SharkyMcShark · 28th August 2008, 15:15

no fuck off, or I'll kill you with a tray.

Give a chance to Campbell(end)/Wellbeck/Saha.

I don't even know why I'm posting because this move is just not going to happen

Raven_Blade · 28th August 2008, 15:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xander45

Lot of negativity here which i did expect, but think on this. We don't get Berbatov, which some people on here would see as a complete disaster, on the last day a few hours before the deadline we sign Larsson for around half a million on a one year contract.

What would your response be to this?

Rooney, Tevez, Manucho, Campbell, Saha(stays). That would be my response.

Xander45 · 28th August 2008, 15:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven_Blade

Rooney, Tevez, Manucho, Campbell, Saha(stays). That would be my response.

Fair enough. That was more aimed at those who say that we NEED a striker and would probably cry themselves to sleep if we don't sign Berbatov.

I've already said i feel he could do a job, but he's not overly needed.

Danish Voice · 28th August 2008, 15:19

No thanks. Surely Rafa want Larsson to replace Keane. He likes to sell his signings in a hurry

Kelvin · 28th August 2008, 15:22

Er no, it will seem desperate.

we might as well bring back Ole out of retirement.

Giggsy PO · 28th August 2008, 15:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danish Voice

No thanks. Surely Rafa want Larsson to replace Keane. He likes to sell his signings in a hurry

Benitez would play Larsson at leftback.

MUFCgal · 28th August 2008, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven_Blade

No. His time here was great but it has gone. Now we have Rooney, Tevez, Campbell, Manucho and even Saha if we fail to get the main target.

Yep, I agree.

Trippin_Stoned · 28th August 2008, 15:59

He didn't do particularly well in his last loan spell so I don't see him doing better this time round being a year or so older.

RedLiam · 28th August 2008, 16:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xander45

Lot of negativity here which i did expect, but think on this. We don't get Berbatov, which some people on here would see as a complete disaster, on the last day a few hours before the deadline we sign Larsson for around half a million on a one year contract.

What would your response be to this?

He would make maybe 15 appearances and score perhaps 4 goals, and his experience, personality, and professionalism would benefit the likes of Rooney, Tevez, and Campbell.

On the other hand, he's nearly 37 years old, and he's probably 2/3rds the striker he was whilst on his loan spell here. We would still, in theory, have two strikers who are able to be relied upon regularly, as well as a sicknote, a youngster, and, from the perspective of football, an ancient and old man. This is a rather odd strike force.

I'm not in the 'panic brigade' with regards to our striker situation, and although I certainly wouldn't mind someone like Berbatov here, I don't really think I'm overly concerned if he doesn't end up here this season. However, I would like to see another option up front, assuming that Saha is basically finished. Ideally, someone in a second striker position who has experience.

For me, Larsson just doesn't seem like a very good 'solution' to providing more options to the manager.

Edit: ...but a decent solution, nonetheless.

Richter · 28th August 2008, 16:05

Larsson's club has been crap this season in the league like usual so it wouldn't be surprising if he left. Fergie loves him and United did contact Helsingborg last December about another Larsson loan but Helsingborg wanted to keep him because they were still in the Uefa Cup.

28th August 2008, 14:36	#1 (permalink)
Xander45 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Everywhere and Nowhere Posts: 1,536	Re-sign Larsson? Swedish striker Henrik Larsson is considering offers from three Premier League clubs, Sky Sports News understands. Larsson returned to hometown club Helsingborgs in 2006 but his contract expires in November and he could now be set for a move back to England. Helsingborgs are understood to be ready to sell Larsson for a small fee and a number of Premier League sides are interested. Larsson enjoyed a successful loan spell with Manchester United in 2007 but the English champions are not thought to have made an approach for Larsson. Aston Villa would also appear to have other targets in mind, ruling out a reunion for Larsson with his former Celtic boss Martin O'Neill. Larsson won four titles in seven years with Celtic before helping Barcelona to UEFA Champions League glory in a two-year spell at Camp Nou. Larsson will turn 37 next month and may decide he wants to see out his career in the Premier League.

28th August 2008, 14:36	#2 (permalink)
Xander45 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Everywhere and Nowhere Posts: 1,536	Its a bit out there, but i feel he could do a job for us.

28th August 2008, 14:36	#3 (permalink)
ooeat0meoo LABOB Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: My Happy Place - So Don't Be Fucking With Me! Posts: 7,218	2nded... He did well for United.

28th August 2008, 14:39	#4 (permalink)
Giggsy PO First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Shame on you Shane Vendrell. You little bastard! Posts: 9,751	He would be perfect 2nd option IMO. Yes please. Of course just in case that we won't sign Berbatov. Larsson for this year, and Berbatov for the next one. Not a bad plan.

28th August 2008, 14:39	#5 (permalink)
Longsden_7 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Didsbury, Manchester Posts: 742	no, he had his 5mins.

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FlawlessThaw most 'know it all' poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 10,315	He wasn't that great for us when he was here other than provide a mid season boost that may or may not have been needed.

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Brwned First Team Sub Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Belfast - Antrim Road/Royal Lodge. http://cbrown564.bebo.com Posts: 7,410	He could do a job, but I think he's more likely to go to someone like Everton, Villa or Blackburn.

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p_ps_sock Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: You're a fucking wanker. I didn't rate you as a player, I don't rate you as a manager, and I don't rate you as a person. You're a fucking wanker and you can stick your World Cup up your arse. Posts: 3,053	he was too slow 18 months ago, I don't think it would be a good move for us

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Amir First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Rehovot, Israel Posts: 10,167	No. I'd rather give Manucho or Campbell a chance than to think so short term again.

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Raven_Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In Man Utd's Defence. Posts: 18,060	No. His time here was great but it has gone. Now we have Rooney, Tevez, Campbell, Manucho and even Saha if we fail to get the main target.

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poisson running through your veins Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in a pond Posts: 3,828	oh god no.

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Lot 49 Doom Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,126	No thanks

28th August 2008, 14:45	#13 (permalink)
rimaldo Out of the closet, into life. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: the heath. Posts: 9,838	i'd love to get him in. he would be a reliable 4th choice striker that we could call upon when really needed, late in matches when we need a goal for example. more so though i think it would be good for the younger players to have another wise old head about who has seen it all and done it all before. besides, he still looks useful when i have seen him in a sweden shirt. if his wage demands are reasonable sign him up.

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BaldwinLegend Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,152	Was overrated last time. No thanks.

28th August 2008, 14:48	#15 (permalink)
Man-United Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,396	I think he did well for us and gave us experience, great person it seems. What three clubs do you think it is? Villa? us?

28th August 2008, 14:50	#16 (permalink)
Xander45 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Everywhere and Nowhere Posts: 1,536	Lot of negativity here which i did expect, but think on this. We don't get Berbatov, which some people on here would see as a complete disaster, on the last day a few hours before the deadline we sign Larsson for around half a million on a one year contract. What would your response be to this?

28th August 2008, 14:51	#17 (permalink)
Drifter First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,371	If he's available again i say we go for it.

28th August 2008, 14:54	#18 (permalink)
Man-United Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,396	Fergie is a big fan of him so I think we are one of the clubs who have made an offer if it's true three clubs from the league wants him.

28th August 2008, 15:15	#24 (permalink)
SharkyMcShark Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Spell Check Police HQ Posts: 1,389	no fuck off, or I'll kill you with a tray. Give a chance to Campbell(end)/Wellbeck/Saha. I don't even know why I'm posting because this move is just not going to happen

28th August 2008, 15:19	#27 (permalink)
Danish Voice Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,345	No thanks. Surely Rafa want Larsson to replace Keane. He likes to sell his signings in a hurry

28th August 2008, 15:22	#28 (permalink)
Kelvin First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 10,338	Er no, it will seem desperate. we might as well bring back Ole out of retirement.

28th August 2008, 15:59	#31 (permalink)
Trippin_Stoned Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,754	He didn't do particularly well in his last loan spell so I don't see him doing better this time round being a year or so older.

28th August 2008, 16:05	#33 (permalink)
Richter Hairy big footed Swede Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Trying to burn down Marca's office Posts: 25,565	Larsson's club has been crap this season in the league like usual so it wouldn't be surprising if he left. Fergie loves him and United did contact Helsingborg last December about another Larsson loan but Helsingborg wanted to keep him because they were still in the Uefa Cup.