United eye Alan Pulido?

MUFC07 · 16th February 2012, 03:35

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Fergie eyes up 'new Chicharito'

Sir Alex Ferguson is trying to line up a deal to bring the new Chicharito to Manchester United.

Mexican Alan Pulido, a 20-year-old who plays for Tigres in his homeland, is seen as the country’s next Javier Hernandez.

He has already played for Mexico's Under-20s and is tipped to be a key man in the senior squad by the time of the next World Cup.

Pulido is fast, a good dribbler and strong in the air - qualities that some observers feel make him a better prospect than Hernandez, who has been a huge hit at Old Trafford since joining in 2010.

Hernandez, known as the Little Pea, is believed to have discussed Pulido with Ferguson.

Pulidoscored three goals in last year’s FIFA Under-20s Championship and was then called up to the seniors for the Copa America.

United were able to pick up Hernandez relatively cheaply from Chivas Guadalajara and it is believed Pulido could move for around £4million.

Manchester United - Fergie eyes new Chicharito

I call bullshit.

We are now linked we every new Chicharito here. First Cubo Torres now this guy. This league is too irregular, and he is not out of this league, he is just outstanding here.

Ole's_toe_poke · 16th February 2012, 03:38

Chicharito hasn't even made it as a regular starter and there's "new Chicharitos" springing up.

charlenefan · 16th February 2012, 04:01

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Originally Posted by Ole's_toe_poke

Chicharito hasn't even made it as a regular starter and there's "new Chicharitos" springing up.

I'd say that's a little unfair, he displaced our top scorer last season from the team and it's only injuries that's stopped him from having a good crack at a regular starting birth this season

SATA · 16th February 2012, 04:50

I remember us signing or have signed another Mexican late on last year, was it Erick Torres or something? Anyone know if that was done or i was just imagining things

Sir Matt · 16th February 2012, 05:33

It was just rumors. Although we do have a pre-contract with Angelo Henriquez, supposedly. He's a Chilean striker who's 17.

Cold_Boy · 16th February 2012, 05:46

Why would we buy a "new Chicharito" when the current one has at least 10 years of football left at least and he is already with us?

devilish · 16th February 2012, 05:58

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Originally Posted by Cold_Boy

Why would we buy a "new Chicharito" when the current one has at least 10 years of football left at least and he is already with us?

If SAF believes that the boy is special then we'll get him.

RyanGoggs · 16th February 2012, 06:15

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Originally Posted by devilish

If SAF believes that the boy is special then we'll get him.

Exactly, the only reason we would sign him is if he is a good player, nothing to do with his nationality or media comparisons to Hernandez. Unfortunately every Mexican now will be compared. Having Chicharito here is bound to help us secure the top Mexican talents as he is the national golden boy at the moment which could work to our advantage.

devilish · 16th February 2012, 06:18

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Originally Posted by RyanGoggs

Exactly, the only reason we would sign him is if he is a good player, nothing to do with his nationality or media comparisons to Hernandez. Unfortunately every Mexican now will be compared. Having Chicharito here is bound to help us secure the top Mexican talents as he is the national golden boy at the moment which could work to our advantage.

The media is obsessed in making links between players of the same nationality. How can anyone forget the Anderson is the new Ronaldinho claim, thrown around when we signed him? It was hilarious especially when one considers how different these two players are.

RyanGoggs · 16th February 2012, 06:27

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Originally Posted by devilish

The media is obsessed in making links between players of the same nationality. How can anyone forget the Anderson is the new Ronaldinho claim, thrown around when we signed him? It was hilarious especially when one considers how different these two players are.

It sells papers. The layman is not going to be too concerned with Manchester United signing obscure local Mexican player. The media always need to sensationalize everything. Just like how we have a "deal in place" for Gaitan, only for them to produce a report with no quotes whatsoever.

devilish · 16th February 2012, 06:30

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Originally Posted by RyanGoggs

It sells papers. The layman is not going to be too concerned with Manchester United signing obscure local Mexican player. The media always need to sensationalize everything. Just like how we have a "deal in place" for Gaitan, only for them to produce a report with no quotes whatsoever.

Sometimes its also a case of bridging the dots and lazy journalism. I mean how the hell an English journalist would know what the type of player Pullido is? He'll probably check youtube/stats and conclude that he's fast and quite a finisher. That makes him the 'new Hernandez'

Sunny Jim · 16th February 2012, 09:33

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Originally Posted by devilish

The media is obsessed in making links between players of the same nationality. How can anyone forget the Anderson is the new Ronaldinho claim, thrown around when we signed him? It was hilarious especially when one considers how different these two players are.

this, my fav is: black player who speaks French, plays in CM and is tall - new Vieria!

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16th February 2012, 03:38	#2 (permalink)
Ole's_toe_poke First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 22,992	Chicharito hasn't even made it as a regular starter and there's "new Chicharitos" springing up.

16th February 2012, 04:50	#4 (permalink)
SATA First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: We all love United Posts: 5,443	I remember us signing or have signed another Mexican late on last year, was it Erick Torres or something? Anyone know if that was done or i was just imagining things

16th February 2012, 05:33	#5 (permalink)
Sir Matt First Team Regular Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LUHG Posts: 11,395	It was just rumors. Although we do have a pre-contract with Angelo Henriquez, supposedly. He's a Chilean striker who's 17.

16th February 2012, 05:46	#6 (permalink)
Cold_Boy Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 20,139	Why would we buy a "new Chicharito" when the current one has at least 10 years of football left at least and he is already with us?