United track Falcao

Jacob · 2nd July 2008, 12:28

Colombian Star A United Target

Manchester United are tracking £15million-rated Colombian goal-scoring sensation Falcao as an alternative to Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov. United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has received glowing reports on the prolific River Plate forward - full name Radamel Falcao Garcia Zarate. Falcao, 22, is similar in style to United striker Carlos Tevez, and has scored 38 goals in 58 games for his Argentine club. His strike rate has also attracted interest from Real Madrid and Juventus. Berbatov remains United's top summer transfer target but Spurs are reluctant to sell to another English club, which is why they have quoted a fee of £30m for their prized asset. Falcao, nicknamed El Tigre, is renowned for his lethal finishing and has stated his ambition to move to a big European club.

David McDonnell, Daily Mirror

The Daily Express claims United will give Cristiano Ronaldo the chance to prove his commitment to the club, by offering the winger a further two-year contract extension.

Sir Alex Ferguson was in court on Tuesday, providing a glowing character reference for former Reds trainee Ben Collett, who is seeking damages for a career-ending challenge from Middlesbrough's Gary Smith.

According to the Daily Mail, Sir Alex's right-hand man, Carlos Queiroz, is weighing up an offer to manage the Portuguese national team.

Finally, PFA chief Gordon Taylor has advised Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton to follow the lead of Eric Cantona if he wants to overcome his off-field problems.

manutd.com

Scholesy_LEGEND · 2nd July 2008, 12:32

similar to tevez? another 'in-the-hole' striker?

we need a target man.

Moston Red · 2nd July 2008, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacob

Colombian Star A United Target

Manchester United are tracking £15million-rated Colombian goal-scoring sensation Falcao as an alternative to Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov. United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has received glowing reports on the prolific River Plate forward - full name Radamel Falcao Garcia Zarate. Falcao, 22, is similar in style to United striker Carlos Tevez, and has scored 38 goals in 58 games for his Argentine club. His strike rate has also attracted interest from Real Madrid and Juventus. Berbatov remains United's top summer transfer target but Spurs are reluctant to sell to another English club, which is why they have quoted a fee of £30m for their prized asset. Falcao, nicknamed El Tigre, is renowned for his lethal finishing and has stated his ambition to move to a big European club.

David McDonnell, Daily Mirror

The Daily Express claims United will give Cristiano Ronaldo the chance to prove his commitment to the club, by offering the winger a further two-year contract extension.

Sir Alex Ferguson was in court on Tuesday, providing a glowing character reference for former Reds trainee Ben Collett, who is seeking damages for a career-ending challenge from Middlesbrough's Gary Smith.

According to the Daily Mail, Sir Alex's right-hand man, Carlos Queiroz, is weighing up an offer to manage the Portuguese national team.

Finally, PFA chief Gordon Taylor has advised Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton to follow the lead of Eric Cantona if he wants to overcome his off-field problems.

manutd.com

Do we need him then? If we go for a striker I would of thought we'd go for someone who would offer us something different to Tevez / Rooney?

McLovin · 2nd July 2008, 12:32

Nice name

kikks · 2nd July 2008, 12:32

http://www.redcafe.net/f9/united-real-falcao-hunt-209442/ <- Thread on this already, mate

EDIT: Er, possibly not. Found the thread with the search-thingy, but it seems that the link won't work.

Jacob · 2nd July 2008, 12:33

page not found

kikks · 2nd July 2008, 12:34

Can't be arsed to search again. Let's use this one then

born&raisedred · 2nd July 2008, 13:03

carrying on from last years debate, if tevez is a carbon copy of rooney and falcao of tevez, do we need 3rooney's? or considering (in my opinion) 2 rooney's were beter than 1, would 3 be better than 2, or as some proffered 'we need a target man not another rooney, we only want the 1 rooney and saha is a better player than tevez anyhow irrespective of the number of rooneys people want to bring in'.

Fazer · 2nd July 2008, 13:07

[youtube][http://youtube.com/watch?v=yJPgU3iPO...lated/YOUTUBE]

Found some youtube compilation of Falcao.
Looks like a decent finisher.
No idea how to embed the damn video though.

WAZZA-UP · 2nd July 2008, 13:53

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Originally Posted by Fazer

[youtube][http://youtube.com/watch?v=yJPgU3iPO...lated/YOUTUBE]

Found some youtube compilation of Falcao.
Looks like a decent finisher.
No idea how to embed the damn video though.

Think this should embed it..?

Pogue Mahone · 2nd July 2008, 14:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by born&raisedred

carrying on from last years debate, if tevez is a carbon copy of rooney and falcao of tevez, do we need 3rooney's? or considering (in my opinion) 2 rooney's were beter than 1, would 3 be better than 2, or as some proffered 'we need a target man not another rooney, we only want the 1 rooney and saha is a better player than tevez anyhow irrespective of the number of rooneys people want to bring in'.

That last sentence has a painful amount of clauses in it.

But I'm with you, FWIW. Two Rooney's is better than one and three Rooney's is better than two.

Been some interesting articles in the press last season (from a couple of the more well-informed journos) pointing out how we've developed a style of play that negates the need for an old-fashioned, out-and-out striker.

I still think we need an option off the bench, mind you, to give us the option of a more direct approach. But Manucho might be the man to fill that role. Or Saha, if he stays fit (that's a very big 'if', in case you're wondering).

peterstorey · 2nd July 2008, 14:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

Been some interesting articles in the press last season (from a couple of the more well-informed journos) pointing out how we've developed a style of play that negates the need for an old-fashioned, out-and-out striker.

I think that opinion is wide of the mark. Lose Ronaldo's goals and you'll see just how wide.

jatin · 2nd July 2008, 14:52

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Originally Posted by peterstorey

I think that opinion is wide of the mark. Lose Ronaldo's goals and you'll see just how wide.

just like you lose adebayor's goals and would end up as a mid table team

RedRonaldo · 2nd July 2008, 14:52

Let's sign the third Rooney.

Pogue Mahone · 2nd July 2008, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterstorey

I think that opinion is wide of the mark. Lose Ronaldo's goals and you'll see just how wide.

That reminds me of one of those daft comedy sketches from years ago, with two blokes whaffling on about some footballer "great player, clinical finisher, but if you ran up to him and cut off both his legs, at the knees, just before he kicked the ball, then he wouldn't look so clever, would he?"

(no idea which show it was on and it wasn't very funny anyway)

Of course Ronaldo scored shit-loads of goals, of course he'll be hard to replace (if we have to replace him, which seems unlikely at present) but the fact remains that we created shit-loads of opportunities, playing without an out-and-out striker. If Ronaldo isn't around to takes these opportunties, someone else will. Like, for example, an in-form Wayne Rooney.

Longlivekeano · 2nd July 2008, 18:25

Reminds me of Marcelo Salas the Chilean forward we were once interested in but who eventually signed for uventus. Strong in the air & good finishing with both feet

mosesfromtala · 2nd July 2008, 19:02

heard that real are chasing him too ... could be a ruse

Name Changed · 2nd July 2008, 19:05

I've seen him play on numerous occasions and he doesn't really play similarly to Tevez. He is more of a predator than Tevez and his heading is excellent.

I_live_cement · 2nd July 2008, 20:39

Wasn't there already a thread on this?

cockneyred · 2nd July 2008, 20:49

i thought we had a big old fashioned centre foward in manucho, still cant see saf spending big money on a striker with manucho saha tevez rooney campbell

RedRover · 2nd July 2008, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by cockneyred

i thought we had a big old fashioned centre foward in manucho, still cant see saf spending big money on a striker with manucho saha tevez rooney campbell

Fergie has said he'll likely bring in only one player - I'm ccertain that player will be a centre forward.

Saha will be sodl if we can find a buyer. It'll eb interesting to see how manucho gets on - he'll have to get a work permit first though.

i cant see Campbell getting much game time if he stays. He'd be beter loaned out to Hull again to see fi he really does have the class to make any sort of impact in he PL.

Fergies Formula · 2nd July 2008, 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by jatin

just like you lose adebayor's goals and would end up as a mid table team

DC1878 · 17th August 2008, 21:39

If we get desperate?

uae · 17th August 2008, 21:39

Not going to happen

brophs · 17th August 2008, 21:40

I can't conceive on any possible way SAF will buy someone so unproven, after all he has Campbell and Wellbeck for that. This guy may be the nuts in Argentina, but that has been shown in the past to be no guarantee of success over here.

RedKaos · 17th August 2008, 21:41

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Originally Posted by DC1878

If we get desperate?

The same words were being echoed after our loss to Man City 2 games into the season last year.

Wont happen, and Berbatov will sign soon anyway I reckon.

Raven_Blade · 18th August 2008, 12:01

Not experienced enough. Move on.

Name Changed · 20th August 2008, 21:02

I can't see this happening. If it was as the 4th striker though I'd be delighted but it won't happen.

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Jacob ralugeR maeT tsriF Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Not Swedish Posts: 10,766	United track Falcao Colombian Star A United Target Manchester United are tracking £15million-rated Colombian goal-scoring sensation Falcao as an alternative to Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov. United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has received glowing reports on the prolific River Plate forward - full name Radamel Falcao Garcia Zarate. Falcao, 22, is similar in style to United striker Carlos Tevez, and has scored 38 goals in 58 games for his Argentine club. His strike rate has also attracted interest from Real Madrid and Juventus. Berbatov remains United's top summer transfer target but Spurs are reluctant to sell to another English club, which is why they have quoted a fee of £30m for their prized asset. Falcao, nicknamed El Tigre, is renowned for his lethal finishing and has stated his ambition to move to a big European club. David McDonnell, Daily Mirror The Daily Express claims United will give Cristiano Ronaldo the chance to prove his commitment to the club, by offering the winger a further two-year contract extension. Sir Alex Ferguson was in court on Tuesday, providing a glowing character reference for former Reds trainee Ben Collett, who is seeking damages for a career-ending challenge from Middlesbrough's Gary Smith. According to the Daily Mail, Sir Alex's right-hand man, Carlos Queiroz, is weighing up an offer to manage the Portuguese national team. Finally, PFA chief Gordon Taylor has advised Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton to follow the lead of Eric Cantona if he wants to overcome his off-field problems. manutd.com

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born&raisedred Youth Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 262	carrying on from last years debate, if tevez is a carbon copy of rooney and falcao of tevez, do we need 3rooney's? or considering (in my opinion) 2 rooney's were beter than 1, would 3 be better than 2, or as some proffered 'we need a target man not another rooney, we only want the 1 rooney and saha is a better player than tevez anyhow irrespective of the number of rooneys people want to bring in'.

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Fazer Youth Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Season's Park Posts: 415	[youtube][http://youtube.com/watch?v=yJPgU3iPO...lated/YOUTUBE] Found some youtube compilation of Falcao. Looks like a decent finisher. No idea how to embed the damn video though.

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Name Changed weso26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 3,428	I've seen him play on numerous occasions and he doesn't really play similarly to Tevez. He is more of a predator than Tevez and his heading is excellent.

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cockneyred Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: sCUNThorpe Posts: 1,424	i thought we had a big old fashioned centre foward in manucho, still cant see saf spending big money on a striker with manucho saha tevez rooney campbell

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Name Changed weso26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 3,428	I can't see this happening. If it was as the 4th striker though I'd be delighted but it won't happen.