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Interesting that they are thinking of adapting his position, if he is a success in that role then he'd become ideal for us.
So far Hamsik, Gourcuff, Ozil, Sanchez, Forlan and Suarez are all still where they started the World Cup.Not saying we need him or should buy him, just surprised that no one has gone in for him.
FERGUSON CONFIRMS SANCHEZ INTEREST | News Of The WorldFERGUSON CONFIRMS SANCHEZ INTEREST
SIR ALEX FERGUSON has admitted Manchester United are tracking Udinese sensation Alexis Sanchez.
The Chile international enjoyed an outstanding World Cup campaign to enhance his reputation as one of the most promising young forwards on the planet.
With sources close to the wide man previously suggesting he dreams of playing for the Red Devils, it's likely the United boss will continue monitoring his form in Serie A this season.
"We have looked at Sanchez and he has impressed us," said Ferguson. "As have other players.
"He has had very good games and is an interesting project.
"We have gathered some background, as with other footballers at his level, but nothing more than this - for the moment."
Sanchez, 22, was initially considered as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo when the Portuguese star departed for Real Madrid.
United snapped up Antonio Valencia from Wigan instead to patrol the right flank, although the serious injury he sustained against Rangers has halted his progress at Old Trafford.
Ferguson also admitted he was disappointed not to land Marcelo Salas, a United target in the nineties, when he was on the hunt for a new striker.
"We have watched some Chileans in the past," he recalled.
"The most interesting case was that of Salas, who had a brilliant World Cup but he was at Lazio.
"We would have liked to have had him."
Bebe is a striker, Valencia is out for 6 months. Which leaves Nani on one wing and Giggs (won't play week in week out) and Park who puts a decent shift in and Obertan who is no where near ready yet. I wouldn't say no.Park, Obertan, Nani, Valencia, Giggs (who admittedly, might retire this or next season), Bebe and now we want another winger? The most baffling thing is, bebe, nani, valencia and obertan are all young... 5 young wingers (and park) to compete for two spots. Happy days.
If Ferguson truly is planning on buying him, which I doubt, but IF it happens in the short term, why couldn't he just have bought Sanchez instead of Bebe considering the wing options we already had/have?
Bebe is a winger.Bebe is a striker, Valencia is out for 6 months. Which leaves Nani on one wing and Giggs (won't play week in week out) and Park who puts a decent shift in and Obertan who is no where near ready yet. I wouldn't say no.
feckin'ell... After 20+ pages of Bebe thread establishing he is a winger and not our seventh striker, here we go again!Bebe is a striker, Valencia is out for 6 months. Which leaves Nani on one wing and Giggs (won't play week in week out) and Park who puts a decent shift in and Obertan who is no where near ready yet. I wouldn't say no.
Yes. However we do have Obertan who plays down the left. Plus the on loan Cleverely on our books.Shouldn't we be looking at more natural left footed players? Nani can play both wings, but Valencia can't, which leaves us short on the left.
HAHAHAHAHA Love the honesty, intellengce in comment and might I add that it is thought commonly agreed with in Chile.Sanchez is a Walcott. He's a quick little bastard who is currently best deployed as a winger but will probably be moulded into an ACM/Striker.
Sanchez can actually cross the ball and score the goals.Yes. However we do have Obertan who plays down the left. Plus the on loan Cleverely on our books.
Yes please!!
I feel Nani on the right and him opportating like a Robben type player on the left will be pro-active. However we will need two work horse midfielders.Was watching the Inter-Udinese game just yesterday, I'd forgotten how impressive Sanchez's first touch is for a winger. And he's always open to playing the simple pass instead of beating two or three men unnecessarily.
The have new wealth and are planinning on investing in youth!! Their blueprint sounds very attractive however they will be only one winner if it is a race between them and us.So he's open to joining us or err...Malaga.
In other words, 'get me the feck out of here'."It's nice to know Manchester likes me," said Sanchez. "The future is in the hands of my agent. We listen to everyone."