Soccer, Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United, sao paulo, Lucas Moura
Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to splash some cash in order to bring new faces into the Manchester United squad. After receiving a massive boost in the form of funds from the Manchester United owners (owing to the New York flotation), Sir Alex Ferguson has once again entered the football market with interest in top-notch football players.
Reports from the Mirror and various other media outlets point towards Sir Alex Ferguson’s interest in the latest football prodigy from Brazil, Lucas Moura. Lucas Moura has created a lot of hype in the football market following his superb form for Sao Paulo last season. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder appeared in 35 games, scored nine goals and provided seven assists.
Sir Alex Ferguson has once again sent a team of officials to analyze if the deal with Lucas Moura is still possible. Chelsea and Real Madrid are also in the race to sign in Lucas Moura. However, the teenage is inclined towards a move to Manchester United. A couple of months ago, Sir Alex Ferguson invited Lucas Moura’s father to Manchester United which nearly sealed the deal with Brazilian youngster.
However, in case Manchester United fails to acquire the services of Lucas Moura once again; Sir Alex Ferguson has lined up a new list of candidates to end Manchester United’s midfield misery. As of last week, the Porto duo James Rodriguez and Joao Moutinho have turned out to be Manchester United’s top transfer targets.
Manchester United still desire Luka Modric within their ranks but Tottenham Hotspur have further increased the price tag on the Croatia international. Also, the 26-year-old central midfielder has become an object of interest for Real Madrid.
Last year was Manchester United’s first trophy-less year since the 2005 season. Manchester United’s early exit from the Champions League and losing out the English Premier League title to their archrivals Manchester City has been a stern wake-up call for the Red Devils.
Manchester United officials have revealed that the club can spend as much as £30 million on a midfielder before the transfer window closes. Manchester United can sign in more players if want to but they are at complete liberty to sign in at least one more midfielder before the new season begins.
The Borussia Dortmund midfielder, Shinji Kagawa was Manchester United’s first midfield transfer this summer. Adding, Lucas Moura to the Red Devil ranks would be the second step towards solving Manchester United’s midfield misery.
