United linked with Mascherano & Carrick
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SIR ALEX Ferguson is in talks with Argentina World Cup star Javier Mascherano.
Fergie believes he has finally found the man to replace Roy Keane and Mascherano's agents arrived last night to discuss a move to Manchester United.
The defensive midfielder (above) is valued at £25million by Corinthians, but United are expected to make the Brazilian club an opening offer of £16m.
The investment company behind Corinthians bought Mascherano from River Plate for £10m two years ago and the key to the move is how much profit they want from his sale.
United are prepared to dig deep for Mascherano, described by Diego Maradona as "a monster of a player and destined for great things".
And at the age of 22 he will have a resale value if he moves on from Old Trafford, which is the kind of deal that appeals to the Glazer family who own United.
Sir Alex will also sign Michael Carrick in a £16m deal after Tottenham admitted defeat in their battle to keep the England midfielder.
Carrick has turned down a new contract offer worth £45,000 a week which would have trebled his wages at White Hart Lane.
That was the signal for Ferguson to make a third bid for him and negotiations are likely to be finalised before Carrick returns to pre-season training after his extended break following the World Cup.
Losing Carrick has forced Spurs to put on hold plans to off-load Edgar Davids to his former club Ajax. -
problem is the formerly richest club in the world no money to buy, they must sell Ruud first.
cannot keep both meh. -
its about time he sign someone to replace keane
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Carrick should stay at Spurs. Spurs are going in the right direction and that Argentina should learned from Veron more about Man utd first.
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I hope the deal go through keke then man u will be title contender !!!
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I will be certainly cheering for Man Utd, cheering for them to clinch a championship spot !Originally posted by hobochua:I hope the deal go through keke then man u will be title contender !!!
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Mau Utd is still a massive club, and thats why Carrick wanna join them, a better chance to win something.
Have u forgotten Heinze is also Argentina? and isn't he doing well?
Mecherano should have no problem settling in Man Utd as he has the kinda
bulldog spirit like Heinze.Originally posted by K800i:Carrick should stay at Spurs. Spurs are going in the right direction and that Argentina should learned from Veron more about Man utd first.