Anelka next on United's list
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Manchester United's pursuit of a striker has prompted them to lodge an inquiry with Bolton Wanderers about the availability of the France striker Nicolas Anelka. Sir Alex Ferguson to turn his attention to supplementing his striking ranks. His initial targets had included Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o and Dimitar Berbatov of Tottenham Hotspur, though they have effectively been priced out of his budget following this week's spending.
Another highly-rated striker, the Ajax forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, who scored 23 goals in 34 league appearances in Holland last term, has indicated he would prefer to remain in the Eredivisie for a further season, leaving Ferguson searching for alternatives. Anelka, 28, has emerged as a surprise target.
The France international moved to the Reebok from Fenerbahce last summer for a club record £8m. He played a significant part in securing Wanderers' Uefa Cup qualification, scoring 11 league goals, but he is keen to compete again in the Champions League and has been unsettled by Sam Allardyce's departure. Indeed, Allardyce had admitted that he would listen to offers for Anelka this summer had he stayed at the Reebok. Sammy Lee, Allardyce's successor, is keen to retain the striker, however. -
The Incredible Sulk?
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Anelka!?!?!?!
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Sure or not?? -
huh
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Out : Solskjaer,Smith,Park,Saha ....
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A cheap and good alternative i guess... He is a good finisher no doubt about that and he don't get injure that often unlike Saha...
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Can he tahan as solo striker?Originally posted by zocoss:A cheap and good alternative i guess... He is a good finisher no doubt about that and he don't get injure that often unlike Saha... -
That what Bolton play most of the time right? 4-5-1 ...Originally posted by Bontakun:Can he tahan as solo striker? -
i thnk fergie wants to play 5 in the middle and use a lone striker.
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Anelka did fairly well in Bolton but he is a lazy striker
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Some people for some reason, would not work as hard cos they may feel that they deserve to be treated special while others may think that there is no serious need to go that extra step... However, sometimes a new place or a new challenge is all that it takes to start the hunger again... Rvn is a very good example to this and i think Anelka will be able too...Originally posted by X-men:Anelka did fairly well in Bolton but he is a lazy striker
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well, I agree with Zocoss..Originally posted by zocoss:Some people for some reason, would not work as hard cos they may feel that they deserve to be treated special while others may think that there is no serious need to go that extra step... However, sometimes a new place or a new challenge is all that it takes to start the hunger again... Rvn is a very good example to this and i think Anelka will be able too...
he is still pacey, more level-headed, and he knows maybe his last shot at a big club.So he may be determined to do well.
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I think next season is the season of change. I forsee the old guards retiring the season after next. And Saha better keep himself fit throughout the season otherwise it'll be bye bye to him.
Cheers.
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Saha may leave if they get in another striker.Originally posted by CKeer:
I think next season is the season of change. I forsee the old guards retiring the season after next. And Saha better keep himself fit throughout the season otherwise it'll be bye bye to him.
Cheers.
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i feel man u should sign mido or lua lua
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omg..nono dont get Anelka!!
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Don't worry, this is Fergie that he will have to deal with and not some other managers... If he dares to go against Fergie, he would be the first thing out in Jan...Originally posted by omgukilledkenny:omg..nono dont get Anelka!!
we dont need disharmony in our happy camp!!
Fergie has dealt with more notorious players in his 20 yrs in charge... Anelka will just be a baby matter... -
Hmm, in that case then he no problem. Besides, SAF bigger than players.Originally posted by zocoss:That what Bolton play most of the time right? 4-5-1 ... -
I read that Anelka is very lethal and is a joy to watch during practise session. He'll put the ball to the back of the net 9 out of 10 times.
Hmm, my guess is the news is probably yet another smokescreen.
Cheers.
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I agree with CK; just another way of throw smoke while they attempt to get another prolific striker!
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I watched yesterday's Portugal vs Belgium and Emile Mpenza impressed me. Despite not being a prolific striker, he makes it up with his high workrate, great technique and physical play.
He could very well blossomed at Old Trafford but too bad la, he's with City.
Cheers.
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Anelka's makes Fergie plea
NICOLAS ANELKA has admitted he would love to join Manchester United. Rumours are circulating that the Bolton striker — nicknamed Le Sulk — is on the Premiership champion’s shopping list.
Anelka, 28, bagged his third straight Euro 2008 qualifying goal for France in the 2-0 win over Ukraine on Saturday. And he said: “There has been no contact with any other club for my signature, none at all.
“But if there was then, of course, I couldn’t say no to a club like United. “I have to find out what Bolton want to do first. I don’t want to leave and it’s their decision.” -
well, to me, he is quite a technical gifted player who is a proven goal-scorer.
given how MUFC's fluid game-plan, he should be able to benefit if he joins.
However, it does mean the end for Ole, Richardson..
Next season, would be Giggs and Scholes...
And then GVN & EVS..
But I still think the youngsters need a baptism of fire like a Milan game to find their feet..