Barcelona boss believes Rafael would
be perfect for the job
Barcelona boss Pep
Guardiola has set his sights on capturing Manchester United right
back Rafael
and has earmarked the Brazilian as a
summer target. The 20 year old Brazilian has had a great season
thus far at Old Trafford and Sir Alex Ferguson is likely to shun
moves from the Catalan giants.
Current Barcelona right back Dani Alves has spent the best part of
a year trying trying to get the La Liga giants to agree to his new
contract demands but seems no nearer to getting the deal he wants
and that has led to speculation that the former Sevilla man may
leave for pastures new with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester
City said to be interested.
Regardless of whether Alves stays,
Guardiola is looking to bring in a new full back to keep him on his
toes and the Barcelona boss believes his international team
mate Rafael
would be perfect for the
job.
Rafael arrived at Man United, along with his twin brother, in
January 2008 and has proceeded to force his way into the first team
reckoning and is now arguably the club’s first choice right back
and as such Ferguson is unlikely to accept offers for the former
Fluminense man.
