Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is reported to
be considering a raid on Valencia for wing wizard David
Silva.
Ferguson is cock-a-hoop after fending off interest from Real
Madrid in Cristiano Ronaldo and said on Friday that he was ready to
add to his attacking options next week.
It has been widely reported that Tottenham forward Dimitar
Berbatov is his target, but the Scot hinted that he was considering
a number of options.
”We are looking at some options at the moment – three or four
different options about the striker department which we hope will
come to a happy conclusion,” said Ferguson.
And reports in Spain claim winger Silva has crossed his
radar.
Valencia have stated their intention to keep hold of striker
David Villa and winger Silva, but they are mired in financial
trouble and reports suggest they may cash in if a bid of €25
million (£19.5m) is tabled.
Barcelona are hopeful of signing Silva next summer, but a
sizeable offer in the current window could lead to the Che
accepting a deal.
A centre forward is a priority for Ferguson, but Cristiano
Ronaldo was the club’s top scorer last season from out wide and
although Silva is best known as a winger, he is comfortable playing
in behind a striker.
It is debateable as to whether Ferguson would have the funds to
push through deals for Berbatov and Silva, but he is clearly
flexing his muscles in the final few weeks of the transfer
window.
