From the telegragh:
Tevez, at the relatively young age of 23, arrives as something
approaching the finished article. On top of that, there would
appear to be a place ready and waiting in United's attack. With
Louis Saha injury prone, with Alan Smith coming up short, Wayne
Rooney would benefit immensely from a regular partner.
In making his move, Ferguson is going for a combination that could
prove absolutely lethal. Admittedly, these two diminutive
powerhouses might not win too many headers but they will certainly
pack a punch, of that you can be sure.
For a start, the new boy's style and movement should complement
Rooney's wont for dropping off deeper. While Tevez does like to
roam, he also works the areas behind defenders, using his pace,
close control and eye for the main chance. Witness his goal at Old
Trafford on the last day of last season that not only helped keep
West Ham up but also might have made up some minds on the home
bench.
Tevez is a natural, an aggressive competitor who responds to the
big stage. That is, of course, a prerequisite at United, where
character is as important as ability. More encouraging still for
Ferguson and his coaching staff, Tevez has shown great hunger and
desire since turning up out of the blue in east London last year.
The little fella never stops trying. He is desperate to do well.
That appetite can only increase in the face of this move. His
arrival will have a positive effect in the dressing room, coming so
soon after the other signings. There'll be a buzz about the place
during pre-season, with the old heads looking on with interest to
see what they've got.
Any club would benefit from that atmosphere, particularly one who
have just enjoyed some success. A few new faces tend to keep
everyone on their toes, banishing thoughts of complacency. So the
gauntlet, you might say, has been thrown down in style. Keep up if
you can - it's a challenge, I suspect, not many will meet.
