Paddy Crerand feels it is likely that Argentine defender
Gabriel Heinze will leave United this summer.
The popular 29-year-old has been linked with a number of clubs
across Europe, with Real Madrid in particular tipped to lodge a
firm bid for his services.
The 2005 Sir Matt Busby Player of the Season has been displaced as
United's first choice left-back by Patrice Evra, and Reds legend
Crerand feels the lure of regular first team football elsewhere
will prove too strong for Heinze.
I think there is a strong possibility Gaby will go, Crerand told
MUTV. That would be disappointing for the supporters and for the
club.
"But since Patrice came in he has been magnificent, and Gaby must
be thinking he wont play as often as he would like. Then you see
that Roberto Carlos has left Real Madrid so they are desperate
for a left-back.
And if you are not in the team like Gaby, you are not happy. A
manager would also be angry with any player who is happy sitting on
the bench.
Crerand still feels, however, that Heinze would receive ample first
team chances at Old Trafford under Sir Alex Ferguson's rotation
policy.
There are very few players at this club who are certain of their
place every week maybe three or four," said Crerand.
Look at the players United have used over the years who are not
first choices but have ended up playing 25 games a season because
of injuries, resting players and so on.