Sir Alex Ferguson wants Pepe Reina to be Manchester
United’s new No.1.
United boss Ferguson is at the head of a queue of clubs who
believe Liverpool star Reina may become available because of
unrest at Anfield.
The Spain international is to hold talks with Liverpool’s new
owners NESV after becoming concerned about the club’s long-term
direction.
He could be the first man to move between Liverpool and their
bitter rivals in either direction since Phil Chisnall left Old
Trafford in 1964.
With Liverpool struggling under Roy Hodgson, American tycoon
John W Henry faces a battle to convince top stars like Reina,
Fernando Torres and Glen Johnson that the future is bright.
Ferguson has been assured that money will be made available for
big signings after the Glazer family promised Wayne Rooney they
will compete in the transfer market, and Reina would set them back
£12million.
Liverpool do not want to sell, and especially not to their
fierce rivals. But there is a growing feeling that Reina may be
available.
The Spaniard is believed to be unhappy that Hodgson is using
68-year-old former keeper Mike Kelly as part of his coaching team
and he has been putting Reina through some training routines.
Ferguson’s current No.1, Edwin van der Sar, turns 40 on
Friday
