The Arsenal manager forced Ferguson to rethink his summer
strategy when he secured the signing of Manchester United target
Aaron Ramsey for ₤5million, having devilishly lured the Welsh
teenager over to Switzerland to discuss the deal.
And the Red Devils boss will have to be on his toes if he wishes to
avoid a repeat, as the Daily Mail is reporting that Wenger has set
his sights on Santa Cruz.
The Paraguayan international has been heavily linked with a move to
Old Trafford in recent weeks, as United are keen to sign a reliable
target-man to finally fill the void left by Ruud van Nistelrooy’s
departure in 2006.
The 26-year-old scored 23 goals during his debut season with
Rovers, and it is thought his value has at least tripled since his
₤3.5million move for Bayern Munich last summer.
Hence, Wenger is lining up a ₤10million bid for Santa Cruz, as it
seems increasingly likely that he will be without Emmanuel Adebayor
next season, the Togo striker having reportedly agreed terms with
AC Milan.