Sir Alex and the myth of the van Persie bid
KHARKOV, UKRAINE – JUNE 17: Robin van Persie of Netherlands runs with the ball during the UEFA EURO 2012 group B match between Portugal and Netherlands at Metalist Stadium on June 17, 2012 in Kharkov, Ukraine. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
Sir Alex Ferguson, unlike his usual self, has come out and claimed that United have made an approach for Robin van Persie. Never in the past have we seen Sir Alex come out and claim that he has made an offer for a player. Then what made Sir Alex Ferguson do what he never does or has never done?
Let us look at some of the possibilities.
Over the past few years Manchester United have been battling to lure a big name signing. Players like Karim Benzema, Ronaldinho, Luka Modric and some may even say Eden Hazard, have preferred to join others like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester City. This has made United fans wonder if the club still has the power and money to compete with some of the top giants. By claiming that United have tried to sign van Persie, Sir Alex is trying to show that he still has the power and money to complete with some of the top clubs and attract some of the best names in the business.
Since the new season is about to begin and the tickets are at a premium, Sir Alex may be showing the carrot to the supporters by claiming that a new signing is probably on the way, hence leading to more tickets being potentially sold.
There is a possibility that Sir Alex is trying to take the Press’ attention away from a signing that is actually possible. He is once again trying to do what he does most often (buy quietly).
There is even a possibility that Sir Alex is genuinely confident of getting his man this time. Of course, Wenger will not to sell van Persie to City as he would not want to be labeled as The Feeder Club for Manchester City, but that does not mean United are the obvious destination.
Whatever be the reason, there is one thing for sure. Sir Alex is going to make at least one more signing.
Van Persie or Lucas? it is really getting interesting.