Man United Consider Gattuso!

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United consider Gattuso
by Nadia Carminati - created on 11 Jun 2005
Manchester UnitedManchester United are reported to be considering making a major move for Milan's Gennaro Gattuso.

Sir Alex Ferguson has been interested in Gattuso before, while the player himself has spoken of his admiration for United.

However, the Italy international has a contract at San Siro until 2009 and Carlo Ancelotti sees him as a key member of his squad for next season.

Milan have claimed that Gattuso will not be going anywhere, but United are thought to be weighing up a big money bid for the former Rangers man.

Reports in Italy have suggested that United's move is emanating from new owner Malcolm Glazer, who wants to try and ease his relationship with the club's fans by sanctioning a big-name signing

big name signing

...good to see that Man U considers a player many here think is a weak link (at least in our attack, and you can put my name on that list as well) to be a big name signing!!!

While I regard Rino as one of our key players, his tendancy to nullify our attacks makes him, for me, IMO, a bench player, to come into the game once we are winning....Ambro is a better starter, as he contributes more in the attack.

Lets see how this develops....my money is on us to reject this offer...but u never know....a "big money offer" of $20M or so...may sway the Milan suits to part company with our Italian stallion!

As a fan of Rino I wish to stay him at San Siro...

it is a real gossip IMO

well, rae..this is gossip of the highest order!!! What else is there to read about re football nowadays anyway?

=Warro a "big money offer" of $20M or so...may sway the Milan suits to part company with our Italian stallion!

I would accept this offer as it would suit all 3 parties, Gattuso on many occasions has said he wants to play for ManU, Fergie will be happy with the signing he may feel that Gattuso is a long replacement for Keane and Milan will obviously get good money for him it and will be astute business for us.

To be honest I don't see Manu spending $20 million on a single player, they no longer have that sort of spending power.

If an offer of 20 mill is made, hopefully it will take less then five seconds for a call to Gattuso and tell him he will be wearing a different shade of red next season . . . very good defensive player, not so much a good offensive player, Milan needs better from his position.

...good to see that Man U considers a player many here think is a weak link (at least in our attack, and you can put my name on that list as well) to be a big name signing!!!

He's considered a big name signing because of the potential price tag and his status as an Italian international and Milan regular. I dont think there is much to the story as its based on those Gattuso rumours that surfaced in February, he said he was misquoted and knowing the British press i believe him.

If it did happen though i agree with Khris, it certainly would be good for Utd and Gattuso himself, and probably for Milan too. Gattuso gets to sample British football again and Utd get an energetic defensive midfielder (yes Gattuso cant create, but Utd dont need that, we just need someone to sit back whilst the rest create )

As for Milan, well they would certainly get a big cheque
That isnt always a good thing because the risk is that they cant replace Gattuso with the money, i dont think that would be the case though as there are plenty of midfield options already and with Janku and Vogel joining its getting a bit crowded.....

To be honest I don't Manu spending $20 million on a single player, they no longer have that sort of spending power

From Glazers plans it seems the annual limit will be £25m. VD Sar and Park will cost roughly £5-6m together which leaves plenty for a big midfield signing.....

We had scouts in Argentina to watch Mascherano and im quite sure our summer shopping wont end with Park (assuming we get him )

I can understand why some people would want to replace Gattuso, as we all know he's not a creator and doesn't have the best ability on the ball. However, if this is the case, why do we play him in a position where he is needed to create ? As his ball winning skills and destructive abilities are his strongest assets, why isn't he put in position where all he has to do are these things ? It would make more sense. If you want to get the best out of him, put him where he can play his natural game.

I'm pretty sure Mascherano is close to signing for Corinthians, that's what i read today at least.

agree with jim, eventhough ive been pissed off at the lack of determination rino has shown this last season hes still a key player for us, say we sell him... who do we play in his place instead??? ...other players may create more but his ability to breakdown plays is far better than anyone on earth and this is needed to balance our team... we really play a very risky formation which is deadly if it works but when key players such as seedorf, gattuso and pirlo are taken off it can become a wreck. u take out gattuso to put a more attack minded player say gerrard for example then u lose more defensivly and we all know milan really suffered this season in not closing down on space given to shoot for the opposition, this is why gattuso is needed ... i say get him to find his determination back and tell glazer to go sit on a bottle of pepsi instead

Originally Posted by Jim_UK

I can understand why some people would want to replace Gattuso, as we all know he's not a creator and doesn't have the best ability on the ball. However, if this is the case, why do we play him in a position where he is needed to create ? As his ball winning skills and destructive abilities are his strongest assets, why isn't he put in position where all he has to do are these things ? It would make more sense. If you want to get the best out of him, put him where he can play his natural game.

No problem with your viewpoint on this Jim, but really, based on the formation that Carlo plays, Pirlo has the position to which you refer, from a static, on paper perspective.

Based on my observations of Milan´s play, in attack mode, Pirlo gets the ball, and distributes, and as he advances the "flanking" midfielders either advance as well, or one will drop behind to cover for Pirlo.

Invairably however, based on which side of the pitch the ball is being advanced, Gattuso gets possession in the offensive third, and due to his weakness in terms of passing and being able to beat an opponent in a one on one situation, he loses possession.

That he tracks back and usually regains the ball, is not the point here....we need to have a player who is as comfortable winning the ball as he is in passing it off, or playing as part of the attack.

From:http://www.worldsoccer.com/news/late...ews_64863.html

Elsewhhere, Milan midfielder Gattuso has been quoted as saying it would be his dream to play in the Premiership, picking Manchester United over Chelsea due to their history and prestige. However Milan have dismissed these rumours as an attempt by new United owner Malcolm Glazer to win over disgruntled fans with a big name signing.

Cant say I dont give both perspectives, and quote from "good" sources......

What chances Glaizer drinks from the mouth of the Pepsi bottle he sits on...? Odds anyone?

I'm pretty sure Mascherano is close to signing for Corinthians, that's what i read today at least.

quite probably. Its not so much that i expect him to sign for Utd, im just encouraged that we had the scouts there watching him because it indicates that Fergie is actively seeking to strengthen central midfield. If the press figure this out they may stop linking us with strikers

What chances Glaizer drinks from the mouth of the Pepsi bottle he sits on...? Odds anyone?

Originally Posted by Warro Bantan

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...good to see that Man U considers a player many here think is a weak link (at least in our attack, and you can put my name on that list as well) to be a big name signing!!!

While I regard Rino as one of our key players, his tendancy to nullify our attacks makes him, for me, IMO, a bench player, to come into the game once we are winning....Ambro is a better starter, as he contributes more in the attack.

Lets see how this develops....my money is on us to reject this offer...but u never know....a "big money offer" of $20M or so...may sway the Milan suits to part company with our Italian stallion!

i want him gone he aint too good he tryies but who gave them penalty liverpool y y gattuso thier much more better rms than him pirlos better anyway and hes defencive

If we can get Ballack as his replacement or do a cash + player exchange (O'Shea) that would be great.

Originally Posted by Mehdi

If we can get Ballack as his replacement or do a cash + player exchange (O'Shea) that would be great.

it just speculations... silly and irritating gossips... total rubbish... I hate to hear such kind of information... it makes me mad

even though I support MUFC, I do not want any of Milan players come to Old Trafford... just it

Ringhio is the best at what he does and would be very difficult to replace.

He's the kind of player you shouldn't let go of, imho.