It’s now safe to say that the Lucas Moura transfer saga is over. With PSG offering over 45 million, I don’t see Lucas staying in Brazil anymore. As disappointing as it is for me, it’s just crazy money for a 19-year-old. But, it’s not a negative for United. They can buy three other better players with that kind of money. And it’s now time to switch attention to Robin van Persie, now that City and Juventus are out of the race.
The Daily Mirror reports that United are shocked by a demand of 6 million pounds from his family and relatives. Further it adds that Lucas is apparently ‘bored’ in Manchester. There is no way this deal is going to be completed, unless Lucas wants a move only to Old Trafford. That seems unlikely, though, due to the fact that today’s generation of footballers are attracted mostly to cash. They don’t look forward to becoming legends at big clubs.
Few hours ago, even Inter Milan pulled out of the race for the same reason. PSG sporting director Leonardo has good connections with Sao Paulo and a deal should be completed within the next few days. Sao Paulo would be crazy to reject 45 million euros.
Once again, United have failed in the transfer market. It’s either two situations; United don’t have the money or United have the money, but don’t want to spend it. For years now, the Glazers have been criticised for their debt, which was thought to be the reason for the club not spending in the transfer market. But, Sir Alex Ferguson has always denied that they are the reason for this. Instead, saying that the players were simply overpriced.
Should United splash the cash for Lucas? Leave your comments down or tweet me @ratedrdheeraj
11 Comments
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Juan Maynard Tolstoy Joined 0 points45 4 a 19 year is crazy busines.
commented on 8th Aug 2012 at 8:34 pm -
Rakesh Puli Joined 0 points
brazillian style of play wont suit united or any other english club, its better for us to spend 16million on ISCO rather on moura!
commented on 8th Aug 2012 at 5:33 pm -
Anant Jain Joined 0 points
they should spend money on lucas he is a good player..and can be dangerous for the opponents.
commented on 8th Aug 2012 at 3:54 pm -
Souradeep Bhattacharya Joined 0 points
instead of moura we should try for mesut ozil.
commented on 8th Aug 2012 at 11:37 am -
Sir Alex ferguson Joined 0 points
Did this realy over…………..
commented on 8th Aug 2012 at 11:29 am -
Nangsö Thingnöç Joined 0 points
.a definite ‘NO’…instead grab van persie.
commented on 8th Aug 2012 at 8:55 am -
Petter Turi Joined 0 points
I like the way Ferguson thinks. To pay 45 Million Euro is crazy overprised for a 19 year old boy, who has proven nothing. It’s to much of a risk to pay so much money for a so young player.
Just look at Andy Carroll and Liverpool. Forget him and buy others, you’ll find a better player than him for that kind of money.commented on 8th Aug 2012 at 5:24 am -
The way Manchester were thrashed by City last season, outplayed by Athletic Bilbao and thrown out of the champions league is ample proof that the club needs signings badly.. manchester united is the most profitable club in the world.. Its apparent that Glazers r just interested in earning money out of it n not help United in any which way..
commented on 8th Aug 2012 at 4:43 am -
M not a ManU fan, but i truely feel Utd must have signed him. Sir. alex tried a lot.. Sad to see..
commented on 8th Aug 2012 at 2:29 am
lucas moura is a good player no doubt.. but 45 mil. for a 19yr old is too much.. moura has basically no experience, and is not even in the starting xi of brazil u-23.. personally, I think he is overpriced and over rated.. united should look to buy sahin though(heard he is available in the transfer market).