Batistuta is about to be given a free transfer and has stated he would love to play for united
interesting. whats the source ?
Batigol issues United plea
Former Argentina international Gabriel Batistuta has issued a 'come and get me' plea to Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
The 33-year-old, who retired from international football at the end of the World Cup in Japan and South Korea, is quoted as saying: "I'm aware Manchester United have shown interest in me and the prospect of moving to such a big English club is extremely appealing.
"Given the current financial position of Italian clubs, if Roma want to let me go because of the wage situation then I would love to play for United.
"I don't know how much money Roma would want for me but my wages wouldn't be a problem."
West Ham's Paolo di Canio and Damien Duff of Blackburn have also been linked with United.
Former Argentina international Gabriel Batistuta has issued a 'come and get me' plea to Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
The 33-year-old, who retired from international football at the end of the World Cup in Japan and South Korea, is quoted as saying: "I'm aware Manchester United have shown interest in me and the prospect of moving to such a big English club is extremely appealing.
"Given the current financial position of Italian clubs, if Roma want to let me go because of the wage situation then I would love to play for United.
"I don't know how much money Roma would want for me but my wages wouldn't be a problem."
West Ham's Paolo di Canio and Damien Duff of Blackburn have also been linked with United.
had his chance now its gone hopefully, we have rudd who is his heir.
we need the tricky forward, not another snail.
we need the tricky forward, not another snail.
crespo is better and yonger, if we wanted a similar player to ruud.
Batigol set to leave for England
12:25, August 4, 2002
English clubs are on full alert after AS Roma confirmed that they are ready to let Gabriel Batistuta leave Rome on a free transfer.
Manchester United’s new number nine could be one of the greatest strikers in world football. AS Roma are in big financial trouble and are willing to let Gabriel Batistuta leave the club on a free transfer, and the Argentine striker has made it clear that he wants a move to England and Old Trafford in particular.
He is willing to take a substantial pay cut to stay in the top tier of European football, but even after dropping his wages, the Italian club can’t afford to keep him so he is set to be on his way.
Chelsea and Spurs are thought to be monitoring the situation, but it’s Manchester United who seem to be in the box seat. They can offer top flight European football, where the other two cannot.
12:25, August 4, 2002
English clubs are on full alert after AS Roma confirmed that they are ready to let Gabriel Batistuta leave Rome on a free transfer.
Manchester United’s new number nine could be one of the greatest strikers in world football. AS Roma are in big financial trouble and are willing to let Gabriel Batistuta leave the club on a free transfer, and the Argentine striker has made it clear that he wants a move to England and Old Trafford in particular.
He is willing to take a substantial pay cut to stay in the top tier of European football, but even after dropping his wages, the Italian club can’t afford to keep him so he is set to be on his way.
Chelsea and Spurs are thought to be monitoring the situation, but it’s Manchester United who seem to be in the box seat. They can offer top flight European football, where the other two cannot.
We can get Kanu for £1m.
Originally posted by True Treble Reds:
<strong>We can get Kanu for £1m.
<img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" />
Batigol on a free makes sense. He's yet 33 and still has a couple of good years left in him...especially if it were with an attack minded club.
The link up with veron could be a good thing aswell
if he's on a free then go for it
on a free transfer..its a no-brainer
Fergies been a fan of his for years too
Fergies been a fan of his for years too
I'd say get him. Look at what Sheringham did for us and I dare say he is better than Sheringham. Since he is for free, go for him. Batigol with Ruddygol hahahaha
no reason why not. People who say he is past it needs their head examined. Never liked Batistuta himself, but there is no doubting his quality and 33 is not an age to right-off a player of Batigol's calibre.
dare say he is better than Sheringham.
yes you can dare to say that b/c he's better than teddy. in his prime he was better than anyone i've seen at OT ever! he far better than pdc and faster than ruud today. but his ego is as big as his hair so it's a bad fit. but in his prime saf would have a tough choice as who'd be #1 at striker in a 4-4-1-1. i hear he's played in some big matchs too!
yes you can dare to say that b/c he's better than teddy. in his prime he was better than anyone i've seen at OT ever! he far better than pdc and faster than ruud today. but his ego is as big as his hair so it's a bad fit. but in his prime saf would have a tough choice as who'd be #1 at striker in a 4-4-1-1. i hear he's played in some big matchs too!
Originally posted by Suedesi:
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Batistuta is a player with limited technique, whose main assets have been physical strength, speed and a great shot. Obviously if his strength/speed are not good enough for Serie A, they're certainly not good enough for PL.
Baggio, Di Canio, Chiesa, Sheringham et al, who are more technical can still play at an "ancient" age, because they have never heavily relied on physical strength, but rather dribbling, vision, positioning, good passing/crossing etc. It's the old debate fantasy vs. strength.
Bottom line: Batistuta is too old, and not good anough anymore. Get it Sherlock?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Originally posted by lchk:
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Another old fart and past his best - no thank you</strong><hr></blockquote>
Yadda, Yadda...
I guess you're still dreaming of Ronaldo
he was hurt a great deal of last season and the yr b4 he scored 20 in serie a - that would be about 25-30 in epl. he has skills and would add more to the side than Baggio, Di Canio, Chiesa, Sheringham (i'd still love to have teddy).
pdc would be left on the bench in any side w/ bati as the other choice. with the service provided by Mu's mf he'd be a 15-20 goal player. but he'd be a sob if he had to sit for anyone. if saf could get him to play the 3rd striker........
pdc would be left on the bench in any side w/ bati as the other choice. with the service provided by Mu's mf he'd be a 15-20 goal player. but he'd be a sob if he had to sit for anyone. if saf could get him to play the 3rd striker........
if people are going use the fact that Veron is here as an excuse to ask for Crespo, why not same the same for Batistuta ? Next problem: how would he get on with Becks ?
Originally posted by blythy:
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Yadda, Yadda...
I guess you're still dreaming of Ronaldo
When did I ever mention ronaldo? pizz off... <img src="graemlins/houllier.gif" border="0" alt="[Houllier]" />
why not same the same for Batistuta -
i've read that he and veron don't get on that well. that veron's gang of 25-28 yr olds froze bati out in france 98 and in 02 quailifing. that's one reason that crespo and veron would be great , they're friends off the field.
and at his advanced age kept crespo on the bench.
i've read that he and veron don't get on that well. that veron's gang of 25-28 yr olds froze bati out in france 98 and in 02 quailifing. that's one reason that crespo and veron would be great , they're friends off the field.
and at his advanced age kept crespo on the bench.
People are not in a position to complain if we signed Batigol. It's him or no-one it seems, and if we have to 'scrounge around' for a world-class player like Batistuta I will not be too upset.
Question is what would he add to Utd?
Speed? Versatility? Would he score buckets of goals? Serve as a linkup upfront?
I see him failing in all of the above categories.
Plus his knee is f*cked up. He'd be a liability with Ruud in the squad.
As a sidenote Roma's midfield is just as good at creating opps as Utd's with Totti, Emerson, Cafu, Candela, Tomassi. Yet he didn't score that much; in fact he was seen as Roma's weakest link, and one of the reason they lost the scudetto.
Now if they gave us Montella
Speed? Versatility? Would he score buckets of goals? Serve as a linkup upfront?
I see him failing in all of the above categories.
Plus his knee is f*cked up. He'd be a liability with Ruud in the squad.
As a sidenote Roma's midfield is just as good at creating opps as Utd's with Totti, Emerson, Cafu, Candela, Tomassi. Yet he didn't score that much; in fact he was seen as Roma's weakest link, and one of the reason they lost the scudetto.
Now if they gave us Montella
Originally posted by Gazza:
<strong>People are not in a position to complain if we signed Batigol. It's him or no-one it seems, and if we have to 'scrounge around' for a world-class player like Batistuta I will not be too upset.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Oh come on: We're the best, richest, most supported club in the world. Surely we can get anyone to play for us
Batigol would be fine alongside Ruud. He wouldn't need to use pace, because Ruud provides all the quickness, and everything. The the kind of crossing ability that Beckham posesses, Batigol would be assured of at least 20 goals a season. Fact remains.....Batigol would only be a temporary deal for a year. Facing facts, Ole is 29 now! He's no young guy himself no more, in terms of strikers peaking age. Ruud is 25 and Forlan....So in two or three years time.... Ruud and Forlan I expect will be the only two guys at the club out of the four mentioned.....
Personally, I'm looking forward to seeing what Carlos Queiroz does for our style of play. Also the new U-17 coach frm Brasil too! I'm looking forward to seeing what he can produce for our youth system! I think that most clubs having a lack of transfer funds, right now should be seen as a good thing, as opposed to a negative thing. It'll encourage teams to use the youth system a lot more! using homegrown talent! We should give a few more guys a chance this season. Chadwick, Djordic, Davis, etc......
Personally, I'm looking forward to seeing what Carlos Queiroz does for our style of play. Also the new U-17 coach frm Brasil too! I'm looking forward to seeing what he can produce for our youth system! I think that most clubs having a lack of transfer funds, right now should be seen as a good thing, as opposed to a negative thing. It'll encourage teams to use the youth system a lot more! using homegrown talent! We should give a few more guys a chance this season. Chadwick, Djordic, Davis, etc......