Cafu???

Things get all surreal or is JSV trying to be Peter Kay again?
 
Originally posted by Davo:
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The Yorke/Ricardo thing fits doesn't it?

I've no idea what you'll do in January...you tell me?</strong><hr></blockquote>

It could have been an isolated case.

I think if we buy, we won't sell.

;)
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Originally posted by Dans:
<strong>Things get all surreal or is JSV trying to be Peter Kay again?</strong><hr></blockquote>

I dunno what he's going on about to tell you the truth..

I'm probably being naive..

;)
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Originally posted by Davo:
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So you don't really know either then?

Do you think you need to buy?</strong><hr></blockquote>

Every club needs to strengthen their squad. You'll never have the perfect squad
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Originally posted by Ever hopefull:
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Every club needs to strengthen their squad. You'll never have the perfect squad</strong><hr></blockquote>

How rhetoric..

Some clubs more than others...
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I can get profound if you like.

The moment you stand still, you are overtaken
 
Cafu is a class player in anyones books, and for free, you cant really go wrong. But I think right back is quite a strong position for us and we'd do better to find a better left back (which is where Escude comes in)
 
who says we'd have to pay him 60k a week?
the days of the big pay cheque are coming to an end and players have to realise this. Id like to think that Cafu would at this stage of his career be more interested in coming to Manchester United to play football & learn a different culture.
 
Would be a good signing for the right price, but it sounds like he's just holding out for another bigger-money deal at Roma.
 
Originally posted by Davo:
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So you don't really know either then?

Do you think you need to buy?</strong><hr></blockquote>

Don't know what?

I know that we could quite easily sign another player in January and not sell anyone, as opposed to your assertion that we have to sell first to keep the wage bill steady.

I think we need a striker, yes.
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Originally posted by Davo:
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Mind you, I reckon he's just using you as a bargaining tool to get more cash..</strong><hr></blockquote>

Which in all probability is likely to be the case
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why you are messing about giving a 60 grand a week to cafu?

we would have a world class full back which would come on a FREE Transfer. So it got to be a bargain

Also I remind you that having cafu would release G
 
It would release G Neville and W Brown, two valid successors of Laurent Blanc

This would prove a Cheap yet equally effective way to replace the Frenchmam
 
I don't whether the news has any credibility at all, but I'll say this: CAFU is incredibly fit, and age won't affect his contribution on the field for at least 2 years.

Secondly, he is one of the best three players in the world in his role.
 
Originally posted by Ever hopefull:
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The first point is that Cafu is a right back and John O'Shea centre back. If we can get Cafu on a free then we should go for it. The money we would save on buying a player of his quality would mean we could afford the wages. He probably the best RB in the world, even at 32. He proved that in the world cup. He can still get up and down the pitch for 90 minutes.

Escude would be as cover for Mickey, or maybe even a replacement if talks about his contract are as bad as to be believed. Mexes would be a 4th centre Back. We need world class cover in all areas. Cafu and Gaz fighting for the right back position would be fantastic for the club.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Cafu will be 33 when he joins us. How long will he be able to get up and down. 12 months, maybe 2years tops. My arguement isn't that he isn't good enough, but I think that the money would be better spent on a younger player, with potential. Leaving him to compete with the current England RB seems to me to be pointless. You are likely to get two unhappy players, and little consistency.
And finally, given Larry's age, Mexes would likely be a third centre back
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Originally posted by Suedesi:
<strong>I don't whether the news has any credibility at all, but I'll say this: CAFU is incredibly fit, and age won't affect his contribution on the field for at least 2 years.

Secondly, he is one of the best three players in the world in his role.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Well said.
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Originally posted by andy27457:
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And finally, given Larry's age, Mexes would likely be a third centre back</strong><hr></blockquote>

I dont expect United to buy any more centre backs for the forseeable future. Theyve just spent 30m on Rio so expect at least 5-10 years service from him. O'Shea has made the breakthrough and looks like he could be his partner for 5-10 years. we also have Wes Brown, who if he can recover some confidence was every bit as good as Rio when he first broke through. The only defenders i see Fergie buying now is what i would class as 'utility' defenders, ones who can play more than one specialised position. Mexes from what ive seen of him doesnt fall into that category. id be very surprised if we persue him now.

Cafu can play RB & at a push CB as well as being able to free up Gary Neville to play CB if required.
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Cafu on a free is a very good deal for us. We didn't look comfortable when Gary Neville was out, Wes Brown and O'Shea didn't look the part in that position, while Phil Neville isn't good enough to be playing regulary at right back. Cafu is very quick, even at his age, brilliant at getting forward and with Becks in front of him, we'd roast the opposition left backs. Not as good defensivly as Gary, but having him would be another string to our bow, and since he'll be free, we should get him.
 
Originally posted by One_hit_wonder:
<strong>Cafu on a free is a very good deal for us. We didn't look comfortable when Gary Neville was out, </strong><hr></blockquote>

Well, we didn't look very comfortable either even when Gary Neville is playing ;)
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Originally posted by andy27457:
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Cafu will be 33 when he joins us. How long will he be able to get up and down. 12 months, maybe 2years tops. My arguement isn't that he isn't good enough, but I think that the money would be better spent on a younger player, with potential. Leaving him to compete with the current England RB seems to me to be pointless. You are likely to get two unhappy players, and little consistency.
And finally, given Larry's age, Mexes would likely be a third centre back</strong><hr></blockquote>

Mexes is already called up by the French senior team and he won't come as "third" centre back. I think O'Shea and Brown will be good enough to compete for a starting place alongside Rio after Blanc retires, and then in emergency we still have Gary Neville and May(!) as cover.
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Originally posted by uranushk1:
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Mexes is already called up by the French senior team and he won't come as "third" centre back. I think O'Shea and Brown will be good enough to compete for a starting place alongside Rio after Blanc retires, and then in emergency we still have Gary Neville and May(!) as cover.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Any player who comes into a squad system cannot expect to walk into a team week in, week out. Surely it is vital to have 3CBs to cover two places. Mexes would not be guaranteed a place wherever he goes. he wouls seem to me to be a better bet than Cafu, long term.
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Originally posted by uranushk1:
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Well, we didn't look very comfortable either even when Gary Neville is playing ;) </strong><hr></blockquote>

Hear hear! I'm still worried he'll be our weak-link this year. The sight of Carlos marauding down his flank fills me with dread :(
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Originally posted by jamesblonde:
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Hear hear! I'm still worried he'll be our weak-link this year. The sight of Carlos marauding down his flank fills me with dread :( </strong><hr></blockquote>

I see Silvestre as a weaker link then Gary Neville, but I still think both players are able to do their jobs for now
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The sad fact is that unless Manutd will give an extended first team run To OShea and co, we will never know for sure whether or not these players will slot perfectly along RIO.

We had done a blunder last year by relying too much on W Brown and I think that Fergie will not repeat his mistake in giving an automatic central back place to another promising but not confirmed defender.

Luckily we will not have to spend a lot after all Ayala is on free next year, and we can lure Burdisso on a 5 m fee.BUT why buying when we may have the next david O leary waiting on the wings?
 
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