United eyeing up Brazilian ace

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United eyeing up Brazilian ace
Red Devils thought to be lining up move for striker Nilmar

Manchester United are reported to have stepped up their interest in Villarreal striker Nilmar.

The Brazil international has scored nine goals in 15 Primera Liga games this season, helping Villarreal into third place behind Barcelona and Real Madrid.

United scouts have been present at three games in recent weeks and Sir Alex Ferguson is rumoured to be lining up a move for the 26-year-old at the end of the season.

Nilmar, who has scored nine goals in 23 international appearances, is contracted to Villarreal until June 2014 and is valued at 25million euros (£21m).

Sources at Villarreal have recognised the presence of many English scouts but club president Fernando Roig insists there has been no direct contact with the club's board.

"We have still not received any formal offers," he said.

"We are calm and the interest is normal because Villarreal look to be developing a big season."

Nilmar is also thought to be on the radar of a string of Italian clubs although the former Internacional and Lyon striker is focused on maintaining his fine form with Villarreal.

"My mission is to play and to score goals," he said.

"I do not enter into this speculation although I am flattered by the rumours because it is a sign that I am reaching a good level on the pitch."
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Interesting that we're looking at strikers still! Haven't seen much of Nilmar recently, has anyone seen his performances at Villarreal?

I remember him being touted as the next big thing from Brazil, then flopped at Lyon and returned to his home land!
 
Sources at Villarreal have recognised the presence of many English scouts but club president Fernando Roig insists there has been no direct contact with the club's board.
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Says it all...we have got scouts watching Villareal players, which is something I would expect.

Other than that we seem to have our fair share of strikers atm, but it doesn't harm to keep an eye on him. Can't see us buying him though.
 
A player Ive rated for a while now. Im not sure if hes actually good enough but I just think whoever takes a chance on him wont be disappointed.

One of the quickest players out there at the moment, he's a capable finisher aswell.
 
Decotron said:
A player Ive rated for a while now. Im not sure if hes actually good enough but I just think whoever takes a chance on him wont be disappointed.

One of the quickest players out there at the moment, he's a capable finisher aswell.
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Bit like a young Mexican I know ;)
 
Decotron said:
He's alot more direct than Hernandez and probably does most of his work outside the box. That said I reckon Hernandez is superior in and around the box and in the air. Still think Nilmar is destined for greatness at some point in his career.
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Think he'll fit into the way we play?

How ya reckon he'd deal with less time and space and a bit more of a physical league?
 
He has been linked to us in the past too... Why would we sign him when we have Berbatov, Rooney whom are both easily better than him, and to be quite honest I am not sure he is a superior to Javier Hernandez neither. With the potential future greats of Welbeck, Macheda, Diouf or King I don't see why we should spend on this guy.

Midfielders needs to be the priority, and if we are to sign a forward it needs to be someone that can actually challenge the talents of Rooney or Berbatov.
 
Georgie Best said:
He has been linked to us in the past too... Why would we sign him when we have Berbatov, Rooney whom are both easily better than him, and to be quite honest I am not sure he is a superior to Javier Hernandez neither. With the potential future greats of Welbeck, Macheda, Diouf or King I don't see why we should spend on this guy.

Midfielders needs to be the priority, and if we are to sign a forward it needs to be someone that can actually challenge the talents of Rooney or Berbatov.
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Welbeck has shown as Sunderland how much talent he has.

King looks good n all.
 
londonredmaniac said:
Shut it Makki you bender :)

You over for the scouse game ya jinxing joker?
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Nah, a mate from Sweden asked me if I was coming too, looked like he could sort tickets, but I've got an exam on the 14th, so I'm out. Lucky for United, though, as they may stand a chance of winning. Last time we lost in the league was when I was over last time..
 
londonredmaniac said:
Think he'll fit into the way we play?

How ya reckon he'd deal with less time and space and a bit more of a physical league?
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I actually do personally but given our current personnel I cant see it happening.

Saw him get battered one night for Brazil and it seemed to drive him on if anything. Its very hard to equate that to the premiership. He'd be a much bigger name already if Lyon held onto him orginally.
 
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