This would many folks around here, very happy. You see some good young defenders emerging now in the various leagues, but this one must be the classiest. And I hope Martin Ferguson took a good look at Cisse while he was at there, if he wasn't indeed the real target.
UNITED STEP UP MEXES HUNT
by Adam Marshall
MANCHESTER UNITED are stepping up their interest in promising Auxerre defender Philippe Mexes.
The young Frenchman has long been admired by Sir Alex Ferguson, who remains in a strong position to sign the player, despite fierce competition from the likes of Roma, Internazionale, Arsenal and Liverpool.
Indeed, any deal brokered for the French Under-21 international could be a perfect parting gift from Ferguson, as it will mark a successful end to a prolonged transfer pursuit.
Martin Ferguson, United's chief scout, is understood to have been present at Auxerre's goalless draw with Guingamp on Saturday, as The Red Devils look to steal a march on their rivals for Mexes's signature.
Inter have also been tracking the central defender but his biggest idol is Old Trafford star Laurent Blanc, and Ferguson would love to tie up a deal before the end of the season, even if the 19-year-old was to remain with Auxerre until the summer.
UNITED STEP UP MEXES HUNT
by Adam Marshall
MANCHESTER UNITED are stepping up their interest in promising Auxerre defender Philippe Mexes.
The young Frenchman has long been admired by Sir Alex Ferguson, who remains in a strong position to sign the player, despite fierce competition from the likes of Roma, Internazionale, Arsenal and Liverpool.
Indeed, any deal brokered for the French Under-21 international could be a perfect parting gift from Ferguson, as it will mark a successful end to a prolonged transfer pursuit.
Martin Ferguson, United's chief scout, is understood to have been present at Auxerre's goalless draw with Guingamp on Saturday, as The Red Devils look to steal a march on their rivals for Mexes's signature.
Inter have also been tracking the central defender but his biggest idol is Old Trafford star Laurent Blanc, and Ferguson would love to tie up a deal before the end of the season, even if the 19-year-old was to remain with Auxerre until the summer.
