Forget about all the talented players that have been linked with a move to Old Trafford this year, one player Manchester United should seriously consider signing this summer who would prove to be pivotal and important, is David Beckham.
No, I have not been making the most of the reasonably priced alcohol down at my local Weatherspoons!
Reading the start of this article will have had the word ‘Glazernomics’ going through most supporters heads. I am not suggesting we bring him back as a player,
Beckham is clearly passed it, but as an ambassador of the club who would assist in the signing of future talent in a transfer market that United are clearly struggling in, what do you think of my idea now then?
Since 2009 the transfer market has seen United lose out to Karim Benzema, Alexis Sanchez, Samir Nasri, and most recently Eden Hazard. United officially identified all of these players through their scouting network, and placed bids to try and secure the services of the exciting talents of World football.
Some supporters will feel that the Glazers are responsible for not capturing these future talents, but it seems to me that the creme da la creme of world footballers are no longer attracted to the name Manchester United, the teams history, it’s global fan base, or playing in front of 76,000 spectators at the famous Old Trafford.
I remember a time when players with the calibre of Roy Keane turned down increased personal terms from other clubs, simply because he said he “could not miss out on the opportunity to play for Manchester United”, it seems that times are changing rapidly in football.
You hear of so many ex-United Bandar Bola players stating that they could …