As the transfer deadline
is fast approaching, Manchester United are smart to acquire the services of
another Dutchman, Alexander Buttner. It’s been confirmed via the
player himself and Dutch TV that Manchester United agreed terms with 23 year
old Dutch left back from Vitesse. Apparently he’s a very attack minded
fullback. Valued at £3.9 million, he can turn out to be a good bargain. United
couldn’t go into the season with just one left back.
A back-up was needed for
this season with Fabio on loan to QPR, and with Fryers’s future undecided at OT
but I would have preferred a better prospect. Nevertheless, as long as he is
decent, I would rather sign prefer this signing than Baines. Cheaper and
younger and both would only be acting as backup for Evra. If Buttner is good
enough, he can come into the first team when Evra’s time is up. If not, he can
remain as backup whilst we pay a little more for another first choice player. I
still have a feeling there could be another signing besides this. The shortage
of resources in our LB position may commensurate the possibility of another
player joining the United ranks. Certainly United do have talented youngsters
like Blackett, Brady who can play at LB, but at this moment they are very raw
and young not capable probably to handle the challenges of the EPL.
Buttner’s major
strengths include attitude and work ethic. Under the tutelage of the
experienced personnel at Manchester United and under the watchful eyes of Sir
Alex, it can only result in improvement. It can turn out to be a utility
signing as he is adept on both wings and can even play as RB. Also has scored
10 goals in 100+ odd matches, which is a decent record considering his position
being a LB.
Manchester United
decisively got a LB at last, I think United’s summer shopping has now finished
and we’ve strengthened our weak areas and added superior depth to
attack. About time Evra got some competition, he’s had it far too easy in
last two years. No pressure on his place in the side at all. Lets hope this guy
is up for it.
Is the transfer window
drawn to a close by the Red Devils or it’s just a Butt-plug approach to close
the gap until we can lay our hands on Baines ?
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