United in Hunt for top Klaas striker

BillShankly · Post by **BillShankly** » Tue May 29, 2007 9:36 pm

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly planning a summer move for high-scoring Ajax striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.

After sealing the deal to bring Bayern Munich midfielder Owen Hargreaves to Old Trafford - a move that could be completed on Tuesday - Ferguson has turned his attentions to bolstering his frontline.

The Manchester Evening News reports that Ferguson is keen on Spurs frontman Dimitar Berbatov, but the Bulgarian now looks set to stay at White Hart Lane.

The United boss will therefore concentrate his efforts on long-term target Huntelaar, who has scored a hugely impressive 60 goals in 74 appearances at the Amsterdam ArenA.

Ferguson will be particularly impressed with the striker's efforts in Europe, bagging nine goals in nine Champions League and UEFA Cup games.

However, the MEN claims that Ferguson has a back-up option to the Ajax frontman.

Huntelaar's replacement at former club Heerenveen, Brazilian Alfonso Alves, has been attracting a lot of attention for his performances in the Eredivisie last season.

He topped the Dutch scoring charts with 34 goals in 31 games, which included a remarkable five hat-tricks.

The 26-year old ended the season by netting four times on the final day against Feyenoord, and would probably be a slightly cheaper option than Huntelaar.

delfino_1936 · Post by **delfino_1936** » Tue May 29, 2007 9:37 pm

would be a gr8 signing for United...him and Rooney up front would be a force

Juventino · Post by **Juventino** » Tue May 29, 2007 9:38 pm

Huntelaar just said the other day he wants to spend at least another season with Ajax.

King Ledley · Post by **King Ledley** » Tue May 29, 2007 9:54 pm

That would be a good signing for United, very good player Huntelaar is, what do u think Huntelarr????

The one and only · Post by **The one and only** » Wed May 30, 2007 12:08 am

juventino_4_ever wrote:Huntelaar just said the other day he wants to spend at least another season with Ajax.

ibrahimavic probably said that to lol

ronaldo07 · Post by **ronaldo07** » Wed May 30, 2007 2:20 am

it's not that i've seen him play quite frequently ... but to score bags of goals each season, he should be doing alright ... maybe should give it a try ...

manU4life · Post by **manU4life** » Wed May 30, 2007 7:37 am

would be a good capture thats for sure...i also heard viduka will be coming in on a free

ruud · Post by **ruud** » Wed May 30, 2007 8:43 am

meh not happening

unless united are prepared to pay about 40 million euro

still got 3 years left on contract...

we will be selling sneijder this year for about 20 million, so its not like we need the money

at ajax, we hear transfer rumours all the time...

oh btw... we HAD to get rid of ibrahim because he was starting fights in the locker room

manU4life · Post by **manU4life** » Wed May 30, 2007 10:05 am

Huntelaar wrote:meh not happening

unless united are prepared to pay about 40 million euro

still got 3 years left on contract...

we will be selling sneijder this year for about 20 million, so its not like we need the money

at ajax, we hear transfer rumours all the time...

oh btw... we HAD to get rid of ibrahim because he was starting fights in the locker room

i doubt we'll get him too but id be suprised if he see's out his contract unless he has no ambition and likes to settle for mediocricy

Madrista · Post by **Madrista** » Wed May 30, 2007 11:33 am

Sneijder is not that good. Huntelaar on the other hand, perfect player to take over Van Nistlerooy at the white house.

Fred Goldstone · Post by **Fred Goldstone** » Wed May 30, 2007 12:43 pm

I've heard that Alaves is being considered for the Brasilian squad so he must have something.

MilanManiac · Post by **MilanManiac** » Wed May 30, 2007 12:56 pm

ronaldo07 wrote:it's not that i've seen him play quite frequently ... but to score bags of goals each season, he should be doing alright ... maybe should give it a try ...

oh look, look how diverse this wankerscomments are...

nice generic comment ass hole.