Richards Fergie's Top Transfer Target - Report
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Manchester City defender Micah Richards is reportedly at the top of Sir Alex Ferguson’s summer wish-list …
According to News of the World, the Manchester United boss is hoping to snare the highly-rated England international as he seeks to strengthen his defensive options over the off-season.
The 19-year-old signed a new contract earlier this term that runs until 2013, and as such United may have to pay in the vicinity of ₤25 million to wrangle the athletic stopper from their cross-town rivals.
It is understood that Sir Alex has earmarked Richards for the Red Devils’ troublesome right-back spot, ahead of Sevilla’s Daniel Alves and Porto’s Jose Bosingwa, with whom United have also been linked.
City had hoped to keep hold of the promising youngster for several seasons as they look to build toward the future, but the lure of Champions League football and potentially doubled wages may be too enticing for Richards to refuse.
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Yes please. He may play for City but he's quality, be incredible as a future RB and a back-up CB, and he's English which is a bonus... Prising him away would be damn difficult though.
Apparently we're also interested in Cardiff's Aaron Ramsey:
Liverpool will offer Cardiff £3m for teenage midfielder Aaron Ramsey but Manchester United are preparing a £10m package for the Wales Under-21 star. (News of the World)
and Kenwyne Jones of Sunderland:
Sunderland boss Roy Keane hopes to persuade Kenwyne Jones to stay at Sunderland after knocking back an initial enquiry from Liverpool. Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are also interested in the striker. (News of the World)