Come to think of it, Ferguson's always prefered experienced keeper. If he is looking to replace van der Sar, this wouldn't be too far off. Personally, I think van der Sar will still be good enough next season, coming off the back of a very good season here.
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And finally, to end on a realistic note:
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Ferguson Toys With New Striker Signing
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted that he will look to bring in another striker in the hope of easing the pressure on Wayne Rooney.
The Red Devils have been continually linked with Tottenham Hotspur striker Dimitar Berbatov who is expected to leave White Hart Lane this summer, with Lyon’s Karim Benzema also being touted as a target.
While Cristiano Ronaldo has drawn plaudits around the globe after scoring forty-two goals in an incredible season, Rooney has at times struggled to replicate the form that saw him tipped to establish himself as the best striker in the world when he joined the club in 2004.
Rooney developed an effective partnership with summer-recruit Carlos Tevez as The Red Devils marched to Premiership and Champions League glory, but Ferguson has admitted that he is yet to find the England international’s best position within the free-scoring team.
“We know we have to work with Wayne in terms of finding his right position. I’m not sure what that is sometimes.
“He’s fantastic when he’s aggressive up front but when he drops in he offers so many options in terms of balance and looking at a situation quickly.
“So we’ve got to make up our mind. It would help me if we could get another player, a centre-forward maybe.”
Rooney Praise
When asked why Rooney had not developed as quickly as Ronaldo has within his side, Ferguson said: “Ah, but he’s eight months younger. Wait and you might see something.”
The 66-year old is impressed with the way that Rooney and Ronaldo have responded to the growing press focus they have faced this season, citing Rooney’s girlfriend Coleen McLoughin as a key factor in the level of maturity he has displayed.
“They’re great pals [Rooney and Ronaldo]. I don’t think it affects the boy, no.
“Wayne’s a winner. It doesn’t bother him one bit. He’s got that, I suppose, Liverpool attitude, that ‘bugger you all’ type thing.
“And he doesn’t court celebrity. His girlfriend is great that way too. She’s a clever girl, down to earth.”
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