Man Utd Target Alexis Sanchez

Manchester United have reportedly had a bid for wonderkid Alexis Sanchez rejected.

The Chilean is valued at £15.8 million and is regarded by many in Chile as a developing global star. Alexis Sanchez is currently owned by Italian Serie A side Udinese, although he has not played a game for them yet. He has spent the last two seasons on loan at Colo Colo and River Plate.

Sanchez was instrumental for River Plate, helping them win the Argentine championship. His style of playing has left defenders in Argentina so frustated that they have resorted to delibaretly fouling the forward. In fact River Plate manager Diego Simeone was so concerned at the kicking Sanchez was receiving that he withdrew him from the starting XI and placed him on the bench.

Udinese are keen to hold onto their starlet and River are desperate to land him. However reports suggest that a bid of over £18 million will persuade Udinese to part company with the forward. Sanchez has also been reported to be seen as a long-term replacement for Manchester united's Cristiano Ronaldo, whose future at the club remains doubtful.

Sanchez's agent Fernando Felicevich has said that Manchester United had failed in one approach for the player. But did not rule out a renewed bid from United.

Udinese may want to see how Sanchez performs in Italy before deciding on any transfers. However the £15.8 million valuation is said to have been placed by Udinese to ward off any clubs intrested. Manchester United may not be put off by the price considering the money they spent on Nani and Anderson last season, United have shown that they will pay what ever is required in order to sign world class talent.

Sanchez has now linked-up with Udinese for pre-season training.

United Bidding For Berbatov

Spurs frontman Dimitar Berbatov is supposedly a target for the Red Devils. With the stories appearing in the papers, it seems that we may well see Berbatov in the red.
United are believed to be mounting a serious pursuit for the stricker, however their £24 million offer is below Tottenham's valuation of £30 million for the 27 year old.

Now, I do not doubt the Bulgarian's striking abilities but the price is making me have reservations as to wheather United should attempt to sign Berbatov. £24 million these days for a a striker of his calibre is a fair price, however £30 million for a 27 year old seems to be asking a lot. For that amount of money United could be investing in a young talent such as Dutch forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.

My preferance would be Huntelaar. But Berbatov would not be a bad aquisition either, he has scored 27 goals for Tottenham over the last two season and established himself in the Premier League as a competent goal scorer. As long as United do not pay over the odds for him, I would not mind seeing him play for the Red Devils.

Let me know what you think.