Who's It Gonna Be?

Who will United bring in? This has been the second biggest question of the summer, second to the Ronaldo saga. Numerous names have been thrown in and I will attempt to dissect the pros and cons of each player and what they will bring to the side.

Dimitar Berbatov has been linked with United since he came to the EPL. Fergie has supposedly been interested in the striker for some time and wants him at the club. Berbatov came to the EPL in 2006 and quickly made a name for him self. He seems destined to leave and has been wanting out of the club for almost a year now. He scored 26 goals last season in what could be described as a difficult season. He is a key player at Tottenham and most recently his agent has said, "Manchester United have shown interest in signing Dimitar Berbatov" but refuses to comment further. Others are speculating we will pay near $40 million for the striker. He has a large asking price, but a rather fair one. He is a quality finisher, has good vision, great touch, and can score in a variety of ways. He is good in the air and could add a much-needed dynamic to Manchester United's attack.

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has recently been linked with United with he himself claiming interest and has said, "I love club's with great history like Ajax, I also love United..." The player broke on the scene in 2004 when he scored 20 goals for Heerenven. He moved to Ajax in the 2005/2006 season scoring 18 goals for his new club. Last season he scored 40 goals for Ajax in all competitions. He is a quality player who has a bright future. He will need time to adjust to the EPL but Dutch players seem to make an easier transition than players coming in from most other leagues. He has a good touch, good instincts, and is a good finisher. I believe he can come to United and play a crucial role, but there will be a slight learning curve. He hasn't proven himself on the international level, but with RVN close to retirement pay close attention to the Netherland's World Cup qualification games, as he will play a bigger role.

Sergio Leonel Aguero is a recent reported target of United according to his agent. He is a young player with a bright future ahead of him, but I don't see this actually happening. He scored 34 goals for Atletico Madrid last season and has a lot of promise to continue to develop. His agent has said there is interest from one of the best European sides in England but not Chelsea, so it would seem he is referring to United. I have a theory it will be Liverpool, which would be ironic since Torres left Atletico for Liverpool, and Aguero has replaced him in many ways. He is a good player but not really what we need. He could become an outstanding player and would be a great purchase, however we would have to pay over $60 million for him and its not something I truly think United is considering. If he does come to United he would instantly fight for a team spot, and his game should adapt well to England's fast tempo.

Roque Santa Cruz has been linked as well with United. He is a good player who would cost less than everyone else. He current plays at Blackburn who are in a state of turmoil with the departure of their manager Mark Hughes to Manchester City. He had some decent years at Bayern Munich before making the move to Blackburn. He scored some terrific goals last year and looks to be the type of player who plays better with quality around him. He would be a good signing but not the best. I would much rather have the previous three before we even consider Cruz.

Karim Benzema has been a transfer target for United since the first played in the Champions League this year if you believe everything in the paper. He has said he wants to leave, but his price tag is huge. He is one of the many bright talented young strikers available but is being looked at by Barcelona, Real Madrid, Arsenal, to name a few. United would have to fight off to much for this striker, a large transfer fee and the possibility to be snubbed in an already hectic off-season. There is no question this kid has talent, which was on full view when he scored a terrific goal against United in the Champions League. He scored 27 goals last year for Lyon and has been tipped to move. I am sure he will leave Lyon, but not to Manchester.

Falcao is the most surprising name to be found on the supposed United transfer target list. He is a Colombian who is being closely followed by Arsene Wenger. He plays for River Plate and has enjoyed some good seasons in Argentina. He isn’t the most prolific striker but does have the makings of one. The only reason I want to sign him is to snub Arsenal since Ramsey snubbed United for Arsenal. He is a good player and would cost less than the other transfer targets, but bad memories would arise with the player coming straight from Argentina. Diego Forlan came form Argentina, and all though a fan favorite, he had a hard time finding the back of the net. He also has been described as playing like Carlos Tevez. That’s good but we have Carlos Tevez, we don't need Tevez Jr. as well. Look for Arsenal to get this one but don’t worry to much we don’t need him.

These are some of the transfer targets United seem to be closely watching, but Fergie has a way of surprising all of us and finding those talented players. He found Ronaldo, Nani, and Anderson for good prices and all played a crucial role in last seasons success. I am sure he will find the best fit.

My best fit is Berbatov. For one simple reason, we know he can score in the EPL. He came straight into the league and helped Tottenham climb the table. He brings in aerial ability and can be a target man. This will allow Rooney or Tevez to play somewhat off of him and create more. This will especially help Rooney who is obviously more of a creator than clinical finisher. Whatever decision Fergie makes I hope he makes it soon, so the new player can join United in South Africa and get 5-6 games with United under his belt