n/a Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Fergie's £21m for the Karim of cropEXCLUSIVE HOTLINE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUEBy Scott PIECHASIR Alex Ferguson is ready to make a £21million bid for Lyon's Karim Benzema.The French striker, 19, is seen as the next Thierry Henry and Ferguson has told the Manchester United moneymen to do whatever it takes to secure the deal.United were at Lyon's Champions League clash with Rangers last week to iron out details and after Benzema scored twice in a man-of-thematch performance at Ibrox, the price rocketed.Ferguson had hoped to land him in a player swap deal only with Louis Saha and Mikael Silvestre on the table, but after Wednesday's dazzling display he's had to add £6m.Saha has never fully recovered from injury and Ferguson has lost patience with him, while Silvestre wants to move for first-team action having been sidelined behind Patrice Evra.A source close to United said: "United have had to offer more than they would have wanted for Benzema, but after his display the other night Ferguson is even more convinced he's grabbing a massive star."AdvertisementUnited aren't going to stop spending in January either as they eye up Bordeaux striker Gabriel Obertan for £5m as Fergie is desperate to have four fit, worldclass strikers.Ferguson knows he cannot rely on only Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez for every competition and sees Benzema and Obertan as players with the pace and skill to finish off his striking lineup for years to come.United have been missing a targetman with Rooney having to be the main man up front, but with Benzema and Obertan standing at just over six foot tall they would be perfect additions to Fergie's squad. While the United boss has been wat ching Benzema closely since the start of the season, Obertan (pictured below) is a player the Scot has hoped to sign before.The 18-year-old Frenchman was chased by Ferguson and Chelsea in the past before he signed his professional contracts with Bordeaux, but rejected a move 18 months ago to gain first-team experience.how got is this benzema fellaand has anyone seen obertan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TF/S4DK Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Both highly rated. Only seen highlight performances from both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurus Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 hmm how many times have we seen "the next thierry henry"benzema is good though but i dont think theres much truth to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Benzeama would be a big signing for us.don't know much about the other bre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murderous Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Benzema is sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ryan Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Typical Fergie.Throwing money around like it's nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Typical Fergie.Throwing money around like it's nothing and winning titles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bane Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 yeah i rate benzema highlybutnever even heard of the other guyi would only sign benzema doe we dont need 5strikerssaha will regain form soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n/a Posted December 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 saha is a wastemansorry but its true man is made of fiberglas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Beenzema is f*cking sick + hes only 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 tulse,ur timeino he watches these 2 on a reg-you-lar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Reds Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Has anyone seen Obertan's headtopsome next angleeeeeeeeeeeeit almost makes me not rate him as a player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurus Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 skeen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necksta Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacoste Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 lmao@ dat breddas boat...luks a tad lyk lewis hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurus Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 looks like fumin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bane Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 loooks lyk bruno cheyrou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest haze-e Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Gwaan Fergie.Bring in Benzema ill be haps.Obertan on the other hand i only know of through FM. Quite good on there though.**Goes to view good videos of him on Youtube** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.this aint even the half of itgfsjfdfdfjsjdfxfkdcggfcghflhg;lhfgvvhlghgfckfgh; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest haze-e Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Obertan looks like an average winger still. Can get past a man but meh.And he runs with his arms and hands in some f*ckries position like RVP or Lennon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necksta Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Saivet > Obertan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEIRELES. Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Obertan >> C.Ronaldo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time_bomb Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 i watch french football and i saw this guy like 3 years ago, noticed him cos hes algerian origin, he was doing stuff even those days aged 16/17, this season hes just been tearing it up, sick player, deffinatly the next big french player.p.s talkin bout benzema, dont kno the other guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFCCHAMPS2007 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Man getting benzema would be sick, him or anelka in jan needs to be done.Id like man united to have 4 strikers, especially has rooney and teves arnt out n out strikers.Benzema = big buy, pace, skill, strength, height, finishing.Never heard of the other guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambino Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 I thought Alex already came out and said there won't be any new signings in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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