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was campbell compared to nugent?

Nugent's error was picking Portsmouth over Sunderland. He had an absolute 0% chance of breaking into the starting lineup.

The England call up got to his head.

There are players that successfully make the transition from Championship football to the EPL with flying colours.

In the case of Campbell/Welbeck, they will need seasoning either out on loan or a major run in the Carling Cup. Obviously the latter isn't enough.

KMS, I am going to respectfully disagree with regards to top strikers at decent prices.

The problem which United has at the moment [not really a problem, but a philosophy which I completely agree with] is building a team around youth. I can't imagine a striker coming into the fold older than 26. So it is going to cost a bit to get this accomplished. A top striker with European experience and in the age bracket of 20-27 starts at 18+ million pounds. Can't say this is any different from the last 5-7 years.

As for Benzema. I firmly believe its a 50/50 chance United get him. The valuation of 45 million pounds is an absolute joke. It would be 30 million tops. The reason I say 50/50 is due to Arsenal's rumoured bid for Ben Afra. There's no way Lyon lets both of these talents go in the same year.

P.S. Ruud in the current system wouldn't work. His inability to interchange would stifle United's attack.