I think it isn't rocket science that with United's buying in the the current transfer window, that sales would have to made to recover some of the money spent.
So far, we've sold Richardson for 5.5 million.
Smith, I figured was a goner... Although I hoped that his heart, determination and re familiarization with the striker role was an asset which United wanted to keep. I saw him as a sub for Saha. Anyways, if he is going, I hope we can get close to 8 for him.
Now Rossi... with the "addition" of Tevez. He gets dropped down the pecking order... and this really pisses me off. I have a funny feeling that if he goes, he's going to be a top forward. Being fortunate enough to see a couple of Parma games last season, his movement, shot and team play are getting stronger. Shoot, he played a large role in getting Parma out of the relegation zone. All this and United still wont' give him a chance... and that is just puzzling to me. His it his height? lack of strength? Why not give him a chance... The Newcastle stint wasn't a true reflection of him... I refuse to put up a transfer number because I just don't think he'll be sold.
Rooney
Tevez
Saha
Smith/Rossi
Ole
Saha you can almost be assured will be injured for a least 2 months... Ole has been injury prone as well.
So why would United sell off both Smith and Rossi?
Have United tipped there hand with regards to who they want to keep by including Smith in the Asian Cup tour?
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Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that Alan Smith and Giuseppe Rossi could leave Manchester United.
Smith made a number of useful contributions towards the end of last season after returning from injury, while Giuseppe Rossi has long been tipped as a star of the future.
However, competition for places up front is already fierce at Old Trafford and United are hoping to bring in Carlos Tevez before the transfer window closes.
Ferguson has yet to make a decision on Smith or Rossi and is looking to keep his options for as long as possible, but he accepts it could be difficult to keep both players.
"We have had offers for Giuseppe, which puts us in a bit of a situation, while the quandary with Alan surrounds his long-term future and getting regular games," Ferguson explained.
"There is no doubt Alan did fantastically well for us when he came back last season.
"He gave the team a spiritual lift and because he is such a fighter, he was an inspiration to us. But he is 26 now and he wants regular football.
"I have to look at Manchester United in terms of how do we improve to get better. And when someone like Tevez comes along, it makes it difficult for people like Alan and Giuseppe in particular.
"The most important thing is that they are our players and we can make decisions when we like."
Parma are eager to sign Rossi after he impressed on loan there last season, while Middlesbrough are reportedly leading the chase for Smith.
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