i wouldnt say that we need a short term solution only. Fergie, for the most part has always looked to build for the future and get the best out the player for a long period of time.
saha is 29 and always injured, thats not going to suddenly stop in the near future. Manucho is a prospect and united havent had the best of experiences when it comes to buying prospects from africa. He is a good player but i wouldnt say no to a world class striker because we have manucho. I also wouldnt say no because we have saha because all he will ever be is a part time player, as he gets older, his recovery times will get longer and tevez and rooney cant play every match.
So if the argument is whether or not we need a long term striker, i think we do because you cant count on 2 players to carry you through the majority of 60 games+.
if you buy a young player you often get your money back by selling them or just not having to replace them for the next 10 years. ie rooney.
Im not sure whether benzema would perfect, ive only seen him 2 or 3 times but i have a couple of french friends who constantly rave about him. He is quick, he is strong but imo he can fit in at united without too much disruption. Look how tevez fits in now after all the doubts everyone had.
If fergie is even as interested in this player as the media suggests, then this player must be a great talent.
edit: doesnt seem that he wants us anyway
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Benzema delivers United blow
Lyon striker Karim Benzema insists he will stay in France next season, despite speculation linking him with a summer move to Manchester United or Barcelona.
The highly-rated French international has hit 26 goals for Lyon this season, including the Ligue 1 side's goal in their UEFA Champions League last 16 first-leg clash with United last week.
Benzema's form is thought to have caught the eye of United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard, but the 20-year-old is adamant he will stay with Lyon for at least another season.
"I have a contract with Lyon until 2012," he told StarAfric.com. "I signed an extension last June.
Future
"There will be plenty of time for me to think about other clubs in the future.
"I don't know when I will take a decision, but one thing that is certain is that it will not be at the end of this season.
"I will still be playing for Lyon next year. I am just 20-years-old, and I have my future in front of me."
And Benzema has delivered an additional blow to Ferguson as he has revealed he would favour a move to Spain or Italy over England if he was to leave Lyon.
Barca interest
"My style of play would fit in best with the game in Spain, then Italy, and then England - in that order," added Benzema.
"I feel honoured that clubs such as Barcelona are interested in me. But I just concentrate on playing football, and I follow the advice of those close to me.
"I haven't discussed anything with the Lyon president, Jean-Michel Aulas. My agent does that for me - my only job is out on the pitch."
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