United to bid for "The Hunter"

wazza10 · 01-11-2008, 10:30 AM

A report in The Sun this morning claims that Manchester United are ready to offer Ajax £12million (18 million euros) for Klaas Jan Huntelaar.
lex Ferguson is known to be a long time admirer of the young Dutch ace, and tried to sign him after selling Ruud van Nistelrooy to Real Madrid 18 months ago.

An attempt last January was also knocked back, while the summer budget was utilised to strengthen other departments of the squad.

However, the prolific striker, who has scored 53 goals in just 65 games, and 18 in 22 for the Dutch under-21 team - a record - remains a top target for Fergie.

The Manchester United boss has insisted that there will be no signings this month, but is supposedly considering Huntelaar as his 'summer signing', aware that getting him now could be the only way to avoid the bidding war that could ensue in June.

The Sun insist that The Red Devils have lined up an 18 million euro bid to convince Ajax to let their star man go.

Ajax supposedly want a sum closer to 25 million, but are in the need of some quick cash to ease financial worries, and Manchester United are ready to make the most of that to emerge as the early bird in the race to land 'The Hunter'.

dada · 01-11-2008, 02:24 PM

I was all for signing Huntelaar last summer but my heat has cooled off a bit. I definitely wouldnt mind getting him now but I wont get too excited just to be disappointed...I mean, its The Sun.

**GocartMozart** · 01-11-2008, 02:40 PM

let's remember that it is THE SUN.

My favorite sun cover:

the sun is as credible as OJ Simpson in front of a jury, or paris hilton's responses to a cop on a late friday night.

RobsonLegend · 01-11-2008, 05:48 PM

We have a strikeforce that is lighting up the Premiership, and Huntelaar would be no good in Europe. Not much help this season. Thanks, but no thanks.

luisrocks · 01-12-2008, 05:23 AM

I wouldn't mind if he came at all. 53 goals in 65 games, would be good if he can do the same for United.

swatson · 01-12-2008, 06:58 AM

I hope these rumors are true!! Fingers crossed!!

vrider · 01-12-2008, 06:40 PM

would want the faster and younger benezema in my opinion, cash + saha sounds about right

**funkdoctorspock** · 01-12-2008, 07:10 PM

k, this rumour is picking up steam.

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If we could get him for under 15 million pounds, it could very well end up being a steal.

We definitely need a tall striker that has excellent off the ball movement and can head.

Klaas seems to have all these qualities, plus he's young.

Alex · 01-12-2008, 08:46 PM

Great article from AboutABall. Thank's for that Funk! We definately need a tall striker, especially for corners. For that price, it seems like a steal. I just hope he can keep up the pace with our attacking play.

prateik · 01-12-2008, 09:09 PM

dont care about the amount we spend on him .. as long as he's our first choice and we get him ..

there arent too many player that we want for the squad , so if we have to spend big to get a quality striker , i wouldnt mind ..
12m would be brilliant ..

we could do with a 3rd striker .. ronaldo has been fantastic .. but he's still a winger .. a goal scoring forward who could challenge tevez for a first team spot .. just what we need

01-11-2008, 10:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
wazza10 Status: Noob Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Romania Posts: 35 National Team: Romania Club Team: MANCHESTER UNITED Players: Rooney, Keane, Bobby Charlton, vCash: 500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	United to bid for "The Hunter" A report in The Sun this morning claims that Manchester United are ready to offer Ajax £12million (18 million euros) for Klaas Jan Huntelaar. lex Ferguson is known to be a long time admirer of the young Dutch ace, and tried to sign him after selling Ruud van Nistelrooy to Real Madrid 18 months ago. An attempt last January was also knocked back, while the summer budget was utilised to strengthen other departments of the squad. However, the prolific striker, who has scored 53 goals in just 65 games, and 18 in 22 for the Dutch under-21 team - a record - remains a top target for Fergie. The Manchester United boss has insisted that there will be no signings this month, but is supposedly considering Huntelaar as his 'summer signing', aware that getting him now could be the only way to avoid the bidding war that could ensue in June. The Sun insist that The Red Devils have lined up an 18 million euro bid to convince Ajax to let their star man go. Ajax supposedly want a sum closer to 25 million, but are in the need of some quick cash to ease financial worries, and Manchester United are ready to make the most of that to emerge as the early bird in the race to land 'The Hunter'. __________________

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RobsonLegend Status: Youth Squad Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC, USA Posts: 447 National Team: England Club Team: United Players: Robson, Lineker, Keane vCash: 500 Thanks: 7 Thanked 87 Times in 30 Posts	We have a strikeforce that is lighting up the Premiership, and Huntelaar would be no good in Europe. Not much help this season. Thanks, but no thanks. __________________ *Baby RL does her impression of Bono*

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Alex Status: Youth Squad Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston, MA. USA Posts: 213 National Team: England and Portugal Club Team: Manchester United Players: Cantona, Keane, Giggs, Rooney vCash: 500 Thanks: 59 Thanked 376 Times in 113 Posts	Great article from AboutABall. Thank's for that Funk! We definately need a tall striker, especially for corners. For that price, it seems like a steal. I just hope he can keep up the pace with our attacking play. __________________

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dada Status: Youth Squad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 318 National Team: Jamaica, Brazil, Portugal Club Team: Manchester United vCash: 903 Thanks: 17 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I was all for signing Huntelaar last summer but my heat has cooled off a bit. I definitely wouldnt mind getting him now but I wont get too excited just to be disappointed...I mean, its The Sun.

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luisrocks Status: Noob Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angelesss Posts: 20 Club Team: Manchester United Players: Scholes, Zidane, Nesta, Giggs vCash: 500 Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I wouldn't mind if he came at all. 53 goals in 65 games, would be good if he can do the same for United.

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swatson Status: Youth Squad Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 107 National Team: Portugal Club Team: Manchester United Players: Ronaldo, Rooney & Anderson vCash: 512 Thanks: 100 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	I hope these rumors are true!! Fingers crossed!!

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vrider Status: Noob Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 39 vCash: 500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	would want the faster and younger benezema in my opinion, cash + saha sounds about right

01-12-2008, 09:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
prateik Status: Noob Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 27 vCash: 722 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	dont care about the amount we spend on him .. as long as he's our first choice and we get him .. there arent too many player that we want for the squad , so if we have to spend big to get a quality striker , i wouldnt mind .. 12m would be brilliant .. we could do with a 3rd striker .. ronaldo has been fantastic .. but he's still a winger .. a goal scoring forward who could challenge tevez for a first team spot .. just what we need

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