The former Tottenham boss has backed the Red Devils to come out on top in the Premier League after signing Robin Van Persie from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429.
Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson finally won the race to sign the Gunners’ captain last night, after the London giants agreed to their proposed bid of £15 million that could potentially rise up to £24 million with add-ons and performance based incentives.
United have been jockeying to sign the attacker for the past few months and emerged as favourites a little while ago, with Juventus and Manchester City both conceding defeat in the long running transfer saga.
The Citizens in particular looked like the Dutchman’s likely destination, but the Reds ousted their arch-rivals after offering the right amount for his services.
Ferguson himself journeyed to London and conducted talks with Arsene Wenger and after convincing his foe to sell his most prized asset; the Scot has become odds-on favourite to lift the Premier League ahead of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mancini-c23323 and his assortment of talent
at the Etihad.
Ex-Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has also been monitoring the situation closely and now claims that Manchester United are likely to be crowned League winners in May, after strengthening considerably this summer.
“I could see Manchester United winning the league next year, now they've got Van Persie. He could be the difference. He really is a great signing. If he performs like he did last year then him and Rooney will just be an incredible partnership. He's a special
player and he's a fantastic signing for Manchester United,” the English tactician was quoted as saying.
United have already shelled out cash on the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Shinji-Kagawa-c33364, Nick Powell and Angelo Henriquez this summer and it has transformed the front-line into a true nightmare for defenders.
However, the prospect of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robin-van-Persie-c31380 playing side by side will excite fans the most and as the top scorer of the Premiership, the Netherlands’ International brings with him caliber and a desire to win trophies.
Having last clinched silverware seven years ago, Van Persie will be raring to go, as soon as the club play their first game of the season against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c13019 on Monday.
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