Baptista or Essien?

there both fans i beleive.. i want essien, but i think baptista is more likely.

 

They're both going to cost over 20M, so good luck. Sevilla has put an insane buyout clause on Baptista's contract.

 

Has Fergie actually stated an interest in Baptista?

 

I voted Essien... I honestly think he's more likely to play DM for us and actually replace Keane eventually... Baptista would be Rooney just a bit deeper... both are phenomenal players... one of them however has played CB in the past, is strong in the air and mirrors Keane in this way. That's Essien.

That said, I'd be thrilled to have either of them.

 

Why are buyout clauses always discussed when it comes to Spanish players? If a player and his team don't agree on him leaving, obviously the buyout clause would compel his team to sell. But if he wants to move on to bigger and better things, it makes sense to expect a lower transfer fee, unless there is a bidding war.

 

Umm buyout clauses mean nothing. If the player states his desire to leave then they can come to a fee of respectibility in a short amount of time.

 

It's Essien by a mile. I don't want anything to do with Baptista even if he costs less than 10 mln. At this point MU should do whatever it takes to get Essien - he'll be a great long term replacement to Keane and Scholes.

 

What was Del Horno's buyout clause? A matter of fact who the **ck actually pays buyout clauses? Their sole purpose is to deter clubs with their crazy numbers, no one is stupid enough to pay them if they are high. That's why there are people called ne-go-tia-tors..

On topic, how about both?

 

We badly need a D/M cum An attacking one for that matter. Scholes tailed off last season. Last season goalkeeping/defending was second only to Chelski, however our penultimate moves in to the penulty box for Rooney/Van the man was so pedestrian. We just couldn't score. Remember 98/99 and 99/00 scoring? Giggs, Beckam, Scholes and keane supplied the ammunition for Yorke, Cole, Sheringham and Solskjer. We need a good midfield, otherwise we will be at the same position next year at this time.

Giggs, Scholes & Keane are past their prime. Essien or Baptista or whoever, Help Wanted badly.

 

No, but played as DM for Sao Paolo and for his first call-ups for Selecao. He was viewed as one of the future bright prospects for that defensive midfield spot.

His transformation to a goalscoring AM/Withdrawn striker has come as a surprise to almost everyone.

 

He does?

 

Teams who want to buy good players that their club wants to keep.

Florentino Perez and his 2 European Cups think you're funny.

 

I voted for Baptista because it seems more plausible right now. A couple years down the road and a midfield featuring Ronaldo, Baptista, Fletcher and Park looks pretty good.

 

I don't recall seeing "Baptista in come and get me plea" to ManUtd in the papers recently.

 

Sorry, you don't get to do that. If you have a link to show that Baptista wants out of Seville, I'll be glad to read it.
From all stories I've seen, Sevilla have said they are not interested in selling.

 

Hey, if you can buy a player that can be in two places at once on the pitch, I'd do it, even if it was Phil Neville.