Sir Alex Ferguson is once again proving to be far beyond merely proficient in building trophy-winning club, this time in his pursuit of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Gotze.
According to Adam Lione of Footy Bunker, the long-time Manchester United boss is in the midst of negotiations with the reigning champions of Germany's Bundesliga for the services of the 19-year-old wunderkind, though Gotze would appear set to remain in Dortmund for the immediate future.
However, that far from disqualifies the Red Devils from the pursuit of the phenomenal Germany international. If anything, Fergie may simply be laying the foundation for a deal to be struck next summer.
After all, neither side seems all that desperate for Gotze to move at this point.
The Borussians will need a player of Gotze's considerable gifts if they are to have any hope of contending in the upcoming UEFA Champions League as a draw from pot four.
As for Man U, the Red Devils may be better off waiting to see if 22-year-old Tom Cleverley can maintain the spectacular form he has shown thus far as the season progresses.
The emergence of Cleverley has brought Fergie's pursuit of another midfielder into question. United has been mentioned in connection with Inter Milan maestro Wesley Sneijder all summer, though his considerable wage demands have proven to be too fractious to the Red Devils' chemistry, especially given the fragile ego of star striker Wayne Rooney.
Should Fergie persist in his pursuit of another midfield talent, Gotze would represent not only a more affordable option, but also a more sensible one. A starlet of Gotze's pace, imagination and technical know-how would fit in perfectly with the youth movement that is currently afoot at Old Trafford, led by Cleverley, Danny Welbeck, Javier Hernandez and Phil Jones.
Either way, Fergie is once again doing a masterful job of revamping a United side that looks destined to trump last season's Premier League champions by the end of term.
A move for Gotze would only further confirm Fergie's genius while strengthening the Red Devils' position atop the world of club football.
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Manchester United Transfer Rumours: Fergie Smart to Go Young with Mario Gotze
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