Again, as this story is now being reported in more reputable journals, it seems that we may be indeed be losing Seba. I�m not trying to be a naysayer or a moaner, but it�s more than just a bit distrubing that we, Manchester United, one of the top clubs in the world, are selling off more than we are buying, from a quality standpoint. Not only that, but to reiterate a point that�s been made well and often, we are getting screwed in negotiations. I�m happy we didn�t� get Ronaldinho, as he didn�t� really seem into playing for the shirt (see Neville, G & N, Forlan, D). Beckham leaving was sad, but I felt other than set pieces and corners, he was fairly replaceable. Veron, on the other hand, is a highly-skilled player, one we seem to have few of. You know, the sorts of players that have silky smooth skills and can make amazing things happen. Giggs is one, Kan Kan was one and I felt that out of Becks� shadow, Veron was ready to blossom this year. We have D-D on his way in, and possibly Kleberson, as well, but am I wrong in believing both of these players are more in the Butt/Keano mold than a playmaker? I just don�t see a creative force in midfield at this time and wonder what Fergie has in mind. I know he�s been brilliant in the past and I hope he will turn water into wine yet again, but this Veron sale, if it goes through, is just a move that doesn�t make any sense to me, ESPECIALLY when Seba is being sold to a domestic rival. Here�s to hoping I�m being Chicken Little. Cheers, Jeremy London -----Original Message----- From: Berni Li [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 1:04 AM To: MUFC Mailing List Subject: [Mufc] Veron set to join Chelsea The transfer of Juan Sebastian Veron to Chelsea looks set to take place within three days after the player's representatives met officials from the Stamford Bridge club in London yesterday to put the finishing touches to the deal.
The Argentine's performance for United against Club America on Sunday might not be his last for the club because doubts over the fitness of Paul Scholes and Roy Keane may force Sir Alex Ferguson to play him against Juventus here tomorrow. Veron, 28, had originally opposed the move but is understood to have been persuaded into joining Chelsea after Ferguson made it clear that the midfielder was no longer part of his long-term plans. The deal could earn United around half the �28.1 million they paid to Lazio for the midfielder two years ago. Veron is expected to negotiate a salary of around �80,000 a week. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT <http://rd.yahoo.com/M=194081.3551198.4824677.1261774/D=egroupweb/S=1705 069382:HM/A=1663535/R=0/SIG=11ps6rfef/*http:/www.ediets.com/start.cfm?co de=30504&media=atkins> click here <http://us.adserver.yahoo.com/l?M=194081.3551198.4824677.1261774/D=egrou pmail/S=:HM/A=1663535/rand=887105726> Subscription info WWW http://red11.org/list Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] = subscribe to the list. [EMAIL PROTECTED] = unsubscribe from the list. Post message [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/> Terms of Service. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Buy Ink Cartridges or Refill Kits for Your HP, Epson, Canon or Lexmark Printer at Myinks.com. Free s/h on orders $50 or more to the US & Canada. http://www.c1tracking.com/l.asp?cid=5511 http://us.click.yahoo.com/sO0ANB/LIdGAA/ySSFAA/GtUolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Subscription info WWW http://red11.org/list Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] = subscribe to the list. [EMAIL PROTECTED] = unsubscribe from the list. Post message [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
