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http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=690538
Manchester United are preparing to swoop for Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano this summer, according to report

The Brazil international has jumped to the top of Sir Alex Ferguson’s wish-list following high recommendation from the United boss’ brother Martin, the club’s European scout.

Chief scout Jim Lawlor has backed the move, while coach Mike Phelan travelled to Spain last week to watch the 27-year-old in action during Sevilla’s 3-0 win over Racing Santander.

The Red Devils now head a pack containing the likes of Manchester City, Roma, Tottenham and Real Madrid as the race for the former Sao Paulo man’s signature heats up.

Fabiano has been constantly linked with a move away from Andalusia this year, amid speculation of a bust-up between he and coach Manuel Jiminez and contractual issues concerning third-party ownership and buy-out clauses.

The Rojiblancos have set an astronomical price of ₤44 million for their star striker, who has scored 33 goals in 38 appearances this season, but it is understood the actual price could be as low as ₤7 million due to a release clause in the player’s contract.

Such a thrifty purchase would leave plenty of spending money for United to pursue their other targets, including Fabiano’s compatriot and team-mate Dani Alves, who has been tagged along with Porto defender Jose Bosingwa and Manchester City youngster Micah Richards to fill the right-back slot at Old Trafford.

Mike Maguire


- So would you prefer Berbatov for at least 25mil maybe more or Luis Fabiano for a cut price 7mil?
For me Berbatov has the kind of creativity that can inspire and make a person dream. But at 28 and that price tag, I'm not sure it will be a good investment.
Luis Fabiano though could represent a very good investment at 7mil.

A year younger than Berbatov and top scorer in La Liga, he seems to have finally found form in Europe after some torrid times in France.

He doesn;t inspire like Berbatov and he;s a good 2 1/2 inches shorter than Berna, but he sure knows how to find the net. The fact that several scouts and even first team coach Mike Phelan have ben dispatched to Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán to scout speaks highly of United's regard of the player and their intent.

I'm really still effected by the financial figures I have read on MUST's website (courtesy of Salford Red) and we have a quality squad there just needs a few quality additions. Fabiano and Manucho could be those additions without breaking the bank and making our financial mountain even more difficult to climb.

[Drew9]

i dont know if he's tall enough ? i know he can finish but dont we need a 6ft plus player if we're to buy ?

[abojodeh]

he is not even good we need striker like huntelaar not like fabiano

[manutd004]

Imo, we should swoop for him.

Yes, in the past a lot of Spanish/South American players, especially players who are over the age of about 25/26 have struggled to adapt to the English game.

But that is a stereotypical view, and a view that doesn't hold up for every player.

He is a very good player imo, and at £7m, is worth the risk.

[chiboygeorge]

Yes, go for the Brazilian! I think he will do well in the premier league.

[scott 4 evra]

sound lad, nice fella, good touch, great player.

[yangch0000]

7m?! that would be a steal!

[hafiz_shukri00391]

MANCHESTER UNITED will bid £30million for Seville stars Luis Fabiano and Dani Alves this week.

Boss Alex Ferguson is wasting no time in strengthening his squad for next season and expects to strike a deal for the Brazilians.

SunSport can reveal United chief scout Martin Ferguson has watched the pair 10 TIMES in the last three months.

Alves, 25, is seen as the long-term replacement at right-back for Gary Neville while Fabiano, 27, will add presence and goals to the attack.

The hitman, who has netted 33 times in 38 games this season, is only part-owned by the club — 65 per cent of his registration is owned by a private investment group similar to the Carlos Tevez situation last season.

Both players are regular starters for Brazil and Alves is regarded as the best attacking right-back in the world.

Fergie’s first choice was Porto’s Jose Bosingwa but he got beaten to the Portugal player’s signature by Chelsea on Monday.

Alves was a Blues target last summer but they refused to pay his £24m tag. -TheSun

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Really I don't want Alves...Brown is better than him...
But I will consider Luis Fabiano....He's a goal MACHINEs....

[red devil jeff]

what? Brown better then alves? thats ridiculous. We need a striker and a right back, hope Fergie cant snatch them.

[NateR]

Remember, don't take anything the Papers say seriously. We just have to sit around and wait for the news to come..... Seein as how Sir Alex will want to wrap up any transfers as fast as possible, you can expect ssome news in a few weeks.