Round-up of Defenders Linked with United

By David Hobbs
June 7 2004

As Sir Alex Ferguson peruses a defender to solve United's defensive worries, I take a look at and evaluate the possible candidates for defensive back-up at Old Trafford. Many blame the lack of depth in defence that cost United their Premiership crown.

Round-up of Defenders Linked with United

As Sir Alex Ferguson peruses a defender to solve United's defensive worries, I take a look at and evaluate the possible candidates for defensive back-up at Old Trafford. Many blame the lack of depth in defence that cost United their Premiership crown this season after Rio Ferdinand was landed with a hefty 8-month ban from football because of failing to attend to a random drugs test. Name Club Value Possibility Comment Gabriel Heinze PSG £6 million Very Likely Seems a strong, reliable and versatile centre-half Matteo Ferrari Parma £5 - 6 million Unlikely Italy international but looks Roma bound Gerard Pique Barcelona Dependable Likely Admitted he'd like to play for United. A very good prospect Carlos Puyol Barcelona £8 million Possible Would be a great acquisition. Barca listening to offers. Eric Abidal  Lille £5- 6 million Possible Can play at left-back or centre-half. Lille's star defender

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