Kleberson to Werder Bremen?

Kleberson
By Chris O'Brien
June 10 2004

Werder Bremen have expressed interest in signing unsettled Brazilian midfielder Kleberson. The World Cup winner has failed to make an impact in his first season at United, and reports suggest the 24-year-old could exit Old Trafford after only 12 months in Lancashire.

German outfit Werder Bremen are eyeing up a possible summer swoop for unsettled United midfielder Kleberson. The Brazilian international has failed to make the impact many had hoped since making a £6 million move from Paranaense to Old Trafford during the pre-season of the 2003/2004 season, and reports suggest Kleberson could exit The Premiership only one year after making the move to Lancashire.

Kleberson missed out on a place in United's 16-man F.A Cup final squad, and the World Cup winner is believed to be angered and frustrated at a lack of first-team football. With his chances of him retaining a regular place in the Brazil squad fading, the 24-year-old is believed to be interested in moving abroad.

However, whether Sir Alex Ferguson would be willing to count his losses on Kleberson only 12 months after signing him is in question. It is fair to say the South American has failed to make an impact in England so far, but several foreign players have had a tough time settling in and the out-of-favour midfielder has also been hampered with injuries during his opening season.

A queue of clubs are believed to be expressing interest in signing Kleberson should United be willing to offload the player so quickly. Werder Bremen have shown the interest, with manager Klaus Allofs revealed Kleberson would be an ideal replacement should Johan Micoud leave the German champions.