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Thursday, 03 January 2013 15:42 |
"We need a Nani," says Ferguson
Man United boss wants winger to stay

Given Nani's indifferent form for much of this season, you could be forgiven for thinking there was a typo in the title and Sir Alex Ferguson was looking for an au pair. However, recent reports suggest that Manchester United's manager is keen to retain the services of his mercurial winger.
Tepid performances this season
After an injury-ravaged season last term, much was expected from Nani this campaign. However, a series of tepid performances saw him targeted by sections of the Old Trafford faithful and squeezed out of United's line-up as Ferguson experimented with playing no wingers.
The 26-year-old then picked up a hamstring injury in United's 3-1 Champions League win at Braga in early November and has been sidelined since.
This week, however, Ferguson reiterated his commitment to keeping Nani at United, who currently top the English Premier League.
"We need a Nani. He offers something different from the other players. He's an incredible talent, the boy's a great talent," Ferguson told manutd.com.
The Cape Verdean is set to make his comeback within the next few weeks, and Ferguson is keen to agree a new contract with the winger - who only has a year and a half remaining on his current deal.
"Why would I want to let him go? Obviously his people have been negotiating with [chief executive] David [Gill] about a new contract but I don't know what stage we are at with that. But we won't be letting him go," Ferguson added.
By Stephen Gillett
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Ronaldo should of channeled Joao Pinto, Jorge Costa or Eric Cantona and pummeled the self inportant rat.
(Former Pro Player/USA) = we (as Portuguese fans) have been waiting for 7 years man, not sure we have any patience for this guy left, nor do many Man U supporters.
That was precious.
I know that Nani has flair and could pull something brilliant now and then. But what we mostl; get is guy that now, loses the ball, holds up play, no vision of teammates, doesn't track back, not mentally strong, etc...
When I watched him jump in and head a ball into goal, from an offsides position, when Cristiano's shot was clearly going in it was a oh oh moment. He's continued to regress. Sad but true.
Change of scenery will do him good, but his attitude needs to change as well.
Nani is a technical player who likes to showcase his skill, and why shouldn't he, by all means? Flair and technique is an ever more rare commodity in players these days....and if that's not appreciated at Old Trafford, then he must go somewhere else. I personally think another League would be best, a fresh challenge.
Regarding the interest from Arsenal, funnily enough even though I doubt they could afford him, I still think Nani would suit Arsenal's more European style of play, than Man United's more British style. But either way, he's way too talented a player to be on the bench at any club!
SAF is trying to bring the price back up to, frankly, anything. Man United is not going to meet his salary demands (nobody else will either), and Nani wants out. Nani has to get his head back into the game. He was benched for holding the ball too long, not crossing it and not tracking back. Sadly for SAF Young has been as putrid and Giggs is old. Man United's only reliable winger is Valencia.
I think he's gone, but should he somehow stay, he can really stick it to SAF. He just might get his shot and be able to shine and then leave.
Nani's career is coming to a crossroads. He needs to be careful or he'll disappear quickly. He's not a "youngster" anymore. A lot of wear and tear on those legs.
I still do not think given the history it will work. Nani is a bit of a head case and SAF likes to have whipping boys to take his wrath out on. Nani is a better player than Valencia's average skills (never uses left foot -- hard to find a player who does not use a left foot once in a while), but Valencia fits better in ManU system.
Bottom line, NT needs Nani to regain form ASAP! Not sure if he will regain form at ManU, time to move on.
I do think its time for him to have a change of scenery, away from England, perhaps his game will benefit from the move.
Or this is all a ploy to raise the price on Nani, not sure what it is to be honest.
Either way if given the change to play as a starter somewhere else, Nani should take it.
Seriously, this guy has a long history of being a bully but he's obviously bipolar now as well. I know Nani is a bit of a prima Donna but maybe you should just stop sending mixed messages.
Man U is now known to play in Dawson's Creek, they've moved out of Old Trafford.