Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Manchester United line up shock swoop for former Chelsea star Arjen Robben

Manchester United could make a shock move for former Chelsea winger Arjen Robben.

The Holland star is out of a favour at Real Madrid and is eyeing a return to the Barclays Premier League.

Arjen Robben

Flying Dutchman: Arjen Robben has been in top form for Real

Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted that he will not sign any more players this summer - but he may be tempted with a move for £25million-rated Robben.

 Sir Alex Ferguson

Temptation: Sir Alex Ferguson

He has been outstanding in pre-season games for Real but coach Manuel Pelligrini is having trouble accommodating him with new arrivals Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka and Karim Benzema.

Robben was close to joining United before he signed for Chelsea from PSV Eindhoven in 2004 and would provide the speed and goals neither Antonio Valencia nor Nani can offer.

Ferguson still has most of the £80m they received from Real for Ronaldo.


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1208613/Manchester-United-line-shock-swoop-Chelsea-star-Arjen-Robben.html#ixzz0PJDIl5JM

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