I Got You Bebe...
United have agreed a deal for 20 year old Portuguese striker Tiago Manuel Dias Correia (thankfully known as “Bebe”).
Although the official United website does not mention a fee, the Guardian are quoting £7.4million.
I must admit, I really know nothing about this lad and this transfer has come as something of a shock to me. Of all the positions we perhaps need a bit of cover for, I would have thought we’re more than well stocked in the striker department now, especially with the arrival of Hernandez (who scored for Mexico tonight, by the way!).
I can only assume that he is one of those “hot properties” such as Anderson and Nani who are expected to become big and if we don’t sign him now, we could be looking at double or even treble the fee in the not-so-distant future.
The question is, of course, where will he play? Most of us United fans are already trying to suss out how Fergie will get the most of the five recognised strikers we already have at the club (Rooney, Berby, Owen, Kiko and Chicharito).
I’m sure more details will follow over the next few days and perhaps a loan back to selling club, Vitoria de Guimaraes, is not totally out of the question?