Januzaj , The next Giggs

Januzaj is a beautifully-balanced player who's only 18 years old and which is growing into his frame but he has an excellent balance excellent acceleration and he is technically very good. He has Proved in some moments with his performances that he's gonna be one of manchester united's Stars . He has established himself as a starting 11 player in david moyes squad by his latest performances, scoring 4 goals and assisting 3 since coming from the youth academy this year.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Kagawa only wanted United

As United supporters around the world await the completion of Shinji Kagawa’s transfer to Old Trafford, we catch up with Bundesliga expert Raphael Honigstein to shed light on the player set to become the Reds’ first Japanese signing…
How good a signing have United made?It’s a brilliant signing. A lot of clubs would have liked to make the move, but United benefited from one of the rare instances where a player had really made up his mind that he wanted to play for a specific club. Of course money is important, but for him it was almost more of a romantic notion of joining United, and the others had no chance. They tried to get very near United’s offer, but Kagawa had made up his mind that this was his dream and he wasn’t going to pass up the opportunity. All sorts of clubs were trying to sign him and I think it’s a real coup for United to get him.
Which other clubs were interested in him?Well, you never quite know just how far they got because the indications from the player and his agent were always very clear - that he was only going to move to United - so they didn’t get very far. I think Arsenal and Chelsea certainly looked at him, Real Madrid very late on in the game became aware of his potential, but United stole a march on everyone because the player wanted to go there. It’s easy to be cynical and sometimes players just sign for whoever offers the most money, but it’s fair to say this instance was different. He really wanted to go to United and wouldn’t listen to any other offers, as far as I’m aware.
What are his key attributes? Kagawa isn't an Arjen Robben or a Franck Ribery type who picks up the ball and everyone starts shaking with fear; the guy almost works in a stealthier way. He finds space and he touches it when it’s already too late.

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Kagawa scores in japan rout

Shinji Kagawa capped a special week by scoring in Japan’s 6-0 World Cup qualifying win over Jordan on Friday. The 23-year-old midfielder, who is set to become United’s first signing of the summer, swept home his country’s fourth goal 10 minutes before the break in Saitama. CSKA Moscow’s Keisuke Honda bagged a hat-trick, with Ryoichi Maeda and Yuzo Kurihara also on target, as the Samurai Blue eased to two wins from two in Group B. Kagawa again opted not to talk about his transfer after the game, instead focusing on Japan’s next match, a tougher assignment against Australia in Brisbane on Tuesday. "It was good to win so well, even if my goal came about through a Jordan mistake," he said. "Our next game will be tough, but we will just try to do what it takes to win." More: Japan boss backs Kagawa | Kagawa keeps counsel | Watch Kagawa in action

Manchester United step up interest in Everton full-back Baines

Fringe players Ji-Sung Park and the Da Silva twins Fabio and Rafael have been mentioned as possible sweeteners in a deal for the England left-back. KAGAWA ON HIS WAY Manchester United have agreed a fee with Dortmund for the Japan international Goal.com understands that United’s interest in Baines is strong as they pursue a long-term successor for Patrice Evra, who turned 31 last month. Everton have nominally placed a £20 million price tag on Baines, who will deputise for Ashley Cole at left-back for England at Euro 2012. But United are confident that around £12-15m could be enough to secure the signing of the man who was named in the PFA Premier League team of the year and believe they could twist the arm of the cash-strapped Merseysiders if the sum is supplemented by the offer of at least one of United squad members on loan. It is understood that informal discussions have centred on the identity of the players, with Park, who has become surplus to requirements at Old Trafford, and the 21-year-old Da Silva twins among the name mentioned. Everton will push for two players on season-long loans, rather than one, although manager David Moyes’ priority is likely to be a direct replacement for the 27-year-old. The Da Silva twins can play in both full-back positions although Fabio is regarded as the more comfortable of the pair at left-back. He has been told he will go out on loan in the 2012-13 season by Sir Alex Ferguson, and has been earmarked for a switch to Benfica. Fabio has failed to progress as expected at Old Trafford, partly because of a succession of niggling injuries, and Sir Alex has spoken of the youngster's need for regular first-team football. Speaking last week, Baines described United’s reported interest in him as a big compliment: “The United link is flattering. There is no harm in people talking about it because it is a great club. But I'm at a great club as well, a club that I love. "Would it be hard to turn United down? I'm not letting my focus shift to that while I am in camp. I'm focused on what I'm doing at the moment. Would it be hard to leave Everton? Yes, obviously. You know what it means. “I've been there for five years myself but also know first-hand what it means to a lot of people so, yes, it would be.”

Poland coach Smuda: Lewandowski is good enough for Manchester United

Poland boss Franciszek Smuda has said that Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski is good enough to play for Manchester United. DON'T MISS This week's good & bad transfer rumoursMan Utd step up Baines interest Kagawa deal not for shirt deals, says ArnoldForget Hazard, Kagawa is the man for Man Utd Cabaye aware of Man Utd speculationManchester United agree Kagawa transfer Should any such move come to fruition, he will follow former club-mate Shinji Kagawa to Old Trafford. And Smuda, while also commenting that fellow stars Lukasz Piszczek and captain Jakub Blaszczykowski are destined to move to new clubs also, believes it would be a positive move for the Polish striker, who notched 22 goals in the Bundesliga last season as Dortmund retained the title. "In my opinion, in a moment they will be gone from Borussia [Dortmund]," Smuda told Reuters. TOP OF THE SHOTS? 18/1 Robert Lewandowski is 18/1 to be the top goalscorer at Euro 2012 with bet365 "'Lewy' [Lewandowski] is going to Manchester United, Kuba [Blaszczykowski] also somewhere in England, [Lukasz] Piszczek to Real [Madrid]. "They have a goal and they want to grow. I base the squad on them." United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was spotted at Dortmund’s 5-2 DFB-Pokal win over Bayern Munich last month, in which Lewandowski netted a hat-trick. And while Lewandowski is aware of interest from the 2008 Champions League winners, his agent exclusively told Goal.com that he respects Dortmund's decision not to sell him. The Red Devils have also been linked with a move for team-mate Mat Hummels, only to see the centre-back pen a new long-term contract last week.