Mancs spunk £12m on Mexican striker

[elrichio86]

Blimey I thought they had nothing to spend but £20m on 2 unproven young players doesn't suggest a lack of funds

I'm not sure it's NO money, more a case of trying to make sure they get a return on their investment. Rather than buying 28 year old who won't have much resale value after a few years, they'll buy younger players who will have some resale value. Even if these two aren't huge successes, they should still be able to recoup some of the money

[lickedlollipop]

don't worry. this mexican guy will be a huge success.

[JohnDoe]

Marketing ploy.

[Guest]

don't worry. this mexican guy will be a huge success.

[Robbie-9-Fowler]

it's $12m

[leftpeg]

Marketing ploy.

Absolutely. Chivas is one of the biggest clubs in Mexico. They won't be sending any of their players the other way in return though, as they only field Mexican players.

[Rich]

Guardian has it that United have turned down the opportunity to sign Villa for €40m

[Bender]

Guardian has it that United have turned down the opportunity to sign Villa for €40m

Manchester United have turned down the chance to sign David Villa, the Spain striker, because of the financial restrictions placed upon Sir Alex Ferguson by the club's ruling Glazer family.
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