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by **puroresu** » Wed May 30, 2007 9:33 pm

Manchester United have agreed deals to sign Sporting Lisbon's Nani and Porto starlet Anderson.

The midfield duo are regarded as two of the best young talents in Europe and they have been chased by several of Europe's top clubs.

However, United have stolen a march on their rivals by luring the pair to Old Trafford.

United chief executive David Gill and assistant manager Carlos Queiroz flew to Lisbon on Wednesday to hold talks with Sporting regarding Portuguese international Nani and they have quickly agreed a move for the exciting winger.

Nani is highly-rated in Portugal and has been likened to current United star Cristiano Ronaldo.

Tottenham have been credited with an interest in Nani, but United have won the race for his signature.

Brazilian ace Anderson has been widely dubbed 'the new Ronaldinho'.

Anderson has enjoyed a successful season with Porto, helping them win the Portuguese championship.

The 19-year-old has attracted the interest of a host of clubs including Chelsea and Barcelona, but United have agreed an undisclosed fee with Porto for the exciting midfielder.

Both players have agreed personal terms with United and they are due to have a medicals at the club in the near future.

A United statement read: "Manchester United is delighted to announce it has agreed terms in principle with Sporting Lisbon for the purchase of the registration of Nani.

"Personal terms have been agreed and a formal announcement will take place once the necessary administrative procedures, including a medical have been completed.

"Manchester United is delighted to announce it has agreed terms in principle with FC Porto for the purchase of the registration of Anderson.

"Personal terms have been agreed and a formal announcement will take place once the necessary administrative procedures, including a medical have been completed."

Should the duo tie up the minor details of the moves they will become United's first signings of the summer.

Damn looks like Utd aint playing. Hargreaves, Nani and now Anderson in the space of a couple of weeks.

by **Mikz** » Wed May 30, 2007 9:53 pm

That guy Nani - I thought Spurs signed him.?
Some player , whoever gets him . I believe hes fond of the stepover too :lookaround

by **RUSHIE#9** » Wed May 30, 2007 10:00 pm

Liverpool need to take this as a wake-up call and Rafa, Gillett, Hicks & Parry need to get their asses into gear before all the decent talent has been picked off before we get in.

by **The French Reds** » Wed May 30, 2007 10:03 pm

Nani rules, a veru good player, exactly "comme" C.Ronaldo

by **puroresu** » Wed May 30, 2007 10:30 pm

Mikz wrote:That guy Nani - I thought Spurs signed him.?
Some player , whoever gets him . I believe hes fond of the stepover too

Would of loved to of got Nani. Ronaldo one side and him on another is lethal. His got plenty of tricks and is only going to get better. Those sort of players dont seem to be Rafa's type of player. Players like Nani cant be held back and must be allowed total freedom to express themselves.

by **Redman in wales** » Wed May 30, 2007 10:34 pm

we always said we have the best midfield.... now?

Nani - hargreaves/carrick - Scoles - Ronaldo

thats one hell of a dangerous midfield!

by **puroresu** » Wed May 30, 2007 10:47 pm

Anderson is a great prospect as well. Remember seeing him do this trick to beat a player which I have seen no-one do. It was insane.

Here it is: 1:56 in the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA1IHwOJScw

Will be interesting to see what the fees are. Utd seem to have quite a bit of money this summer.

by **LFC2007** » Wed May 30, 2007 11:28 pm

Anderson looks like the dogs nuts from that montage, it was reported on Sky that the deals would cost a combined value of 50m euros, 17 million pounds each, but the deal is structured on appearances etc.

by **stmichael** » Wed May 30, 2007 11:30 pm

can't believe they've signed a player called "nani"

wayne rooney will be trying to :censored:

him in the dressing room.

by **tithead** » Wed May 30, 2007 11:48 pm

stmichael wrote:can't believe they've signed a player called "nani"

wayne rooney will be trying to him in the dressing room.

I can't find the laughing smiley so ... lol.

by **The Manhattan Project** » Thu May 31, 2007 12:38 am

"Eeeeeeeeem I luv shagging nans an ah luv me Forrrd KAHHHHHH, Eeeeeeeeeeem like!!!!"

by **wee_boi888** » Thu May 31, 2007 12:54 am

Anderson is the gem - fantastic player from what I've seen.

Nani from accounts from a portguese friend of mine is a bit of a Baros on the wing - runs around like a headless chicken...He has talent but a bit dim up top.

by **account deleted by request** » Thu May 31, 2007 1:56 am

Sounds to me like the Mancs are going to sign Owen, as they need a striker and surely can't afford any of the other big names after splashing out so much. Damn !

by **Thingy** » Thu May 31, 2007 3:09 am

s@int wrote:Sounds to me like the Mancs are going to sign Owen, as they need a striker and surely can't afford any of the other big names after splashing out so much. Damn !

Isnt Anderson a striker mate? Anderson Rooney Saha Smith? I know Smiths been playin in midfield alot but still.Will they need another Forward?

by **account deleted by request** » Thu May 31, 2007 3:15 am

Solkjar(sp) is fkd as is Saha, and Smith is just coming back , they have been playing Giggs or Ronaldo up front in the latter part of the season, so I would guess another striker might be on their list.

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