da fazobetai： David de Gea’s seemingly impending transfer to Real Madrid this summer is certainly something that no Manchester United fan will be taking lightly any time soon.
da bet7： The 24-year-old Spanish shot-stopper not only represents Louis van Gaal’s best performer throughout the past campaign and arguably brightest prospect going into the future, but if the former Atletico Madrid keeper ultimately decides on leaving Old Trafford for good this transfer window, it will inevitably serve to highlight the Red Devils’ inability to hold onto their very best stars when the real big boys of Europe eventually come calling.
We’ve seen the same problem afflict the club in the past after all with Cristiano Ronaldo. Yes, £80 million was certainly a decent compensation package looking back on it – yet because the current Bernabeu favourite remains somewhat irreplaceable in the modern era – some players seemingly have to go down as priceless in the cold light of day.
However, with highly experienced Real Madrid and Spain centre-back, Sergio Ramos, recently being reported as a possible option for Manchester United as part of the David de Gea deal, could Louis van Gaal actually be on the verge of landing the ideal capture for his side ahead of the 2015/16 campaign?
If there is more to this story than mere talk and speculation, Red Devils fans may have reason to be very excited indeed…
When everything is taken into account regarding this latest high profile transfer saga, Sergio Ramos certainly represents a promising move for United this summer. Put simply, the now 29-year-old Spanish defender is definitely one of the best of his class at this stage in the proceedings.
Both domestically with Real Madrid in La Liga, and on the international scene with the previously untouchable Spanish national squad of just a few years ago – this once marauding right-back, turned centre-back, has been there and done it in terms of winning accolades around the world and being part of some of the most famous silverware laden teams of the modern era.
From Real Madrid’s triumphant 2013/14 Champions League win two seasons ago, to the illustrious Spanish 2010 World Cup campaign that defined a whole new generation of footballing talent, Sergio Ramos not only presents one of football’s best performers out on the pitch in recent times, but also a player with an extremely successful CV to back him up when it comes to delivering results on an impressively consistent basis.
In regards to operating as a ‘complete defender’ in the current game, the reliable Real Madrid man rarely disappoints. The purposeful no. 4 has not only proven himself as a solid centre-back who can more than hold his own in terms of strength and physicality across the back-line, but Ramos has also shown sheer qualities through his quick-turn of pace, composure on the ball in almost any given situation, and priceless ability to score match winning goals for his team just when his side need it most.
Yes, he’s not the fastest or strongest centre-back out there by any means, yet because Sergio Ramos proves more than adept at nearly every aspect of the modern game for Real Madrid, his status as one of the world’s best defenders is certainly deserved with all things considered.
So then, even though the potential loss of David de Gea certainly won’t go down as a positive move for the Old Trafford faithful should his transfer finally take place in the coming weeks, the subsequent signing of Sergio Ramos arguably represents a better move for Manchester United in the cold light of day.
There is a distinct shortage of world class talent in the centre-back department these days after all – and as the likes of Chris Smalling and Phil Jones ultimately won’t ever achieve that status when their overall games are subject to harsh, yet honest, evaluation – Louis van Gaal simply must see to his side’s defensive frailties sooner or later, regardless of who is playing between the sticks.
Ramos would offer United some real dominating leadership quality at the back for the Red Devils next season if the move starts gathering pace this summer, and that is something van Gaal ultimately hasn’t paid witness to since he first stepped foot in Old Trafford at the beginning of the 2014/15 campaign.
As the Spaniard has reportedly been valued at around £46.5 million going into the new season however, it seems Manchester United will have to continue getting the cheque-book out this summer if Sergio Ramos is to truly become their man throughout the course of 2015/16.
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