- Why Ronaldo's return to United isn't dead just yet
- Could It be Benteke the Answer to Arsene's problem
Chat212 Sportsmail investigates the best and worst scenarios in Janaury 2004 David Moyes' admission that Manchester United still believe they can lure Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford should not surprise Chat212 readers. And while the prospect of a move being achieved in January is highly unlikely, a deal after next summer's World Cup finals to sign Ronaldo.
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| Christian Benteke has been linked with a big-money move away from Aston Villa |
Christian Benteke remains a strong possibility. Aston Villa’s Belgium striker is proven in the Premier League and could be bought for £28million.
This column has also revealed that France forward Karim Benzema is set to be put on offer to English clubs by Real Madrid in January and would interest Arsenal.
But ever since having his fingers burnt in Janaury 2004 when £17m was spent on Jose Antonio Reyes - now of Sevilla - who proved a flop, Wenger has been wary of spending big mid-season.
Even though Theo Walcott is on his way back, Arsene Wenger has at last admitted he might have to sign a new striker in January if Arsenal are to kick on and win the title this season.
The question is who?
Against that Wenger has recognised that failure to bolster his squad in recent seasons during a campaign has cost Arsenal going on from a strong position to win a trophy.
So Wenger is prepared to act when the window opens.
But he could still go for a less high profile and expensive talents like Benteke or Benzema and opt for Getafe’s Romania striker Ciprian Marica.
This column has also revealed that France forward Karim Benzema is set to be put on offer to English clubs by Real Madrid in January and would interest Arsenal.
But ever since having his fingers burnt in Janaury 2004 when £17m was spent on Jose Antonio Reyes - now of Sevilla - who proved a flop, Wenger has been wary of spending big mid-season.
Even though Theo Walcott is on his way back, Arsene Wenger has at last admitted he might have to sign a new striker in January if Arsenal are to kick on and win the title this season.
The question is who?
Against that Wenger has recognised that failure to bolster his squad in recent seasons during a campaign has cost Arsenal going on from a strong position to win a trophy.
So Wenger is prepared to act when the window opens.
But he could still go for a less high profile and expensive talents like Benteke or Benzema and opt for Getafe’s Romania striker Ciprian Marica.
