Re: Manchester United Supporters Thread.
Sunday, March 6, 2005
Milan's Gattuso eyes Man United move
AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso admits he would relish the chance to join Champions League rivals Manchester United.
Gennaro Gattuso: 'Dream move' (AdamDavy/Empics)
The former Rangers player, 26, will line up against United on Tuesday night at Old Trafford.
He admits that he would welcome the chance to make Manchester home, but Gattuso concedes that Milan might put up a fight to keep him.
'My dream is to play for Manchester United in England,' Gattuso told the Mail on Sunday.
'I know it is a bit soon to talk about because we have this big game coming up against United, but I have always been fascinated by them. I would love to have a new experience, even in the next year or two.
'I would choose Manchester United ahead of Chelsea because the stadium has a very special atmosphere and the club is world famous, like Milan.'
However Gattuso is not expecting any move to be imminent.
'When a club has been good to you, as Milan have been to me, and they say you are not for sale, it is difficult to know what you can do,' Gattuso said.
'I have always been happy at Milan and I still am. But I think you need a new stimulus in your career. It is a question of the circumstances being right.
'I am sure Sir Alex knows all about me, because last year his assistant was Walter Smith, who had faith in me when I was young at Rangers.'
Were the unlikely to happen and a deal go through, Gattuso would be expected to fill the role as Roy Keane's long-term replacement, and ahead of this week's trip to England, the Italian has hailed the Republic of Ireland international as a player comparable to Paolo Maldini.
'I respect Keane because he has a similar game to mine and he is full of spirit,' said Gattuso.
'Above all, I like the way he leads. He has the stature at United that our own captain, Paolo Maldini, has at Milan.'
This is who we NEED. Com on fergie this is the answer to all Uniteds problems.this guy has heart and he is scottish. Man if Fergie doesnt go for this guy, then I give up. What do you guys think?