I don't think any of the names mentioned would be an under study to Modric but Thudd must be worried because I can see him making way for either VDV or Nicko!
Isn't Kranjcar the CM you want? I mean he is a CM predominently and today he had a few decent interceptions, runs like crazy and can both score and create. Takes free kicks better than Hudd, so we might get a screamer once a month.
Would love van der Vaart at WHL. An attacking CM with a good goalscoring record and a leader on the pitch (captain at Ajax and Hamburg). He would be an ideal partner for Wilson but he does not solve the problem of what happens when Wilson is unavailable. A midfield of vdv/Hudd or vdv/JJ would struggle against physical teams. We need a strong DM to cover Wilson (Sandro?, Parker?, Sissoko?, Muamba?).
Would love van der Vaart at WHL. An attacking CM with a good goalscoring record and a leader on the pitch (captain at Ajax and Hamburg). He would be an ideal partner for Wilson but he does not solve the problem of what happens when Wilson is unavailable. A midfield of vdv/Hudd or vdv/JJ would struggle against physical teams. We need a strong DM to cover Wilson (Sandro?, Parker?, Sissoko?, Muamba?).
Agree with that but one thing VDV will most certainly bring to our team is regular goals from midfield. Every top team has that but it's the one area that is lacking for us....
How about Flamini from AC Milan. He could most certainly to a job for us and unlike Vieira he is yet to reach his peak. A MF of Wilson and Flamini would strike the fear of god in to most teams.....
I assume the Spanish window closes at midnight tonight in which case any deal for VDV will need to be tied up today!?
AS are reporting that Madrid will make a final attempt to sign Ribery today & VDV will leave only if they succeed.
Kranjar is the most realistic. One year left on contract, two ex-team mates Defoe and Crouch, and also Harry.
VDV is most likely to be used as a part of the deal of Ribery.