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Eurosport - Tue, 16 Jun 10:28:00 2009

Amid reports that Manchester United have turned their attentions to David Villa, we ask whether the Valencia striker is the right man for the Premier League champions.

FOOTBALL 2009 - David Villa, Spain - 0

Reports have suggested the Spain hitman would set United back £45m, but is he worth that kind of money?

Alex Ferguson will have £80m to spend once Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Real Madrid is completed so perhaps the money becomes a side issue.

But would Villa actually thrive with United in the Premier League? His compatriot Fernando Torres made a seamless switch from La Liga to the English top flight, but Villa is a different player altogether.

Like Torres, he is a born finisher, but with a slighter stature, is he as well equipped for the rigours of the Premier League as the Liverpool ace?

What do you think? Have your say below or on the message boards, via the link underneath the photo!

Here's what you have been saying already:

zitrostars0920: "Get rid of Berba, keep Tevez, and sign Villa. Give Nani and Anderson more playing time so they can develop. We need more attacking football please. Ribery, maybe, but not for the asking price!"

pkw.wilson: "Villa is a great striker, but Torres is leagues ahead of him. Two weeks ago there's no way he would have cost £45 million."

makjun: "Why would he want to leave Spain when in fact all top five players in the world will play in La Liga next season? What is there left in the Premier League which has lost its shine?"

Dark.Soul: "It's at least 15 million too much. He wants to go to another club in Spain. I don't see it happening unless David Gill pulls off some kinda magic. I would prefer Torres though but it would take more than a miracle for him to come to United."

craig.hoy: "Villa to United? A disaster waiting to happen! The guy gets homesick when Valencia play away in Madrid! Manchester would be like moving to an alien planet. He would be another Veron. He's better going to Barca and United saving the cash."

Gainsy: "Did no one read David Villa's interview a few weeks ago when he said he had no intention of playing in England ever and was only looking to play in Spain, it's about time the press got over this one, it ain't going to happen!!! Nor is the Ribery one, he don't like the weather!!! Shame as it's a lovely day in England today."

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  1. he would definately be a great signing.. playing with­ rooney and berbatov. So absolutely. He benefits when­ playing with top class players and thats what man­ united would give him, that support.

    From Sean V, on Mon 15 Jun 10:05PM
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    MAN UTD WILL NOT GET ANY LIVERPOOL PLAYERS NO WAY PS­ LIVERPOOL 6 V 2 MAN UTD UP THE POOL THEY ARE THE BEST ­ MAN UTD ARE @@@@@ HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

    From sophiecannell, on Mon 15 Jun 9:32PM

  3. come-on fergs don't be greedy 1 perps is good­ enough for any man so pop that whiskey blister­ !!!!ronnie's dosn't need a but-plug.tttssssss!

    From nlwarburton, on Mon 15 Jun 9:31PM
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    What top player would want to go to ManU, when you­ cant­ believe a word the manager says. Apparently­ Ronaldo was­ going nowhere. The only palyer his going­ to get is­ Valencia. No wonder Tevez is going to leave

    From Raimo K, on Mon 15 Jun 9:01PM

  5. YES COME ON VILLA AND TORRES WOULD BE THE BEST STRIKER

    From Zara, on Mon 15 Jun 8:42PM

  6. Villa would be a great addition to the United Squad.­ His speed and keen sense in front of goal would­ instantly make him a man u favorite. I would really­ like to get him. If they can sign him and Ribbery that­ would be a perfect signing summer. Sign Villa!!!!!!!!!

    From OllieG, on Mon 15 Jun 7:40PM

  7. SEYA. i think man u has to buy this three players. if­ they want to stay on top.1.Valencia (wigan) 2.rebrey­ (bayern) and 3.benzema (Lyon) if it's possible.­ otherwise i can't see man u bringing villa.

    From seid m, on Mon 15 Jun 7:34PM
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    DAVID VILLA WILL NOT PLAY IN ENGLAND.

    DAVID VILLA IS A­ REAL MADRID PLAYER GET OVER IT.

    WHY CAN'T YOU­ ENGLISH JUST GET YOUR OWN PLAYER INSTEAD OF GETTING­ PLAYER FROM EUROPE AND OTHER COUNTRIES

    WITHOUT­ PLAYERS FROM EUROPE ENGLISH FOOTBALL WOULD BE NOWHERE­ AND YOU ALL KNOW ITS TRUE

    From ricardotorres773, on Mon 15 Jun 7:32PM

  9. It seems that the weather is a big factor when two­ clubs go head to head for a player. For example MU and­ Real are going for Ribery and Villa. Even if MU­ proposes slightly higher price "which is unlikely­ to occur" It is very evident that both would­ rather go to Spain than stay in a cloudy, raining, and­ frozen city. Too bad for Manchester United!

    From mehdi y, on Mon 15 Jun 7:26PM

  10. "villa has his eyes on premier league but who­ would he prefer for a manager rafa or fergie oooooooooh­ hard choice but can we afford him?...... 5 players to­ go this summer transfer ....i think so...sorry manu­ !!!!

    From nicolalynch, on Mon 15 Jun 7:13PM

  11. Word on the street say's Villa said he wouldn't­ sign for Manure he'd rather sandpaper his nut's­ than sign for whiskey nose. This is just what i heard­ from my local.

    From david, on Mon 15 Jun 7:09PM

  12. What top player would want to go to ManU, when you cant­ believe a word the manager says. Apparently Ronaldo was­ going nowhere. The only palyer his going to get is­ Valencia. No wonder Tevez is going to leave.

    From Raimo K, on Mon 15 Jun 7:03PM

  13. you could probably get a silva + Villa + arbeol for a­ package of £60mil

    From Maximus, on Mon 15 Jun 6:45PM

  14. david villa is a real madrid player he is not comming­ to england to play football

    From ricardotorres773, on Mon 15 Jun 6:21PM

  15. Silva to replace Ronaldo and Villa to replace Tevez, as­ Tevez has now got the bulging eyes for the money at Man­ City.
    Silva is a must, who we get to play up front with­ Rooney is another matter.
    And to Rafa, forget it, your­ owners won't be giving you much money to spend, so­ how are you going to close the gap? The gap is likly to­ get even bigger, if Fergie gets the right players in­ with the money from Ronaldo's sell.

    From clive V, on Mon 15 Jun 6:07PM

  16. forget villa, and wave to tevez cus he aint pulling on­ utd shirt again.. he wont resign due to what he wants­ and we cant offer him 1st team starts.. so .. thx­ alot.. wave Ronnie... Judas.. thx alot for the cash and­ what ya did the last few seasons.. not perhaps this­ last season just gone because his heart was never in­ it.. so.. all eyes on fergie.. torres will not be joing­ utd.. ever.. so thats out.. so.. its lets wait and see­ what the master buys.. and dont listen to the press..­ there selling daily papers.. got to write summat and if­ they cant find a story.. we all know they`ll make one­ up..

    From , on Mon 15 Jun 5:35PM

  17. i think valencia and silva is all we need if we hold on­ to tevez.

    From ripped of, on Mon 15 Jun 5:27PM

  18. Don't be stupid and think Torres is coming to­ Utd... neither is Villa (unfortunately) We need 2 of­ the following players as long as they don't cost an­ arm and a leg. Valencia, David Silva, Alexis Sanchez,­ Ribery, Eto or Mohamed Zidan. Fergie, make it happen!!

    From ripped of, on Mon 15 Jun 5:16PM

  19. forget villa sighn tevez

    From IAN R, on Mon 15 Jun 5:13PM

  20. I'll tell you who Man Utd need to sign urgently to­ replace Ronaldo... Egypt's Mohamed ZIDAN.. he is­ class and just put 2 past Brazil. All Utd fan's­ reading this need to youtube him and spread the word so­ Fergie can hear!! Zidan Zidan Zidan!!!

    From ripped of, on Mon 15 Jun 5:12PM
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