What's Hot In Brazil Right Now ?

So what's hot in Brazil, apart from the young lady parading around in a sexy manner to our left. Not that you would have noticed her such is your love for Manchester United - yeah right !

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Manchester United

have appointed two full-time scouts in Brazil to keep tabs on the latest Samba stars.

Ferguson already has four young Brazilians on his books, with twins Rafael and Fabio Da Silva, plus Rodrigo Possebon joining Anderson in the Old Trafford first-team squad this season.

Now reports have emerged linking United with the 'new Ronaldinho', 18-year-old midfielder Douglas Costa, who is earning rave reviews at Gremio.

While Ferguson is refusing to comment on that specific speculation, it is no coincidence United are starting to get linked with more Brazilians.

"We have invested in two full-time scouts in Brazil, it is a country you should pay attention to. Historically, it has always been a country that produces fantastic footballers and players who can play in big games all the time. They have ability and enthusiasm."

While it may seem odd to cast the youth net so wide, Ferguson feels he is only following a trend that brought Sir Bobby Charlton down from the north-east in the 1950s and George Best across from Northern Ireland a decade later.

"It goes in cycles, the north-east used to be a great hunting ground for scouts for many years. We had a spell in 1993. France had a great spell and are still producing some fantastic young players. Our scouts go to games and might get seen. It doesn't mean we are signing anyone."

Maybe if there are no players available he should import 24 of these delightful girls to entertain the guys at half time while we girls all meet up for a gossip by the Tea and Burger van.....Back To Home Page

Gianni Zuiverloon Anybody ?

Speaking on the West Brom website Chris Brunt has been heaping praise on their new Dutch arrival Gianni Zuiverloon. The Dutchman is interesting Manchester United and Brunt told his club's website:

"Gianni's a top player. The gaffer has done really well to get him to West Brom. He looks more than capable in the Premier League and hopefully he can keep playing like that because he's been a big player for us so far. If he can keep playing like that all season, we've got a top player on our hands. It's a credit to him that he's kept some of the best left-wingers in the Premier League quiet. He works hard in training and he's shown in every game he's played since he's been here what a good player he is. If he keeps playing like that, £3.2million will look like a bargain for him."

ANOTHER Manchester United target I know. At this rate we will have a squad of 236 players and a wage bill twice the size of the Icelandic national debt. Well, probably not that big given recent events but you get my drift....Back To Home Page