Heinze for Spain or Italy

Stuart Brennan

July 02, 2007

HEINZE: On the move

GABRIEL Heinze is set for a move to Spain or Italy if he leaves Manchester United, and has appeared to rule out a reported last-ditch bid by Liverpool to secure his services.

The Argentinian defender is currently on international duty at the Copa America in Venezuela, and has said that he will sort out his future after the tournament.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is said to be lining up a £7m move but Heinze wants a move to one of the Continental elite, and appears to have ruled out the first transfer between the two arch-rivals since Phil Chisnall left Old Trafford for Anfield in 1964.

Said Heinze: "The good thing is the clubs which are being talked about are super clubs. I already play for one super club and other ones such as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus have been mentioned.

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"For me to go, the offer has to be good for everyone. I'm very comfortable in Manchester. I've been a champion, captain and the fans love me. Everything is perfect."

Heinze's Argentina teammate Carlos Tevez has said he would prefer a move to Real Madrid once the Copa America is over.

There has been intense speculation that the striker, who starred for West Ham last season, is primed for a move to United. But Tevez himself is hoping new Real Madrid boss, Bernd Schuster, makes a move.

"I would like to play at Real Madrid, but there is no offer from Real," said Tevez. "I have yet to hear anything from Real."

Inter Milan have also been at the forefront of speculation but Tevez appears to have ruled that out: "I do not prefer to go to Inter Milan. That is a lie."

What do you think? Have your say.

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Bill Wirral (02/07/2007 at 09:23)

Now a swap deal involving Gerrard would be interesting.

Birdy, Ireland (02/07/2007 at 09:27)

I think its a mistake to sell Heinze now. I want to keep him but if he does go, then surely we'd have been better off selling him a month ago and buying Bale? I reckon he should stay anyway, as even though i'd have Evra as first choice, theres a lot of games where Heinze would suit better because of his warrior like style. If he does go however under no circumstances should he be sold to Liverpool

Steve, Glossop (02/07/2007 at 09:52)

Seems inevitable he's going & I wonder if anyone's trying hard to stop him given Gill's words that we need sales. Word is that Smith doesn't want Middlesbrough who's he hoping for though I suppose he's going to find it tough for a club to match his huge terms at United.

george (02/07/2007 at 10:00)

If he stays that's ok,but it probably is best he moves on now.Evra had a good season and it will give young ones hope.At least we should get some dough for Heinze.Left back is not a desperate situation for us.Silvestre is actually strong cover in this position too.

Hangey, Luxury Hill !! (02/07/2007 at 10:08)

Its time to give Pique & Evans Coverted Chances !! So Heinze departure will be a good start! I`m sure we will cope without him; though i will never forgive him for the Poor Milan Show!! Bye Bye Gabby!!

Fredrik, Sweden (02/07/2007 at 10:21)

I would be happy to finance a new striker with the sales of Heinze, KR and Smith. Heinze lacks pace and physical power, something Silvestre has in addition to superior crossing skills. Has anyone seen Pique when he has played as a centre half? I watched him as CM in Spain and he didn't impress at all. He's very slow, not a great tackler and reminded me of oShea.

Alias Smith, over the moon (02/07/2007 at 10:22)

george, quite right.

The Smith situation is interesting as all the teams at the top of the PL second-tier (bar Spurs obviously) seem to be lining up to make an offer. That's good news for us as hopefully there'll be a bit of an auction to maximise the price.

Mick, Dublin (02/07/2007 at 10:48)

I think Heinze will go, sooner or later this summer.

Evra was much the better player last season. Evans and Pique are also talented and ambitious, so we need to thin out the number of defenders in our squad.

Silvestre is a decent full-back (where his lapses of conentration are less critical than in the middle) and Evans played left full-back for a couple of games for N Ireland (including the game against Spain, where he kept a certain F Torres in his pocket from start to finish) so it makes sense to me that Heinze moves on.

I'll still be gutted to see him go though :(

bobbydazzler (02/07/2007 at 10:49)

birdy heinze is a warrior you are right . but he is also the worst passer in the united team and continually surrenders possesion. + he has lost a yard or 2 of pace. if we get 6m for him its good buisness.

Demo, Glossop (02/07/2007 at 11:01)

i actually believe smithy can still do a job for us and play a part as a squad player, however if his sale means bringing in a better striker then so be it!

i would like gabby to stay and fight for his place and rediscover his form! there is no doubt in my mind he struggled coming back from injury/fatigue but given a proper pre season he would be back on form! not sure whether this season is the time to bring through the evans n simpson lads or give them a year on loan to a PL club (blackburn, birmingham and sunderland)

Joe, Malta (02/07/2007 at 11:10)

I hope he does not join the dippers as he is much more suited to their game.
Our full-backs are generally much more exposed to one on one situations than theirs.
And that's Heinze problem,due to his lack of pace he can be easily outpaced by a fast winger if left in a one on one situation.

Gerry, Glastonbury (02/07/2007 at 11:36)

What ever you say Heinze is a better 'defender' than Evra and a much stiffer proposition for any winger to play against.
We are a better squad if he stays. Who would want to lose an experienced Argentinian International?

manc abroad, OT (02/07/2007 at 11:56)

The youngsters deserve their chance, but I would prefer to lose Silvestre to Heinze. Evra is a good 'nippy' defender, but his natural instincts, (converted attacker) take opver and he leaves gaps down the flank.

Looking forward to the new season.

Mark,Radcliffe. (02/07/2007 at 12:00)

Gaby,If the reports are true then I thank you for your committment,your fearless approach to the game..and if you return to OT I shall chant "ARGENTINA".You brought back the 60's n 70's art of tackling,yet still within the modern day rules of the game.

Mike (02/07/2007 at 12:01)

Never mind. You'll have some other sky blue and white glory boys in the vicinity not too long from now!

ALFIE (02/07/2007 at 12:07)

Lets get heinze sold pique back as cover for evra and with the money buy gudjohnsen as the toon army are lining him up at 3 or 4 million and id sooner have him scoring at old trafford any day with saha getting over his injury.

Hilton (02/07/2007 at 12:18)

Gerry, Glastonbury
I wish you could watch both Milan games home and away, I lost all faith in Heinze.
The guy was outpaced by Kaka for both Milan goals at OT.
How about that howler, misplaced suicidal pass to Vidic under pressure. So much for his better defending when under pressure he cannot even clear the ball out of danger.
His passing game is suspect to say the least. He needs time on the ball to clear out of danger. Even in the FA Cup he was once left for dead by none other than Robben/Wright Phillips.
I am not a great a great fan of Silvestre but he is an able deputy to Evra. Heinze should go.

shanny, Hyde, Cheshire (02/07/2007 at 12:36)

Get rid of Heinze & Evra, keep Richardson & Silvestre. Sven for City!

Patrick McLOUGHLIN, North Carolina, USA (02/07/2007 at 12:57)

will be sorry to see heinze leave old trafford..a wonderful player who gave all..great attitude and terrific warrior on the field..however..NEVER to liverpool..and a bargain at seven million..just sad that united could not slot in heinze in the squad..defenders like heinze hard to find...

it appears from reports that tevez expressed desire to join real madrid..if this is correct..fine..let him go to spain..united do not want players that do not wish to play for united

l still think saviola is a wonderful striker..is available at this time..and sure as hell his transfer price is right..whatever..time is running out..lets get in one more world class player who can score goals

ps..saw anderson play first half for brazil against chile yesterday..l like this player a lot..much savvy and football skill..a great addition to manchester united

DENNIS LAWS BACK HEEL (02/07/2007 at 13:08)

i see another 'world class player' leaving stretford fc.

Dave P, Manchester (02/07/2007 at 13:44)

So Dennis, you have noticed the same thing that I have?
It seems like more and more are looking to get out while they can, so maybe it's not all a bed of roses at OT! Still, half of the match day muppets will still be able to buy their Heinze shirts, caps, socks and teddy-bears to fill the coffers at McTrafford. I suppose they will go and buy another Argentinian to keep their pointless chants going! More muppets than Jim Henson!!

Mick, Dublin (02/07/2007 at 13:46)

I'm amzed you were impressed by Anderson based on last night's display, Patrick. He had a bit of a shocker and was hooked at half-time.

He was much, much better against Mexico though. He's only 19 and we can expect him to struggle for consistency for at least the next couple of years.

Having said that, if his first display in a United shirt is as poor as the shift he put in last night I have no doubt he'll get absolutely SLAUGHTERED by certain contributors to this website!

COLIN, CANADA, Canada (02/07/2007 at 13:51)

Sell Gabby, Smith, Sly and KR. (20 million)Pick up Baines if he's available and Owen or Anelka. Give Rossi a chance and we are sorted.

red john (02/07/2007 at 14:00)

this is a huge mistake; heinze is a much better defender than evra or silvestre; and unlike either is competent at centre back or left back; is a class team player never gives anything less than 100% and is geuinely feared for his "robust " style! Why can we not free up cash elsewhere? I can think of half a dozen players i would rather see leave than heinze!!

Louis Edwards Turkey Twizlers, Macclesfield (02/07/2007 at 14:08)

Good bye and close the door on your way out.

The yellow card toll next season will be dramatically reduced.

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