With the transfer window fast approaching and Manchester United starting to hit form, rocking the boat might seem a little strange. However, there are still a few issues at Old Trafford that need to be resolved. There are three players that could be sold off in January to make way for better players, or players that will offer a bit more to the squad. We look at one Manchester United fan’s opinion on three players that should be sold this Janaury. You do not have to agree.
Gabriel Obertan
The French winger is not good enough to play for Manchester United. He has offered the club very little since his arrival from Bordeaux and with Valencia returning after Christmas why do Manchester United need to keep him? In the Carling Cup this season he hardly shined against Scunthorpe or Wolves and has looked out of his depth against Premiership defenders. Obertan has pace, and that is a great asset in the Premier League, but he has nothing to go with it. He has a poor first touch and his delivery into the box is erratic. He scored a superb goal against Bursaspor in the Champions League, but apart from that what else has he done? Gabriel Obertan is another David Bellion and Manchester United should cash in come January.
Wes Brown
The Manchester United defender’s time at the club has probably come to an end. He has been a loyal servant to the club but does he possess the ability to warrant a first team place? The answer is no, so why keep the lad? At the start of his career, terrible injuries plagued him – had they not occurred I doubt this would be an issue. Manchester United have settled on a right back, have invested heavily in young centre backs, clearly Wes Brown’s time at the club is at an end. He is still Premier League quality, and could rejuvenate his career elsewhere. Playing football is better than sitting on the bench and Brown should opt to play football. Manchester United fans would be far happier to see Evans and Smalling battle it out for third choice centre half ahead of Brown.
Owen Hargreaves
Six months ago I never thought I would write something like that. Just to clarify one thing. Manchester United fans would not want to see the back of Owen Hargreaves, but it’s time for Sir Alex Ferguson to end his Manchester United career. In a couple of weeks I could be proven totally wrong, but after the last six months I fear I wont be. After Owen Hargreaves’ break down against Wolves in November how long can Manchester United wait? Will he ever be calm enough to be selected to play? Will it all get on top of him again – will the stress make another injury more likely? For the player himself how many set backs can he have? Sure, being told his Manchester United career was over would be tough, but what would another set back do for his mindset? Owen Hargreaves was a fantastic purchase for Manchester United and did the club proud. However, this January I feel it’s time for Sir Alex Ferguson to say enough is enough. Manchester United need clarity on the situation, I sincerely hope I am wrong but I don’t believe we will see Owen Hargreaves play in a United shirt again.
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