Manchester United want Catalan Star to Replace Scholes

New manager David Moyes will not have to complain about transfer funds at Manchester United like he did at Everton but at the same time the pressure is sky high as well. Much has been talked about who will be United’s first signing under him, nevertheless replacing Scholes should be one of the major priorities.
Lately, former Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas was linked with Red Devils. However, that move is highly unlikely as the Spaniard is happy at Barcelona and his Arsenal link may as well stop him from joining United as well. Marca reports that now the English champions want his team mate Alcantara to replace Scholes.
For one, Thiago Alcantara is not happy with his role with the Spaniash Champions. The 22 year old could only start 14 league games entire season and will be considering a move away from Camp Nou in search of regular first team football.
In the presence of quality center midfielders like Xavi, Iniesta and Fabregas, Thiago finds himself in a complex situation and the chances of him starting games seems highly unlikely even next season. The boy is talented and United can lure him to Old Trafford for €18 million.
The mentioned amount is said to be his release clause as Marca reports that originally his buyout clause was €90 million but since he has not played certain number of games, it can be triggered for just 18 million.
As far as United is concerned, Carrick has been their player of the season and he can be given that role to guide play as Scholes did (minus the stunning volleys). On the other hand, Moyes is expected to make a move for his own player Marouane Fellaini who is versatile and adds to both attack and defense.
Alcantara has the potential to be one of the best around but for that he needs to play regularly and United can provide him that escape route.
The Spaniard has his peak years ahead of him and has all the traits of a natural Spanish central midfielder i.e. ability to pass well, rarely loses possession and above all an eye for providing and scoring goals. The attributes surely do remind you of Paul Scholes.
There are always going to be many suitors for such a talented youngster and therefore, United will have to act swiftly if they are really serious about signing the Catalan star.
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