Man Utd Transfers: 5 Reasons Why The Reds Don't Need Falcao

by Joseph Dempsey

sensational news surfaced that Manchester United have entered the race to sign Atletico Madrid's hugely coveted Radamel Falcao. The Colombian international is one of the most potent forwards in Europe at present and has bagged 64 goals in 83 appearances for the La Liga side ever since his move from Porto in 2011. He has been the target of fervent speculation linking him to Chelsea and reigning Premier League champions Manchester City of late, but it now appears as though Ferguson has stolen a march on his rivals by allegedly offering Madrid a "down-payment" for the star. Last season, United signed Arsenal's goal-machine Robin van Persie, a signing of which Roberto Mancini recently identified as being the difference in this season's title race. Could United be about to land a similarly devastating blow by swooping for Falcao right under his rival's noses? As remarkable as that would be, it is my personal belief that United simply don't need the Colombian. Yes, he would be a terrific signing but is he even needed at Old Trafford? With the Red's quartet of forwards, how will Ferguson make room? And what of the reported £50 million price tag slapped on his head? Here, we identify 5 Reasons Why The Reds Don't Need Falcao.

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Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.