Fergie's Transfer Target List: #3 Wesley Sneijder...

It remains to be seen who Ferguson will buy this summer - according to the manager the transfer market is inflated and there's little or no value. Having seemingly lost out in the race to sign Joe Cole - who is available on a free transfer (so much for no value) United are now being linked with a £20m move for Wesley Sneijder.

The Inter Milan star left Real Madrid 12 months ago for just 15million Euros. The Dutch ace went on to win the Champions League plus an historic league and cup double under Jose Mourinho.

It seems unlikely in the extreme that Sneijder will follow Mourinho and return to Real Madrid. The question is, would Sneijder fancy moving to Manchester? What could United offer the Dutchman that he hasn't already got in Milan? Could United even afford Sneijder?

Sneijder has been linked to United several times over the last few seasons, but so far nothing has come of it.

Verdict: Unlikely.

Fergie's Transfer Target List: #2 David Villa

If we are to believe the media, Sir Alex Ferguson, has been trying to sign Valencia's David Villa, 28, ever since the club off-loaded Ruud Van Nistelrooy. The Spanish international has been linked to United and Chelsea over the last few seasons, but until now he has spurned a move to England; the latest speculation suggests the Valencia star could be the subject of a 40m Euro bid by Fergie, but as ever, there are no quotes from United, the player or his agent.

Whenever Fergie talks to prospective new signings, one of the first questions asked is... 'how much do want to play for United'? In practise, United's transfer 'fixers' will have asked the question before any talks between manager and player get under way, but in the case of Villa and Karim Benzema they have so far rebuffed the idea of a move to Manchester.

If David Villa fancies a move to England, United will almost certainly find that Chelsea and possibly even Manchester City would be competing for his signature. Chelsea could be the favourites given Carlo Ancelotti is likely to be around for quite some time; Fergie cannot go on forever and any would be signing is likely to take the managerial situation into account and of course Chelsea are the champions.

David Villa would be an excellent addition to the squad and like Wayne Rooney, he isn't a one dimensional striker. While Villa has the ability, his age could be a problem given that David Gill, CEO, has gone on record hinting United are unlikely to sign players over the age of 29 for big money.

The bad news for United, Chelsea and City is that reports in Spain are claiming Villa could be about to join Barcelona.

Verdict: Unlikely.

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Fergie's Transfer Target List: #1 Sergio Agüero*

Aguero, 22, has been linked to United on several occasions and he's said to be a big admirer of the Red Devils and Sir Alex Ferguson.

The Argentine is the son-in-law of Diego Maradona.

Aguero is very different from any of United's current strikers; he's very skilfull and can beat his marker with his quick feet. Augero is more of a playmaker than an out-and-out-striker. The asking price could prove to be prohibitively expensive and a lot will depend on what type of striker Fergie is looking for.

The Athletico Madrid striker has been linked to United, Chelsea and Liverpool over the last couple of seasons and he could be open to offers.

Fergie will no doubt have been impressed by Aguero in last night's Europa League Final, in which Athletico Madrid were the victors over plucky Fulham.

Aguero didn't score, but he played a big part in both of Diego Forlan's goals. Athletico's opening goal came about following a 'fresh-air' shot by the diminutive Argentine striker and Forlan made no mistake with a well placed effort that gave Mark Schwarzer no chance. Simon Davies brought Fulham back into the game with a well taken goal, but the West London club were hampered by an injury to star man Bobby Zamora. The final went into extra time and the Spaniards made the vital breakthrough when Aguero laid on a decent chance for Forlan who once again found the rigging with a cute effort that left Fulham's Australian goalkeeper stranded.




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*Fergie's Transfer Target List isn't in any particular order. The list will feature players who have been linked to United and those who might be deemed suitable by this blog.