Footballer Needing Love - Anderson

"The new Ronaldinho" has looked more like the current Steve Sidwell since arriving at Old Trafford - average.  He hasn't been shown the love and affection from Fergie that he wants and maybe its time for him to have a new sugar daddy.

Anderson - Manchester United
The Brazilian came to Manchester for big money back in the summer of 2007, and it looked a lovely match when he arrived having a very solid first season, but the relationship has become increasingly strained ever since, appearing in less and less league matches ever since, dipping to just 14 last term.  His talents arn't doubted although they are not always the most eye-catching on the pitch.  He doesn't score goals (1 in 105 appearances for the Red Devils is a shocking return) but he does work hard, he can break up play, has an excellent touch and can pick a pass instantly. He's also picked up 8 caps for Brazil, which isn't a bad return at 22 years old.  "Ando" as apparently he's known, seems to have dropped out of contention in the United midfield and it might be time for look for pastures new and get loved up once again.

So who's going to show the fiery passion that will spice up the Brazilian's life?

Bolton Wanderers?
The Trotters have been transformed under the stewardship of Owen Coyle into an attractive, free-flowing attacking side.  Their performances this season have seen them well and truly shake off the ugly but effective tag that Sam Allardyce had built up for them and they are competing at the right end of the table nowadays.  It is their skillful and creative midfield that is the basis of this turn-around, with Lee and Holden performing especially well providing Elmander, Davies or Klasnic with the chances that they have so far been converting.  It would obviously be a major signing for Wanderers, but their capture of Martin Petrov in the summer shows that they can attract the big names and if they are really looking to establish themselves as a top-half team its the kind of signing they will be looking at.  They have recently announced some very poor financial figures which might scupper any move, but you have to speculate to accumulate Mr. Gartside.  Will Anderson be loving life again at the Reebok Stadium?????

Aston Villa?
Gerard Houllier has immediately put an emphasis on the Villa academy players since his arrival, with mixed results, but largely glowing reports of the youngsters.  He can't rely on them forever though and it might be central midfield that is his priority after having to bring in Bannan and Hogg against Man. Utd. at the weekend.  Stiliyan Petrov and Nigel Reo-Coker are solid performers but Anderson has the potential to out-perform them both by some way, and if Stephen Ireland can ever find some form at Villa Park they could be an excellent pairing in the middle of the park.  Villa seem to have dropped off from European challengers under O'Neill to average mid-table contenders this year, and they will be keen to get back to where they were, and with a couple of good signings they certainly could.  Will Ando and Houllier be amending their facebook relationship status' in the near future?????

Liverpool?
Oooo its a controversial one.  Have the might Liverpool really been relegated to having to sign United cast-offs?  Would a man who's spent three years at Old Trafford really be able to stomach turning out for their big rivals?  Well yes and yes in my humble opinion.  It would be extremely harsh to call Anderson a United cast-off, he has just simply not fitted in as well as he might in Manchester and with Fergie's love of Darren Fletcher and the renaissance of Paul Scholes he's found it understandably difficult to get in the team.  Liverpool's midfield isn't a bad one but the unimpressive start to his Anfield career from Christian Poulsen and the continuing inability of Lucas Leiva to do anything could see a space for Anderson to come in and fill.  There is also talk of a substantial warchest that the manager (whoever it may be in January) will have to spend.  A young, exciting presence in the middle of midfield might be just what the Merseysiders need to base their rivival on.  Is Anderson about to break United hearts and run off with their old foes?????

So who's suspiciously disappearing into the disabled toilets together?
This entire post might well be a moot point if Fergie is just nuturing him, as he does with other young talents, to unleash him at the height of his powers when he sees fit.  If so, he certainly won't be letting him go, but the ever decreasing appearances would say that he thought he was ready when he was signed and has just not been as good as expected.  If he were to go, he wouldn't be a cheap buy for anyone, which may, I'm afraid, rule out Bolton.  I'm going to go for the controversial choice today matchmaker fans and pair up Ando with Liverpool.  The Reds are going to be looking for fresh blood in January, especially if a new manager comes in and wants to put his stamp on the club and as mentioned Lucas and Poulsen might well need improving on.  Having spent his whole career at club's challenging for titles, he may well be looking to stay at one, and although Liverpool certainly arn't one of those right now, they have the potential to be.  So is Ando going to swap one red shirt for another in his search for love?

United fans, has your relationship with Anderson come to a grinding halt?  Could you bare seeing him in a Liverpool shirt?

Bolton, Villa fans, do you think you could tempt him your way?

Liverpool fans, would Anderson add something to your midfield?

Anyone else think they could lure him away from Old Trafford?
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