Man, You Loaning Tevez?

The news is out and about. Manchester United is seeking to land Carlos Tevez on a 2 year loan deal with first option to buy. Few things come to my mind.

1. By loaning instead of buying, United give themselves a 2 year window to sort out the irregularities then would obviously come with any transfer deal to do with Tevez. This would also give time for the massive sandstorm that is already surrounding the Tevez saga to settle.

2. My initial thoughts was that United would actually be in the market for an out-and-out striker in the mould of recent Anfield acquisition Fernando Torres. If Tevez's services are acquired, United would be primed to further strengthen their already formidable and swift counter-attack style of play. They will not need a goal-getter if that is the plan, when they have various options moving forward on the break.

3. Will he be able to adapt? Well he already has fellow Argentine international Gabriel Heinze plowing up and down left-field, someone who (I wouldn't be surprised as this is not the first time Sir Alex has used such methods to acquire players) would act as chaperon and even be egging him to join United. He has proven to be strong and tough enough to endure the physicality of the English game with his time at West Ham. I would think he should be able to fit in nicely, provided no surprises are sprung, and no tantrums are thrown.

Anyway this is all speculation till he actually arrives. Exciting times for United fans as he will join Portuguese sensation Nani, Brazillian sorcerer Anderson, and English workhorse Owen Hargreaves in a youthful United side looking to claim the title of Fergie's Fledglings II.