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Nemanja Vidic to Barcelona : Update 1

Wednesday, 08. 19. 2009 – Category: Barcelona, La Liga, Manchester United, Premier League

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Look, it's probably not happening, but it's interesting innit?

Yesterday, Paolo Fabbri, Vidic’s “advisor” alledgedly tells El Mundo Deportivo

“It would be a dream for Vidic to play for Barcelona, as he wants to play in La Liga.

“We have to take a close look at the situation but things are complicated right now. Manchester United have just lost Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez, and they do not want to lose another important player.”

Yet later, he denies this

“I never said these things. Nemanja is happy in Manchester. If Barcelona do make an offer for him then it is up to United to make a decision.”

Interesting, while we don’t want to comment on what why a footballer needs an “advisor” on retainer, it’s unlikely that these sourced quotes would be made up. While we do rail against journalistic integrity, it’s a particularly brave journo (and editor) who will knowingly print an unsubstantiated, named quote.

So what is going on then?

It’s entirely believeable that Barca are still interested in Vidic, they’re not stronger in defence than they were last season, and, oddly enough Guardiola identified the defence as the area that needed the most improvement. And then went on to swap a Samuel Eto’o and €40 million on the least defensive signing in the world, Zlatan.

It’s likely that Mr Fabbri has spoken to Barca, and wanted to send out a signal of intent. Although Vidic has pledged his loyalty to the cause, there’s rarely smoke without fire, while he may not move this window, it looks more likely that he will end up at the Camp Nou.