Mesut Ozil Could Be the Bargain of the Summer

The rumours persist that Manchester United are interested in signing one more player this summer, one more world class player for the future, even though Sir Alex said that no more additions were needed. Could it be, once again Ferguson is playing mind games - suggesting he isn't going to sign anyone and then pouncing at the last minute. I really hope this is the case.

Mesut Ozil could be that world class star that United need. An outstanding performer for Germany in the World Cup, and an uprising star, at the age of only 21, he would fit perfectly into the United mould. He is also what the Glazers want - a young talent with a re-sale value, but will they provide the money for Ferguson to grab him?

The transfer money that Werder Breman are reportedley looking for is of £12 million. This is amount is tiny when you consider his potential. Imagine if an Englishman of 21 had played as well as Ozil did in the World Cup! He would be going for millions more - James Milner didn't do great at all in the World Cup, and Villa are looking for £30 million for him! It's a great oppurtunity for United to bolster their attacking options and for a small price tag. Imagine next season, if Rooney and Hernandez are on top form, with Nani playing like he did at the end of last season alongside Mesut Ozil; the power there would be terrifying for the opposition.

The problem which gets many United fans so annoyed is how they wait so long to put a strong bid in for a player that they are obviously interested in. In the end, players often get taken from underneath Sir Alex's bright red nose and they end up making United look silly for not getting them when they could. Sneijder for example. When Madrid were offloading him for about £12-15 million, United stalled even though they were interested, and ended up having Inter taking him away. Look at him now! A succesful World Cup means that Inter are asking for £35 million.

Manchester United need to move quickly to get the talent who could turn out to be the bargain of the summer and help Manchester Uniteds cause of trying to snatch the Premier League title back off of Chelsea.