Richards Fergie's Top Transfer Target - Report

Manchester City defender Micah Richards is reportedly at the top of Sir Alex Ferguson’s summer wish-list …

May 4, 2008 3:35:13 AM

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According to News of the World, the Manchester United boss is hoping to snare the highly-rated England international as he seeks to strengthen his defensive options over the off-season.

The 19-year-old signed a new contract earlier this term that runs until 2013, and as such United may have to pay in the vicinity of ₤25 million to wrangle the athletic stopper from their cross-town rivals.

It is understood that Sir Alex has earmarked Richards for the Red Devils’ troublesome right-back spot, ahead of Sevilla’s Daniel Alves and Porto’s Jose Bosingwa, with whom United have also been linked.

City had hoped to keep hold of the promising youngster for several seasons as they look to build toward the future, but the lure of Champions League football and potentially doubled wages may be too enticing for Richards to refuse.

Mike Maguire

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