Football Corner

Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal are expected to battle it out in January for the signature of Sporting Club midfielder Miguel Veloso. Veloso has caught the eye of many clubs in England after saying he would love a move to the Premier League. United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was said to be impressed with the 21 year old in a recent Champions League group game between the two sides.

United are reported to have a first option on the player and that obviously gives them a head start on Liverpool and Arsenal. Veloso is said to be good friends with both Nani and Ronaldo who used to play for the Portuguese club and that may lead him to join them. Arsenal are said to be interested in the player although the Lisbon side have failed to confirm Arsenals interest.

Paulo Barbosa, Velsoso’s agent, confirmed that “There have been a number of proposals from England, not just one in particular”, although he declined to add Arsenal’s name to the list of potential suitors. The player who plays in centre midfield can also play in centre back or left back.

So if the player was to leave Lisbon, how much will it be for? Well I have heard figures like 6 million pounds but I feel it may rise as high as 9 million pounds. I think whoever signs him in the end will have one of the hottest prospects in European football on their hands. He has a wicked left foot and possess a terrific free-kick.