Last week’s Topic of the Week question on the FSR was something along the lines of whether or not Manchester United need to sign a big-name player. Luis Antonio Valencia and Michael Owen have committed pen to paper but it is commonly accepted that they do not fit the bill – a younger Owen would, while it will take half a season for many United supporters to realize what a very good player Valencia actually is.

Gabriel Obertan a youngster bought from Bordeaux is another who fails to meet the “big-name” criteria. (It has been particularly funny reading articles, blogs and responses about Obertan over the last few days given that only a tiny fraction of those willing to offer an opinion have actually seen the kid play).

The latest rumour has SAF going for Brazilian