Heinze Wants Fergie’s Blessing For Move To Liverpool
Defender Gabriel Heinze is waiting on Sir Alex’s blessing before moving to Liverpool.
The Times reports today that the Argentine defender is set on a transfer to Merseyside but faces pressure from team mates to move abroad.
Now Heinze will allow Fergie to have the last word before making his final decision.
The newspaper reports: “The Argentina left back played in the Copa America final against Brazil in Venezuela last night and is waiting for the green light from Ferguson before deciding whether to join Liverpool in a £6 million deal.
“Ferguson is desperate to prevent Heinze becoming the first player to move between the clubs in more than 40 years but under new Fifa legislation the defender can buy out the last two years of his United contract whether Ferguson likes it or not. Liverpool are ready to test that ruling, but Ferguson and his senior players have urged the Argentinian to move abroad — to Real Madrid or Juventus.
“Although Heinze is aware of the backlash that the transfer would create among United fans, he is keen to make the move — but only with Ferguson’s blessing.”
The Mail reports that Real Madrid have revived their interest in the 29 year old player.
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UPDATE
Sir Alex said: “Gaby’s agent has advised us that he wants to move on,” said Ferguson.
“I am not too sure about that and we do not have a concrete offer from any particular club.
“But there is some momentum regarding the player’s next move in terms of through his agent, even if nothing is close at this moment in time.”
