The deal has been done, now we wait for terms to be agreed. Aaron Ramsey to Manchester United

3 June 08 by Bill

Aaron Ramsey at Cardiff Manchester United have agreed a fee with Cardiff city believed to be in the region of �5 million in a deal which will see the highly rated Aaron Ramsey, 17, become our first signing of the summer. Ferguson has kept a close eye on the young midfielder ever since he broke into the Cardiff first team earlier in the season and has been keen in making a move.

Ramsey has put in some impressive displays for Cardiff this season and his role in getting Cardiff to the FA Cup final was not unnoticed by top flight managers. Liverpool, Everton, Tottenham and Newcastle were all interested and it is believed Arsenal have also had a bid accepted. Manchester United will loan Ramsey back to Cardiff for a season should the deal go through and it is thought this puts United in the lead in the race for his signature.

Ramsey has been likened to fellow Welsh star Ryan Giggs and indeed plays a lot of his football from the wing. Having seen him play a few times, I am not convinced his role at United would be on the flank. As good as he is, he just doesn�t have the pace. What he does have however is a brilliant touch, fantastic vision and the ability to deliver the perfect pass. Lacking in speed his work rate is second to none and his movement is devastating to defenders. Ramsey prefers to play in the middle and I have seen him drift in a few times when playing wide.

Assuming Aaron Ramsey signs for Manchester United, Fergie will have an abundance of central midfielders. Even with Scholes nearing the end of his career this latest signing must certainly cast a shadow over Darren Fletcher and his future at Old Trafford. With Ramsey in the team, Fletcher looks surplus to requirements so unless Darren plays a blinder next season, that Stadium of Light will beckon.