Senna for £25m? We’re alright, thanks…
Add comment July 4th, 2008
When Patrick Vieira left, back in 2005, signing Marcos Senna was a possibility. The Brazilian’s talent had finally come to prominence on the European stage after an excellent campaign with Villareal, and with his powerful running and shooting he was seen as an ideal replacement for the iconic Frenchman. In Summer 2006, we were linked again, with the Brazilian-born Spanish International seen as being able to provide competition and support for the by-then established partnership of Cesc and Gilberto. Senna was also linked heavily with Manchester United, who in the end plumped for Michael Carrick.
Two years on, with Flamini departed and Gilberto seemingly on the wane, the name of Senna has cropped up once more, with Villareal warning potential suitors they’ll have to pay his full buy-out clause of £25m to secure his services.
Frankly, at that price, they can keep him. Although he was one of the more impressive midfielders on display at Euro 2008, I’m not convinced there’s much Senna can do that Gilberto can’t. What’s more, Senna is actually slightly older than our own Brazilian.
Whilst I would like a dynamic young replacement for Flamini to come in, the presence of Gilberto, Diaby, Denilson, and Song leads me to conclude that it’ll take a pretty special player to force Arsene’s hand. Whilst Senna is good, I’m not sure he’s that man.
