Jun 28 2009, 10:09 AM
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SIR ALEX Ferguson is ready to raid Everton again with a move for youngster Jack Rodwell.
Heís targeting the much-vaunted Jack Rodwell just a few years after getting Wayne Rooney to jump ship from Goodison Park.
Rodwell, 18, is currently playing in Sweden with the England Under-21 side and scored the equaliser against Germany on Tuesday to secure top spot in their group.
He bossed the midfield to show why the likes of Ferguson and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger were sniffing before he signed a five-year deal in February.
Ironically, after the match Rodwell revealed his idol is Unitedís England defender Rio Ferdinand.†
Like Ferdinand, Rodwell can operate in the middle of the park but prefers the role of ball-playing centre-half.
He said: ìI have always wanted to play like him. I started off in midfield and Rio did the same before dropping back to defence.î
A source close to the players in Sweden said: ìUnitedís interest in Jack is all the talk. Weíre speaking big money here.î
Ferguson is also considering a move for Sunderlandís out-of-favour keeper Craig Gordon, 26.
The Scot signed for a British record £9million from Hearts two years ago but failed to establish himself with the Black Cats.
Heís targeting the much-vaunted Jack Rodwell just a few years after getting Wayne Rooney to jump ship from Goodison Park.
Rodwell, 18, is currently playing in Sweden with the England Under-21 side and scored the equaliser against Germany on Tuesday to secure top spot in their group.
He bossed the midfield to show why the likes of Ferguson and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger were sniffing before he signed a five-year deal in February.
Ironically, after the match Rodwell revealed his idol is Unitedís England defender Rio Ferdinand.†
Like Ferdinand, Rodwell can operate in the middle of the park but prefers the role of ball-playing centre-half.
He said: ìI have always wanted to play like him. I started off in midfield and Rio did the same before dropping back to defence.î
A source close to the players in Sweden said: ìUnitedís interest in Jack is all the talk. Weíre speaking big money here.î
Ferguson is also considering a move for Sunderlandís out-of-favour keeper Craig Gordon, 26.
The Scot signed for a British record £9million from Hearts two years ago but failed to establish himself with the Black Cats.
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