'We won't overpay'.Byline: DAVID David, in the Bible David, d. c.970 B.C., king of ancient Israel (c.1010–970 B.C.), successor of Saul. The Book of First Samuel introduces him as the youngest of eight sons who is anointed king by Samuel to replace Saul, who had been deemed a failure. McDONNELL UNITED have hung on to the pounds 80million from the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo because they do not want "mercenaries". Although United received a world-record fee from Real Madrid, Sir Alex Ferguson has spent just pounds 20m this summer. And last night the Glazer family, who own United, moved to appease their critics. Glazers' spokesman, Teshin Nayani, said: "The manager has not been able to locate players who fit the United mindset mind·set or mind-set n. 1. A fixed mental attitude or disposition that predetermines a person's responses to and interpretations of situations. 2. An inclination or a habit. . You don't want mercenaries - to pay over the odds for players not willing to give their all for the club." |
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