What has been lost in the clamor to denounce the signing of Antonio Valencia as proof that United's empire is crumbling is that a certain Portuguese winger signed a few years ago suffered also from complaints about his lack of end product.
We know how that ended, and although Valencia represents something of a gamble, the Real Madrid that are busy hoovering up every spot of talent in Europe were serious contenders for his signature, and that Ferguson was the one to secure it represents something of a coup for the Scot. Real Madrid it seems can't get everyone they want, and some wingers really do prefer Manchester.
No one is seriously suggesting that the Ecuadorian will be a straight replacement for Ronaldo - it's far more likely that his move will see a shift in formation and shape for United. Rooney will probably start in the middle much more often, and as a result, we should see an increase in his tally. That should benifit Berbatov, who you would hope too see a few more goals from this season.
Valencia too, will be expected to improve on his tally of three goals in 31 League appearances, but it will be his assists where he is truly judged. If he can combine goal scoring exploits, with plenty of assists, we could be looking at rather than the heir to Ronaldo, or even Beckhams throne, we will see a Kanchelskis replacement, 14 years after the Russian left the club.
That truly would be a sight worth seeing.
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