Things That Make You Go Hmmm?

Recently Sir Alex Ferguson uttered the words Nani and Benfica in the same sentence, stating that despite the interest of Benfica and Milan, Nani is staying put at Old Trafford.
With DiMaria being one of the most coveted players in all of Europe, and his name already being linked to the better Manchester team. It would not surprise me if Sir Alex was indirectly enticing Benfica to what could be brought to the table, were Benfica to turn in their direction.
Although Nani has confessed he was a Benfiquista as a kid(it can change as the need arises), the prospect of Nani wearing the sacred mantle is something that i have mixed feelings about.
I'm sure this is not the last we have heard of Nani and Benfica mentioned in the same breath.

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What If?

I just happen to stumble upon a bit of news out of Brazil. It seems that a group of investors, MDF, has bought the pass of Vasco's 19 year old left back, Guilherme. According to the article Guilherme's most probable destiny is Portugal. Guilherme was one of Vasco's 07 revelations. He earned the starting left back towards the end of the season. What if Benfica sealed Leo's contract and brought in this youngster as Leo's understudy? Seems far fetched?

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