Pique to make move permanent?

[Gavmundo]

Real Zaragoza are ready to haggle with Manchester United in a bid to keep Gerard Pique at the club.

Pique is spending the season on loan in La Liga and the Spanish defender is unsure what the future holds.

He revealed last week that he is keen to forge a career at Old Trafford, but is also wary about returning to the Premiership leaders.

The youngster admitted that, if next season promises a diet of reserve-team football, then he would prefer to stay with Zaragoza.

According to reports in Spain those comments have prompted Zaragoza to start enquiries with regards to a permanent deal for Pique.

A figure of €6million (£4million) has reportedly been quoted for the ex-Barcelona youth, with Zaragoza keen to negotiate down to €4m (£2.7m).

If a price can not be agreed, then the Spanish media expect Zaragoza to ask for another season-long loan with a view to a permanent deal in 2008.

He's not proved himself with Utd but being on loan for a season will have shown Fergie what he can do but will he be able to fit in a side with Ferdinand and Vidic? It would be difficult.

[manfan1523]

well i think it depends on what is happening with the brazilian brothers, and if brown or silvestre go to newcastle. i think he could be a great sweeper. we'll just have to see. he could take over for ferdinand.

[Gavmundo]

I find it unlikely he'll be back to be honest. He's a player who needs to be in the first team and that isn't possible when you are up against Ferdinand and Vidic. If he can handle a subs role for most of the season he could stay but I have a feeling he'll be sold in the summer.

As for the Brazillian Bros they are still very young and we won't see them for quite a while. I'm not sure if they have duel nationality? If not then they won't get work permits and will have to spend several seasons at Antwerp.