Barcelona eye Manchester United hero as Mrs Vidic seeks her place in the sun

06 May 2009 00:33
Barcelona are considering an audacious move for Manchester United centre half Nemanja Vidic. [LNB]The uncompromising Serbia defender is hugely popular at Old Trafford and is contracted to the club until 2012. [LNB]Vidic, 27, is settled at United but Barcelona's interest was prompted by reports that his wife, Ana, wants to leave for a warmer climate. There are fears that his wife's unhappiness may force him to consider other options. [LNB] Under the thumb? Vidic's wife wants to move to sunnier climes[LNB]He was linked with Inter Milan in March after being spotted chatting to Inter official Gabriele Oriali but his agent Silvano Martina dismissed the possibility of a transfer. [LNB]He said: 'He loves it in Manchester and Italian clubs cannot afford to buy him, nor can Spanish ones for that matter. [LNB]'He still has several years left on his contract and is settled there. [LNB]'He is European and (club) world champion, why would he want to leave? Every other destination would be a step down.'  Graham Poll: Forget the final emotion, ref Rosetti was spot on to show redMARTIN SAMUEL: Messi will be hard pressed to top this Ronaldo supershowArsenal 1 United 3 (agg 1-4): Ronaldo and Park blow away GunnersSame again for Sir Alex! Manchester United boss eyes second straight Champions League title Double denial: United rule out moves for stars Ribery and Kaka this summerMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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