Ryan Giggs wanted by New York Cosmos

02 January 2011 11:14
Ryan Giggs is set to be offered the chance to play in a number of exhibition games with New York Cosmos.[LNB]The veteran Manchester United winger is out of contract in the summer, although he is expected to extend his stay at Old Trafford by yet another year.[LNB] Still going strong: Ryan Giggs shows no sign of slowing at Man United[LNB]Yet, Giggs could be lured away by the chance to join Cosmos in 2012 as part of a series of big games to return them to the world stage. Everton midfielder Phil Neville is another target for the American side.[LNB]Brokers acting on behalf of the newly-reformed franchise want to bring in glamour players when they gain their licence to join the MLS.[LNB]The exhibition matches will be billed as football's version of the Harlem Globetrotters. Cosmos - stars of the North American Soccer League in the 70s and 80s with players such as Pele and Franz Beckenbauer - recently reformed after going bust in 1985.[LNB] Crocked Rooney faces two weeks out after finally ending goal droughtWest Brom 1 Man United 2: Fergie rides luck as Hernandez steals pointsMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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