Manchester United's Dilemma: How to Replace Carlos Tevez?

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Earlier, I wrote an article titled 'Manchester United's Dilemma: How To Replace Cristiano Ronaldo?'

Well, that "dilemma" of sorts came to an end as the Red Devils completed the £16 million signing of Wigan's Ecuadorian winger, Luis Antonio Valencia.

However, Ronaldo's departure was followed by Carlos Tevez's decision to leave Old Trafford.

The Argentine forward became increasingly frustrated by the lack of opportunities he received at United towards the end of last season and openly expressed his desire to move to club which would offer him, "a regular place in the starting lineup."

Tevez is likely to sign for either Manchester City or Chelsea.

Despite Karim Benzema's shocking move to Real Madrid, various players have been speculated as a possible replacement for Carlos Tevez.

Manchester United are looking to add their depleted attack which currently features Wayne Rooney, Dimitar Berbatov, Danny Welbeck, Federico Macheda, and Alberto Manucho, with Frazier Campbell looking set for a move to Hull City.

Here's a look at a host of possible replacements.

Alexis Sanchez (Udinese)

Sir Alex Ferguson has reportedly become a keen admirer of the 20-year-old Chilean forward who currently plies his trade for Serie A club, Udinese.

Sanchez, who was earlier loaned out to River Plate is a pacy forward who can also play as a winger, his remarkable work ethic has had him compared with the likes of Tevez himself.

Alexis Sanchez's expected transfer cost is believed to be around £7 million.

Nilmar Da Silva (Internacional)

Nilmar played alongside Carlos Tevez at Corinthians.

The Brazilian forward failed to make a major impression with Lyon, yet his skill, speed and deceptive dribbling have attracted interest from many European powerhouses including Manchester United.

Manchester United's representatives have reportedly asked Internacional about the "availability of the player," who was a part of Brazil's Confederations Cup winning squad.

Nilmar's expected transfer cost is believed to be around £11 million.

Klaas Jan Huntelaar (Real Madrid)

Huntelaar joined Real Madrid from Ajax last season, United were speculated to be interested in signing the Dutch striker.

However, Madrid have since added Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema to their cavalry which already boasts of Raul, Ruud Van Nistelrooy and Gonzalo Higuain. The Bernabeau club could offload Huntelaar, and he could prove to be a vital signing for United.

Huntelaar's expected transfer cost is believed to be around £28 million.

Micheal Owen (Newcastle United)

Sir Alex Ferguson has been an admirer of Micheal Owen ever since his Liverpool days.

Owen has since moved to Real Madrid and eventually to Newcastle United, who were relegated to the Championship last season.

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