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Swansea boss Michael Laudrup calls Michu 'bargain of the season'

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Michael Laudrup claims Swansea striker Michu is "the bargain of the season" and does not expect the Spaniard to be sold in January's transfer window.

Laudrup believes only a small number of clubs could afford the 26-year-old, who has scored 16 goals in 2012-13.

"It was the bargain of the season. We know that. There aren't many clubs who can buy him," said the Swansea manager.

"I'm not afraid something is going to happen because I am sure he will be here for the next five or six months."

is under contract with Swansea until 2015, but has been linked with a big-money move away from the Liberty Stadium.

Only Manchester United's Robin van Persie and Liverpool's Luis Suarez have scored more than Michu's 13 Premier League goals this season, prompting Laudrup to suggest his player is worth £30m.

Atletico Madrid have reportedly renewed their interest in the player and Wales manager Chris Coleman has already stated that Swansea will struggle to keep hold of Michu.

But Laudrup is adamant his star player is settled in Swansea and says only Europe's biggest clubs, including Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, could afford Michu.

"I cannot see who can sign him because there are very few clubs, but in the summer, you never know," added Laudrup.

"There are some [clubs] here. In Spain there are only two, I don't think Barcelona and Real Madrid ever have enough players.

"Italy? I don't think so, they are trying to sell. In Germany [only] Bayern Munich. So there are only a few clubs but he is happy here, happy with the team and happy where he is."

Laudrup does admit Michu has a priceless quality which will be attractive to big clubs around Europe.

"He has one chance, it's one goal. That is a top-class centre-forward," said Laudrup.

"He just needs one or two chances and he scores one goal. Those are things you play a lot of money for."

Meanwhile, Wigan's Spanish manager, Roberto Martinez, believes Michu will soon make his international debut for Spain.

"I think Michu will go to the Spanish national team very soon," said Martinez. "To get that achievement shows you what a season he's having because you're looking at trying to get into the best team in history.

"I think he's done really, really well and it was the perfect moment in his career to come to the British game. He can go a long way."

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  • Comment posted by D1679628963736, at 14:00 10 Jan 2013

    Heard Roman was trying to swap Torres for Michu but apparently Swansea wanted a striker who can score goals.

  • Comment posted by Jeff, at 13:26 10 Jan 2013

    Michu is one of the biggest success stories of the season, and I hope he stays at Swansea.

  • Comment posted by Abdulla, at 18:25 10 Jan 2013

    Michu 16 goals in half a season at Swansea - 2 million

    Andy Carroll - 12 goals in 3 years with Liverpool / West Ham - 35 million

    And people wonder why teams look abroad for talent nowadays...

  • Comment posted by BlackCavFrankel, at 17:35 10 Jan 2013

    In Italy they make all there young players play in every position at youth level to make sure they are not better suited to a different position. He has spent most of his life as a more defensive midfielder and now the manger has given him a different role he is relishing it. Henry was a midfielder at monaco and juventus before wenger gave him a break as a striker more mangers should try this.

  • Comment posted by RobNox, at 20:27 10 Jan 2013

    Just as Michu looks to be an inspired signing, I think Swansea's apppointment of Laudrup as manager could turn out to be even more inspired.

    The guy oozed class as a player, and on the basis of the interviews I've seen, he shows the same class as a manager. Never once heard him trying to blame a referee for a poor result, and a smile never seems to be far from his face.

  • Comment posted by User0309838537, at 17:30 10 Jan 2013

    He scored 15 goals in over 100 appearances for Celta Vigo in the 2nd division. I think it's safe to say he is a late bloomer, rather than a gem who was waiting to be discovered.

    I hope it keeps up for his sake, but we've seen players before have a dynamite goalscoring season in the PL and then fade.

    Roque Santa Cruz got 19 in 37 in his first season at Blackburn, then 4 in 20.

  • Comment posted by Dynamic3D, at 15:10 10 Jan 2013

    Hope he stays here in swansea....

    He is 27 now and still has a good few years in him, but he should really be looking to tie down some roots.

    He has a large spanish contingent in swansea club, ML, he is adored by the fans, I even heard grown married men say they "love" Michu.

    The guy is special, he is doing well here and success is not guaranteed elsewhere. Pay him more money & keep him here.

  • Comment posted by KickAssAndGiggle, at 16:50 10 Jan 2013

    @4

    "If he does move, Arsenal would be a good team for Michu"

    Um...and Arsenal will pay 20 million for one player???

    Hasn't looked that way for last 10 years.

    More chance of me playing for Arsenal than Michu.

  • Comment posted by Y0U, at 17:18 10 Jan 2013

    Damn right he's a bargain. I would've expected his value to have jumped up to £20m based on form. Hell, stupider fees have been paid for players like that and no doubt his goals are worth £20m to Swansea.

  • Comment posted by D1688664621434, at 19:03 10 Jan 2013

    michu cost £33m less than andy carroll £8m less than borini. liverpool supporters say they can't compete with big clubs in the transfer market.

  • Comment posted by padamantop, at 22:46 10 Jan 2013

    A special mention for "bargain of the season" needs to go to Claudio Yacob of West Brom. It's easy to see the impact Michu has had, which is undoubtedly massive but as a defensive midfielder it's easy to gloss over the Argentinian. Signed on a free and is largely responsible for the terrific run of form Albion have had at the start of the season.

  • Comment posted by D1679656821136, at 06:24 11 Jan 2013

    Not only Michu!!!
    Take a big bow - Chairman Huw Jenkins!!
    Sold players inc. Sinclair (remember him?) to Man City for a total of £27,588,000 and then bought players to make a better team for £17,978,000!!
    Now that really is good business!!

  • Comment posted by User0347475386, at 17:26 10 Jan 2013

    Michu is probably Spain's 15th best striker, and is probably still a better player than any of England's.....

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    Ridicoulous!

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    M Laudrup has certainly improved swansea and it just shows that Allen and Rodgers made no difference really. Allen with his 99.9% success rate of meaningless passess and Brendan who just happened to be in the right place at the right time

  • Comment posted by User0823112667, at 17:20 10 Jan 2013

    Michu (and Swansea as a whole) have been an even bigger breath of fresh air than even last season. It's no case of second-season syndrome, in the first season the 'unknown quantity' element can go a long way and Laudrup deserves enormous credit for avoiding that metaphorical banana skin.

    Michu is probably Spain's 15th best striker, and is probably still a better player than any of England's.....

  • Comment posted by Johnby, at 13:44 10 Jan 2013

    Yes as a Manu fan I hope he stays too its great for competition when clubs have talanted players such as Michu. He's obviously doing well at Swansea and what's the point of leaving when we see so many other players transferring only to end up being 'benched' if things do not go well for them.

  • Comment posted by User0183720768, at 17:15 10 Jan 2013

    Credit to Swansea for quite possibly the buy of not just this season, but most PL seasons. Now expect the big money clubs to come in and make a swoop for Michu then pretend they nurtured him.

  • Comment posted by User0520870007, at 17:12 10 Jan 2013

    without a doubt one of best prem bargains for years

  • Comment posted by The Realist, at 14:17 10 Jan 2013

    I don't think it is as cut and dry as that. All clubs bar Man City are taking FFP seriously. The big teams already had their targets identified before the season kicked off and I doubt any team that wants to be allowed to play in Europe can afford to outlay another £30,000,000 in January on top of their current wish list.

    I don't think Chelsea's wage cull is over yet, so rule them out.

  • Comment posted by Baggyone, at 17:13 10 Jan 2013

    Bargain player doesn't even come to close to an adequate description of Michu. Quality and I really hope he stays at Swansea as there Laudrup can build a team around him. I'd love to see him at my beloved Anfield alongside Suarez but it ain't gonna happen.
    Stay at the Swans. For the sake of competition if nothing else.

  • Comment posted by cienfuegos, at 17:28 10 Jan 2013

    Praise has to go to the scouts and Manager for such a bargain basement success.
    He has the midas touch and it seems to be reflecting throughout the team.
    It would be nice to see him remain at Swansea and not be tempted by the big money offers and bright lights of big spenders.
    Refreshing to see Swansea being a competitive club.

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