UNITED COULD BEAT BRAZIL

"I've spoken to Rio since the transfer and it's a great move for him. He's a
fantastic player and he's shown that at the World Cup.

"The people who have played with him knew what he was capable of and how
good he was going to be. He's a massive signing for United.

"I wouldn't call £30 million a bargain as it's a lot of money but it is virtually a
bargain as he will only get better.

"I can see him being their centre-half for 10 or 15 years and being superb for
them.''

Who is the best then?

"United, along with Arsenal, are the strongest team with the signing of Rio. If
Brazil played them and weren't on their game, they would get beaten. So we
must be ready,'' he told Chelsea TV in a fans' phone-in.