United's midfield is currently so bad that any decent midfileder could improve it. But would Tiote be a good medium/long term buy? I myself would have preferred a Modric or a Sneider but I think they may be out of reach so Tiote if available may at least shake up that sleepy/aging midfield. http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/sport/football/Premiership/article853510.ece For those who cannot access the article, a short extract: ...Manchester United are considering a move for Newcastle’s Cheick Tiote as Sir Alex Ferguson seeks to address his side’s midfield weakness. Tiote, watched by United’s chief scout Martin Ferguson in December, was outstanding in his side’s 3-0 defeat of the champions on Wednesday and Newcastle sources now expect a hardening of interest from Old Trafford, especially as Chelsea are also in the race to acquire him...
Played well against Utd - other than that he's been very poor this season compared to last season. Personally think he's about the 5th best DM in the EPL.
Tiote? Let's be honest. He's not really all that - how about that Alan Smith fellow you used to have? He's got potential. Want him back instead?
