Valencia is better than Franck Ribery and an 'absolute steal' according to the Wigan chief...
Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan has claimed that Antonio Valencia is the best player in the world in his position and will be a ‘sensation’ should he move to Manchester United.
The Ecuadorian is widely tipped to make the move to Old Trafford before the start of next season, a deal that looks increasingly likely with Cristiano Ronaldo now on his way to Real Madrid.
Speaking to The People, Whelan insisted Valencia was a better player than Franck Ribery and said that he could quickly became a firm favourite at the Theatre of Dreams.
“I think Antonio is the best wide right player anywhere, and that includes Franck Ribery,” said the Wigan chief.
“If this lad goes to Man United, he will be a sensation there.
"Within a few months and over the course of a season, the United supporters would come to worship this lad.
"We see him week-in, week-out in games and in training and he's a world-class player.”
Whelan also insisted that whilst Valencia was a different player to Ronaldo, United would be doing great business if they were to buy the winger.
"He doesn't play the same way as Ronaldo. There is no show or flash, but he's a world-class player and he'll take some replacing," added the Wigan man.
"No-one tackles him or takes the ball off him, because they can't get near him.
“At the kind of money that's been talked about for Antonio, he'd be an absolute steal. United appear to be getting £80m for Ronaldo and they would be paying out a fraction of that for Valencia, so it would be great business because this boy has got immense ability.”
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