By Michael Lynch
January 24 2004

Manchester United defender Gary Neville believes the club's newest recruit, Louis Saha, who was the fourth most expensive ever United buy, has the mental strength to survive at Old Trafford.

Louis Saha, Manchester United's fourth most expensive buy, has been backed by new team-mate Gary Neville, who believes that he will be able to do things with the Old Trafford Club.

"I think we have signed a top player," said the England defender. "We've had first-hand experience of how good he is over the past four seasons.

"He always seems to cause us problems and everyone is delighted to have him here.

"We were probably a bit light in the forward department, so it's given us a boost in that sense and I don't think wearing the number nine shirt will bother him.

"If you play in any position at this club you need mental strength and I am sure he will have it.

"He has done well in the Premier League but now he is moving up to the next level and we want him to be part of our successful team."

 

 

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