Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has urged his players to learn from their Champions League final defeat to Barcelona and dethrone the Spanish giants as Kings of Europe. Ferguson said that the next generation of United players would need to rise to the challenge of downing Barcelona while noting that winning the Premier League was equally important. Ferguson suffered one of the most chastening nights in his 25 years at United in May, when Barcelona outclassed his team 3-1 at Wembley to clinch its third Champions League crown since 2006. However, the United manager believes an infusion of youth at Old Trafford, which has included the summer signings of Ashley Young, David de Gea and Phil Jones, will help the club rise from the ashes of its defeat at Wembley. “I've got young players coming in that I hope will take inspiration from what we experienced in the Champions League and challenge Barcelona,” Ferguson said. “They are an exceptionally good team. But that does not mean it can never be achieved. Barcelona is a team of its time and it's a fantastic cycle for them. “We will try to move on and get above them, but the target is to be in Munich (for the Champions League final) in May next year. Only then, if it's Barca, can we assess how we are able to cope with that. “I've got absolutely no doubt Real Madrid would give up anything to win the European Cup. I think AC Milan did that.” Barcelona on the move Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola's main priority this offseason is to reinforce the team's attack with Chile forward Alexis Sanchez, but confirmed the club is also negotiating with Arsenal for midfielder Cesc Fabregas. “We need a forward. We have more players in midfield than in attack,” Guardiola said Tuesday. “Bojan (Krkic) and Jeffren (Suarez) both want to leave, so the attack is more important.” While Barcelona will keep the main core of last season's championship squad, it will be challenged by a Real Madrid side that has bolstered its bench with a number of offseason signings. “The number of games on the calendar is scary,” said Guardiola, whose team will add the Club World Cup to its domestic and European competitions this season. Guardiola highlighted that Sanchez's versatility suits Barca's offensive system which requires its forwards to constantly exchange positions to make its short passing game click.“(Sanchez) is a young player who can play in all three positions in attack,” Guardiola said.
