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Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2018 pt3

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  • #2702
    Trigger
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,452 Mod ✭✭✭✭Trigger


    So the reports were that we had a €110m + bonus rejected by Lazio, the owner/president confirmed IIRC. now there are reports that he is being valued at €100m for Juve..

    https://twitter.com/footballitalia/status/1008608156430295041?s=21


  • #2703
    Lithium93_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48,990 ✭✭✭✭Lithium93_


    So normal asking price for other clubs, another €10 million for United?


  • #2704
    Trigger
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,452 Mod ✭✭✭✭Trigger


    Lithium93_ wrote: »
    So normal asking price for other clubs, another €10 million for United?

    The €110m Plus bonuses was rejected so more than 10m


  • #2705
    Lithium93_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48,990 ✭✭✭✭Lithium93_


    astradave wrote: »
    The €110m Plus bonuses was rejected so more than 10m

    Must be frustrating for Woodward and whoever else helps out with the transfers side, meet valuation for player x (Savic in the case), Lazio think nah we want more, just cause...


  • #2706
    jayo26
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,779 ✭✭✭✭jayo26


    Or we just didn't bid for him and the usual journo trash is been believed.

    I doubt juve could afford him either.


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  • #2707
    Trigger
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    jayo26 wrote: »
    Or we just didn't bid for him and the usual journo trash is been believed.

    I doubt juve could afford him either.

    It’s the transfer window.. there is no room for logic here, feck off :pac:


  • #2708
    Liam McPoyle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,846 ✭✭✭✭Liam McPoyle


    MagicIRL wrote: »
    What an interview with Big Rom.

    https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/romelu-lukaku-ive-got-some-things-to-say?utm_source=social&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=worldcup18&utm_term=Lukaku

    He's some boyo. Fair ****ing play to him.

    Good read that. Its clear that he gives it his all when he plays.


  • #2709
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    €10 million difference in valuations for the transfer of Allison to Madrid. Hopefully this gets done soon and the De Gea stuff is put to bed.


  • #2710
    Lord TSC
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 43,004 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lord TSC


    Lithium93_ wrote: »
    Must be frustrating for Woodward and whoever else helps out with the transfers side, meet valuation for player x (Savic in the case), Lazio think nah we want more, just cause...

    Hard to do at the moment cause we are so desperate to win, etc,

    But long term, the way to stop this is walking away quicker when clubs put stupid demands on players. Juve, Bayern, etc, never have to pay those fees cause they very obviously make it clear they won't, and if offered a stupid price, they will walk to other targets. We, on the other hand, seem eager to splash out when we can....


  • #2711
    jayo26
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,779 ✭✭✭✭jayo26


    Only way to stop it is do like bayern and tap up players nearing the end of their contracts and in last year.


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  • #2712
    bangkok
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,638 ✭✭✭✭bangkok


    Lithium93_ wrote: »
    So normal asking price for other clubs, another €10 million for United?

    Considering the amount of money we have and the amount in the league im surprised its not more


  • #2713
    Trigger
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,452 Mod ✭✭✭✭Trigger


    Bayern have players tapped up2/3 years in advance and get them to wind down the contract on a promise


  • #2714
    Bleating Lamb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,129 ✭✭✭Bleating Lamb


    What type of midfielder is Jorginho....who City are in for?....
    Wonder is he similar to Fred?


  • #2715
    jayo26
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,779 ✭✭✭✭jayo26


    astradave wrote: »
    Bayern have players tapped up2/3 years in advance and get them to wind down the contract on a promise

    This is pretty much the only way out if paying huge fees I don't know how they get away with it.


  • #2716
    Trigger
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    Bleating Lamb wrote: »
    What type of midfielder is Jorginho....who City are in for?....
    Wonder is he similar to Fred?

    He’s more defensive than Fred, be like Fernandinho, who I reckon he is a long term replacement for.. can get forward too and is a decent passer. Will suit them tbh,


  • #2717
    Trigger
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    jayo26 wrote: »
    This is pretty much the only way out if paying huge fees I don't know how they get away with it.

    Don’t think there is any rule against it in Germany. Not entirely sure though


  • #2718
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    astradave wrote: »
    He’s more defensive than Fred, be like Fernandinho, who I reckon he is a long term replacement for.. can get forward too and is a decent passer. Will suit them tbh,

    City are building for the future,bit by bit they are bringing in younger players for each position. The age profile was getting high but now it's coming down.
    United are only addressing some of these issues now post Ferguson and even at that it's still looking like we'll have Valencia and Young as starting full backs.


  • #2719
    How Soon Is Now
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,277 ✭✭✭✭How Soon Is Now


    MagicIRL wrote: »
    What an interview with Big Rom.

    https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/romelu-lukaku-ive-got-some-things-to-say?utm_source=social&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=worldcup18&utm_term=Lukaku

    He's some boyo. Fair ****ing play to him.

    Great interview enjoyed reading that! I'm hoping he will be a future captain at the club. One the few we have who works his hole off every game weather we're winning or losing!


  • #2720
    Trigger
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,452 Mod ✭✭✭✭Trigger


    Cantona's Collars wrote: »
    City are building for the future,bit by bit they are bringing in younger players for each position. The age profile was getting high but now it's coming down.
    United are only addressing some of these issues now post Ferguson and even at that it's still looking like we'll have Valencia and Young as starting full backs.

    Dunno where I seen it, it could be bull****, that united are only looking to sign players under 27, with the exception of a back up striker. Again can’t remember if the link was credible or not but if it is true it bodes well for the future.


  • #2721
    Trigger
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,452 Mod ✭✭✭✭Trigger


    Yeah keep thanking MagicIRL for that link, no one cares that he Zerked it like a motherfûcker :D


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  • #2722
    pjohnson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,867 ✭✭✭✭pjohnson


    Great link MagicURL!


  • #2723
    Trigger
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,452 Mod ✭✭✭✭Trigger


    pjohnson wrote: »
    Great link MagicURL!

    You missed the boat there, you should have just posted

    “MagicURL”

    Would have racking you up the thanks :D


  • #2724
    Mitch Connor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49,309 ✭✭✭✭Mitch Connor


    How Soon Is Now wrote: »
    Great interview enjoyed reading that! I'm hoping he will be a future captain at the club. One the few we have who works his hole off every game weather we're winning or losing!

    I thought his attitude last season was fantastic - i'd previously been worried about him being a bit lazy on the pitch, but he worked his ass of for United all season, and you could see how much winners (no matter who got them) meant to him. Was a huge personality for us.

    You can see he as the hunger and drive you would like - and it is not always something that carries through from the fight to become a professional in the first place. Many footballers have felt they have 'made it' once they sign their first big(ish) contract and then go nowhere cause the drive to keep going isn't there once they are getting 10k+ a week.


  • #2725
    Lord TSC
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 43,004 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lord TSC


    I adore Lukaku. So thrilled we got him, and my main hope for this summer is we can build a proper team to support him. I have no doubt in my mind he's on the same level as Kane (he's done similar numbers to him with worse behind him), and if we can fix our creativity problem, think he could be banging in goals for fun.


  • #2726
    Mars Bar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 32,564 ✭✭✭✭Mars Bar


    Brilliant article from Lukaku.

    It makes think about the distinct lack of desire amongst the younger generation today. Not many of them feel that they "need" to make it. For Lukaku, it was literally the breadline that was at stake.


  • #2727
    jayo26
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,779 ✭✭✭✭jayo26


    Been waiting for this all week, belgium are my team in the cup this year hoping they don't disappoint or I'm going to support Portugal. ;)


  • #2728
    Mitch Connor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49,309 ✭✭✭✭Mitch Connor


    Mars Bar wrote: »
    Brilliant article from Lukaku.

    It makes think about the distinct lack of desire amongst the younger generation today. Not many of them feel that they "need" to make it. For Lukaku, it was literally the breadline that was at stake.

    I wonder how much of an impact been poor/broke despite his dad being a pro footballer had and has. Its interesting.

    You could think that he could look for a life away from football after his dad had been a pro, and still ended up where they were.

    On the other hand, it points to why he has retained the hunger - a deep seated need to make the most out of his career while he can, so he can be in the best position possible when it comes to a close - and making the most of his career means giving his all.

    An interesting character study.


  • #2729
    Minderbinder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,030 ✭✭✭Minderbinder


    jayo26 wrote: »
    Been waiting for this all week, belgium are my team in the cup this year hoping they don't disappoint or I'm going to support Portugal. ;)

    Liking their jersey too.


  • #2730
    AidoEirE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,308 ✭✭✭AidoEirE


    jayo26 wrote: »
    Been waiting for this all week, belgium are my team in the cup this year hoping they don't disappoint or I'm going to support Portugal. ;)

    Very dissapointing so far, Lukaku getting absolutely nothing.


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  • #2731
    How Soon Is Now
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,277 ✭✭✭✭How Soon Is Now


    AidoEirE wrote: »
    Very dissapointing so far, Lukaku getting absolutely nothing.

    Ya its a joke how greedy some players around him been no supply at all.


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