Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread - Mod Note in OP, 25/08

Delboy5 · 19-08-2014 01:58PM

Mitch Connor wrote: »

No, I think Woodward is chasing him, if he is, cause he is a very gettable player. Should be an easy deal, even for Woodward.

Read, separately, on the RedIssue Sanc forum about the same story - but on the Sanc it appears Woodward said he could get X, and LVG was emphatic in his rejection of the notion.

So from reading the Sanc take on the same story (seemingly a few journos have spoken about it) it sounds like Woodward isn't actively pursuing it - it was more an easy option put forward.

I seen that on the Sanc, no thanks...........

Maximus Alexander · 19-08-2014 01:59PM

Mitch Connor wrote: »

No, I think Woodward is chasing him, if he is, cause he is a very gettable player. Should be an easy deal, even for Woodward.

Read, separately, on the RedIssue Sanc forum about the same story - but on the Sanc it appears Woodward said he could get X, and LVG was emphatic in his rejection of the notion.

So from reading the Sanc take on the same story (seemingly a few journos have spoken about it) it sounds like Woodward isn't actively pursuing it - it was more an easy option put forward.

Alex Song innit.

KH25 · 19-08-2014 02:00PM

Mitch Connor wrote: »

No, I think Woodward is chasing him, if he is, cause he is a very gettable player. Should be an easy deal, even for Woodward.

Read, separately, on the RedIssue Sanc forum about the same story - but on the Sanc it appears Woodward said he could get X, and LVG was emphatic in his rejection of the notion.

So from reading the Sanc take on the same story (seemingly a few journos have spoken about it) it sounds like Woodward isn't actively pursuing it - it was more an easy option put forward.

Cheers. If it's true then I'm glad LVG told Woodward no. He's not the manager and it's not his position to decide who we buy. That arrangement has caused problems for far too many clubs.

Whatsisname · 19-08-2014 02:01PM

Sport Witness ‏@Sport_Witness 29s
L'Equipe say Bayern Munich also interested in Angel Di Maria.

Ah lads

markcahill1985 · 19-08-2014 02:02PM

Delboy5 wrote: »

I seen that on the Sanc, no thanks...........

Song or McCarthy

Alf Veedersane · 19-08-2014 02:03PM

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

Alex Song innit.

I'd rather have Rigobert.

bangkok · 19-08-2014 02:03PM

Mitch Connor wrote: »

Yeah, there is no way anyone in here could work out who the mate i am talking about could be. NONE.

am I missing something?

TheDoc · 19-08-2014 02:04PM

So are we excited about Rojo?

Thought he was impressive in the World Cup, very energetic. Is my memory playing ****ebag tricks on me, or was he playing mostly on the right side of defence? Few people mentioning today he is a left sided player, thinking camera angles and memory playing up on me

If he is a Left side defender....erm...didn't we just sign one of those?

Either or excited by his prospective arrival. Pace and stamina is welcome in our team. Looked to be handy on the ball aswell. Granted my only exposure to him was the WC, as I'm sure it was for many.

Would welcome some comments from lads who might have seen him more regularly for Sporting.

Mitch Connor · 19-08-2014 02:06PM

TheDoc wrote: »

So are we excited about Rojo?

Thought he was impressive in the World Cup, very energetic. Is my memory playing ****ebag tricks on me, or was he playing mostly on the right side of defence? Few people mentioning today he is a left sided player, thinking camera angles and memory playing up on me

If he is a Left side defender....erm...didn't we just sign one of those?

Either or excited by his prospective arrival. Pace and stamina is welcome in our team. Looked to be handy on the ball aswell. Granted my only exposure to him was the WC, as I'm sure it was for many.

Would welcome some comments from lads who might have seen him more regularly for Sporting.

Seemingly played mostly CB for Sporting since signing for them - so it possibly a great fit for the left sided CB role, while also providing a cover option for Shaw.

shadowcomplex · 19-08-2014 02:07PM

Surely this can't be true , who would be sacrificed ? If it is il cry

http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/19/chelsea-set-to-make-35million-offer-for-arsenal-transfer-target-william-carvalho-4837938/

Hank Scorpio · 19-08-2014 02:07PM

I'd rather we stick with what we have than go signing rejects like Song, I don't rate him and his attitude is really questionable. We need players who can improve the team, not more mercenaries like Anderson

J. Marston · 19-08-2014 02:07PM

https://twitter.com/RobDawsonMEN/status/501729482294984704

Who's the other?

KH25 · 19-08-2014 02:07PM

TheDoc wrote: »

So are we excited about Rojo?

Thought he was impressive in the World Cup, very energetic. Is my memory playing ****ebag tricks on me, or was he playing mostly on the right side of defence? Few people mentioning today he is a left sided player, thinking camera angles and memory playing up on me

If he is a Left side defender....erm...didn't we just sign one of those?

Either or excited by his prospective arrival. Pace and stamina is welcome in our team. Looked to be handy on the ball aswell. Granted my only exposure to him was the WC, as I'm sure it was for many.

Would welcome some comments from lads who might have seen him more regularly for Sporting.

Only saw him at the WC. Seemed decent enough but honestly I was watching Argentina more for Lavezzi Di Maria and that Messi chap.

I'm happy to see us (potentially) bringing in another defender. But I'm not very excited by it. We still need heavy investment in midfield. A stronger mid would strengthen our defence by extension. Until that's done we're going to have the same problems as we already have.

MagicIRL · 19-08-2014 02:09PM

There has to be a CM on the way. There just has to be.

Mikeyt086 · 19-08-2014 02:09PM

TheDoc wrote: »

So are we excited about Rojo?

Thought he was impressive in the World Cup, very energetic. Is my memory playing ****ebag tricks on me, or was he playing mostly on the right side of defence? Few people mentioning today he is a left sided player, thinking camera angles and memory playing up on me

If he is a Left side defender....erm...didn't we just sign one of those?

Either or excited by his prospective arrival. Pace and stamina is welcome in our team. Looked to be handy on the ball aswell. Granted my only exposure to him was the WC, as I'm sure it was for many.

Would welcome some comments from lads who might have seen him more regularly for Sporting.

Excited, maybe not. Happy, yes.

No, he played at left-back in the World Cup, and was voted into the team of the tournament. Having gauged the opinions of Portuguese fans on reddit he could be a good player for us, but he's not a sure fire talent. I wish I could say more from seeing him but I only saw him at the World Cup.

He will play as the left sided CB in a midfield 3 and cover LB/LWB. Its a good signing, which can hopefully turn into a great signing, but also has a chance at being a poor signing. We'll have to wait and see.

But look, it's a young a player that can cover two positions we desperately need cover in, have to be satisfied with that.

FutureGuy · 19-08-2014 02:10PM

KH25 wrote: »

Only saw him at the WC. Seemed decent enough but honestly I was watching Argentina more for Lavezzi Di Maria and that Messi chap.

I'm happy to see us (potentially) bringing in another defender. But I'm not very excited by it. We still need heavy investment in midfield. A stronger mid would strengthen our defence by extension. Until that's done we're going to have the same problems as we already have.

And attack by extenstion.

twam2008 · 19-08-2014 02:11PM

I'm wary, but have faith that Van Gaal knows what he's at. 43 league games for Sporting, 17 yellow cards and three reds. English Premier League will be a tough change for him, and am a bit worried that he'll miss too many games.

Whatsisname · 19-08-2014 02:12PM

Mail reporting "showdown talks" between LVG and Woodward. Didn't take long for those rumours to start.

Tom.D.BJJ · 19-08-2014 02:15PM

twam2008 wrote: »

I'm wary, but have faith that Van Gaal knows what he's at. 43 league games for Sporting, 17 yellow cards and three reds. English Premier League will be a tough change for him, and am a bit worried that he'll miss too many games.

Yea, i didnt like him at all during the WC. I thought he was lucky not be sent off a few times, very rash tackles and a few bits of dirt. It's not always a bad thing to have a thumper in the team, but we cant afford a plyer to be racking up the yellow cards if everyone else is out injured.

He's young, and some good coaching might improve him

Vic Vinegar · 19-08-2014 02:17PM

shadowcomplex wrote: »

Surely this can't be true , who would be sacrificed ? If it is il cry

http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/19/chelsea-set-to-make-35million-offer-for-arsenal-transfer-target-william-carvalho-4837938/

It's a load of nonsense, read Sport Witness article for reasons why.

RGDATA! · 19-08-2014 02:18PM

Whatsisname wrote: »

Mail reporting "showdown talks" between LVG and Woodward. Didn't take long for those rumours to start.

these kind of stories write themselves in fairness

MagicIRL · 19-08-2014 02:18PM

Whatsisname wrote: »

Mail reporting "showdown talks" between LVG and Woodward. Didn't take long for those rumours to start.

The Mail literally use a dartboard and some stickerbook photographs to come up with stories.

Alf Veedersane · 19-08-2014 02:21PM

Tom.D.BJJ wrote: »

Yea, i didnt like him at all during the WC. I thought he was lucky not be sent off a few times, very rash tackles and a few bits of dirt. It's not always a bad thing to have a thumper in the team, but we cant afford a plyer to be racking up the yellow cards if everyone else is out injured.

He's young, and some good coaching might improve him

I'm hoping the same could be coached into/out of Jones.

dahat · 19-08-2014 02:25PM

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

Alex Song innit.

Has to be,even Ed wouldn't **** up a free loan to buy deal.

markcahill1985 · 19-08-2014 02:25PM

Rojo is apparantly in Portugal and training this afternoon with Sporting while Nani is also in Portugal, quite staggering if true

dahat · 19-08-2014 02:26PM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

I'm hoping the same could be coached into/out of Jones.

In fairness Jones did well v Swansea, he needs to be left at CB though.

shadowcomplex · 19-08-2014 02:27PM

The no value in the market line is the most annoying line and biggest load of ****e ever spouted

Firstly value is set by what the biggest spenders are willing to pay

The line they should use is we would like to be as good a team as Real Madrid barca or bayern but we don't believe the amount of cash needed to get there is worth it

It's like Leicester or westham comparing themselves to us , Luke shaw at 27m wouldn't represent value to them because the just couldn't afford it

As a United fan im sick of how we have always tried to do things on the cheap , it's this attitude which has caused us to be in the state we are in, which in turn had made things much more expensive to fix

We have also bought very badly , in 2012 instead of Rvp we should have went all out for javi Martinez ,kagawa behind Rooney were clicking in pre season so Rvp wasn't needed despite the success in winning the league in 2013

The whole thing is all very amateur

Backstreet Moyes · 19-08-2014 02:27PM

Mitch Connor wrote: »

I'm not going to name him, and I'll only say no to a player name once... its not Guarin. My mate might decide to run the story so it wouldn't be fair for me to blab it on here.

If your mate has information that nobody else has run a story about than why would he not run the story. Is that not his job?

KH25 · 19-08-2014 02:28PM

FutureGuy wrote: »

And attack by extenstion.

Yes, exactly. A strong midfield links the whole team together as a unit.

Cookiemunster · 19-08-2014 02:29PM

markcahill1985 wrote: »

Rojo is apparantly in Portugal and training this afternoon with Sporting while Nani is also in Portugal, quite staggering iftrue

The bolded word is important here. What is the source because it sounds like BS that both parts are true.

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