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

Robson99 · 20-08-2014 07:28AM

Well at least we've made a signing. Disappointing to read that Reus turned us down this summer but that sums us up at the moment. Can see us going to Madrid next for Di Maria and coming back with Alonso.

Oranage2 · 20-08-2014 07:31AM

This buy stinks of desperation, just like a guy that would take any ole whore home at the end of the night and throwing in a free kebab (Nani) to seal the deal.

I don't know why united just didn't go for Lovren when he was available?

Alf Veedersane · 20-08-2014 07:33AM

Left-footed CB? Check.

Offer a sweetener to make the deal proceed? Check.

Not sure what the problem is. United got a player they went after and have lost a player that had very little future under LVG.

Lucas Hood · 20-08-2014 07:41AM

Lord TSC wrote: »

Agent Fergie continuing to work hard....

This photo is from last week.

RobertKK · 20-08-2014 07:43AM

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

I don't think it was mentioned in here, but the Atletico president let slip that Reus turned down a big money move to us

That story that he was píssed after Barca signed Suarez because he turned down a move to us already is probably true

I'd say he's off the Bayern next summer, unless we win the league which is fairly unlikely at the moment

I would guess Reus goes to Real Madrid next summer, with Ronaldo being 30 years old being moved on while RM can still get very good money for him.

Lord TSC · 20-08-2014 07:48AM

Lucas Hood wrote: »

This photo is from last week.

Hush. I realised an hour after I posted but was hoping no one else would

Spotted the Cardiff 2014 banner in the background on a re-viewing, but had seen it on reddit as being new.....

MagicMarker · 20-08-2014 07:49AM

Oranage2 wrote: »

This buy stinks of desperation

As far as I know the player himself has said that talks have been ongoing since the world cup, so how have you come to this conclusion?

redbaron_99 · 20-08-2014 07:50AM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Left-footed CB? Check.

Offer a sweetener to make the deal proceed? Check.

Not sure what the problem is. United got a player they went after and have lost a player that had very little future under LVG.

The problem is some people just like to moan about absolutely everything.

Tom.D.BJJ · 20-08-2014 07:50AM

Larry Wildman wrote: »

Not really...my understanding is that Raheem Sterling has three...with different women!

I heard he has six kids with seven different women. The bastard

KH25 · 20-08-2014 07:51AM

So lads, who we buying next?

Lord TSC · 20-08-2014 07:53AM

KH25 wrote: »

So lads, who we buying next?

Time for the Yearly Snedijer rumours yet?

The_Kew_Tour · 20-08-2014 07:54AM

If we can get top class CM, a decent CB and maybe a winger then we be in a v good position

One thing I dont want to happen is for LVG and co to ditch the likes of Blackett and young lads he gave faith in.

I dont think he will, but if results are poor then who knows. Personally, I thought it was a good call on Saturday to show faith in younger lads, even result aside.

KH25 · 20-08-2014 07:54AM

Lord TSC wrote: »

Time for the Yearly Snedijer rumours yet?

Ronaldo too.

KH25 · 20-08-2014 07:55AM

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

If we can get top class CM, a decent CB and maybe a winger then we be in a v good position

One thing I dont want to happen is for LVG and co to ditch the likes of Blackett and young lads he gave faith in.

I dont think he will, but if results are poor then who knows. Personally, I thought it was a good call on Saturday to show faith in younger lads, even result aside.

Agree. I thought Blackett played well and didn't look fazed at all. Lingard was decent too, lot of enthusiasm about him.

MagicIRL · 20-08-2014 08:00AM

There's no pleasing some people. I purposely avoided this thread after the signing. Had a few pages skimmed as soon as he signed and immediately backed out.

What's wrong with some of you? We've just signed a CB. A position posters here have been crying out for. He managed to play in an Argentina team that made the most recent World Cup final. We've passed on Nani for a loan deal in the process. I can't see how United don't benefit from this. Nani wasn't going to play 90mins every week, or even at all, and now he will. United get a young CB who has experience playing in tough games. A CB who seemingly likes a tackle. Steel has been added to our defence.

We've signed a LB, a CM and a CB. I call this a good transfer window.

Next we need a CM. Come on Woody, don't let us down.

Giggsy11 · 20-08-2014 08:05AM

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

If we can get top class CM, a decent CB and maybe a winger then we be in a v good position

One thing I dont want to happen is for LVG and co to ditch the likes of Blackett and young lads he gave faith in.

I dont think he will, but if results are poor then who knows. Personally, I thought it was a good call on Saturday to show faith in younger lads, even result aside.

I think we are good with CB options. Smalling, Jones, Evans, Rojo and Blackett. Any CBs we sign should be better player than these so just a decent CB for the sake of number would be a bad signing.

Very good CM and winger like Di Maria then we are set.

twam2008 · 20-08-2014 08:06AM

In fairness, all we really know about Rojo is that he has a questionable disciplinary record, and isn't particularly loyal, outside of that I don't think anyone can say what a stellar signing he is. Whilst I agree Nani's best days were behind him, I think to give him away and pay his wages for the year does smell of desperation. I would have preferred Lovren too and he would have cost less. Given the poor decision making over the last few transfer windows, I think it's fair enough to be skeptical.

bucketybuck · 20-08-2014 08:07AM

MagicMarker wrote: »

As far as I know the player himself has said that talks have been ongoing since the world cup

So what took so long, certainly the player himself wanted the move?

Robson99 · 20-08-2014 08:08AM

KH25 wrote: »

So lads, who we buying next?

Would think we will end up getting Alonso or Song. If we were going for Blind I would imagine LVG would have given this the green light straight after the WC.
Vidal, Hummels, Di Maria, Benetia, Reus are just fantasy signings as it appears none of them have any interest in coming to us.

RayCun · 20-08-2014 08:08AM

twam2008 wrote: »

In fairness, all we really know about Rojo is that he has a questionable disciplinary record, and isn't particularly loyal,

and was a first choice defender for the world cup finalists

Mr_Red · 20-08-2014 08:08AM

3 New Signings and a new manager

Im happier then last season already

Alf Veedersane · 20-08-2014 08:09AM

twam2008 wrote: »

In fairness, all we really know about Rojo is that he has a questionable disciplinary record, and isn't particularly loyal, outside of that I don't think anyone can say what a stellar signing he is.

What makes you say that, out of interest?

MagicMarker · 20-08-2014 08:09AM

bucketybuck wrote: »

So what took so long, certainly the player himself wanted the move?

Who gives a shít? It's done.

DARK-KNIGHT · 20-08-2014 08:09AM

Robson99 wrote: »

Would think we will end up getting Alonso or Song. If we were going for Blind I would imagine LVG would have given this the green light straight after the WC.
Vidal, Hummels, Di Maria, Benetia, Reus are just fantasy signings as it appears none of them have any interest in coming to us.

We could get along for a song...

twam2008 · 20-08-2014 08:10AM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

What makes you say that, out of interest?

He forced his move out of Sporting.

Lord TSC · 20-08-2014 08:10AM

MagicIRL wrote: »

We've signed a LB, a CM and a CB. I call this a good transfer window.

Agreed here. Not great or perfect, but definitely good. We had three positions we needed addressing, and have addressed all three this window. Could have been better players, mind, but doesn't change the fact we got what we needed. Everything now is a big bonus...

MagicIRL · 20-08-2014 08:14AM

On a more down note,

Fellaini's hopes of a move away from United could be hit by injury, however, after pictures emerged of the midfielder on crutches following a training session.

It looks like Big F could be injured? That means all we've got in midfield is Herrera, TC23 and Fletch. Hopefully it spurs on Ed and the boys.

Will I Amnt · 20-08-2014 08:15AM

twam2008 wrote: »

He forced his move out of Sporting.

Who cares? Sure the captain of the team tried to do it twice. If he plays well nobody will give a sh*te.

bucketybuck · 20-08-2014 08:15AM

MagicMarker wrote: »

Who gives a shít? It's done.

Nice.

Alf Veedersane · 20-08-2014 08:17AM

twam2008 wrote: »

He forced his move out of Sporting.

He hardly forced the move. Sporting got a pretty good deal.

He just acted a bit childish about it and then apologised.

Anyway, talking about loyalty in a footballer these days just sounds antiquated, unfortunately. Loyal footballers are a dying breed.

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

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