Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread - Read Mod Warning in OP 7/1/15

Huge show of faith in Lingard from LVG.

beno619 wrote: »

He's not too far off tbf, fantastic footballer but not the elite defender he's made out to be by some quarters.

But in Rojo he has that defender who will put his neck on the line to win everything, it could be just like Vidic / Ferdinand

A nice clean out for the winter transfer window, getting some of the players out of the way for a smaller and hopefully a tighter knit squad, before the summer signings.

I am encouraged that United bought no senior players in that they have not bought for the sake of buying.

When it comes to a midfield player in the summer, it has to be Pogba, yes he would break the British transfer record, and far more expensive than Strootman.
But so far and thankfully for Pogba, he has avoided serious injury, looks strong, knows where the goal is, can tackle and take on players, but it was when I read him talk about having to work hard to continue to improve, I saw the same intent that drove Ronaldo on. The 'Yeah I am good, but I have to work hard to continue to improve.
That is a player any team would love.

Falcao should be signed once he remains fit, he works hard, has not played a huge amount, I think he will show up his doubters in the remaining months of this season.

Hummels should be signed for his experience and his calmness in defense. If reports are to believed he signs in the summer.

I would love Varane but the chances of Varane being sold by Real Madrid look as likely as them selling us Ronaldo next season = 0.
It looks like Aymeric Laporte will leave Athletic Bilbao in the summer, with claims his signature is a battle between United and Real Madrid, there are claims however true, he is open to a move to United in the summer.

Seamus Coleman or Nathaniel Clyne for right back, it doesn't look like LVG really trusts Rafael in that position, so maybe he is sold and we have one of them with Valencia as back up.

I think Reus goes to Madrid, would like him but he seems too injury prone of late.
I would be happy if United kept the French biased theme going to what I am posting and bought Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette, his main role is striker but he can play on either wing and would suit a 4-3-3.


So that is:
Clyne/Coleman
Hummels
Laporte
Pogba
Lacazette
With the Falcao deal made a permanent signing.

Ok that is three French players, but the French national team is the team to watch in the coming years in my opinion as they have serious talent.
We haven't been linked with Lacazette, but United are not blind, I'm sure Wenger will try and get him along with many other top clubs across Europe.
The rest of the players we have been linked with, and I think our attack has been somewhat castrated by our defense as we played to not concede which hindered the number of goals we scored, with a new defense and De Gea still there, hopefully it would give a bit more oomph to the attack combined with a top midfield signing.

Whatever the case, an exciting summer awaits.

homerjay2005 wrote: »

James and Powell were loaned out within a few days of that game, Janko gone today.

in terms of player turnover, it must one of the most wastershed games in recent years at the club.

I dunno - writing was on the wall from well before that game that Zaha and Anderson had no future. People were saying a good bit before it that Kagawa and Hernandez were off too. Vermeijl was well known to be on the way too - there was something said (by him, iirc, after he wasnt brought on the US tour). Amos going on loan is hardly a surprise either. At his age, with DDG ahead of him, he was never going to be staying at the club long.

IMO, only Welbeck and Keane (given the use of Blackett and McNair) are the surprising sales from that group.

Still wouldn't surprise me to see Lindegaard leave. Few different transfer windows still open.

Tyson Fury wrote: »

Who's this Andy kellett?

The new Messi :pac:

SpuddMurphy wrote: »

The new Messi :pac:

He's not the Messi, he's just a very naughty boy.

Tyson Fury wrote: »

Who's this Andy kellett?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2937209/Manchester-United-sign-Bolton-Wanderers-defender-Andy-Kellett-loan-rest-season.html

Hes obviously just being signed as cover for the reserve team ala Sclupp

dahat wrote: »

Going to the Villa game in April but landing at 1 and tour booked for 4pm on the Friday.

I need to get to Premier Inn From the airport asap and looking to find the fastest way.

We have never been so any help/tips appreciated.

You should have plenty of time as long as there's no major delays. Once you land you'll clear the airport within a few minutes.
Don't use the cabs just outside the door. Book a cab/taxi instead who'll be waiting just outside the door at the departure drop offs. I used to use PCG cars a lot when I lived there, cheap and reliable.

s.welstead wrote: »

You should have plenty of time as long as there's no major delays. Once you land you'll clear the airport within a few minutes.
Don't use the cabs just outside the door. Book a cab/taxi instead who'll be waiting just outside the door at the departure drop offs. I used to use PCG cars a lot when I lived there, cheap and reliable.

If I email the Premier Inn will they book those on advance for me or should I ring/email myself?