Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip Rumours Thread 2011/2012

SK1979

Has anyone seen that about us being apparently about to bring in 4 youngsters from Fiorentina?

They are:

Either Xavier or Saverio Madigali - Twins who have both been called up to Italy U17's. Its one or the other of these.
Leonardo Capezzi - Apparently their star midfielder, already capped at U17 level.
Luca Lezzerini - A goalkeeper, who just turned 16 and already capped at U17 level.
Pierluigi Gollini - Also a goalkeeper. Not sure if he's been capped but apparently Milan and Juve interested in him too.

Courtesy of @DoronSalomon on Twitter if anyone wants to follow him.

JimsAlterEgo

Anyone else think the 15M fee includes Youngs signing on fee? Seems a bit high given there is 1 year remaining on his contract.

redzerdrog

JimsAlterEgo wrote: »

Anyone else think the 15M fee includes Youngs signing on fee?

no

PHB

I'd say the Berbatov decision is based on whether we get Sanchez. If we do, I'd say he's gone.

MagicMarker

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_7001492,00.html

Atletico Madrid say striker Diego Forlan is likely to return to England after they made him available for transfer.

The Uruguay international marksman has been a huge hit in Spain following his largely unsuccessful spell with Manchester United.

And that has not stopped the rumour mill surrounding the striker as he has been consistently linked with a Premier League return in recent seasons.

The 32-year-old is now deemed as surplus to requirements at Vicente Calderon and that has alerted top-flight clubs in England, with Tottenham reportedly leading the chase.

Forlan has already rejected the opportunity to go to Turkey with Galatasaray and president Enrique Cerezo says the striker's first choice is the Premier League.

"Diego will decide what happens, but it looks like his first choice will be England," said Cerezo.

Eh? Eh? If only he were a couple of years younger.

The_Kew_Tour

MagicMarker wrote: »

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_7001492,00.html



Eh? Eh? If only he were a couple of years younger.

He be worth buying because it be guaranteed 3 points at Anfield.

VW 1

JimsAlterEgo wrote: »

Anyone else think the 15M fee includes Youngs signing on fee? Seems a bit high given there is 1 year remaining on his contract.

Why would he get a signing on fee if he isnt on a free transfer? Is that not the only time signing on fees are issued? Well significant ones anyway

Paul Tergat

VW 1 wrote: »

Why would he get a signing on fee if he isnt on a free transfer? Is that not the only time signing on fees are issued? Well significant ones anyway

With every big transfer comes a big signing on fee

JimsAlterEgo

VW 1 wrote: »

Why would he get a signing on fee if he isnt on a free transfer? Is that not the only time signing on fees are issued? Well significant ones anyway

All transfers have and being close to the end of the contract he would want a bigger one as he could go on a Bosman next year and make more. Most reports say this is going to be an undisclosed fee, so journos are guessing at 15m

Paul Tergat

When is our 3rd strip out? Wont be buying the away one this year.

Also, has anyone gambled on the soccertriads home kit yet? Just wondering on quality, size and delivery time

Mitch Connor

p_larkin99 wrote: »

When is our 3rd strip out? Wont be buying the away one this year.

Also, has anyone gambled on the soccertriads home kit yet? Just wondering on quality, size and delivery time

As afar as I know, the white away kit from the season gone is the third kit for this coming season. I know there have been pics of a nice black kit that some have said is going to be the third kit but I don't believe that is actually the case.

Paul Tergat

Mitch Connor wrote: »

As afar as I know, the white away kit from the season gone is the third kit for this coming season. I know there have been pics of a nice black kit that some have said is going to be the third kit but I don't believe that is actually the case.

:mad: **** sake. Cheers Mitch.

Just the home for me then I guess

Vic Vinegar

Interesting fact that someone twote

Since the start of the 2006/07 season, only Fabregas (60) has more assists than Young (44) in the Premier League.

Pretty good, he should be far more effective for us cos we're gonna score more.

Paul Tergat

Bombleswizzum wrote: »

Interesting fact that someone twote

Since the start of the 2006/07 season, only Fabregas (60) has more assists than Young (44) in the Premier League.

Pretty good, he should be far more effective for us cos we're gonna score more.

twote? made me actually lol, wp. even though it may actually be right ive never seen it before

Mitch Connor

Bombleswizzum wrote: »

Interesting fact that someone twote

Since the start of the 2006/07 season, only Fabregas (60) has more assists than Young (44) in the Premier League.

Pretty good, he should be far more effective for us cos we're gonna score more.

you also have to take into account the fact that Young was Villa's main set piece taker and main source of creativity from open play - most of the game went through him, that will not be the case at United so I don't think he crossing/pass stats will be as high for United. However, that argument can be countered by saying he will have less opposition attention at United, as we have more threats than Villa so he will have a bit more freedom when he does have the ball.

flahavaj

Bombleswizzum wrote: »

Interesting fact that someone twote

Since the start of the 2006/07 season, only Fabregas (60) has more assists than Young (44) in the Premier League.

Pretty good, he should be far more effective for us cos we're gonna score more.

He also barely ever gets injured, since 2006 he has played the 2nd most PL minutes of any player.

He will prove an excellent and astute signing over time IMO, the type Fergie specialises in.

Vic Vinegar

Mitch Connor wrote: »

you also have to take into account the fact that Young was Villa's main set piece taker and main source of creativity from open play - most of the game went through him, that will not be the case at United so I don't think he crossing/pass stats will be as high for United. However, that argument can be countered by saying he will have less opposition attention at United, as we have more threats than Villa so he will have a bit more freedom when he does have the ball.

Stick in the mud!

Nah, you're right. He will be a good signing though i'm sure.

Mitch Connor

Ashley Young now a 100% official Man United player - announced on ManUtd.com I believe (ManUtd journo's tweeting about it)

Paul Tergat

Twitter saying Young confirmed now.

Welcome Ash!

seriousfizz

Mitch Connor wrote: »

Ashley Young now a 100% official Man United player - announced on ManUtd.com I believe (ManUtd journo's tweeting about it)

Lovely! Hope he becomes and great player for us

Vic Vinegar

p_larkin99 wrote: »

twote? made me actually lol, wp. even though it may actually be right ive never seen it before

It sounds better than "tweeted" anyway




Young deal is officially complete now

Paul Tergat

Bombleswizzum wrote: »

It sounds better than "tweeted" anyway

Yeah mate I know what you mean, its just I got used to people using the word tweeted and a twote/wrote word was funny. :pac:

xtal191

Via @CaulkinTheTimes
Brown, O'Shea and Gibson held "productive" talks with Sunderland, agreed "broad" personal terms, not had medicals yet.

homerjay2005

MagicMarker wrote: »

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_7001492,00.html



Eh? Eh? If only he were a couple of years younger.

maybe he has been run out of the country after the rumours that have been doing the rounds lately sourrounding his marraige cancellation...

u140acro3xs7dm

Mitch Connor wrote: »

you also have to take into account the fact that Young was Villa's main set piece taker and main source of creativity from open play - most of the game went through him, that will not be the case at United so I don't think he crossing/pass stats will be as high for United. However, that argument can be countered by saying he will have less opposition attention at United, as we have more threats than Villa so he will have a bit more freedom when he does have the ball.

We also attack a lot more than Villa. Villa are a mid table team so a lot of games they are playing better opposition and he wont see as much of the ball. Villa played very direct football too so a passing game could suit him. He has looked impressive anytime i have seen him for England.

Mitch Connor

flahavaj wrote: »

He also barely ever gets injured, since 2006 he has played the 2nd most PL minutes of any player.

He will prove an excellent and astute signing over time IMO, the type Fergie specialises in.

A versatile player with high stamina - Fergie will love him!

Vic Vinegar

p_larkin99 wrote: »

Yeah mate I know what you mean, its just I got used to people using the word tweeted and a twote/wrote word was funny. :pac:

Murder She Twote, interesting idea for a series reboot!

MagicMarker

xtal191 wrote: »

Via @CaulkinTheTimes
Brown, O'Shea and Gibson held "productive" talks with Sunderland, agreed "broad" personal terms, not had medicals yet.

O'Shea

u140acro3xs7dm

xtal191 wrote: »

Via @CaulkinTheTimes
Brown, O'Shea and Gibson held "productive" talks with Sunderland, agreed "broad" personal terms, not had medicals yet.

Not impressed if thats true about Josh

homerjay2005

i still think o shea is going nowhere...no sense to sell him, unless he wants to go himself which ive not heard.


so, young joins jones with de gea to follow hopefully. thats 3 down, 2 to go

Quandary

that's 2 decent signings in the bag already. De Gea won't be too long more I would imagine.

Then the real transfer muppetry will begin

flahavaj

Would be very disappointed to see JOS go and its a decision I think we will regret. The twins are very injury prone still (though seem to be less so than a couple of years back) and JOS is a really capable stand in. Come the business end of the season, when the games are coming thick and fast, guys like John come into their own.

VW 1

p_larkin99 wrote: »

With every big transfer comes a big signing on fee

Cheers P didnt know that

MagicMarker

With Barca unable to secure Sanchez yet and unwilling to pay out for Fabregas, both are not unlikely to move to UTD. (Nasri that is, not Fabregas)

u140acro3xs7dm

flahavaj wrote: »

Would be very disappointed to see JOS go and its a decision I think we will regret. The twins are very injury prone still (though seem to be less so than a couple of years back) and JOS is a really capable stand in. Come the business end of the season, when the games are coming thick and fast, guys like John come into their own.

It would only leave us with Evra and the twins for both full-back slots.

PHB

MagicMarker wrote: »

With Barca unable to secure Sanchez yet and unwilling to pay out for Fabregas, both are not unlikely to move to UTD.

Now that would be some summer

I'm quietly hopeful about the Sanchez deal though. Despite never having seen him play in any extended period that is

Backstreet Moyes

I may be mistaken but i think Young's best season with Villa was when Agbonlahor scored alot of goals. He linked well with him and Agbonlahor is very speedy as is Chico so hopefully he can link up well with Chico. The more i think about it i am very pleased with the signing. A very shrewd signing. Alot of talk about a cm i really think we should sign a player who can keep the ball and pick out a good pass. I dont really think we need an am. A cm who is good on the ball can control the midfield and spray passes to our wingers is what we need imo. We are very speedy on the wings with Young, Nani, Valencia, Park and possibly Wellbeck. Im not going to suggest a signing who can do this alot of people are saying Banega. I have not seen enough of alot of the names mentioned to know if they can do a job for us. I think Rooney can operate as an am if we need to change things up, or even Young can play through the middle.

TheEscapist

Kenley Clever Board wrote: »

It would only leave us with Evra and the twins for both full-back slots.

Is there any decent full backs in the youth/reserves that could make the step up to squad player?

Backstreet Moyes

VW 1 wrote: »

Cheers P didnt know that

Dont you play Football Manager jeez amateur.:pac:

u140acro3xs7dm

TheEscapist wrote: »

Is there any decent full backs in the youth/reserves that could make the step up to squad player?

Not that i know of, its a huge step up to be taking. We where linked with Izaguirre from celtic a while ago.

VW 1

Good news about Ashley Young being finalised, has there been any word yet on what squad number he will take just out of interest? The wings are looking strong now with 4 very very good players in Tony-V, Nani, Park and Young with T-Clev and Welbeck able to cover if needs be. Come on Fergie make a signing for CM whether attacking or more natural CM, whether marquee or promising youth with a shot at the first team and make us all happy!!

MagicMarker

I actually like Da Laet, I'm looking forward to seeing him at Norwich.

VW 1

Nuts102 wrote: »

Dont you play Football Manager jeez amateur.:pac:

Haha I do have the 08-09 edition and I do play very occasionally but obviously I dont get into it enough!!

TheEscapist

Kenley Clever Board wrote: »

Not that i know of, its a huge step up to be taking. We where linked with Izaguirre from celtic a while ago.

It's a strange one because we haven't really been linked this summer to any full backs. You wouldn't want Evra playing 60 odd games next season and the twins do pick up injuries. Maybe that's where Evans will fit in?

u140acro3xs7dm

TheEscapist wrote: »

Maybe that's where Evans will fit in?

God i hope not. He is very slow and awkward to be running up and down the wing.

Headshot

Im in 2 minds about Young tbh, iv very big doubts about him tbh but I hope he proves me wrong

SK1979

TheEscapist wrote: »

It's a strange one because we haven't really been linked this summer to any full backs. You wouldn't want Evra playing 60 odd games next season and the twins do pick up injuries. Maybe that's where Evans will fit in?

I think the fact that Evans and Smalling both played in the full back roles towards the end of the season is some comfort to Fergie that they can fill in there if required.

However, I hope we dont let JOS go either, such a great guy with a good attitude to keep around.

TheEscapist

Kenley Clever Board wrote: »

God i hope not. He is very slow and awkward to be running up and down the wing.

I know, wouldn't be my first choice either but it doesn't seem likely Fergie will sign a full back with midfield a priority this year. I hope O'Shea stays on, great squad player to have over a long season.

Vic Vinegar

Kenley Clever Board wrote: »

God i hope not. He is very slow and awkward to be running up and down the wing.

You reckon? i think he looks pretty decent as a full back, no more ungainly that O'Shea anyways

TheEscapist

Headshot wrote: »

Im in 2 minds about Young tbh, iv very big doubts about him tbh but I hope he proves me wrong

Exact same feelings here, he's a talented player though so fingers crossed.