Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread - Mod Notes in OP,22/7

TheDoc

beno619 wrote: »

Well im not sure mow many times you've watched him on training, but he was basically fist choice last season. Smalling and Jones have never has settled runs in the side for numerous reasons.

Who was first choice last season?

TheDoc

Bannerman7 wrote: »

Lots of rumours about players coming in, not much word about anyone leaving.
Will it be a case of LVG wanting to have a look at the squad before he decides who will go ?
If that's the case he wont have much time to move anyone on when he gets back from the WC.

Somewhat agree. With CL not happening, no need for a monstrous squad. Should use this opportunity to cut some of the deadwood from the squad, and then take onboard new signings next summer to bolster the squad back up number wise.

Ashley Young is high on my list of " please leave". Valencia is there abouts aswell.

Willing to give Cleverly a shot under Van Gaal who might be able to mould something. Carrick might be having some squeeky bum time. Chico wouldn't suprise me if he left.

Irishcrx

Daley Blind was mentioned before the world cup as a possible choice at left back and that increased when LVG took over , he's worked with him etc...I haven't seen much of him before the Spain game but he looks a good player tbh..

OctavarIan

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

I think he's talking about players being sold.

Yeah, I guess no-one's made any offers yet. I don't think we're in a position where we need to be selling players either, unless they expressly want to leave.

Iseedeadpixels

OctavarIan wrote: »

Yeah, I guess no-one's made any offers yet. I don't think we're in a position where we need to be selling players either, unless they expressly want to leave.

We will see 2-3 leave at most I'd say maybe Bebe, Young, and possibly Buttner if we get a LB and the usual few reserve/youths being sold for a couple of million.

The_Kew_Tour

Tbh Valencia deserves to be out the door much quicker then Young if last season is anything to go by.

glued

Al Capwned wrote: »

I don't buy into this "Ah we should trust van Gaal with the potential signing of Vermaelan, he's been around a while" train of thought.
I am entitled to my own opinion, and just because I'm not a world-class football manager type person, doesn't mean that my opinion should be belittled or discounted.

I don't see how Vermaelan is good enough. I will judge the summers transfer policy in it's entirety, and I fully expect a top class CB, amongst others, to be brought in.

What top class CB would you suggest as a 'non world-class football manager type person'?

MagicMarker

Can't see Buttner going anywhere.

glued

Irishcrx wrote: »

Daley Blind was mentioned before the world cup as a possible choice at left back and that increased when LVG took over , he's worked with him etc...I haven't seen much of him before the Spain game but he looks a good player tbh..

Good player but he's very slow. He should be an option as he's versatile.

kryogen

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Would not be totally shocked if true, but Arsenal will become our feeder club soon if this continues

He is left footed, which is quite important to LVG. Good option, if the plan is to properly develop Smalling and Jones I am actually ok with it tbh. Not excited or anything, but....

glued

I think we can definitely get two very good center backs from Smalling, Evans and Jones.

kryogen

bangkok wrote: »

up until Friday nobody here even heard of Daley Blind, 3 days later people want him signed

He was mentioned at the end of the season as a possibility, certainly when LVG emerged as the most likely manager he was definitely mentioned.

v3ttel

keeponhurling wrote: »

Are United waiting until Aug 31st again to do their transfer business?

We'll tell you the answer at some point in the 2 and a half months before that date.

secman

Vermaelan has denied the story linking him with united........... wonder does it have any substance to it at all...... take it at this stage that until LVG or woodward make the announcement ..it's BS.

Secman

Bannerman7

bangkok wrote: »

eh vidic, rio macheda left and giggs retired

I was talking present tense not past tense.

Bannerman7

MEN survey results of what 5 players Utd fans would like LVG to sign.

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-transfers-300m-squad-7275681

bangkok

so anyway onto tonights game everyone should get a good look at Carvalho and the new and improved Nani and of course the best player in the world

MagicIRL

secman wrote: »

Vermaelan has denied the story linking him with united........... wonder does it have any substance to it at all...... take it at this stage that until LVG or woodward make the announcement ..it's BS.

Secman

It's all started from the Daily Telegraph I think, then Independent.ie ran with it (Which is ironic, since that would mean it's not 'independent' at all, but anyway) and now we're here.

Football Journalism is the easier gig in the world.

Rubber_Soul

You'll get nothing but denials from Vermaelan's camp anyway as any confirmation will essentially be admitting to being tapped up.

glued

Just looking through the squad there are actually only two players who are guaranteed to play in the first XI for van Gaal next season; van Persie and De Gea.

Surely we have to sign an experienced center half, a left back and two central midfielders. Ideally I'd like a right back too but its not a priority.

Kagawa and Nani will likely get more game time under van Gaal too. I'm not sure about Mata's role under van Gaal. Maybe he will play him more central.

Kylo Ren

bangkok

and carvalho not starting for portugal:(

Vic Vinegar

We know how LvG likes one of his centre backs to be left footed. All of our current CBs are right footed i think. Maybe that's why Vermaelen is a target, also he can play LB pretty well too. He'd be a good acquisition without spending too much of our supposed budget. Like others have said, defence isn't in as much need of an upgrade as midfield anyway.

Manutd_4life

Bombleswizzum wrote: »

We know how LvG likes one of his centre backs to be left footed. All of our current CBs are right footed i think. Maybe that's why Vermaelen is a target, also he can play LB pretty well too. He'd be a good acquisition without spending too much of our supposed budget. Like others have said, defence isn't in as much need of an upgrade as midfield anyway.

Vermaelan's agent just denied the deal apparently

Vic Vinegar

Koeman has been confirmed as Saints manager, hopefully we'll get some Shaw movement soon.

Manutd_4life wrote: »

Vermaelan's agent just denied the deal apparently

He would, he'd have to for reasons already specified.

kilrush

Ronald Koeman announced as southampton manager maybe we can buy shaw now?

kryogen

StarshipPooper wrote: »

You'll get nothing but denials from Vermaelan's camp anyway as any confirmation will essentially be admitting to being tapped up.

Not necessarily, clubs can give permission to talk to players before a fee has been agreed between them.

Rubber_Soul

kryogen wrote: »

Not necessarily, clubs can give permission to talk to players before a fee has been agreed between them.

That's true, there's been very little indication that's case in any of the reports I've seen though.

kryogen

StarshipPooper wrote: »

That's true, there's been very little indication that's case in any of the reports I've seen though.

Haven't seen any of the reports, just heard he has agreed a deal in principle to join and a fee still needs to be agreed upon. Not much to go off on that tbh but it wouldn't suggest anything under handed anyway.

Quandary

Vermaelen wouldn't be the worst signing in world. He can cover left back better than anyone else we have and I'm including Evra and Buttner in that. I can see exactly why LVG might be interested in him.

IMO, we shouldn't be spending massive money on new centre halves. I honestly think under the right coaching, the lads we have will do fine next season, especially if we have a solid midfield unit in front of that defense.

If we signed Vermaelen along with 2 quality centre midfielders, a LB and a versatile winger I would be over the moon.

Backstreet Moyes

Bombleswizzum wrote: »

We know how LvG likes one of his centre backs to be left footed. All of our current CBs are right footed i think. Maybe that's why Vermaelen is a target, also he can play LB pretty well too. He'd be a good acquisition without spending too much of our supposed budget. Like others have said, defence isn't in as much need of an upgrade as midfield anyway.

Evans is left footed.

Will I Amnt

That Portugal jersey would make a nice United jersey. Nike make some great ones for the international teams, the club ones are bland as anything.
The Netherlands away is another nice one.

Iseedeadpixels

Nuts102 wrote: »

Evans is left footed.

He's right footed, he is normally deployed on the left side of the CB positions.

duffman13

Nuts102 wrote: »

Evans is left footed.

I was convinced this was the case till Google told me otherwise!

newballsplease

Kroos with a corner and a bullet of a header from hummels....

Just sayin like !

Vic Vinegar

Nuts102 wrote: »

Evans is left footed.

I thought so too but apparently not!

I checked transfermarkt and other sources.

kryogen

Evans is right footed, but has been deployed at left back and his left foot is pretty good. Not natural however

RobertKK

You can see why I wanted Muller so much, in regards to Pepe, he was intelligent while Pepe was stupid.
Pity he signed a new contract....

Vic Vinegar

RobertKK wrote: »

You can see why I wanted Muller so much, in regards to Pepe, he was intelligent while Pepe was stupid.
Pity he signed a new contract....

7 goals in 7 world cup games! class.

Vic Vinegar

I see Phil Neville is getting a lot of stick for his co-commentary on the England Vs Italy game. The BBC got 445 individual complaints from viewers about his dour style.

He had a few decent points to make, but boy he was boring to listen to.

At least he's taking it on the chin.

Philip NevilleVerified account ‏@fizzer18

1st live co-comm last night-sometimes u have to take the criticism - it will only make me better- thanks for the feedback(ahhahaha)!

Iseedeadpixels

Bebe would have been better than that Eder chap :pac:

sob1467

newballsplease wrote: »

Kroos with a corner and a bullet of a header from hummels....

Just sayin like !

Only going to further inflate their prices.

Nolars

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

Bebe would have been better than that Eder chap :pac:

Prob would have done better than Nani to be fair.

Hococop

Hummel's injured

shadowcomplex

If United revert to 4-3-3 could Mata play as one of the central 3?

Example

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De Gea

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Rafael

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Evans

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Hummels

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Shaw

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Mata

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Schweinstegger

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Strootman

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Rooney

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RVP

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Kagawa

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Mikeyt086

newballsplease wrote: »

Kroos with a corner and a bullet of a header from hummels....

Just sayin like !

Nah we're "not interested" in players like that. Have a gander at the Spurs bench there and see if anyone fancies a move.

Lucas Hood

shadowcomplex wrote: »

If United revert to 4-3-3 could Mata play as one of the central 3?

You take formations far too literal.

DARK-KNIGHT

does anyone else think rooney will be dropped under van gaal?

shadowcomplex

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

does anyone else think rooney will be dropped under van gaal?

I think he will be told that he sees himself and rvp as out and out strikers , that only 1 will be played at a time and rvp is his first choice

DARK-KNIGHT

shadowcomplex wrote: »

I think he will be told that he sees himself and rvp as out and out strikers , that only 1 will be played at a time and rvp is his first choice

yep I agree and I cant see rooney playing second fiddle to rvp and the cam role would have to go to mata he is beast