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

MagicIRL

Strawberry HillBilly wrote: »

http://news.ladbrokes.com/en-gb/football/world-cup/man-united-agree-de-vrij-fee-dutch-stars-follow_201972.html

Means nothing really. They've suspended betting to protect themselves. People lumped on to de Vrij to United so the bookies closed it.

If Woodie pulls off three in a week he'll be forgiven for last year!

Adamocovic

Strawberry HillBilly wrote: »

http://news.ladbrokes.com/en-gb/football/world-cup/man-united-agree-de-vrij-fee-dutch-stars-follow_201972.html

Ha just saw this after my post about De Vrij, yeah read an article from a while back saying the deal is done and will be final after world cup

Rayne Wooney

Know very little about De Vrij, he'll be our youngest centre back if we sign him, one of Evans, Jones or Smalling will really need to step up next season

Adamocovic

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

Know very little about De Vrij, he'll be our youngest centre back if we sign him, one of Evans, Jones or Smalling will really need to step up next season

If Jones got a whole season in centre back I can see him establishing himself. Great heart and has the talent. Just unfortunate that he's too versatile. If he got a whole season in the one position it would help him loads.

MagicIRL

de Vrij would add depth but he hasn't the experience someone like Hummels would bring. I can only assume if de Vrij comes in then one of Smalling/Jones/Evans is going out.

brinty

MagicIRL wrote: »

Means nothing really. They've suspended betting to protect themselves. People lumped on to de Vrij to United so the bookies closed it.

If Woodie pulls off three in a week he'll be forgiven for last year!

No he won't, we need to keep demanding of him... the more we demand the more he's delivering
credit to him he's done deals quickly and is appeasing those who said he's unsuitable for the job

Son Of A Vidic

IvySlayer wrote: »

My grandad died this morning, this thread keeps cheering me up

My condolences to you and your family.

0028673

It's been a good week to be a United fan..

Shaw although over priced looks a cracking player at 18.. keeping on Evra makes more sense now so that gives Shaw time to bed in..

Herrera I know nothing about him but have heard him described as an attacking midfielder, I though United were pretty stacked in this position

Vic Vinegar

0028673 wrote: »

Herrera I know nothing about him but have heard him described as an attacking midfielder, I though United were pretty stacked in this position

Herrera is a multi-talented midfielder, can play deep in midfield or further up, very good passer and tackler.

ician

0028673 wrote: »

It's been a good week to be a United fan..

Shaw although over priced looks a cracking player at 18.. keeping on Evra makes more sense now so that gives Shaw time to bed in..

Herrera I know nothing about him but have heard him described as an attacking midfielder, I though United were pretty stacked in this position

From what I've seen Herrera does some weird stuff. He plays centre mid but instead of passing the ball to the side and backwards like our current players he passes forward and runs forward with the ball. It's odd

0028673

Bombleswizzum wrote: »

Herrera is a multi-talented midfielder, can play deep in midfield or further up, very good passer and tackler.

That makes more sense.. I would imagine he will be a deep role given the options ye have in attack..

bullvine

ician wrote: »

From what I've seen Herrera does some weird stuff. He plays centre mid but instead of passing the ball to the side and backwards like our current players he passes forward and runs forward with the ball. It's odd

Very odd, passing the ball forward??

Knock Off Nigel

What's people's view on garay going to zenit for 12mil I thought we should have bought him as replacement for vidic.

TheDoc

Knock Off Nigel wrote: »

What's people's view on garay going to zenit for 12mil I thought we should have bought him as replacement for vidic.

He was too cheap

MagicIRL

Knock Off Nigel wrote: »

What's people's view on garay going to zenit for 12mil I thought we should have bought him as replacement for vidic.

He went for 15mill anway?

Lucas Hood

MagicIRL wrote: »

He went for 15mill anway?

15M euro/12M pound.

Spazdarn

I'm really happy that we have a player that can receive the ball in midfield with back to goal and bring the ball forward with him. Clev, Carrick et all ****ting the bed and passing backwards the minute an opponent comes here them.

Knock Off Nigel

He must be getting good wages at zenit don't know why a potential world class player would want to play in the Russian league other than monetary reasons.

Spazdarn

Knock Off Nigel wrote: »

He must be getting good wages at zenit don't know why a potential world class player would want to play in the Russian league other than monetary reasons.

For a cheap transfer fee like that United surely could have matched the pay packet?

Trigger

Knock Off Nigel wrote: »

He must be getting good wages at zenit don't know why a potential world class player would want to play in the Russian league other than monetary reasons.

While I think he is a good player and would be a good accusition he is no way in hell potentially World Class.

Rubber_Soul

Knock Off Nigel wrote: »

What's people's view on garay going to zenit for 12mil I thought we should have bought him as replacement for vidic.

Surely we get a percentage of that fee considering how many times we bought him last year?

HaveASnickers

I know nothing about Herrera, hopefully he's what we're need in someone who won't shy away from the ball, can run with it and pass it well too. I'll reserve judgement until he plays obviously. Even with a midfielder like Vidal in there I think we'd still be quite a bit away from dominating City/Chelsea at home and the likes in midfield.

We need new wide players with pace and good dribbling with an eye for goal.

Very worried about our CB partnership. I thought Smalling was basically Rio II but he has declined, hopefully it's just a confidence issue.

Al Capwned

There's been 800 odd posts in this thread since I read it last....
Anything happening? :pac:

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Seriously though me mate's mate, the taxi driver, was right all along!!

Al's happy. Who's next?

beno619

Knock Off Nigel wrote: »

He must be getting good wages at zenit don't know why a potential world class player would want to play in the Russian league other than monetary reasons.

Usually it means no top club was interested so you might as well get a nice wage.. Hulk, Witsel ect.

Knock Off Nigel

Suppose you're happy with what we have at the moment, garay would've been a terrific signing for 12m an absolute bargain for a potential world class centre back.

Christy Browne

Would rather we went for a more experienced centre back than De Vrij if I'm honest, not that I'm complaining....

IncognitoMan

Garay will be 28 this october why do people keep saying a "potential world class centre back". He is as good now as he will ever be. Anyway amazing few days for us and i really can't wait for the season to start now

Son Of A Vidic

ician wrote: »

From what I've seen Herrera does some weird stuff. He plays centre mid but instead of passing the ball to the side and backwards like our current players he passes forward and runs forward with the ball.

I'm a few days behind on stuff but I wonder how long Woodward is going to get? I'd say he's on borrowed time...

Nobody likes him, he is a liability to the club and apart from Bebe, the most embarrassing employee we have had at the club in recent years. he should go back to what he is good at, signing Mr Tayto and the like and leave the football side of things to people who know about it.


Now I'm off to catch up with transfer news..

Whatsisname

Anyone know of Tom McDermott?

Vic Vinegar

Whatsisname wrote: »

Anyone know of Tom McDermott?

He's pretty sound imo. Not full of crap. I'm sure others will disagree though.

irishfeen

Whatsisname wrote: »

Anyone know of Tom McDermott?

Ah you have seen this too..

Tom McDermott ‏@FootballMcD 15 mins
Stefan de Vrij, Arturo Vidal, Bruno Martins Indi & Memphis Depay all interesting #mufc. Might get 1 or none. Enquiry stage.

... Have no idea about him but Alistair Fergusson retweeted him which is a good sign.

Vic Vinegar

Pretty good write up on Herrera here

Herrera: Don't be fooled by the baby face (Republik of Mancunia)

RobertKK

The Stefan de Vrij rumours have been persisting for a number of days now.
We have the Vidal chatter and growing talk that LVG has Robben as a primary target.

After spending all that money on attacking defense with Shaw, LVG could very well trust de Vrij to do a top job for United.
It would be far cheaper than a Hummels and leave money for a Vidal type player or Robben who both would not be cheap.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2672436/Manchester-United-target-Arturo-Vidal-continue-summer-spending-spree.html

The mail say LVG wanted Vidal at Bayern Munich but he moved to Juventus as we know, United will step up the bid to get Vermaelen - £11 million Pogba would cost at least £55 million, and of course there is Strootman.

Some of the names doing the round as well as Depay...

I would guess 2 more midfielders, a CB and a winger. Would prefer De Vrij over Vermaelen.

lordgoat

Serious push this week and next for transfers it seems all wants to be done before pre season.

CB and another CM please ed.

I think current players will get up to the end of the window to impress the tulip. With a game of thrones style culling just before end of window.

The Iron Tulip is coming.

Deiseboy01

It'll be very interesting to see the other side of this equation, who goes out.

We've some brilliant players who will not get game time, esp up top. How does VG keep RVP, Rooney, Jan, Kags, Mata, Nani happy. He'll have to offload a couple.

I know he really rated Kags from his time in Germany, wonder would he prefer him to Mata in the 10 role?

Wasnt there a rumour a few weeks back linking Mata with Barca?

Sounds mad but could we see Mata in a swap deal for Sanchez plus cash? Not advocating it BTW, I rate Mata higher but players will be leaving and maybe not the ones us fans want.

Headshot

Moyes could be the new Gala manager, Id give him 6 months

redbaron_99

It's amazing how positive things feel after the two signings. A good centre half and another midfielder and id strongly fancy us in the league next season.

Al Capwned

lordgoat wrote: »

Serious push this week and next for transfers it seems all wants to be done before pre season.

CB and another CM please ed.

I think current players will get up to the end of the window to impress the tulip. With a game of thrones style culling just before end of window.

The Iron Tulip is coming.

Hope not - GRRM would kill off Mata, Januzaj, de Gea, Rooney and van Persie in a blood fest at the Red Welcome - the welcome party for our new signings.

GSPfan

I still haven't seen anything from Woodward that would have me delighted he is our main man. Buying a Vidal or a Kroos would really prove something to me.

Buying Fellaini for more than a buy clause fee, Mata from a club who wanted to sell, Shaw and Herrera for £30 million each is hardly impressive in my eyes.

I'd forgive him completely if he signed an Adidas kit deal. Hate Nike United kits.

Whatsisname

GSPfan wrote: »

I still haven't seen anything from Woodward that would have me delighted he is our main man. Buying a Vidal or a Kroos would really prove something to me.

Buying Fellaini for more than a buy clause fee, Mata from a club who wanted to sell, Shaw and Herrera for £30 million each is hardly impressive in my eyes.

I'd forgive him completely if he signed an Adidas kit deal. Hate Nike United kits.

If buying our rivals player of the season for 2 years in a row, a LB who has the potential to be one of the best LB in the world and signing a midfielder whose very highly rated in Spain from a club who are arguably the hardest to do business with isn't impressive, I dunno what is.

KH25

Lads I really dislike Robben....but I think I could take him playing for us :P Would love to see him signed with a CM and Depay.

Blatter

Headshot wrote: »

Moyes could be the new Gala manager, Id give him 6 months

They aren't exactly known for their patience, it'd be a very risky move for Moyes.

Apparently he's not their first choice though.

Headshot

Blatter wrote: »

They aren't exactly known for their patience, it'd be a very risky move for Moyes.

Apparently he's not their first choice though.

He shouldnt be a choice at all :pac:

GSPfan

Whatsisname wrote: »

If buying our rivals player of the season for 2 years in a row, a LB who has the potential to be one of the best LB in the world and signing a midfielder whose very highly rated in Spain from a club who are arguably the hardest to do business with isn't impressive, I dunno what is.

They wanted rid of Mata so hardly impressive. Herrera had a buy out clause which we activated which any club could do if the player wanted to, and Shaw is an 18yo left back and we've paid £30 million for him.

All good signings but hardly the hardest deals ever to complete.

Al Capwned

If Moyes does go to Turkey, I'd wish him well.
Good luck to him.

tupac_healy

So with Shaw and Herrera in the bag, How many more do we think will come in and where?

I can see another CM and a DC coming in, with a few more being offloaded too

Son Of A Vidic

KH25 wrote: »

Lads I really dislike Robben....but I think I could take him playing for us :P Would love to see him signed with a CM and Depay.

I absolutely can't stand Robben, but he has been simply excellent at this WC. LVG seems to have him playing better than I can ever remember playing him. So with that in mind, I would love to see such a lethal weapon joining the ranks after the WC.

Headshot

Looks like HS has the most posts in the SF now.I will reign will a iron fist

IvySlayer

Headshot wrote: »

Looks like HS has the most posts in the SF now.I will reign will a iron fist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRsPheErBj8