Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2016 - Mod Warning Post #6863

MagicIRL

Flint Fredstone wrote: »

Ah Liam, you can't be saying that anymore. It's racist since like 2 days ago.

"Ah Eamon, you can't be saying that!"
RIP Bill.

Really missed him at these Euros.

Trigger

https://twitter.com/DiMarzio/status/749993289865101312

Whatsisname

Mkhitaryan doing his medical as we speak, according to Di Marzio.

Blatter

Some serious underrating of Matuidi going on here IMO. I think he's a brilliant player and would be a huge upgrade on our current midfielders. The type of player Mourinho likes in his teams too (think Essien/Khedira). Would be surprised if there was anything in the rumours though.

TheDoc

Blatter wrote: »

Some serious underrating of Matuidi going on here IMO. I think he's a brilliant player and would be a huge upgrade on our current midfielders. The type of player Mourinho likes in his teams too (think Essien/Khedira). Would be surprised if there was anything in the rumours though.

Van Gaal was totally unable to get any sort of form from Hererra or Schneiderlan, both of him have shown historically they can play much better then they were.

I keep saying its important to remember this, that our players, en mass, totally under performed in the Van Gaal era.

I don't think there is much better out there, outside of 60m+ players, that would be better for us then Southampton level Schneiderlan.

jayo26

MagicIRL wrote: »

"Ah Eamon, you can't be saying that!"
RIP Bill.

Really missed him at these Euros.

Oki doke

TheDoc

Also RE Micky Ryan, United photographer seems to have reigns to confirm incoming medicals, so would question if a medical is actually happening as we speak.

I think it's some operation to keep a medical underwraps imo.

J. Marston

Smalling busted up...

https://i.redd.it/j3xs2sjan87x.jpg

That'll leave a scar.

Mars Bar

He must have hopped himself off something when he feinted. I wouldn't be completely surprised if the food poisoning story was just a cover!

Thepoet85

Mitch Connor wrote: »

Are we going to sign that fellas entire stable of players before we get round to Pogba?

Buy 4, get the 5th free. I see what we're at :pac:

RobertKK

Poor Chris, he really did a job on his forehead.

ElChe32

Really looking forward to Jose' first press conference tomorrow!

The_Kew_Tour

ElChe32 wrote: »

Really looking forward to Jose' first press conference tomorrow!

Nice one.

jayo26

ElChe32 wrote: »

Really looking forward to Jose' first press conference tomorrow!

11 on sky. I'm sure mutv will have it too but they haven't changed there TV schedule as of yet for it.

Lithium93_

Jose Mourinho unveiling: Get set for the man who can banish the ghosts of Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.

Portuguese will bring drama, waste, gambles - and trophies to Old Trafford

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/jose-mourinho-unveiling-get-set-for-the-man-who-can-banish-the-ghosts-of-sir-alex-ferguson-at-a7119366.html

RobertKK

jayo26 wrote: »

11 on sky. I'm sure mutv will have it too but they haven't changed there TV schedule as of yet for it.

Coverage on MUTV from 10:30am.

RobertKK

Stuart Gardner says United were quick to quell rumours of what happened to Chris Smalling and the club has confirmed it was fainting from food poisoning.
Paddy Crerand laughed his head off saying no United fan will believe that story.
Stuart says that is the official line.

RobertKK

MUTV will have an exclusive with Mourinho at 6.30pm tomorrow.

RobertKK

A caller on MUTV complaining about the devil on the United badge and how it is a bad image :pac:

Lithium93_

RobertKK wrote: »

A caller on MUTV complaining about the devil on the United badge and how it is a bad image :pac:

RobertKK

The Pat Crerand show tonight is like a funny version of Liveline today.

Caller complaining about Jose Mourinho being manager, says his son supports United and he the father supports Chelsea, and United is his 2nd team.

Flint Fredstone

J. Marston wrote: »

Smalling busted up...

https://i.redd.it/j3xs2sjan87x.jpg

That'll leave a scar.

That must have been a fairly dodgy curry.

rockal

Flint Fredstone wrote: »

That must have been a fairly dodgy curry.

It's DRINK I tell ya.

bangkok

J. Marston wrote: »

Smalling busted up...

https://i.redd.it/j3xs2sjan87x.jpg

That'll leave a scar.

Phil Jones was spotted leaving Bali this morning....

paulbok

bangkok wrote: »

Phil Jones was spotted leaving Bali this morning....

It's a wonder you didn't blame Fellaini's elbows...

DM_7

Must be weird for the long time staffers to see Giggs leave. 29 years!

Good to see SAF come out in support of him moving on (publicly anyway) and in support of Jose sticking with his assistant.

RobertKK

The Guardian are saying Real Madrid lead the race for Pogba but Pogba will join United if a deal with Real Madrid is impossible.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jul/04/manchester-united-paul-pogba-real-madrid-juventus-france?CMP=share_btn_tw

Mourinho want United to meet the player's demand for €300,000 a week.
The starting price for Pogba is at €100 million, and then it goes up as United and Real Madrid get into a bidding war.

https://twitter.com/JamieJackson___/status/750060597350391809

The_Kew_Tour

Threw small bet on Pogba to Madrid at 5/2

jayo26

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Threw small bet on Pogba to Madrid at 5/2

Haha snap

bangkok

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Threw small bet on Pogba to Madrid at 5/2

Win win situation for you unless of course he stays at juventus

The_Kew_Tour

bangkok wrote: »

Win win situation for you unless of course he stays at juventus

That's sure thing now haha

Liam McPoyle

So we require one more first team player for MF.

Parking the futile Pogba chatter, who would you guys like to see signed?

I think Kroos is probably a realistic target, only if he shows real signs of wanting to join us of course, no use signing someone that doesn't genuinely want to join us.

Its funny, I actually have confidence in us signing players like him.

Over the last number of years, even in the last couple of Fergies tenure when we were linked with a big player most of the time I didn't believe it could happen, not anymore.

I love the fact that I still get a bit giddy when I remember Jose is our manager now.

sigmundv

Mikeyt086 wrote:

There aren't a lot of footballers like Juan Mata. I'm glad we have him but would wish him well if he were to move on.

Bravo, Mikeyt086! This is possibly the best post I've ever seen on Boards.

mewe

Saul T Nutzz wrote: »

Over the last number of years, even in the last couple of Fergies tenure when we were linked with a big player most of the time I didn't believe it could happen, not anymore.

I love the fact that I still get a bit giddy when I remember Jose is our manager now.

I know what you mean, i feel the same myself. Feel a bit like the sherminator out of American Pie- confidence is high, i repeat, confidence is high!

RobertKK

Telegraph say United have a clear run for Pogba as Real Madrid will not go above £60 million. The choice for Pogba is Juventus or United.

https://twitter.com/jburttelegraph/status/750089325359005696
https://twitter.com/jburttelegraph/status/750089505852588033

RobertKK

There are claims that Mata intends to stay at United.

Rayne Wooney

Giving a 23 year old 250k a week and needing to persuade him to join doesn't sound like a recipe for success.

If Pogba thinks he is bigger than the club then leave him at Juventus.

ShaneU

Saul T Nutzz wrote: »

So we require one more first team player for MF.

Parking the futile Pogba chatter, who would you guys like to see signed?

Kanté was the best midfielder in the league last season, I don't think the man is capable of standing still, he would be my first choice.

Polo_Mint

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

Giving a 23 year old 250k a week and needing to persuade him to join doesn't sound like a recipe for success.

If Pogba thinks he is bigger than the club then leave him at Juventus.

His 1st choice is real Madrid because he wants to play there

His second choice Man Utd because we need him to play for us.

This to me is DiMaria version 2.

GSPfan

It is a bit sickening that Pogba was a United player and we now face paying €100million for him. Its mad to think what could have been if he stayed. Would he even be as good as he is now.

Paying big money for him now is in no way an embarrassment but its got to sicken the accountants at United.

ericzeking

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

Giving a 23 year old 250k a week and needing to persuade him to join doesn't sound like a recipe for success.

If Pogba thinks he is bigger than the club then leave him at Juventus.

On a related train of thought.

Pogbas attitude was clearly questionable first time round.

I would not sign for the ridiculous figures touted

0gac3yjefb5sv7

GSPfan wrote: »

It is a bit sickening that Pogba was a United player and we now face paying €100million for him. Its mad to think what could have been if he stayed. Would he even be as good as he is now.

Paying big money for him now is in no way an embarrassment but its got to sicken the accountants at United.

He is not worth that money at all. If he had stayed I would guess he would have been sold or turned into another Januzaj etc probably not fulfilling potential until they leave.

Polo_Mint

ericzeking wrote: »

On a related train of thought.

Pogbas attitude was clearly questionable first time round.

I would not sign for the ridiculous figures touted

I would pay that if the player of that quality actually expressed his only interest was playing for us and it was his club holding him back.

I dont see the logic in " Fuck you, We paid €100m for you, Youre going to love us now"

loudnoises89

Is Kante not a better option for us. The money touted for Pogba is digraceful, anything over 65m for him is extortion but i suppose this is the market we live in. How much would turn Leicesters eyes for Kante? 30m?

I somehow get the sense Madrid will be a little stingy and go for Kante and open the door for a big Pogba bid from us.

Lord TSC

loudnoises89 wrote: »

Is Kante not a better option for us. The money touted for Pogba is digraceful, anything over 65m for him is extortion but i suppose this is the market we live in. How much would turn Leicesters eyes for Kante? 30m?

I somehow get the sense Madrid will be a little stingy and go for Kante and open the door for a big Pogba bid from us.

Kante, by most reports, is on his way to Real. Zidanne apparently a big fan.

Cantona's Collars

https://twitter.com/OllyRamone/status/750095737069899777

Coat22

Lord TSC wrote: »

loudnoises89 wrote: »

Is Kante not a better option for us. The money touted for Pogba is digraceful, anything over 65m for him is extortion but i suppose this is the market we live in. How much would turn Leicesters eyes for Kante? 30m?

I somehow get the sense Madrid will be a little stingy and go for Kante and open the door for a big Pogba bid from us.

Kante, by most reports, is on his way to Real. Zidanne apparently a big fan.

Give me Kante any day of the week ahead of Pogba. Good call Madrid

Coat22

Loving having Mourinhio on board already.

Buying functional players who will fit the needs of the team rather than the carry on of the last 3 summers of chasing and failing to buy super stars.

Too many summers spent chasing Ronaldo, Ramos, Vidal et al - starting to take shape now chasing good and in many cases low key - Ibra excepted - players.

Think we've got another 3 signings in us before the season starts and maybe one more before the window closes. Don't think one of them will be Pogba - actually doubt this one is serious, reckon its being done to spook Madrid but if they buy Kante (who we should have already secured)......

adox

Kante and Pogba are two completely different players so I dont see the case for one or the other. In fact in an ideal world they would make a really good midfield two.

Headshot

What time is the press conference and is it just live on mutv or will sky sports news showing it live as well?