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

markcahill1985

Duncan Castles saying deal will be done by weekend.

NoviGlitzko

Lovely Bloke

RobertKK wrote: »

We will have spent near around £157 million on four players.

If the transfer budget is £200 million, there is still money to spend if Jose feels he need more.

Mou said, in his first press conference, that any more signings will be to replace players leaving.

It's an established idea that he likes to have about 2 players per position, so has he got that?

Who's likely to leave?

What positions does he need any more new players for?

v3ttel

Hmmmm, might be worth checking out 8:05 on this video with Robson and Paddy. Interesting exchange.

Robson on Rooney dropping deep during open play: "we need a midfield player who can time the run, get into the box, and make that extra attacker in the box"

Paddy: "we've got one like that now, haven't they?" (thought he was referring to Mkhitaryan)

Robson: "well..... it looks like it.... yeah" (tone of his voice implies a player not already at the club, ie: Pogba, check it out for yourselves).

They also go on a few mins later to discuss "United have been linked with Paul Pogba again, how big a signing would that be?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idH2ssNEUz4

The Talking Bread

Whatsisname wrote: »

Not gonna happen but I'd love to see Rooney stripped of the captaincy and it given to De Gea. One day maybe.

meh, captaincy should always be outfield player, we have had some fine captains over the years : Keane, Neville, Bruce, Robson and of course Vidic. Rooney embraced it also but not on a par of those aformentioned. Cantona was influential and a hero but again not particularly as strong as others.

I'd nearly give it to Smalling.

Manutd_4life

He's one of our own, he's one of our oooowwn, Paul Pogba, he's just been on a loan!

The Talking Bread

RobertKK wrote: »

We will have spent near around £157 million on four players.

If the transfer budget is £200 million, there is still money to spend if Jose feels he need more.

and there will be 2 or 3 departures also....

Headshot

Im delighted for Allardyce.

Fair play to him

Trigger

markcahill1985 wrote: »

Duncan Castles saying deal will be done by weekend.

Link here for anyone who wants a read

https://twitter.com/DuncanCastles/status/755854314611085313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

GSPfan

So spart from a few tweets nothing has actually happened. I'll wait until he is signed before I bother getting excited.

StringerBell

If it does go through it may actually be a pretty boring August, so people will have that to complain about at least!

On a side note, sky are awful, I saw a headline saying Mata odds on to join Everton - got panicked, thought something had happened, not only was there nothing new but Mata wasn't even feckin odds on!

The_Kew_Tour

It's as good as.

#choochoo

caviardreams

StringerBell wrote: »

On a side note, sky are awful, I saw a headline saying Mata odds on to join Everton - got panicked, thought something had happened, not only was there nothing new but Mata wasn't even feckin odds on!

But but but... he's on Mourinho's magic white board! It can't be #savemata #hugsforjuan

Surely Everton would have happened by now if it was going to happen?

Lithium93_

The prodigal son Paul Pogba's coming home

adox

Isn't it fantastic that De Gea isn't even being discussed?

Never thought we would still have him for the coming season.

With Pogba in(yes I did say in) that's the four players signed. Any others will be to replace any outgoing players. I hope one or two of our CMs are moved on/leave and are replaced with better options. I'd say there's a small chance that one may be changed which would make me happy.

Perhaps a RB will be brought in? Varelas place in the squad may be under threat.

The_Kew_Tour

Also when Football manager 17 comes out one less position to worry about.

Lord TSC

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Also when Football manager 17 comes out one less position to worry about.

Know it sounds weird, but I'm disappointed from that point of view. Won't be as fun rebuilding United now Jose has

The_Kew_Tour

Lord TSC wrote: »

Know it sounds weird, but I'm disappointed from that point of view. Won't be as fun rebuilding United now Jose has

I hear ya

Can spend it on getting Ronaldo back though

StringerBell

caviardreams wrote: »

But but but... he's on Mourinho's magic white board! It can't be #savemata #hugsforjuan

Surely Everton would have happened by now if it was going to happen?

Em, dunno really. Don't want to sell Mata, but wouldn't say he is safe just yet!

I don't see a need to sell him looking at the squad and I doubt Mourinho does either as things stand so don't expect him to go anywhere but its silly season so anything can happen really.

adox

adox wrote: »

Isn't it fantastic that De Gea isn't even being discussed?

Never thought we would still have him for the coming season.

With Pogba in(yes I did say in) that's the four players signed. Any others will be to replace any outgoing players. I hope one or two of our CMs are moved on/leave and are replaced with better options. I'd say there's a small chance that one may be changed which would make me happy.

Perhaps a RB will be brought in? Varelas place in the squad may be under threat.

De Gea for me was Jose first big task. Sounds like he's passed with flying colours.

*edit* Remember this :P

wandatowell

Utd getting business done.

bangkok

Football Italia just tweeted saying Real Madrid back in the race for pogba....

yabadabado

Unless United get an offer for Mata thats worthwhile I would hope to **** he aint sold.With the money floating around now they should be trying to get close to his fee back.

Trigger

https://twitter.com/DiMarzio/status/755868531212873728

"Now on #calciomercato to @SkySport the @realmadrid Player @juventusfc called for @paulpogba but he promised himself to @ManUtd"

Madrid well and truly

Rayne Wooney

I don't hear the fat lady singing

jayo26

bangkok wrote: »

Football Italia just tweeted saying Real Madrid back in the race for pogba....

It's would take you


#vile

Nalz

Manutd_4life wrote: »

He's one of our own, he's one of our oooowwn, Paul Pogba, he's just been on a loan!

V good

Trigger

bangkok wrote: »

Football Italia just tweeted saying Real Madrid back in the race for pogba....

https://twitter.com/hashim0307/status/755868954569142272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

jayo26

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

I don't hear the fat lady singing

It is far from over. How many times have players been supposedly close to United and end up somewhere else.

bangkok

astradave wrote: »

https://twitter.com/hashim0307/status/755868954569142272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Roy Keane also made a promise to kenny dalglish to sign for Blackburn.... The rest is history.

Cantona's Collars

Manutd_4life wrote: »

He's one of our own, he's one of our oooowwn, Paul Pogba, he's just been on a loan!

Somebody has been on Redcafe.;)

The Talking Bread

M!Ck^ wrote: »

De Gea for me was Jose first big task. Sounds like he's passed with flying colours.

dont think De Gea was going to leave either way. Doubt Mourinho was the deciding factor in persuading him but considering we have all known for months he was coming it probably meant de Geas mind was made up to stay long before end of season.

Noone was really expecting him to leave any how.

brinty

The_Kew_Tour wrote:

#choochoo

Whooosssshhhhh goes the
#positivityplane

Trigger

bangkok wrote: »

Roy Keane also made a promise to kenny dalglish to sign for Blackburn.... The rest is history.

I honestly think its just Juve trying to spook United into hurrying along and paying up. Juve release details of it to the big names in the media.. I suppose we will know by the end of the week anyways

Robson99

v3ttel wrote: »

Hmmmm, might be worth checking out 8:05 on this video with Robson and Paddy. Interesting exchange.

Robson on Rooney dropping deep during open play: "we need a midfield player who can time the run, get into the box, and make that extra attacker in the box"

Paddy: "we've got one like that now, haven't they?" (thought he was referring to Mkhitaryan)

Robson: "well..... it looks like it.... yeah" (tone of his voice implies a player not already at the club, ie: Pogba, check it out for yourselves).

They also go on a few mins later to discuss "United have been linked with Paul Pogba again, how big a signing would that be?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idH2ssNEUz4

Interesting take from Robbo on Valencia at the end

bangkok

astradave wrote: »

I honestly think its just Juve trying to spook United into hurrying along and paying up. Juve release details of it to the big names in the media.. I suppose we will know by the end of the week anyways

Hope so, pogba turns us into genuine title favourites if he signs and I would be disappointed if we didn't win/challenge for league this season

adox

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

I don't hear the fat lady singing

She's going through her warm up exercises.

I'll be amazed if he doesn't sign now.

In fact I'll take a month off from here if he signs for someone else or announces he's staying at Juve.

DM_7

adox wrote: »

She's going through her warm up exercises.

I'll be amazed if he doesn't sign now.

In fact I'll take a month off from here if he signs for someone else or announces he's staying at Juve.

We all should

M!Ck^

M!Ck^ wrote: »

De Gea for me was Jose first big task. Sounds like he's passed with flying colours.

*edit* Remember this :P

One of the best days ever in this thread IMO, there was some absolute gold I remember laughing me hole off

RobertKK

Can still get a 10% return with Skybet, Pogba 1/10 to join United.
Surprised they have not yet suspended it like other bookies.

RobertKK

Deleted User wrote: »

One of the best days ever in this thread IMO, there was some absolute gold I remember laughing me hole off

From despair to farce and joy. I remember laughing a lot that night and in disbelief at what happened.

The Talking Bread

Tweet by Turin based journalist Breadioni Talkini: Pogba just seen getting on private jet

Trigger

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Tweet by Turin based journalist Breadioni Talkini: Pogba just seen getting on private jet

In Miami? He was still over there today anyways

Just realised that there should be no one in the world with a name like that :pac:

hufpc8w3adnk65

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Tweet by Turin based journalist Breadioni Talkini: Pogba just seen getting on private jet

Don't you dare toy with my emotions like this!!

Cookiemunster

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Tweet by Turin based journalist Breadioni Talkini: Pogba just seen getting on private jet

Isn't Pogba still in the US on holidays?

The Talking Bread

Cookiemunster wrote: »

Isn't Pogba still in the US on holidays?

Not sure. That journalist is usually bang on the money though.

Adamcp898

astradave wrote: »

In Miami? He was still over there today anyways

Just realised that there should be no one in the world with a name like that :pac:

MrMac84 wrote: »

Don't you dare toy with my emotions like this!!

Cookiemunster wrote: »

Isn't Pogba still in the US on holidays?

I feel sorry for you guys :D

Alright lads and ladies. I was out in the wilderness for a bit there. Any craic in the last week?

I got to see the goals from the Wigan game just there. Nice to see Mata get the assist for the first goal of Jose's tenure, even if it was really Jaaskelainen's assist in a nothing game.

Jose's first post-match interview as United manager...still all a bit surreal to me. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy to see him in there, but it appears that it's just going to take me a bit of time to get used to it.

POGBA!

Trigger

:pac:

https://twitter.com/tvdellosport/status/755881288876392448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

https://twitter.com/GFFN/status/755882496466780160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Edit: what he actually said

https://twitter.com/IndianRegista/status/755883691100864513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw