10 Aug 2013 00:34:14
We've stepped up our interest in Modric. No idea if it will happen at this point as very early stages. Hopefully it comes off. United's very open pursuit of Fabregas was bizarre. Similar to Sneijder 2/3 years ago. Player was interested I'm told but Barcelona managed to change his mind, they never wanted to sell anyway unless the money was too good to be true. Apparently Everton are playing hard ball with us Re: Fellaini. They expect us to go for Baines again as well and they're reluctant to lose both plus there's some issue with Moyes/United and the Everton board about the way in which Moyes was recruited by United. United have played they're hand(s) rather poorly thus far in the transfer market. Woodward isn't quite in the same league as Gill was, expect things to happen more openly than they used too. Fabregas and Thiago are prime examples. United are furious with Paul Stretford (Rooney's agent) he's trying to engineer the move to Chelsea by blabbing to the papers every other day. He knows this is pretty much the last season for one more big move for Wayne so he's moving heaven and earth to make it happen. Also a quick thank you to Rio Ferdinand for his service to the club, the best defender to play for United in the last 11/12 years. World Class.

OT Ghost

1.) 10 Aug 2013
Ed woodward is the guy who has engineered all the sponsorship deals equating near to half a BILLION £! If anything he's above gill in terms of contract talks! Gill fail in moves for Moura, Wesley S and hazard?

Have faith Ghost.

2.) 10 Aug 2013
That awkward moment when you instinctively hit the unbelievable button simply because you don't think united will get a quality signing this summer :(

3.) 10 Aug 2013
I for one agree with that post ten folds.

Modric would be next on my list, I like the player.

Its true about Woodward not being in the same league as gill, which is worrying.

But optimistically I have a lot of faith in Januzaj and Zaha,

But would you not agree ghost that even if they proved success's we would need some 'marquee' signings next season, especially if we fail retain the title?

Modric, Fellaini/Kondogbia, Baines would be fantastic business this season, I just can't work out why we Moyes hasn't brought in Fellaini and Baines prior to the pre season, to integrate them?

i don't think the evertonians are targets.

Cban

4.) 10 Aug 2013
That nothing everyone didn't know.

5.) 10 Aug 2013
How would any of us know how good or bad Woodward is. or even how good Gillw as - unless your a United board member you really have no concept of how these guys work etc so leave the 'Woodward isn't in the same league' stuff with the 'Moyes out' brigade

6.) 10 Aug 2013
Rubbish post. And vidic has been the best defender we have bad!

7.) 10 Aug 2013
Jaap stam

Andyred

8.) 10 Aug 2013
Vidic

Andyred

9.) 10 Aug 2013
Though Vidic is great there was a period of about five years where Rio was the best centre half in the world, let alone at United.

The inevitable Modric rumours start as expected. Yes he would be great, alongside a more defensive minded MF, which is the priority but the problem is he has already made it clear he is not interested in leaving Real and why would he after just one season.

We are desperate for a huge name signing to help the faltering share price in the wake of Fergie's retirement but there just isn't anyone in that bracket who's available and willing to join. Need to go for more realistic options ASAP.

10.) 11 Aug 2013
Sorry disagree. For me Rio Ferdinand is the best defender to have player for United over the last ten years. For over half of that ten years he was the best defender in the world! Woodward is amazing at sponsorship deals I don't dispute that but signing players isn't his forte. Expect player signings to take longer is all I say

OT Ghost

11.) 11 Aug 2013
Telling the world we'd spend £60-£70m on a single player was a big mistake by Woodward. Why would you say that. Makes the selling club(s) up their valuations of players United might be after. Gill wouldn't have said such a thing because he knew clubs already upped their valuations of players United were after as their Manchester United and make a fortune.

OT Ghost