12 Aug 2013 06:12:48
From the Real Madrid page dated yesterday.

Hi ed just wondering if there was any truth that man united have bid for Modric?
Thanks {Ed001's Note - not bid, no. There were talks between the two clubs, not regarding him specifically, but in which they were made aware of his availability. So the ball is now in United's court, if they want him.}

Where will Coentrao be heading ed? {Ed001's Note - Manchester United are interested, I am sure there are probably other interested clubs as well, but as they are the only ones I know of for sure, I would have to put them as the likeliest.}

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So is David Moyes finally seeing some sense, being an opportunist and chasing Coentrao, Modric and perhaps Di Maria and Khedira too instead of difficult to get targets? Have United deemed Baines/Fellaini too expensive and looking towards the Real Madrid garage sale which always throws out some gems? David Moyes did say we are "closer" to deals, although I didn't expect him to say anything else.

Real could definitely do with some cash in their pursuit of Bale, all four are available, and them 4 would complete our team imo and fill all the voids in one go.

60+ mil combined offer perhaps? Di Maria, Coentrao are definitely surplus to requirements, Modric is available too, the only difficult one sounds Khedira but reading the other sites Khedira is available as well from the Ed's info.

Or are these talks related to Ronaldo and KLOOT and DarkLard's info is right that we have been trying to sign him? Interesting indeed.

Thoughts?

1.) 12 Aug 2013
12 Aug 2013 10:47:56
i believe coentrao will be a spurs player come the end of the window? this has nothing to do with bale but more so the money madrid owe them for modric! as for modric, I can't see him moving anywhere soon!

2.) 12 Aug 2013
60 million for those 4 would be a joke bid. Modric would be 30 milllion, De Maria 25 million, Coentrao 18million and Khedara 20 million = 93 million. The lowest possible serious bid would have to be 75 million, but would expect 80-90m more likely to be listened to seriously. I would be happy with Modric for 30m, Coentrao for 18 million and Fellaini for 23 m as he is far better than Khedara. De Maria has made is clear on several occasions that he doesn't fancy the EPL. The last time was in turning down the possibility of joining Spurs as part of the Bale transfer package. He has never appeared to be interested in us, City of Chelsea, so I wouldn't expect to see him on UK shores at all as a full time player.
Mik

3.) 12 Aug 2013
REDFAITH,

That would be the best summer ever and would have us competing for the Champion's League again IMO. I've always liked Khedira and think he would be great with Carrick, plus Modric to link the play. Coentrao is an upgrade on Evra and Di Maria is also an upgrade on what we have.

Only issues would be price, as I think they would want £100m+ for them, and I don't think they would sell four players to the same team. Perhaps offer 50m for two.

Phred

4.) 12 Aug 2013
Why would we line reals pockets when Bale will be our player soon

5.) 12 Aug 2013
Well it appears I was wrong over Modric I didn't think there was any chance of getting him, all 3 of those I'd be happy with tbh, heard Ronaldo wasn't finished he ofc is the top banana, a good piece Redfaith

6.) 12 Aug 2013
Would love Di Maria and Modric. I believe Baines is better than Coentrao though.

7.) 12 Aug 2013
60mil "+" The + being the important part here. I think we should start bidding at 60mil and we might get the lot of them at somewhere around 70-75mil.

Mik you massively overvalue the players. 18mil for Coentrao? Are you having a laugh? 25mil for Di Maria? The other two sound fair but i've heard that Real want 25mil for Modric.

In any case all these are available and Real Madrid really won't care if they are selling to one team or 4 as long as they agree to a price. That cash would go a long way to then getting Bale, since Levy's problem with their offer is the timing of the payments and installments etc. This could solve the issue. A 60mil offer could have them thinking, a 75mil offer might get it done.

8.) 12 Aug 2013
Contrao is guff! Moody, moaning little twerp that falls over as much as Ronny did in his early days. The fact people would gladly pay 18m for him yet turn up their nose at the same price for a PL proven, best PL LB and hungrier Baines shows the fancy foreigner will always be considered a 'better' deal than what's right in front of your noses.

Modric. I am not a fan but he is a massive step up from what we have and you all know who I would prefer ;).

Kahdira. Amazing player IMO and if he is genuinely available (I never thought he would be) we should go all in for him. Would suit the PL like a glove and also has had his Spain trip so wouldn't need to nip off to sunnier climes in a few years.

Di Maria. Without doubt a step up from our wingers but I genuinely don't like him. I look at him and just think w**ker. Falls over faaaaar too much IMO and he brings tricks to the fore way too often against lesser teams and ormally winds up his teammates in doing so. There are far more 'team' orientated wingers out there we could target IMO.

Contrao- NO, NEVER!
Modric- Not a fan but would take him.
Khedira- Definitely.
Di Maria- can't stand the boy but would instantly be our best winger, so I would (begrudgingly) be happy IF we had to get him haha.

9.) 12 Aug 2013
12 Aug 2013 13:24:28
@Jono

I think Coentrao is a better player than you give him credit for. Although I agree completely Baines is the better player right now but at 29, he is being overvalued by Everton imo. I would take either of them provided they are at the right price and both represent a significant improvement on Evra

I hope you noticed the setup in the Community Shield game where we had practically no left winger and used Evra as a wingback. Coentrao or Baines would be perfect for that role.

I'm a massive Modric fan and completely agree with your views on Khedira.

Di Maria too I agree with but I like his electric pace on the break and his crossing is pretty accurate. If Moyes can have a no nonsense approach and tell him to play a specific way, he would deadly, especially ont he counterattack.

10.) 12 Aug 2013
12 Aug 2013 13:25:18
@Pardoe

If we cannot get all 4 of them, say we can just get Coentrao, Modric, Di Maria then we could just fill the defensive type midfielder void by signing Fellaini. If Coentrao is perhaps the one we can't get, we can sign Baines instead.

There is massive chance here where quality players are available, their club is willing to let them go in order to fund other transfers, they would fit into our team like a glove, all of them 4 imo.

I value :-
Modric 25-30mil
Khedira 15-20mil
Coentrao 10-15mil
Di Maria 18-20mil

Real have no problem selling people to the same club as long as the price is right, look at their sales for Napoli. I hope Woodward and Moyes see this opportunity, get the deals done instead of chasing difficult unrealistic targets.

Personally I feel Everton are overvaluing Fellaini and Baines, and Khedira and Coentrao would prove to be better deals.

11.) 12 Aug 2013
I rate Coentrao very highly. I think he's one of the best left backs around.

12.) 12 Aug 2013
I agree, Coentrao is the only LB available who is better than Baines. Would be a great option for the LB, Coentrao & Fabio for the left and Rafael & Valencia/Varela for the right.

13.) 12 Aug 2013
Di maria already stated he is happy at RM will stay there as he still has 3 years left on his contract.

14.) 12 Aug 2013
Guys Coentrao cannot even push ahead of Marcelo (who isn't much ahead of Baines) and yet would be better than the statistically best LB in the country? I know Baines will cost more but he is English coming from an English team so comes with the price hike. Baines IMO would be hungrier and would value the chance to play for us more. Age wise Coentrao has it but he is hardly a youngster.

Tell me what portuguese FB has done well in this tough league? And he is a wimp. On top of that he flies to the ground something rotten and is shoved off the ball so easily its embarrassing. Add to that he is a moany little pr*ck and has a face I would never tire of punching, I could go on all night haha.

I really really don't like him guys sorry.

15.) 13 Aug 2013
Coentrao is a really good shout for another left back. Wouldn't mind Modric either. would that still be enough though? If we do play 4-3-3 surely Moyes doesn't think just Carrick, Giggs and Cleverley/Anderson will be an exciting combination? Well I don't but I'm just a fan :P I'd take those two over bale any day!