14 Sep 2014 02:30:50
Reports emerging that United will bid 25 million pound for Strootman in January once he has proven his fitness and gotten over his cruciate Injury.

Sabatini previously stated it would need to be a massive sum to tempt Roma to accept a bid for the player. So 25 million seems a little low in comparison to what he wants, that is unless we are hoping Strootman puts in a transfer request once he is aware of definite interest.

Just thought I'd pass along what I have heard and my opinions. Great work on the site Eds, Its very much appreciated


1.) 14 Sep 2014
Rumours in one of the tabloids this morning that Mata may be used as a makeweight in the deal. If be tempted to spend the money and keep mata as well. Add a decent cb and that's a world class team


2.) 14 Sep 2014
I think it would be very silly to sell mata. Top player who will only improve with the likes of di maria and falcao around him


3.) 14 Sep 2014
Mata is a better player who is worth more. The only way I can see him used in any deal would be if we got Strootman and £20m for him - but that won't happen.


4.) 14 Sep 2014
Where would either Strootman or Vidal play? sure I know they are midfielders but its the defence we need to fix, get a world class cb or two and we are good to go. Evans is a mistake waiting to happen, smalling isn't good enough and Jones will spend to much time in the medical room.


5.) 15 Sep 2014
Lolface, one can only assume if Strootman were to sign he would play the role that Blind played yesterday. This would put Blind on the bench as a Utility player. Saying that though he played outstandingly well yesterday and I don't think Strootman is absolutely necessary. Defensive reinforcements and quality are needed first.


6.) 15 Sep 2014
Can't imagine why we wouldn't need someone like Strooty. It's not as if our players never get injured, is it now?

And (hopefully) we will be playing more tournaments next season.

Using that logic, we absolutely need a RB (and I love Rafael to bits), a top CB (agreed they are hard to come by), a Strootytype, and one more winger.

Then we can finally, and safely, thank Mssrs Young and Valencia for their years of selfless service.

We COULD (a man can dream) be genuine CL contenders in 2015 if all those pieces fall in place. f^&% me, i half sound like a ''pool fan with my talk of "next year will be our year". that's what last season did to us I suppose.


7.) 15 Sep 2014
You see if Blind carries on as he started I can't see him being dropped, sure it was just QPR but he broke things up and played the ball simply to a more creative player. I enjoyed his performance. Sure we will get injuries but we also have fewer games this year. I still think the defence or a cb is or should be priority.


8.) 15 Sep 2014
Well if United get in the champs league next season you need a better n bigger squad citah have Fernando n fernandinho in the same position it's a squad game now not just starting 11


9.) 15 Sep 2014
Keep smoking stuff boys he will never wear the red shirt.Not good enough.