22 Jan 2020 12:31:42
Couple of questions for the Eds

As we seem to be haggling with Sporting over a few million here or there, would that suggest that Fernandes was not our top target and we are signing him because he is available? Surely if Ole was telling the powers that be that Fernandes was his primary target they would just pay whatever it takes?

Also, why are we not more proactive with transfers when the the window is shut? Is this down to us not having a DoF? Liverpool seem to negotiate when the window is shut so the player arrives as soon as the window is open a la Minamino.

Lastly, do you know if .............

Thanks in advance

{Ed002's Note - (a) You are thinking rather too much about this. As I have explained, Manchester United are keen on the player but not at the asking price. There was no clear "first choice", but they have had interest in other AM players as well. (b) It is nothing to do with Liverpool, but MU is run on an amateur basis (you can search the page for "amateur". (c) I am njot going to start answering questions about random players.}


1.) 22 Jan 2020
22 Jan 2020 13:03:05
As far as rumour goes apparently negotiations were entered into on a price. That price was allegedly raised by Sporting after negotiations began causing issues.
The latest rumour is that Jorge Mendes is now involved in Sportings transfer dealings and although he has had zero input into the Bruno deal he is demanding a fee which Sporting are trying to add on and pass to United. United want nothing to do with Mendes anyway but also feel it isn't their fee to pay and it's an issue for Sporting.
The above is all rumour and hearsay but this is a rumours page. Would be interested to see Ed's view on the alleged Mendes interference. or otherwise.

{Ed002's Note - Someone has been misleading you rather. The price was not raised during negotiations. The price was set by Sporting based on how he is playing this season. Jorge Mendes is an advisor to Sporting - as he is to a number of clubs.}


2.) 22 Jan 2020
22 jan 2020 16:00:00
ed. sporting are buying a striker for 7m euros i thought they had major financial problems so i'm confused as to how they can do any deals if they have to pay their debt in january is this accurate thanks.

{Ed002's Note - The had payments to guarantee at the end of December and again in June.


3.) 22 Jan 2020
22 Jan 2020 16:35:59
So they don't need to sell BF this window then well for me this deal isn't happening it would have been sorted by now if we really wanted hom that much. I'm totally disillusioned with whoever it is dealing with these transfers its totally amateurish embarrassing thanks ED.

{Ed002's Note - I am really not sure what you issue is with the situation. Perhaps not thinking about money would ease it for most of the MU supports.}