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11 Jul 2015 22:57:27
I know the Ed's are not fussed on finances but i'm curious to know what type of price are we looking at for Schweinsteiger?
Cheers in advance
{Ed004's Note - It's best not to talk about the finances involved}
11 Jul 2015 23:31:06
14.4 million
11 Jul 2015 22:58:19
Imagine if someone on this site had said the day after the end of the summer 2013 transfer window when we only brought in Fellaini, that in less than 2 years we would have signed Di Maria, Falcao, Valdes and Schweinsteiger having also bid for Ramos. They would have been laughed off of this site.
I'm delighted with the Schweinsteiger signing. I think he'll prove to be a great coup. Schneiderlin, a proper CB and a CF and we're in a brilliant position.
11 Jul 2015 22:53:33
Think we have done well, young player in Delay and Farm in and seasoned quality in Schwienstiger. Only Otimandi and schneideirlin left and we are ready for kick off. Still think we may sign a big name forward though.
11 Jul 2015 23:55:20
A delay! Where?
12 Jul 2015 10:03:04
So .we have brought a farm in and a pig stable, next some sheep and Bale!
11 Jul 2015 22:41:39
Surely in our discussions with swienstieger (who by the way is not a bad signing and I'm massively starting to get excited about after a few hours of research-never better than Carrick tho ed007;)) we had a sneaky word about the yoghurt that is Thomas muller! He would be the the chocolatety flake to go with my banana yoghurt
11 Jul 2015 23:12:25
I think we stand a very good chance of landing Muller. Adidas has put up 750 very large ones and one of their 'faces' moving to Utd works for all parties. Also would we have got Schweinsteiger if we were still with Nike?? Maybe not! Who knows maybe Neuer will join the party next year? 😀
11 Jul 2015 23:25:04
Why did you have to research Schweinsteiger?????? If that is really true how can you expect people to respect your posts!!!!! A man whose won everything in the game. WOW. Surely your kidding.
11 Jul 2015 23:34:28
I wanted to see how his performances have been last 2 seasons law man! I've no care for you or anyone respecting my posts. I'm here to discuss my club with other fans, simple as that. Do you crave people's respect law man
12 Jul 2015 00:34:15
Pep you don't know what your talking about fella, saying Bastian over Carrick, behave, like you have an honest opinion about BS like you know what kind of players he is and how good or bad he is, but then you have to do 2 hours of research on him to get excited about him, anyone who has to research Bastian Schweinsteiger seriously doesn't know anything about football apart from United related. If you want to know what kind of player he is then look at his performances last year at the world cup for Germany
You do know he's German right?!
12 Jul 2015 01:53:23
BS can do everything Carrick can and a lot more. Every great team needs a spine and a leader. Best singing in years
{Ed007's Note - I bet he can't do as good an Ant and Dec impression as Carrick.}
12 Jul 2015 02:17:11
you can't have it all I suppose
{Ed007's Note - You can if you want it enough. Train, say your prayers, take your vitamins and you won't go wrong my little Bondamaniac!}
12 Jul 2015 02:43:46
That's where it all went wrong. Not enough prayers
12 Jul 2015 04:42:26
Pep!
U seriously did research on Bastian. It's not like he is a new player playing from unknown club. He plays for Bayern fro GS. and regular watchers such as me would watch him every year.
He is still World Class mate
12 Jul 2015 08:04:54
Schweinsteiger is world class. Carrick is a great player. And they both play for us now so who cares who's top dog!
12 Jul 2015 08:28:44
It's always good to do a bit of research on new players, even the well known ones. We all know he is world class on his day but he also has his injury problems, like knee tendon issues for which he was out for three months last season, let's hope he stays relatively injury free for the up coming season.
12 Jul 2015 09:53:46
Extra Bacon and Sausage will suffice for my research!
12 Jul 2015 13:53:59
Didn't mean to knock MC he is class
Thanked god fou him last year. Can't wait to see them both hopefully together in mid
12 Jul 2015 14:23:50
I just researched Carrick and no way is he better than Schweinsteiger! ;)
11 Jul 2015 22:28:23
The scousers are truly amazing they say Milner is better signing than Schweinsteiger and maybe Bayern want Coutinho this day just keeps giving 😁😁
11 Jul 2015 22:51:25
Last year they also said that Lallana was going to set the EPL alight and that Balotelli was good for 15 goals a season.
My advice is to not listen to anything they say, they're bitter and jealous of any club that makes a good signing.
As per usual, everything that involves the words this season and our year is complete rubbish.
We'll stick with Depay, BS, Damian, otamendi(?), MS (?) and they can keep Milner, ings & Bogdan
12 Jul 2015 04:43:35
they have the best team in the league and have done brilliant in last two windows. Their world class manager knows that
11 Jul 2015 22:27:57
Although i'm please with Bastien, if it means we don't get Schneiderlin I will be very dissapointed. I feel as though we are becoming a second rate Real Madrid buying proven players instead of looking to youth which has always been our philosophy. Hope i'm wrong, but Bastien and Ramos are not the players I would pick.
11 Jul 2015 23:50:55
We signed Depay did u miss that isn't he youthful, up and coming and Shaw last season. No club has all potential u need a balance who in our club are all the inexperienced youngsters supposed to learn from. Bastian can have a massive influence on and off the pitch and the ripe old age of 30. Let's hope he manages to get through the winter better make sure he gets a flu jab for the winter
12 Jul 2015 01:19:23
Yes I appreciate that, but I still think there were younger better options for the long term, don't get me wrong he's undeniably a quality player, but for the money we have reportedly spent on him, it seems a lot for a 31 year old who will paper over the cracks for a few seasons. I feel the same about Ramos (if we sign him)
Depay will be a quality signing and seems like a bargain, especially compared to ADM. I also think Bastian could also hinder the development of players such as Perreira, as undoubtedly they will be behind him for match time, unless LVG decides against signing schneiderlin, and plays schweinsteiger deeper.
12 Jul 2015 01:14:51
Jamie have you had a personality tra nsplantonly you're last few posts have been posotive you must have got laid recentley
11 Jul 2015 22:26:38
Apparently iker cassillas has joined Porto!!
How long before we lose De Gea?
12 Jul 2015 00:16:03
As long as it's at least 25 million I couldn't care less. Keepers can be replaced quite easily.
11 Jul 2015 22:22:11
Schweinsteiger, the man that can come closest to being part scholes and part keane.
11 Jul 2015 22:22:05
The only clubs that have been linked with Schneiderlin are Spurs, Arsenal and United.
Out of those only United and Arsenal can offer CL football.
The only reason why the deal hasn't been done yet is because Soton are holding out for more money. If United are not ready to pay a particular amount for a player then there is no way Arsenal is going to pay that amount.
I think Schneiderlin deal will be done by next week.
11 Jul 2015 22:46:00
Think it will be done by tuesday.
11 Jul 2015 23:05:57
Makes sense. Just hope you're right buddy.
12 Jul 2015 00:54:47
i think we've played it smart. by signing schweini lvg has shown that we are not desperate for schneiderlin and won't be forced to offer the 30 mil they want. This will put more pressure on southhampton to acxept a lower bid because schneiderlin desperately wants to leave
12 Jul 2015 02:18:01
Apparently everything is agreed with the player but no fee has been agreed. United have done brilliant bringing in Schweini and as other posters have mentioned, gives us a bargaining chip. Quietly confident that he will be signed but maybe not until later in the window. What a midfield we will have! Loads of different formations and options. What would everyone's preferred midfield be? Otamendi and a big signing up front and we are set!
12 Jul 2015 10:52:26
Just waiting for Saint Martin to turn up and tell us why we aren't signing Luke Shaw.
11 Jul 2015 21:59:26
INot over impressed with Bastian signing , be happier if he is the first of two midfielders joining us . Injuries fitness age he may be ok for a season but surely the club of our size that we should be looking of more a marquee signing of Veratti, Pogba , Vidal etc . Bastian will be a useful player to us this season injury free but with carrick aging aswell surely we need the midfielder we've been crying out for since Keano left . The presence hard tackling breaking up play and dominating the center of the park for years to come at OT. As it stands we haven't got that signing or player amongst our ranks and surely needs to be addressed.
11 Jul 2015 22:06:15
We have pursued Vidal that didn't happen.
Verratti? Not a chance in signing him.
If you don't remember, let me remind you Pogba left us for a reason which has been said a lot. Him and the club just don't get on.
How can you say you can't be happy with this signing? Bossed German football for the past decade winning uncountable honours. Experiance, leadership and a top draw midfielder for a low price, bargain.
11 Jul 2015 22:30:23
The players I mentioned were an example of type of midfielder we need . Surely your not telling me that Bastian is the best midfielder that we can get that wants to come to our club. Yes some midfielders are out of our reach but we can sign better midfielders than Bastian . Yes we ll have to pay for them probably a large amount but being bit younger fitter they could be at our club for years to come . I'd rather of payed the money and brought it Gotze . Yes make do with Bastian and he'll be good addition to the squad but the midfield is the engine room and where games are won and lost we have never replaced Keane and an aging injury duo of carrick n Bastian although on paper looks alright how many games will they play or finish . Lvg cannot rate his midfield that highly if he took rooney and played him in there last season that must speak volumes to other players in that position . I'd just feel more confident with another big named midfielder joining us and not just for a season or two .
12 Jul 2015 04:48:10
Gotze is not a no. 6 Torqs. This negativity amazes me. How many better no. 6 midfielders do you know who really can join us leaving their club. Very few. Bastian is still world class and will bring balance to our midfield. Further i think we will sign Morgan too
11 Jul 2015 21:48:28
I'm glad we got bastian and I hope we still get Scneiderlin as he's a great talent and still young. I feel we only really need 2 more signings after that, a good centre back and a good striker.If we get anyone else that's a bonus. Also clear up the DDG situation. I think DDG is a grwat keeper but with a stronger defence hopefully DDG or a new keeper will see less of the ball if that makes sense.
Tully
11 Jul 2015 23:52:52
Making a mental note of these Bastian doubters will make it more enjoyable when I ram it back down their necks next season
12 Jul 2015 06:29:01
Don't doubt his ability I just hope we sign another midfielder of younger age and someone that's not coming towards end of his career .
11 Jul 2015 21:38:59
Think it's inevitable that a striker will be signed this window as RVP is on his way and Falcao is away. That leaves us with Rooney, Chica(maybe) and Wilson. With champions league we definitely need another top striker that is capable of 20 plus goals a season. any of the eds or posters have any insight on potential strikers that are available that fit this criteria.
Also who's this bullshit everyone's posting about?
12 Jul 2015 00:22:48
It will definitely be intriguing to see what kind of forward United acquires this window. benzema would probably be my first choice but I find it doubtful he would leave Madrid. Don't seen Kane leaving Spurs this year and I'm not too knowledgeable about Lacazette. Honestly think Lukaku would be a great signing if we could get him. I know I'm probably in the minority but he's young, strong, prem-proven and has scored 15+ for west brom and Everton
{Ed007's Note - Gary Hooper is available but he's more like a Liverpool type of signing I suppose.}
11 Jul 2015 21:38:48
earlier today sky sports posted stats of BS number of games last year, if I remember rightly it was between 25-30, now I'm not sure if he was injured or not selected for the games he missed button play that little amount of games after a World Cup win should only work in our favour, unless he's had a major injury? Can anyone please enlighten us? Ta
11 Jul 2015 22:10:32
I read an article earlier that detailed that due to injury from the World Cup BS didn't play until November and then he was in and out of the team.
11 Jul 2015 22:24:07
Ta very muchhoggy
11 Jul 2015 21:19:42
Long time lurker, first time poster.
Didn't think for a minute we'd get Schweinsteiger in. Absolutely delighted. Slight concerns about his fitness issues to one side he's a class act and brings so much experience and personality to the squad. Agree with Ed004 he should rotate with Carrick (there's an image) and hopefully we'll still get Schneiderlin as our box to box to form a triumverate with Herrera.
On the subject of "don't think for a minute we'll have a sniff" surely we're not going to get Ramos as well? Heart set on Otamendi because there's not enough facial hair in our ranks but both would be supreme.
Never have something instead if you can have it as well I always say.
11 Jul 2015 21:45:43
Welcome to the site mate
11 Jul 2015 21:19:02
Now we all know Schneiderlin, otamendi and Ramos are the three names being thrown about the most.
But, who do well all think we are going to bring in regarding strikers?
I'm going to lay out 5 options.
Harry Kane: Young English forward scoring 20+ goals in the premier league last season. Capable of doing it in the premier league when giving the games but is he consistent from season to season. A hefty price will prize him away, is he worth it?
Thomas Miller: I don't see this happening now, not that the schweinsteger deal has gone through. Bayern will not let two of their German stars leave on the same window. A very talented and hard working player none of the less.
Karim Benzema: hot or cold player for me. When on form one of the most clinical strikers in the world, when struggling can never seem to pull anything out the bag. His goal record speaks for itself and has all the attributes to be a prolific striker for United. But we got to remember, this is Madrid we are talking about, always hard to do business with Madrid.
Christian Benteke: for me, a beast! We haven't yet to see him in a top flight team around top players, but can score some incredible goals. Very dominating presence. I don't think he is what we are looking for though regarding calibre and reputation.
Lacazette: this guy has incredible potential, fast and has very good reactions. Not an aerial presence but surely knows how to stretch a defence. His potential is frightening! PSG bound? 😔
These are just a few options, feel free to suggest others as we are all in the know regarding strikers. Surely we can't go into the season with two strikers. Also, with the sales of RVP and Nani and Falcao's loan deal ending! We have a lot of wages to offer. (Sorry for spellings I'm on my phone)
{Ed004's Note - I don't have any sources and Ed2 hasn't said anything. However, I think the club will try to sign Kane. He just seems to be perfect for LvG's formation. Hopefully any of Kane, Muller, Benzema or Lacazette will be signed}
11 Jul 2015 21:40:19
Good old Thomas Miller
11 Jul 2015 21:45:33
Not sure what benteke's record is like for Belguim, but I suspect it's not great. If he can't score goals with hazard, de bruyne, miralles, witzel et al laying on the passes then I don't suspect he will be prolific for us.
Lacazette, benzema or cavani for me.
11 Jul 2015 22:08:14
I was thinking the same huggy, but every time I see Belgium play they opt for Lukaku.
11 Jul 2015 22:09:06
Typing error from teddy bear! Thumbs to big for this phone 😂
11 Jul 2015 22:59:15
Actually a typing error by you sir in the post.
Ted was just throwing some sarcasm out there. X
11 Jul 2015 23:57:45
I see now haha.
11 Jul 2015 23:58:09
Cavani for me, unless a miracle happens and Lewandowski becomes available.
12 Jul 2015 00:24:02
Lukaku
11 Jul 2015 21:17:22
According to Graham Hunter, Casillas has gone to Porto. So. Good bye De Gea?
11 Jul 2015 21:39:14
Cassilla has signed for them hasn't he so I wouldn't say good bye to David yet although it is a strong indicator of him moving on
11 Jul 2015 23:55:33
Doesn't that just make our position stronger let's make it £50 million now especially given rumours that they may have a transfer ban next season
11 Jul 2015 20:45:58
welcome to man utd darmain
11 Jul 2015 20:57:35
Agreed welcome to the theatre of dreams matteo, have to think of a chant/song for him now.
11 Jul 2015 20:15:01
Are Arsenal really interested in Jonny Evans for £10 million, will personally carry him on my back to the Emirates.
11 Jul 2015 20:07:57
Ed002 posted on Arsenal pages that Lacazette is almost certain to leave. Anyone thnk we mite b in for him as well. No tabloid has linked him to us yet so that must be a good sign.
11 Jul 2015 20:38:15
Think the Ed's are expecting him to end up at PSG. Not seen anything of him but lots of you guys seem to rate him
11 Jul 2015 21:09:49
Roma are going to be priced out the market, Chelsea have made some form of enquiries thru guy Hillion but won't be making a move at the price being asked and them there's PSG, so unless we've gone completely under the radar I doubt he will be coming to OT. My worry is if arsenal turn thier interest into something more serious, I think the gunners are just a lacazette and a Carvalho/Schneiderlin away from the title.
11 Jul 2015 19:50:26
July 1st people panicking that we'd only signed depay, 10 days later and we've got Darmian and Schweinsteiger nearly done aswell with a CB and maybe another CM and ST to come and we've still got a month and a half of the window left. This could be a tremendous window for us.
11 Jul 2015 20:11:03
Now just get Gaitan in and all problems will be solved.
11 Jul 2015 20:14:27
Schweinsteiger has got be one of the best midfield signings we've made.
I can't believe he has signed, he's been linked to us for the past 8 years or so, with his brothers liking United and I believe he was up for a new challenge.
Schweni is a class apart and is definitely an upgrade to Carrick.
I can now proudly saw we have that we have schweni, carrick, Fellaini, Herrera and blind as our midfielder with maybe Schneiderlin a possibility.
That is midfield of varying talents.
Seem to feel 4-3-3 is the formation to be played.
11 Jul 2015 21:54:21
Gaitan? Do we need someone to bring the cones out at training
11 Jul 2015 19:43:33
I am going to make a prediction now for next years transfer.we will buy Wijnaldum from Newcastle for £25/30m.
I think he is a great player, am surprised we have not brought him with The LVG connection and especially as we now have Schweinsteiger sorted.
11 Jul 2015 19:39:34
It is a good day for the United fans but I feel sorry for Moon. So many fans in their childish excitement are over him today.
11 Jul 2015 21:11:20
I'm used to people getting over me sailor 😔
11 Jul 2015 19:37:01
I love Fabian Delph. not because he is a good player (which he is), not because he is all sinewy and attractive (which he is) but because he has shown loyalty to a club that showed loyalty to him. He could have earned shed loads more money at City but he refused to flirt with the overdressed tart in the corner wearing too much make up.
Hats off to Fabian, If I was not married and if I was a woman I would offer to have his babies, but I am and I'm not so this post will have to do. Fabian, I salute you.
11 Jul 2015 19:58:21
I feel there's something you're trying to tell us about yourself AJH
11 Jul 2015 20:01:24
AJH AND FABIAN SITTIN IN A TREE K😆I😆S😆S😆I😆N😆G
11 Jul 2015 20:09:50
Too much information AJH.
11 Jul 2015 20:27:13
What? You don't think he is sinewy? Or attractive? You all need to get comfortable with your sexuality. Thinking a bloke is attractive does not make you gay guys, I am guessing you are all in denial. My wider point may have been lost in my homo erotic musings. Hey ho
11 Jul 2015 20:50:18
I say this all the time AJH, men are quick to call other men ugly but the second they say one is attractive they get hounded. I'm glad you're as liberal thinking as me ;-)
11 Jul 2015 22:03:33
I also think he is dreamy AJH I imagine him rescuing me from a crowd of slovenly curs and riding me to safety on his black stallion.
12 Jul 2015 04:55:47
Stay away from me AJH. Stay away. LOL
Just kidding. But huge respect fro delph for choosing playtime over money
11 Jul 2015 19:33:06
{Ed's Note - We have posted a new article by Solskjaerhaswonit! entitled, Louis Van Gaal; a leader of men or just an ego?
11 Jul 2015 19:34:47
Was nice to hear BS said he wanted a new challenge and that he wanted that challenge to be Man Utd.
Quality midfielder - check
Experienced - check
Winner - check
Choose Man Utd - check
It always bodes well when a player wants to play for a club, better yet our club. How can his signing be remotely bad for our club #chuffed
11 Jul 2015 19:25:51
What shirt number do you think schweinsteiger will be getting? 31?
{Ed004's Note - Schweinsteiger and Fellaini should have a fight for the number 31.}
11 Jul 2015 19:32:43
i think number 6 i don't care who ever wears it give it to him
11 Jul 2015 19:39:05
Schneiderlin will wear number 6.
11 Jul 2015 19:10:54
So there's a year between Milner and Schweinsteiger, yet the media makes out like we've signed a past his best player and Liverpool have signed an all rounder who will be a catalyst and a vital player for them for years to come. Go figure.
11 Jul 2015 19:33:59
he can't even get into england team for God's sake how can u compare him to German captian
11 Jul 2015 19:03:20
Real Madrid have just made a £100m bid plus ronaldo plus Ramos for United CEO ed Woodward. I think we should also ask for Bale and James and zidane the coach.
11 Jul 2015 22:05:11
Ha Brill :)
11 Jul 2015 18:54:40
Can't believe some posters on here, they moan we are not signing anybody and letting all these players slip through our fingers and then we agree deals for 2 players one an international defender and the other a world cup winner and it still isn't good enough for them.
seems if United don't sign the players they wanted them to sign anyone else is not good enough, unbelievable.
11 Jul 2015 19:22:03
u know what so ironic today a day without beast . jmb and even kloot without negative post and others going super negative come on guys Schweinsteiger come with vast experience and he not going to play box to box i really doubt it he will be perfect so for once let's welcome this legend . he will provide wat we missing for years a good leader in midfield
11 Jul 2015 19:35:43
Really cannot see what they could be negative about Dwill, it has also been made known that this doesn't affect our interest in Schneiderlin.
11 Jul 2015 19:49:14
Good day today for the club.
11 Jul 2015 20:43:46
agreex beast we got a beast of a player
11 Jul 2015 22:07:02
I think beast wants best for the club his posts have shown that today . An excellent day all in all 😄
11 Jul 2015 18:51:17
How can anyone moan about Bastian, it without a doubt one of the best signings for a long time . The guy is immense .
Just need a cb now and a striker and were on for a cracking season
11 Jul 2015 18:33:26
Lavers-i know you look at our pages aswell as your beloved LFC page i was wondering what you lot think of our recent transfers . 😆😆
11 Jul 2015 18:10:47
First time poster. Thank you for the great job, eds. With regard to the Schweini signing, for his leadership qualities & commanding presence alone on the field, I think he's a great signing. For those who have seen much of him playing, does he play in a similar position to Carrick & Schneiderlin? Can we see two of the three playing in the same lineup?
Also, any rumors on Perreira's & Januzaj's roles in the team this new season? Convert to striker or second fiddle to Di Maria/Depay/Mata/Herrera/Young?
{Ed004's Note - I predict that Carrick and Schweinsteiger will vary rarely play together except for against the very best teams when we need more defensive cover. It will be one of Carrick or Schweinsteiger holding our midfield and dropping in between the centre backs. If Schneiderlin is signed he is more of a box to box midfielder currently but over time will replace Carrick and then Schweinsteiger IMO. Fellaini will probably become a plan B}
11 Jul 2015 18:50:41
Good Pont Ed004. I am starting to think that LVG is building a team with two cores, one for Europe & one for the EPL.
11 Jul 2015 20:18:34
Exactly the same feeling.
Maybe if we sign Schneiderlin he could possibly play the holding role in Carling cup and FA cup games.
11 Jul 2015 18:08:24
I fear we won't get Schneiderlin. The Schweinsteiger deal seemed to get to a agreement stage very quickly where as the Schneiderlin rumours and business seems to be very hush hush.
11 Jul 2015 18:52:01
Southampton are being very reluctant, they don't want to drop there valuation. Like last season, you have to pay top money for their players. Lallana, shaw and lovren deals proved that. Relax, I think he will come.
11 Jul 2015 17:58:48
Delighted with the three signings so far. And hopefully we'll get schneiderlin in and ramos or otimendi.
But I would also love us to get Reus or Greizman if lvg is thinking of playing Depay in a central striker position.
11 Jul 2015 19:36:04
I'm with you you there, with a lot of clubs out there for strikers, but when you if we can get hold of someone like Reus or Greizmann, who can create as well as score goals it's a bonus? You look at when Ronaldo was with us, technically he was a winger, but scored more goals than the strikers! Having players like that in the side are important! That's why I'm very excited about Depay, and if a few more players like him where in the side, can only be a good thing!
11 Jul 2015 21:53:34
If we get Morgan are you going for a name change NoMid?
;)
11 Jul 2015 17:55:17
First time poster how can any 1 say a world cup winning captain is a bad signing most utd fans would say carrick was are best player last season and now we sign a player 4 years younger and its a bad signing how is this
11 Jul 2015 18:45:23
He's 3yrs younger
11 Jul 2015 17:44:28
This site is like the driveway into Hell. Negativity on here has me feeling the heat, and I ain't ready to go there just yet.
Loosen and liven up.
11 Jul 2015 17:32:56
On the day we sign Schweinsteiger, Delph decides to stay at Villa and snub Citeh!!
Happy Days 😎
11 Jul 2015 17:20:47
So I'm a bit of a mixed bag of emotions here. We could have bought 2 good premier league ready players so far this window (clyne+Schneiderlin) however we have opted for two players from outside the league. One from Italy which is not a great or competitive league and the other from Germany which in fairness in recent times has been a one team league. With regards hitting the ground running, would it not have been better to buy the previous two. I know the quality we are buying but the breaking in period cost us hugely last season and the competition in the prem is so much tougher than what either of these players are used to.
Also why do we keep buying players on 4 year contracts rather than 5yr +1 ultimately giving us an advantage when selling again?? (Granted basti's age). And am I the only one who thinks selling Rafael is silly considering we need competition in that position? I really don't want to see Jones or smalling out there again as they need to focus on cb. Plus our defense for huge periods in the last 3 seasons has been ravaged by injuries.
Go easy on me I'm an old git who thinks too much haha.
11 Jul 2015 17:54:59
What makes you think clyne will be better than Darmain? Have you seen plenty of him? The league he plays in doesn't mean r won't be good enough. How many people want Pogba or Vidal, the leagues not an issue then? Clyne is decent going forward but suspect defensively. Darmain offers us height while defending set pieces too. Give him a chance. As for Schneiderlin we are still in for him. So he's still likely to come. Schweinsteiger offers us something we haven't had since Keane! A true leader and warrior in cm. Schneiderlin isn't going to have the same level of experience and leadership. So the two together makes sense! Some people are just never happy
11 Jul 2015 17:48:19
Redken. Darmian is a very solid defender who plays for Italy. He's extremely quick and fits the mould of the new wing backs.
Schweini is simply one of the best midfielders around. He will give us 3-4 years of his best football. He is a fantastic player
More importantly, both players are solid footballers who will settle in quickly.
I'm still of the opinion that we should buy schneiderlin in addition to schweini.
11 Jul 2015 18:24:31
Some people are honestly never ever happy. That one team league you refer to was that one team the one we bought from? Clyne the worldie who has made such an impact on the International stage! i'd have prefered Coleman but not at 30m+. Think Darmian might surprise a few, their league might not be great but their defenders know how to defend, which is something we've missed down the right.
Also we have bagged one of the brightest young talents in Europe in Depay.
Get a CB and a CF (if RVP leaves) and our squad looks a hell of a lot stronger.
11 Jul 2015 18:19:10
Yes Schweni played at a much lower standard whilst winning the world cup and UCL
11 Jul 2015 18:21:35
Some clowns on here would complain if we signed Messi, there's a difference between signing a one season wonder from a small league than signing someone who has dominated top tier football for a decade
11 Jul 2015 18:48:05
Absolutely Jaime excellent point.
11 Jul 2015 19:18:54
RedKen the Italian league is on the rise again IMO and if you sign an Italian you sign a defender darmian had intrest from bayern so obviously is a good player and if your questioning a signing of schweinsteiger you are wrong. Yes schneiderlin would give us a few more years but signing the German captain one of the best midfielders in the world who can play holding and box to box roles he's a natural leader and an absolute warrior give him 3 years and sign another cm after it's a no brainer one of the beat signings in recent years
11 Jul 2015 16:23:45
We haven't completed signing Bastian yet and that person carragher comes digging onto him. Wonder what is his problem. It's pity such person with less tactical knowledge is appointed as a pundit for tactical analysis. Gary Neville is the best pundit sky have and he even makes Carragher better
11 Jul 2015 16:26:53
I wonder if he was serious or trolling. Or a mixture of both
11 Jul 2015 16:39:09
I've seen worse on here from some of the less knowledgeable posters. Don't be so sensitive just sit back and watch them eat their words
11 Jul 2015 16:33:30
Carra is right though. Chin up.
11 Jul 2015 16:49:59
Carra is wrong mate.
11 Jul 2015 17:06:01
typical scouse comment mighhty reds. After seeing te hard on you scouse got from signing a mediocre player like milner i can only assume youd all have your arms in bandages if bastian signed for your lot
11 Jul 2015 17:31:20
It was just a bit of banter with the utd fans on twitter lol
11 Jul 2015 17:31:34
I will admit mighty reds he is no James Milner but we will take what we can. Also I find your user name quite amusing.
11 Jul 2015 18:16:43
Wonder what carragher would be saying if he was signing for Liverpool! Milner isn't in England's first 11 and schweinsteigers germanys captain. hmmm
11 Jul 2015 18:22:51
Obviously BS is the saviour just like Falcao. You lot tickle me.
11 Jul 2015 18:31:05
Milner a 29 year old bit player, B.S. 30 year old world cup and champions league winner. jealous much
11 Jul 2015 18:38:03
Haha you sign Milner and Ings and suddenly everything rosey. You'll be telling me you'd rather Milner to sweinstieger next. Get a grip
11 Jul 2015 18:50:37
i have question is this where he said man utd selling world best player tats is ddg and signed Schweinsteiger . if so i have question if i m not wrong ddg is gk and Schweinsteiger is a cm what is the connection if man utd sell a ddg v go buy good gk to replace him .
11 Jul 2015 18:51:31
The question you lot really need to be asking yourself is Old Trafford simply becoming a retirement home with a big pay cheque?
11 Jul 2015 18:52:43
I think you will find Mr mighty we don't need a saviour we will be ok where as your lot are still coming to terms with being crap I suppose your all chuffed that Henderson is on the cover of fifa best news you have had in ages although that Carlos something that you signed from someone will be great.
Best of luck getting an inter Toto place next year 😘😘
11 Jul 2015 19:27:27
this comes from a club who sold world best striker and bougth nearly 5 clowns to replace him migthy red come on . Milner can't even play for england and u guys saying he better then German captian this have to be funny .1st when u guys come here posting it says a lot u guys r jealous .
11 Jul 2015 19:35:10
Ummm., when u make a comment like "is old Trafford becoming a retirement home"
Then it hits u that United have signed 21 year Depay and 25 year old Darmain this window lol.
No its not mighty reds (love the name by the way)
The question u should be asking is, are Liverpool now signing other teams B targets? Even if they don't actually need them!
11 Jul 2015 19:37:40
Q to mighty reds, be completely honest, who would you rather have in your team, Milner or scweinsteiger? I'm genuinely curious!
You said about old Trafford as a retirement home?? How many other 'past it' players have come to us looking for one last big pay cheque, I can't recall any?
11 Jul 2015 19:55:28
And your lot tickle me 26 years! Next year hay!
11 Jul 2015 20:10:23
Cheers for biting people. I love it, I would say are you looking forward to next season but with your signings it's a clear no. You wouldn't believe how smug I am now. Have a lovely evening.
11 Jul 2015 20:50:00
migthy red i was question carr not liverpool but u jumped on me i have to defend no hard feelings cheers mate good luck for your team too
11 Jul 2015 20:51:26
Just to clear it up, I'm not biting I genuinely am interested to know from a united supporter to a pool supporter which player you'd prefer
11 Jul 2015 22:17:45
Hahahahaha your smug mighty ?? Really?? I would be horrified if I was a scouse and I mean what I am about to say I'm not joking I can honestly see Crystal palace and stoke finishing above you next year your poundland signings smack of a side desperately trying to balance the books whilst still maintaining premier league status I honestly don't think you have one single player who would get into our first 11.
Good luck next season you will need it 😘😘😘
11 Jul 2015 16:22:33
Why do people think Morgan Schneiderlin plays the Carrick role? He doesn't.
11 Jul 2015 18:19:17
MS is a pure cm, he will sit back, he will venture forward and defend when need to, quality player who goes about his work effectively, quality player
11 Jul 2015 16:22:08
Le10sport reporting that ADM is close to PSG deal BUT stumbling blocks is he wants a pay rise. Wow just wow if that's true, biggest deal in British football history and this clown still wants more (apparently).
11 Jul 2015 16:29:47
75% tax in France.
11 Jul 2015 16:53:19
That's gone, they are back to 50% now.
11 Jul 2015 17:04:03
Didn't realise - read something yesterday harping on about it. When will I learn not to trust the media. Sorry for wrong info.
11 Jul 2015 17:23:01
That's alright beast, the media is always full of rubbish
11 Jul 2015 17:31:47
Beast
he also has his 10000 tax allowance if he wants to use it. loll
seriously though all top players will have access to the best financial advise out there and honestly can't see any of em paying straight off the gross, they can even claim for pets you know . ask harry redknapp;)
11 Jul 2015 17:32:57
The irony
Bashing the media for providing wrong facts about the tax system and using the same reliable media to bash a player for hos alleged transfer.
11 Jul 2015 17:33:16
It was the Monaco ruling about them having to follow the same rules as other football clubs in France - BBC as wellm so misleading!
11 Jul 2015 16:19:32
No point in arguing over whether he's too old and all that. You need to worry how much the shirt is going to cost with his surname. lol
11 Jul 2015 16:15:25
Do any of the Eds know the current situation with Lewis Cook at Leeds? Might he be on the move this summer? Would love him here as Schweini's understudy.
{Ed002's Note - Try the Leeds page.}
11 Jul 2015 16:01:13
Am I the only one thinking our transfer business with Bayern may not have concluded just yet ?
Di Maria out ?
Gotze in ?
Megabucks offer for Muller ?
11 Jul 2015 16:13:44
Rummenigge: "Manchester United didn't make an offer for Thomas Muller. Even if, we wouldn't let him go."
11 Jul 2015 08:17:35
Eds, do you see United maintaining their interest in Schneiderlin even if the Schweinsteiger deal goes through?
I am very happy about the Schweinsteiger reports but I wouldn't take him over Schneiderlin. No doubting his ability but Schneiderlin is 5 years younger, premiership proven and in my opinion an absolute must buy.
Having 4 of Carrick, Herrera, Schweinsteiger and Schneiderlin to choose from gives us quality in depth in the middle of the park and that's a huge thing for us, considering how we have been crying out for central midfielders over the last 5/6 years.
{Ed004's Note - I still think there is a good chance that Schneiderlin will sign}
11 Jul 2015 16:42:14
I think Koeman coming in and saying united made an offer puts pressure on ED as his " we can do what others dream of" statement would look nonsense for 5-7 million. Just a random thought.
11 Jul 2015 15:53:49
Can the Eds ask Ed002 if we will also be signing Morgan as well as BS?
11 Jul 2015 16:04:38
Come on Eric, give it a rest. Ed002 doesn't want to play, deal with it. It's embarrassing to see these types of posts. When is everyone going to get the message?
11 Jul 2015 16:21:26
Really we'll RTP because he has so there deal with it!
11 Jul 2015 16:32:45
Well said AJH. The amount of posts sucking upto Ed 02 is just embarrassing. It was great to have him sharing his knowledge here but people should get over him and respect his decision. Moreover the other Eds are doing a great job. They share so much info and participate in most of our debates. The first reason I stuck to this site for the last so many years has obviously been the posters who seem to know a lot about football ;)
11 Jul 2015 16:37:23
Ed004 has replied, not Ed002. Rightly or wrongly Ed002 doesn't want to talk transfers on here and brown nosing him, sucking up to him, or asking other Eds to mither him smacks of desperation. You can pick your toys back up now.
11 Jul 2015 16:45:47
Oh ok where did I put them
11 Jul 2015 18:37:18
Has he died? Bruce Springstein. ? No? Ooooh sorry i just thought he'd died and you'd become the boss AJH.
(-;
11 Jul 2015 15:31:37
Edd's, with the ongoing talk of Di Maria leaving, now LVG likes his possession football, Di Maria, for me doesn't fit the mold? Bringing in someone like Gotze, or someone doesn't just ping balls into the box, less of a winger type player seems more plausible? More of an AM player?
11 Jul 2015 17:00:08
If Bayern want Di Maria then we should be taking Gotze or Müller.
11 Jul 2015 17:24:42
How about we get as much cash as possible and then offer DDG plus cash in exchange for Bale?
11 Jul 2015 15:35:45
Not that I get too bothered about the money side of things but £50 million can get you Sterling or Depay (who's twice the player) Darmain (solid defender) and Scwieny (won everything). I'm very pleased the way we've conducted ourselves thus far.
LvG likes his players to be versatile. Was Darmain bought as a centre back? Depay bought as a striker? Although I think Darmain will be our right back, there hasn't been any murmurs of a centre back on the way for the last couple of weeks. But the way we do business and the eds keeping us in the dark, you really don't know.
So if RVP leaves which is likely, and Depay is deployed as a central striker. Do you think we'll try sign a winger? Or let Januzaj and Valencia slug it out when Depays up top.
Guessing this starting 11 is very tricky.
11 Jul 2015 16:00:07
CB will be Otamendi. He's on his jollies at the moment after the Copa America. Be patient all will be well with the world.
11 Jul 2015 16:05:52
£50M for Sterling is just crazy, Inrally hope a city pay it as it used up so much money for a player that is far from the finished article. As for your other points, I think LVG likes versatile players but I suspect he has bought them to play in their best positions.
11 Jul 2015 15:09:12
If De Gea goes on the pre season tour to the US, what are the chances of him still being sold??
11 Jul 2015 15:33:41
Surely it's irrelevant, he is our player so he goes on tour. In these modern days of jet planes a I think he will be able to fly back if ne needs to
11 Jul 2015 15:38:18
Still the same I guess.
I think United have made their expectations clear to Madrid(whatever they may be, money or a player exchange), if Madrid meet those expectation we sell otherwise we keep our world class keeper for one more year and hopefully he signs a contract.
11 Jul 2015 14:55:41
Wonder how many united tips have schweinsteiger spelt incorrectly on the back next season .
{Ed007's Note - I bet you feel a right tot now Kev. :=D
11 Jul 2015 15:40:51
Have we sacked the guy who misspelt Andesron and Bekham?
11 Jul 2015 16:15:57
I remember it being Beckam in the Charity Shield. :)
11 Jul 2015 15:02:07
Anybody know why we are taking so much time to confirm Darmian?
He came in for the medical before Schweinsteiger?
Maybe both of them will be unveiled together?
11 Jul 2015 14:57:25
Is it just me over the moon with our dealings so far?
Kept cards close to our chest so far and 3 players who immediately improve the first team. Schneiderlin, Otamendi and one of Kane/Benzema/Lacazette would make it our best window in a long time. Add in Lloris if both De Gea and Valdes are to leave.
Things are looking up!
11 Jul 2015 15:15:46
No mate I am right there with you :)
11 Jul 2015 15:53:52
We Do NOT WANT TO SIGN Lloris! We need Oblak! At 22, quality keeper already and under the superb tutoring of our goalkeeping coach, he will become a worldy!
11 Jul 2015 14:42:25
Monaco going to sign El Shaarawy, City trying to get Sterling, and even Newcastle looking at Mitrovic. What do we do? Sign old man bloody Schweinsteiger!
What am I supposed to do? I've been banned from going to under 21 games in my trench coat, and Tielemans lawyers have issued me with a restraining order! At least we have Depay and Shaw, but that's not enough!
11 Jul 2015 15:17:53
Hahahahaha Hahahahaha Hahahahaha that is the 2nd time in 24 hrs I have spit beer on my phone because of this bloody sight 😂 Damn you Danny 👎
11 Jul 2015 15:27:59
Lol quality danny
11 Jul 2015 17:56:13
*site
11 Jul 2015 14:49:12
In what world would we take MS over BS (for 3 times the price I hasten to add) the world has gone bonkers !
For those that say this is a bad signing due to Schweinsteiger being elderly and frail you will be proven wrong.
11 Jul 2015 18:49:00
About time we got some value.
11 Jul 2015 14:23:59
Schweinsteiger in the bag, Schneiderlin would no doubt be a good signing but maybe Van Gaal is going to put his faith in Herrera. I rate this lad ( waits for disgruntled murmurings ).
Also has anyone given any thought to the poor Megastore staff figuring out how not to get confused with the shirt printing if we get these two.
11 Jul 2015 16:46:49
Agreed red i think Herrera will develop into a worldie if LVG put faith in him and plays him regularly. Midfield 3 of bastian Herrera and Mata is up there with the best midfields around imo
11 Jul 2015 14:20:07
Can any of the Eds give an update on the goalkeeper situation at Manchester United? It is clear DDG may leave and yesterday a turkish club has come out and said they are in talks to sign valdes. Lindegaard's future has been hanging in balance for over a year now. Looking at the way things are going, we may have to sign more than one keeper which would be ridiculous.
Thank you
{Ed007's Note - It's only my opinion but I just can't see both De Gea and Valdes leaving during the same window - so that'll be both of them away on Monday then.}
11 Jul 2015 14:16:12
I am truly happy today what a fantastic signing I am actually very surprised but over the moon a player from the very very top draw welcome to United Bastian you will be loved here 😀😀
11 Jul 2015 14:31:37
I echo your sentiments mate. He is a world class CM player.
What a signing.
11 Jul 2015 14:32:26
You know it is a good signing when everyone on here agrees that this is what we need and is over the moon about it.
11 Jul 2015 14:54:18
You're forgetting Peppa Pig who thinks he's past it and in decline
11 Jul 2015 15:04:27
Not everyone tas but you can't please all of the people all of the time I can only speak for myself when I say this is imo the best signing we have made since Ronaldo.
11 Jul 2015 15:20:01
For God's sake can you lot stop making me laugh I'm stood in a smoking area in the pub on my own and everyone is looking at me :)
11 Jul 2015 15:26:35
Pirlo signed for Juve at 32. Suppose he was a has-been too ;)
Schweinsteiger is a genuine world class midfielder.
11 Jul 2015 14:14:12
Personally I think the news of Bastian signing is really pleasing. A proven winner with the highest pedigree and a great understanding with the manager.he will raise the game of everybody else no doubt. I would like to see schniederlin sign also plus otamendi I believe we will also see a push for bale right throughout the window. I don't think we will sign another striker this summer
11 Jul 2015 14:35:18
Ken I was in work this morning when a mate of mine came in and told me his mate tony Bardsley ( phils dad ) said phil has been told by Rooney (Bardsley best mate) that bale will sign in august, I never believe it until I see it but fingers crossed
11 Jul 2015 14:11:26
Looks like schneiderlin won't be on his way now Bastian is on board.
Bastian will be presented tomorrow with Darmain.
It would be a tight squeeze to get schneiderlin before they fly for the tour on monday if he was to come!
11 Jul 2015 14:22:06
He is still badly needed
11 Jul 2015 14:05:39
Confirmed!! Bastian on his way lads.
11 Jul 2015 14:05:10
The window is finally heating up. We were linked with Bastian since couple of weeks with no any concrete thing but today out of nowhere we have signed him. Very happy that we now have a world class midfielder. Now one more midfielder(Schneiderlin ) and CB (Otamendi or Ramos or both :) ) and we are set to challenge for the title
11 Jul 2015 14:04:39
Things seem to be shaping up nicely, I think something we've lacked is leadership. it wasn't that long ago when within the starting 11 we would have 7 or 8 potential captains on the field at the same time.
Last season possibly 2.
Bastian will bring that, he is one of the most consistent and solid performing midfielders in europe and I honestly don't think I'm over hyping it.
That can be the problem with bringing in too much youth, it has to be balanced with experience and leadership.
Deeply looks like a real genuine talent, strong, quick, set piece taker, I'm positive he will do well.
Cant say I know too much about Darmian although I remember being impressed watching him against England.
Im also really pleased with what's leaving the club, we did have a lot of mediocrity and that is thinning out although i'd still like to see a few more of the wage bill.
Starting to feel De Gea will be staying at least for another year and that's invaluble.
I like a few others feel like something Big could also be happening behind the scene, It may be vein but I would love another huge name being signed, it does help us commercially and keeps the kids interested in supporting the club, rightly or wrongly.
Lets just hope we hit the ground running.
11 Jul 2015 06:34:59
Question for the eds,
If we do sign schweinsteiger, do you still see us targeting schneiderlin aswell? If it was up to me I would definitely do it. Can u imagine the midfield options? It also gives us the flexibility of playing a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 with different midfield options.
If the prices of £15 million and £25 million are correct then those 2 for half the price of say pogba sounds like good business to me
{Ed007's Note - I think Utd will still sign Schneiderlin before the window closes.}
11 Jul 2015 14:47:02
007 If that's the case, I'm assuming morgan schneiderlin would play the box to box role, with Herrera playing slightly more advanced? We have been linked with a couple of right wingers recently. With that in mind do you think ADM will be on his way?
11 Jul 2015 11:23:07
Quick question for any of the eds who are still answering on here, any truth in the Schweinsteiger deal, you know anything 001 me old mucker? Although many media outlets are reporting it, can't help but feel skepticism. Cheers for any info.
{Ed001's Note - sorry I didn't realise this post was waiting, and now it is pointless as Bayern have confirmed it. Apologies.}
11 Jul 2015 14:14:23
It's an ed conspiracy I tell ya! Keeping the united page in the dark, disgraceful! ;-)
{Ed007's Note - (swear) off!}
11 Jul 2015 14:49:51
The Scottish swear nearly as much as me it seems :-)
11 Jul 2015 13:53:35
With Carrick approaching his 34th birthday at the end of July, it makes sense to sign an experienced player like Schweinsteiger. Both have players with injuries but if we do indeed pay £5 million or so for him he would be a bargain. If we bought Schneiderlin we could give Schweinsteiger a free role in the team. Similar to how we had Carrick and Fletcher doing the donkey work when Scholes was 33/34/35. That we we can get the most out of him.
11 Jul 2015 13:49:59
A journalist stated that LVG wants 3 signings finalised before Monday so they can come on tour, looks like he was right. Darmian is in, Schweinsteiger has just been confirmed by Bayern and I think we will see Schneiderlin be completed this weekend also.
What a tremendous few days this could be for the squad.
Realistically all we need now is Otamendi since it looks like both Sergio Ramos and De Gea will be staying put for the time being.
Then we have the whole summer to try and tempt Muller or Kane who I believe are our top targets for forwards.
11 Jul 2015 14:06:43
I think Ramos will stay. Get Otamendi and Schneiderlin and we are all set
11 Jul 2015 14:16:43
If bayern sell schweinsteiger AND muller to us in a single summer, pep isn't leaving Germany alive.
11 Jul 2015 14:19:41
A striker ( personally I hope it's Kane) and a centre half of some experience and we have had a phenomenal transfer window spiderthing would be a wonderful bonus.
I know this probably won't make me very popular but it seems that Woodward is doing a very good job atm kudos to him :)
11 Jul 2015 14:45:39
Well if we are serious about Müller we have the perfect negotiating tool in Di Maria who appears to be interested in a switch to Bayern.
11 Jul 2015 15:02:08
personally would like to see a mid 3 of schweini angel and herrera with depay rooney muller upfront
11 Jul 2015 10:05:58
How's tricks Bond? Lovely little win for the Bhoys last nyt over Moyes Sociedad.
😆
{Ed007's Note - I'm good thanks mate. It was only a pre-season match but it was a good run out in preparation for the start of our CL qualifiers against FC Stjarnan on Wednesday night. I'm also hoping we took the chance last night to try and get a deal for Alfred Finnbogason on loan for the season.
There's a Stjarnan playing us in July,
They'd like to come and beat us,
But we think they'll lose the tie.....
11 Jul 2015 13:41:06
A baleen player let it slip during their press con that Schweinsteiger is leaving bayern, only otamendi n schneiderlin left c'mon woody get it done
11 Jul 2015 13:47:40
Confirmed bastian to utd by bayern munich
11 Jul 2015 13:11:09
Good news about bastian schneiderlan next i hope also see we are favs for higuain although i would prefer lacastte
11 Jul 2015 13:19:48
How I understood that is beyond me.
11 Jul 2015 14:07:45
No! Higuain should be nowhere near old trafford
11 Jul 2015 14:23:22
Of all the players we are linked to I hope we go nowhere near Higuan have never rated him and never will I am hoping for Kane seems unlikely but then again I didn't ever think Schweinsteiger would wear a United shirt.
11 Jul 2015 12:56:54
I can't understand people's views on players ages. Especially a player as talented as schweinsteiger. This is a man who has own countless trophies in Germany, the World Cup and the champions league. He's still one of the best midfielders in the game and at 30 in this day and age will probably still be playing high quality football for another 4/5 years. I'm not saying he will be with us for that long he might sign on a 3 year contract see it out and then go to America but for those 3 years he would be a solid player in our midfield which we always lack when carrick isn't in it. He is a player who Lvg could count on to have consistent performances and to lead our team to victories whilst he is still in charge.
Yes I would love us to sign schneiderlin as well but only because I think he is a great player and we could regret missing him. Not because of age. Van gaal will only be with us for another couple of years and schweinsteiger will be his leader in the midfield for his reign. Giggs will have another player to do that when he is in charge but for now schweinsteiger will bring us closer to instant success
11 Jul 2015 12:40:02
The press conference yesterday appeared to indicate that Depay might play through the middle - DVG clearly told him not to say too much when he was asked about training with United. He also said he thought he is a winger and then suggested that is not what is being asked of him. Is he going to play a Messi type roll?. So does this mean the press insitence we are buying every forward in Europe is also of the mark?
11 Jul 2015 12:54:39
Maybe he should just play as a winger as he is a winger and was a phenomenal winger last season. Then again I think logically.
11 Jul 2015 12:59:24
DVG? That Louis brother David?
11 Jul 2015 14:16:06
I think he was just saying that to the press JMB, it's all been cards close to the chest stuff from Man Utd this transfer window. I think he will be on the wing with a top striker coming in
11 Jul 2015 11:50:57
I'd just like to point something out about Schweinsteiger's age because it's the only negative about him (apparently).
Please remember that the player who we all consider to be in the top 3 of our most important players, Carrick, is now 33 and 2 1/2 years older than Schweinsteiger yet is still at the top of his game. LVG will realistically have 2-3 more seasons here and Schweinsteiger will still be a top player for the duration of his leadership. His age to me is not an issue, if anything it is a bonus due to his vast experience and undeniable leadership qualities.
We couldn't ask for anyone better in the middle of the park than a multiple time Bundesliga winner, Champions League winner and World Cup winner. We really have picked well here since he is our first German signing ever.
11 Jul 2015 12:12:46
Agree 100% the mans got quality pouring from every orifice
11 Jul 2015 12:13:30
Would also like to add a question to this rather than start a new thread.
What does this season hold for Januzaj, Wilson and Pereira? I think they will all have plenty of opportunities to be honest.
11 Jul 2015 14:11:48
I can see lot of chances for Wilson Fresh. But since we are packed on midfield and wings , Januzaj and Pereira won't game much game time IMO. may in ST pos?
11 Jul 2015 11:35:15
schweinsteiger + Carrick for the No. 6 position isn't too shabby. The fee appears to be very low if true and the length of the deal will take him to Carricks age, so we won't be stuck with him on the books at a bad age.
His age will concern a few people but the LVG No. 6 is pretty much the only position on the pitch where mobility isn't of paramount concern. If we were signing a 30 year old attacking player or full back then I would feel differently as mobility is a key asset in those positions.
11 Jul 2015 11:53:07
Would still love to have Schneiderlin as he's young enough to learn from Carrick and Schweiny. Think of the beast we would have in 2/3 years as well as the options we would have now. There's no way Schweiny will come from a one team league and maintain his high standard and fitness in the prem and we know what Carricks fitness is like so having the extra man would make a huge difference especially with the extra games this season. It also gives us a player/leader to bridge the age gap with the young lads coming through.
11 Jul 2015 12:02:54
One only has to look at the likes of giggs, scholes and sheringham to realise that if a player looks after himself, which most top players do, that there is no reason why players that use their brains cannot still be mightily effective at 35 and beyond.
Assuming all the reports are true this will be an excellent signing whose know how and ability will be a major asset both to the 1st team and to up and coming younger players.
11 Jul 2015 12:06:09
I just this somewhere:
'if your trying to convince yourself that Man Utd signing Scheinsteiger is a bad move because of his age, Just stop and accept he's a ******* boss'
😜
11 Jul 2015 11:35:02
It's great to see us sign players like Bastian and go for ones such as Schneiderlin who is a very good player. Depay may well be the next big thing and Darmian could well solve our RB problems as well, but just out of interest does anyone think we will bring in any Home Grown players this window?
Obviously City are falling over themselves trying to bring in HG talent and Liverpool have brought in a few of their own (albeit not the quality to challenge for the league for me) but I personally would like us to do a deal for a good HG talent.
Yes we have been linked with Kane (who I like) but relistically I can't see him leaving Spurs this window. The only other two I can think of is Stones or Barkely of Everton who could turn into top draw talents.
I can't imagine Everton selling both of them but after their dismal season last year would someone like Barkely's value have dropped since last summer? He could be a great player if managed correctly in my opinion.
11 Jul 2015 11:44:24
I think schneiderlin qualifies as home grown
11 Jul 2015 12:01:24
I'd rather my nan played for us than Ross Barkley.
11 Jul 2015 12:03:15
Doesn't schneiderlin qualify as homegrown?
11 Jul 2015 12:12:40
We already have enough home grown players based on what the League requires. Off the top of my head Shaw, Jones, Smalling, Carrick, Rooney, Young, Evans, Wilson and even Pereira I think qualifies.
11 Jul 2015 14:17:57
JMB you are indirectly paying LVG a compliment, be careful!!
11 Jul 2015 11:28:20
Good morning Guys
Some of the posts on here do make me laugh.So Bastian is 30 if he was going to Chelsea or City everyone would be saying what a signing he is.The majority of people on here were saying Ramos would be brilliant for us and he is 29 so do we buy him this season and sell him next season when he is 30.My only slight doubt is does this mean we will drop our interest in Schneiderlin who I think would be a better long term signing.Still things are going in the right direction and new players are starting to arrive.
11 Jul 2015 11:27:39
If we get Schweini, does anybody agree with me that we should make him captain and move Rooney to VC?
I know LVG said he likes domestic players to captain his sides (slim pickings), but it would be a smart way to backtrack on Rooney starting irrespective of form and actually have a proper intelligent captain doing the job, so we can take real benefits and allow Rooney to focus on what he does best.
This could mean we do sign a top class striker and not have the horrible prospect of Rooney dropping into midfield to accommodate him. Actually having fair competition for places and people needing to show their worth every game if they expect to play can only be a good thing.
I don't want this to be a Rooney bashing post, but more about the positives about what having a "real" captain can bring to the team directly and indirectly.
11 Jul 2015 11:53:31
Beast I was just about to post this myself. It would be for the good of the team, whether Wayne would accept that or think of it as a slap to the face is a different matter.
11 Jul 2015 11:58:03
Or move him to PSG?
11 Jul 2015 12:00:12
Beast , I'd agree with that . I'd much prefer a midfield player or defender as captain as a striker needs to be selfish and worry about his own game and Schweinsteiger is a natural leader
11 Jul 2015 12:02:32
Making a new signing captain would be the biggest farce of any managers career. Why would anybody do such a thing?
11 Jul 2015 12:08:32
Agree with your sentiments Beast but think dropping Rooney as club captain would create more problems than it would solve. Have to remember although Schweinsteiger has played under LVG he knows nothing of United and the players here.
I agree no player is not 'droppable' though.
11 Jul 2015 12:43:21
O captain my captain
11 Jul 2015 14:21:52
Why would he do that ? Dropping a newly appointed long time player for a new signing? It would create more problems IMO
11 Jul 2015 11:06:03
Good to see josh harrop with a new deal and going on the tour, i think he can get into the 1st team within 2 years !
11 Jul 2015 11:58:34
Cracking player
11 Jul 2015 10:42:46
I've been reading through all the german papers today, and all of them are saying its a done deal with Bastian. Today at the Allianz Arena, Bayern will present their new team for next season, they're expecting up to 70,000 fan to be there. There's also concerns that if Bastian didn't walk on the pitch that Pep is going to be seriously booed by the fans. On the Bayern forums and the magazine reports people are very P'd off at him leaving, saying Bayern are losing their ' emotional heart' or their ' Hearts- blood'. And levelling the blame on Pep and his failure to play him. Anyway, Utd have made an exceptional coup in getting Bastian, and a LOT of it comes down to his superb relationship with Van Gaal. When LVG was 'release' by Bayern only Bastian and Lahm spoke out publicly against it. so there is a good relationship there. I for one am over the Moon at him signing. Go back and watch the last WC final and see how he conducted himself when he was being fouled and kicked and punched by opposing player trying to stop him. He never retaliated and almost won the game singlehanded my with this dignity, integrity and leadership. Having Bastian sitting in front of our defence is pure gold.
jomo
11 Jul 2015 12:06:01
Good post mate that world cup final was one of the great midfield performances from him he was a true warrior this will be a fantastic bit of business if it happens.
11 Jul 2015 13:36:46
Man of the match in the final. I remember the game in 2010 when lampard scored that goal england had a crazy 10 mins then after that didn't have a chance schweinsteiger controlled the game wanted him signed ever since
11 Jul 2015 09:45:01
If we manage to pull of the signing of Bastian Schweinstiger I think it could be a real coup similar to the one Jose pulled with Ballack when he put together his midfield of 'untouchables' all those years ago.
He would be a class signing. Major step up from your Blind's and Felliani's that's for sure.
11 Jul 2015 09:58:02
A positive post jmb.
You feeling OK? Haha
11 Jul 2015 09:58:30
Thought Fellaini was our best player?
11 Jul 2015 10:04:53
i totally agree JMB we need a player of his leadership
11 Jul 2015 10:09:44
Exactly same thing I said to my dad when it broke last night JMB, I think it'll be a similar catalyst, a player like him doesn't come along every other day. The guys special and won everything, people like pep just don't seem to understand that. (The pessimistic poster, not the genius manager)
11 Jul 2015 10:31:47
Betty - Firstly, why do you hate thy so? Felliani was one of our best players last season but what I'm getting at is we are signing a winner and a champion as opposed to a player who can do a job.
David - I am not negative. I just have a lot of pessimism at the moment in regards to LVG and after last years showing we should all have concerns but I still like to see us sign awesome players and I think we all would agree Schweinstiger is the class of player United should be aiming for.
Dwill, Anon - Agree completely with your views. I hated coming up against that ****** Ballack he was as solid as an Ox and a General on the park. Here's hoping Schweinstiger can do the same job for us for the next few years.
11 Jul 2015 11:37:27
So . Schweinsteiger would be a great signing .
One of the main reasons for that signing if it happens is the fact that Van Gaal is our manager .
We need to get rid of Van Gaal .
11 Jul 2015 11:45:56
JMB. I don't hate thy so. I don't even know thy so. It just ammuses me that thy so constantly knows best and tells all other thy so's that they are wrong (with the exception of thy Beasty boy) , but then contradict yourself with subsequent posts.
This thread is a fine example. You have been telling us for months that Fellaini was our best player last season , and will be a nailed in started this coming season.
I get your point about Schweinsteiger being a step up , so maybe Fellaini was just a bad example seeing as he is our best player.
If you want to be the all knowing oracle , thy so needs a better memory.
11 Jul 2015 11:54:35
So Van Gaal is a bigger draw than Man Utd Bilko?
11 Jul 2015 12:22:33
No , but he's worked with the player and by all accounts Schweinsteiger respects him so it obviously plays a big part
11 Jul 2015 12:35:46
I think he has signed for United not LVG
11 Jul 2015 12:42:59
Or the money jmb?
11 Jul 2015 12:49:49
So when RVP signed for us rather than City , you think the chance to work with SAF had nothing to do with it ?
11 Jul 2015 12:56:24
Both Chris. The money and United.
11 Jul 2015 09:41:07
Helpful Schneiderlin update from Ed001 on the spurs page for those who haven't seen it.
11 Jul 2015 10:10:34
I suppose you could interpret that two ways. LVG would like both , but Schneiderlin likely to be put in back burner until defence and forward are sorted.
If we don't get our finger out I am sure others will be trying to sign him. I hope we don't miss out on him because I think he would be a great signing for us.
11 Jul 2015 10:58:37
I do wonder if the problem with Schneiderlin is the price Southampton want. He will only be allowed to leave for a Champions League team, and I wonder if we will try and sign him late in the window in an attempt to bring his price down?
There's no doubt we have overpaid for players recently and maybe woodwoody is flexing his muscles on this one?
11 Jul 2015 08:52:07
Is it Schneiderlin or Schweinsteiger?
I believe we need both.
11 Jul 2015 09:24:15
Please be both or at least 1 more for Cm.
11 Jul 2015 10:06:54
I think its both, I'm not sure where this idea of schneiderlein bring a 6 comes from when he's an 8. Schweinsteiger will rotate with Carrick, schneiderlein will play box to box and Herrera will bs pushed further forwards.
And from now on I'm just going to call them Bastian and Morgan.
11 Jul 2015 08:14:59
Swienstieger is past his best. Probably sit on the bench! We need to sign a young and energetic midfielder ie shniederlin! really enjoyed the depay press conference, love his confidence! Expect him to blossom aswell as Ronaldo did
11 Jul 2015 08:25:42
Is this a joke ?
11 Jul 2015 08:30:44
Wesley sneijderlin?
Not sure if you are on a wind up.
11 Jul 2015 08:34:14
Pep as much as i respect everyones opinion i think we disagree on this one. I think he will bring calming experience to our midfield where i expect him to play alongside carrick and herrera. He is a very intelligent footballer who in my opinion will provide the stability of taking over carricks role when he is injured (with more licence to be further forward when alongside carrick). that's not to say schneiderlin still isn't possible and i agree he would be a good buy. The only thing i wonder now though is if we will agree a fee for morgan or leave it and see how u21 midfielders develop in the couple of years we get out of schweinsteiger. I think if this deal goes through it is a very shrewd bit of business.
11 Jul 2015 08:50:43
So we are happy to take big clubs rejects now! If he can't get in the buyern team anymore then how can he be the top class midfielder we need! We need to sign players that everyone wants, players that make a difference week in week out for there clubs! Players that people wish they could have in there team and it's just not happening or going to happen. We can't get teams best players anymore! I know very very few will agree with me here and that's fine but lads who have been united fans as long as I have will understand! If you are a younger chap then you'll be clicking disagree and thinking he's having a laugh ! I'm just sad we can't attract the best anymore
11 Jul 2015 09:02:24
Pep are you really Ronnie under a different alias?
11 Jul 2015 09:03:08
ya Pep Carrick has been past his best for four years now, and that is why he was such a benchwarmer. Or we brought Scholes from retirement because Anderson was making that bench his own.
11 Jul 2015 09:06:28
Pep. We spent £27m on wig. And now we're buying one of the all time best German midfielders who has minimum of 3 years at the top for £5.75m and you're complaining?!
Of course we still need to buy schneiderlin, but to say schweini is past his best is a ridulous statement.
11 Jul 2015 09:08:15
Of course you could be THE pep as your name suggests and that's why you don't like schweini! !
11 Jul 2015 09:26:56
I agree he isn't the player most of us remember anymore, but he is still a vast improvement in what we have and more importantly what we need. A disciplined, inspirational leader in midfield, we have been crying out for this for ages.
Great signing, intelligent and likeable guy and will make a lot of players who may have dismissed our interest to think we seriously mean business. Good work Woody and LVG if this comes off.
11 Jul 2015 09:40:05
Yes I am actually THE pep, now I need to go and shave my head!
11 Jul 2015 09:41:54
pep i m sorry mate this is a fantastic business we need him and a cm but he his a leader who can inspire others he can link the defence to mid to forward the best signing for some years hope we can get him .
11 Jul 2015 09:45:02
People are so ageist on this site, would you say no to a 30 year old Scholes?
11 Jul 2015 09:50:16
Schweinsteiger is worth £10m for his leadership alone. We've been craving a Keane type figure since. well since Keane!!
11 Jul 2015 09:52:21
I was of the same opinion as peppiggs sorry for spelling that schweinsteiger was past his best but I watched a all of his highlights from last season and he was mighty impressive strong as an ox and he can shift still he scored 5 goals with 8 assists in all competitions and he only played 65% of bayern games that's not bad for a 30 year old still think we need schneiderlin as well just to shore the midfield up so our attacking players can go and express themselves properly
11 Jul 2015 10:06:27
Looks like you were right Ajh 👍
11 Jul 2015 10:12:52
Empty vessels make the most noise
11 Jul 2015 13:48:20
JMB, THE Ronnie is unique, I'm still here as equal as everyone else! Schweini would be a good signing as long as Schneiderlin comes in too!
Otamendi needs to come in, but which striker comes in as well? And we DO NOT WANT CAVANI. please!
I really would like Lacazette and it's a shame Vietto chose atleti? Dare I say Kane!?
11 Jul 2015 06:47:19
MEN reporting that the transfer fee for Schweinsteiger is £5.75m and wages reported as 140k per week.
I think we will have to change the definition of bargain here.
Anyway you can't put a price on his experience and match winning attitude.
11 Jul 2015 07:51:03
I read somewhere that it was €20m. We will only know once or if it happens.
11 Jul 2015 05:24:14
Out of curiosity guys, assuming we finalise this deal for Otamendi, who do you think our centre back pairing will be?
Will we go with the ever improving Smalling alongside Otamendi. Or an all Argentinian pairing of Otamendi and Marcos Rojo.
11 Jul 2015 06:46:14
fresh i think it be shaw otamendi smalling and Damian . in a funny note our right side defenders r tall and left side defenders r short . but getting otamendi is getting little complicated cause man city . chelsea and psg also interested and the club may lower the fee for him
11 Jul 2015 08:46:37
Dwill none of our defenders are really short and if anything it's the left hand side that's taller:-
Shaw 6ft 1
Smalling 6 ft 3
Otamendi 6 ft
Darmian 5 ft 11
Jones 5 ft 11
Rojo 6 ft 1
Evans 6 ft 2
11 Jul 2015 09:03:34
I think Rojo may surprise a few folk next season if he stops just punting the ball.
11 Jul 2015 09:11:47
Luke Shaw is 6ft1 . that's unbelievable
11 Jul 2015 09:22:14
Coukd we go back to 3 at the back with all of,them playing!!!!
11 Jul 2015 09:26:48
i m sorry your rigth brad i though shaw and otamendi r 5.11
11 Jul 2015 09:30:03
Dwill - Signing Damian would be a good Omen.
Shaw at 6ft 1 is incredible. He looks like a pip squeak.
I think it will start off with Smalling, but I am hoping we sign 2 CB's.
11 Jul 2015 09:54:07
Talking of Shaw, I'm really looking forward to his emergence next season. He is going to be awesome with Depay/DiMaria
11 Jul 2015 09:55:40
beast actually i m happy with signing of darmian he really good i was wrong about shaw height actually but beast do u think we sign 2cb cause weed a gk and striker it will be only one cb unless we sell r play 3 at back
11 Jul 2015 14:19:21
I really do not think Di Maria will be at OT next season! Swap him with Gotze, job done! I think another tell is that it will be MEMPHIS 7 next season!
11 Jul 2015 05:23:42
Interesting comments from LVG in Depay's press conference about the possibility of playing Memphis through the middle. It also sounds as though Wilson will play a lot more.
I don't think we are going to buy just any striker. It has to be a top striker that is versatile. If we don't get someone like Cavani or Muller then I think we will stick with Rooney, Memphis, Wilson and then Januzaj, even Fellaini.
The one rumour that does interest me though is Sakho - could be like Saha for us.
11 Jul 2015 09:26:55
I think we had a 60 million bid for Thomas Muller rejected
11 Jul 2015 05:12:59
Supposedly we sign Bastian then i see our genius pundits saying " Yes! He was once a class player but i don't know if he can perform at the same level now. I believe he may get overran in the midfield in this league"
11 Jul 2015 06:49:18
srestha if we can get him its a big if tat be a fantastic the exp in mid what v missing .
11 Jul 2015 07:49:29
Schweinsteiger is a world class player who at 30 is not past it.
11 Jul 2015 08:11:22
Hes past it , we need shniederlin too
11 Jul 2015 08:29:15
This will be one of the best transfers we have pulled off in years if it happens a player that has won everything and is still at the top of his game still imo one of the very best midfielder s in Europe and as much as I like MS he has someway to go before he can be compared to Bastian .
11 Jul 2015 08:32:43
Pep,
No he isn't, you are making yourself look silly.
11 Jul 2015 09:57:22
I'd say 6yrs left in him. The first 3-4 he will be as good as ever. The 5th and 6th just dictating and leading the middle.
11 Jul 2015 10:11:51
"past it" is such a flippant comment, written off before he even signs then
11 Jul 2015 01:09:06
Not UTD related.
I know football and money have gone a bit loopy loo in recent years but what has Sterling achieved to command such a high fee?? Don't get me wrong, he's a great lil player but he hasn't really done anything to date that stands out.
11 Jul 2015 05:34:39
Sssshhhhhhhhh. Wait until at least the sale is completed . What if the sheikh reads this? 😡 More seriously from someone who has watched him closely fir the past two seasons yes i think he is good but not 50 million good. And think we'll be the club who are getting the better deal
11 Jul 2015 05:43:41
The greatest thing he has achieved is being born as an english man. It is ridiculous how much he is going to cost
11 Jul 2015 06:08:32
HERBIE
As a Liverpool fan you're rite, what has sterling done. the answer is not a lot.
Although he's English and as usual the English media have hyped him up into this superstar. Cracking deal for us if we get anywhere near the 50mil for him.
I see another Shaun wright Phillips coming on
11 Jul 2015 07:57:38
It's not only that his price is massively overblown he has shown recently that his attitude is hardly great.
Plus you would think that young English players would look at some of the other young English players that city have bought and see what it has done for their careers.
If Liverpool get £50 mil for him it will be by far their best piece of transfer business this summer.
11 Jul 2015 09:59:17
Retread our problem lay more with Roman in recent years. He has took about 10 or 11 top players who we have sought after
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11 Jul 2015 00:56:38
apparently Felix Magarth has urged Bastian to move saying if he is wanted by a manager who is going to use him and has plans for him he should move. obviously having a go at Peps use of Schweinsteiger ( from the German 'Focus' magazine ) Focus also say the only thing missing from the deal is him signing the contract.
Jomo
11 Jul 2015 00:39:28
Anyone think that our first choice left back at the start of next season could be Daley Blind ?
11 Jul 2015 02:51:39
Bilko everyone thinks it will be Shaw but should we sign a few CM's as suggested then LVG will have to accommodate Blind in the team as he's his boy. I think LB may be Blinds position to lose at the moment.
11 Jul 2015 05:23:06
I think by attempting to sell RvP, LvG ha proved that he is not really biased.
Apparently Shaw has come back fit and is training well. I think LvG does rate him and will play Shaw as the LB.
11 Jul 2015 05:27:45
It may happen because LVG really likes him but i think a fit and fine Shaw will be the best LB
11 Jul 2015 06:54:53
to be fair on blind he did a good job but i think it be shaw if he not fit then it be blind
11 Jul 2015 10:02:37
Shaw is Defo our first choice left back. Blind is our upgraded John O'shea, a good Utility player. I'm sure he'll even be ok with that
--PLEASE NOTE--
These views are my own, and necessarily that of Manchester United
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11 Jul 2015 10:14:24
Yeh it was said that Rvp was "lvg's boy" this time last year, look how that turned out
11 Jul 2015 10:21:29
^^**Not necessarily**^^
Depay could make the Henry adaptation going by the Statement of LVG Yesterday