07 Feb 2014 09:50:17
@Ed002

With Vidic and Rio both set to leave at the end of the season could we see 2 center backs come in?

Is there still interest in Garay?

{Ed002's Note - I was surprised that Garay did not arrive in the transfer window when there was every chance he would. I don't know if interest has now gone. Another option is Andrea Ranocchia. Zouma and Otamendi were also looked at but nothing can happen with either now.}

1.) 07 Feb 2014
Ed002, do you expect Garay to move to Zenit? It was rumored that they are willing to pay a higher transfer fee and higher wages but while Benfica are trying to offload him, he is holding out for a transfer here.

Another rumor seems to be going through the newspapers, claiming cavani wants a move to the premier league with us and chelsea interested. If that is true, I see Chesea as the front runners for his services, especially since we might not offer champions league football next term. But if we sold Rooney to Chelsea, would that boost our chances of getting him? I know it's all very circumstantial but still, your input would be greatly appreciated.

{Ed002's Note - Zenit will keep pushing over the coming weeks to get the transfer completed this month. I would think his agent will be sounding out options for the summer before a decision is made as he clearly wanted the MUFC move.

I don't see Rooney being sold to Chelsea. It is fair to say that Cavani's representatives are testing the water whilst they see what happens at PSG in the summer. I would not hold your breath just yet.}

2.) 07 Feb 2014
I think its more of Moyes not being able to make his mind up on a player, he was available in January we had the money.

3.) 07 Feb 2014
Ed002, its interesting and I was surprised too. United clearly need a center back, Garay is experienced and wants the United move, is cheaper than Mangala yet nothing seems to have happened.

Perhaps the club feel that bringing him in now would be pointless and want to give him a fresh start from pre season and has given him assurances that we will move for him in the summer?

Cavani really would be an odd signing for us unless RVP is leaving. Don't see RVP and Cavani being able to form a partnership if Rooney leaves.

Its very odd indeed.

4.) 07 Feb 2014
Thanks Ed002

5.) 08 Feb 2014
Is think smallings has looked suspect this season at cb Jones and Evans and Michael Keane will be a better centre half options than smalling and if let go Keane will have a top career like pique and shawcross.with an experienced cb to guide Jones and Keane, garay astori rami being examples muccsiho kaya Martinez names also mentioned and I've been impressed with dejan lovren
Footballkeano

6.) 08 Feb 2014
Ed002, do you know why the move didn't happen? Moyes doesn't rate him highly enough perhaps?

{Ed002's Note - I really don't know.}

7.) 09 Feb 2014
Moyes didn't rate Garay that's why the transfer didn't happen.
That was one of his many mistakes when he took over.