12 Jun 2014 12:08:45
Question for 002 if around? MU and PSG are interested in Sanchez, Di Maria, Konoplyanka & Griezmann. Probably Pedro too, there are obviously other clubs that can buy these players, but it seems to be ourselves and PSG pushing hard for a winger/forward. Would you say there's a fair chance of us getting one of these players this summer IF they all move? Only your opinion of course, I know you cannot see into the future :)

{Ed002's Note - I will try and summarise where we are with each of these players Syd - and you can decide:

Sanchez: There has been in Sanchez interest from Manchester United, Juventus and Arsenal. Barcelona will be willing to let Sanchez move on and would be open to using him in a player exchange deal. There have been discussions Juventus in respect of Sanchez and there is no secret that his agent has confirmed that they would be willing to meet the terms that the player desires. However, they are far from agreeing a figure with Barcelona for the sale - very far indeed. Barcelona will be willing to let Sanchez move on for a very significant fee or would be open to using him in a player exchange deal. Barcelona were looking to replace Fabregas with Vidal and were looking to that as an option whilst there is such a difference between what is being asked and what is being offered. However, with talks dragging on and Juventus wanting to keep Vidal their attention shifted from Vidal to Koke and then to Rakitic. Juventus has returned to talk with Barcelona on June 10 and have made it clear to Sanchez that they will keep Vidal but they still need to sort out the financial issue somehow - and this means they will sacrifice Pogba in order to get Sanchez and keep Vidal.

Di Maria: I am not aware of Manchester United interest at this time. I do not know if they have yet submitted a bid but Arsenal, Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Juventus are all interested in Di Maria. There has been an offer from Monaco and an rejected PSG offer, although they may well return with another offer. If he cannot stay at Real Madrid, the player would not object to a move to Italy should the opportunity arise and Juventus may give him that opportunity, perhaps as part of a package deal that could see players being exchanged. If not, he would be beyond the means of Juventus without them selling either of their prized assets. Madrid seem keen to hang on to him but Jorge Mendes has been looking for a deal for the player and has persuaded Real Madrid to provide a price at which they would sell him. He is however in danger of pricing him out of the market with some pretty outrageous wage demands.

Konoplyanka: Right now it is Manchester United, PSG, Roma, Bayer Leverkusen and Spurs who are showing interest and looking to negotiate a transfer whilst Dnipro are keen to strike a new deal for him to stay. Liverpool seem to have dropped the interest they had and have not spoken to Dnipro since January. Manchester United has made an offer for him but the player desires Champions League football - although I would not rule out a move to Old Trafford. Roma are pressing but have been told that talks are planned between the club and player and everything is on hold until that happens.

Griezmann: Whilst Griezmann has said on several occasions that he has no plans to leave Spain anytime soon, the financial problems being faced by Real Sociedad may still see him leave the club in the summer. He has had a good season which have led to enquiries being made by Juventus, Arsenal and Chelsea. Manchester United and PSG had the player watched on more than one occasion and both are looking toward making a transfer happen. Interest from Juventus has gone due to the asking price and Chelsea seem to have dropped their interest. No offers have been made for the player.

Pedro: Barcelona will listen to significant offers for Pedro. Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United are known to have enquired with his agent in recent months. PSG has spoken with Barcelona about the player last summer and in January. So there is really very little right now. It would not be a surprise to see interest from Liverpool if Suarez were to leave.}

1.) 12 Jun 2014
Thanks for that Ed. Hopefully MU will make more of a push for a winger soon. We badly need some pace upfront along with the midfield and central defence sorted. I know you said MU will use three windows for the rebuild, but would it be possible in your opinion that a CB, LB (Shaw), one central midfielder and a left winger/forward will be signed THIS summer? Then perhaps a 2nd central midfielder in January (Strootman). Then finish off other areas next summer?

{Ed002's Note - I am not going to speculate Syd. Manchester United have been looking at wingers but a number of those are not available to the club (Juan Guillermo Cuadrado, Arjen Robben and Marco Reus) or it has gone quiet (Aras Ozbiliz). There is, a little surprisingly, interest in Sanchez. And that is sort of where we are.}

2.) 12 Jun 2014
Thanx for the summary Ed. None of that sounds particularly encouraging for Utd fans.

3.) 12 Jun 2014
12 Jun 2014 14:23:22
Thank you very much Ed002!

4.) 12 Jun 2014
Thanks for taking the time to do that summary ed! Great read

5.) 12 Jun 2014
Thanks for the interesting responses Ed.

Have we recently been interested in Yarmolenko or Shaqiri, they seem gettable for one reason or another and would fit our proposed style well?

{Ed002's Note - Nope.}

6.) 12 Jun 2014
Thanks ed for the info.

{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}

7.) 12 Jun 2014
Very much hope we get Sanchez! Would be a player that could replace Ronaldo in terms of style, goal threat and pace.

8.) 12 Jun 2014
12 Jun 2014 15:22:16
Thanks for the insight Ed002!

9.) 12 Jun 2014
12 Jun 2014 15:23:06
Thanks for this Ed002!

10.) 12 Jun 2014
12 Jun 2014 20:38:49
Ed002, thank you very much indeed!
I'll keep fingers crossed the club makes a serious move for someone soon.

KingGiggsy

11.) 13 Jun 2014
Thank you very much Ed! One of the main reasons I visit this site, is to get your info. Much appreciated!