Manchester United Rumours Archive April 10 2013

10 Apr 2013 12:20:37
Ed002 have you read the Marca story regarding falcao? Have we even shown a interest in the player it seems a rubbish story to me? {Ed002's Note - I have not read the story and I am not aware of interest. It is the time of the year when folks are fishing for interest in their players. They perhaps fear that some of teh Falcao interest has moved elsewhere, which means less leverage.}

Marca are getting a bit of a reputation for talking rubbish, or plenty of people are accusing them of doing so anyway.

The only realistic part of the article is that they would want to block a move to Real, but I'm not convinced he's moving anywhere.

If he does, Chelsea or City would surely be front runners.

TM

Radamel Falcao would be a great signing as a bonus but anyone watching the game the other night would surely see where are problems exist - i. e. in midfield and down the flanks.
We have 3 windgers not up to the job and we need a strong arm in midfield - so let Fergie go out and sign Strootman and a new winger such as Rodriguez who is proven (Zaha is not). Offload Nani and Valencia. Then if there's money left consider a move for Falcao if they are interested in Hernandez. And that's is the whole Ronnie thing doesn't come to the table in the meantime.

Fergie was keeping tracks on him when he was playing for riverplate when he was 22, think you signed berbatov instead at that point

10 Apr 2013 10:33:15
Ok i'll ask in a different format, and yes I have used the search tool, and i'll admit it may be wishful thinking on my part. Thiago Alcantara's dad said his son needed to move to get more first team football this was around the end of March. I have recently seen another couple of papers touting him with us. Does anyone know of any interest?

According to Graham Hunter we have approached Barca and made some ground. He will be of interest in summer.

Very interesting that Graham Hunter is saying we have made enquires he is not a bloke that talks crap and I know SAF rates the player he has talked about Thiago being a great young prospect and would like him but stated why would he leave Barca when he is probably going to replace Xavi one day soon, but if he is to leave we would be interested he ticks all the boxes does any of the Eds know anything more. Katef

I'd agree that Graham Hunter is pretty genuine, Balague is the one that I find never gets anything right.

Didn't we offer 15 million for him summer before last?

Supasub

10 Apr 2013 02:01:52
Ed002 are we interested in Falcao? {Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware.}

I think there might be some truth in this story. Isn't atletico Madrid interested in javier hernandez? Maybe a player plus cash for falcao? That player being Hernandez? Could this transfer happen? what do u all think? T45

Marca claiming it's straight cash and a down payment already made. {Ed001's Note - Marca are the paper of Real Madrid, and Atletico are currently pushing Real Madrid very close for 2nd place. A cynic might suggest this is just an attempt to unsettle them ahead of the run in.}

Very cynical Ed1! Most likely true too

HBadger

10 Apr 2013 13:11:52
i think ed's bang on marca is little more than the real fanzine. We don't need falcao. For the amount he'd cost we could get the two midfielders we need plus one other signing.

Ed001, I agree that Marca are RM's paper and that this story is probably as real as the Lochness monster, but Atletico are certain he is leaving in the summer anyway so what would Marca/RM gain from this story?

Sydney! {Ed001's Note - just stirring the pot at a vital time, as United have shown absolutely no interest in him, well no intent to sign him is a better wording. I doubt there is a club in the world who wouldn't be interested in signing him if they could.}

Ed001, wouldn't it have stirred the pot more saying he is going to RM?

There are only a handful of clubs able to afford Falcao agreed. United being one of those clubs, however I do not think we will look to Falcao unless it's to replace the high profile Rooney. I still think Lewandowski is the striker we will sign.

Sydney! {Ed001's Note - no, it wouldn't, as they wouldn't deal with Madrid unless they were offering much more than any other club would pay.}

But it still would have made a bigger stir than mentioning United. AM are well aware of him leaving in the summer, I cannot see how AM would give this story another thought. If anything the more interest in Falcao would mean more money for them as a bidding war (so to speak) could happen.

I don't think this is a ploy by RM, but I also do not think this story has any legs.

Sydney!

I agree with syd falcao will prob be going to either city PSG or chelsea in my opinion. I think we need a fairly major changes in our midfield instead of thinking about our forwards. Anderson nani in particular need to be shipped out also young not impressing either not to mention the two legends of the club giggs and scholes will need replacing which will be next to impossible!REDWILL