Manchester United Rumours Archive July 14 2011

14 Jul 2011 19:25:27
Napoli just put an 88 million (100m euro's) price tag on Hamsik, Whats up with some of the Italian and spanish teams with all the crazy money price tags ??

A.S.H.W.I

They only come out and say these thing when they want to sell but for as high a price as possible.
Shappy

You turkey, when a team values a player highly, they submit a buyout clause that will put off potential suiters. Do you not remember Ronaldo and 80 million?

Cos if s**tty, chelski and the scousers are willing to pay stupid sums of money for players they are interested in (torres, carroll etc) then they just might get it and they are not bothered about ruining the transfer market for everone else at the same time

Have you forgot utd paid 30mill for Ferdinand about 8yrs ago you sold ronaldo for 80mill but seem to think other teams should sell there best players to you cheap so tell us again who started these crazy transfer prices

Ferdinand was the best centre half in world football so cost a premium. Ronaldo was sold on the back of the most prolific scoring rate a season has seen for well....god knows plus he was the best player in the world at the time so was obviously going to be sold for a world record fee. Hamsik is unproven at the top level as the Italian league is the third best league in the world. He had a poor world cup and this is he's best season to date. All that combined pretty much voids your a comments.

£80 mil for the best player in the world is 1 thing, payin £35 mil for a player who been in the prem 5mins is sumat else

The question was who started these crazy transfer prices next you will tell me veron was worth every penny of the 28mill or is that comment void

Well with these stupid buy out clauses can u say any of these players are better than Zidane... That's what these buy out clauses are saying 100m on Thiago who can't even get into his first team

Yep, the question was WHO started all the 'crazy' bids and prices, I'll tell ya mate....REAL MADRID with the purchase of Zidne for 45 mil some years ago and whatever they paid for Figo. They started because at the time they were seen as astronomical figures.Now that is a fair price for a world class talent. Inflation my friend. So Man U didn't start the trend, they simply had to compete. Which team do you support anyway? A Torres buying Chelsea? A Carroll buying Liverpool or a bitter that pay anything they need to get a player? Arsenal are the only ones out of the big teams in the premier league tha havent bought into this spend spend spend mentallity.....but my they are paying the price, no trophies in 6 years. Moral of the story, money buys success.

People don't seem to understand the point of these buy-out clauses, they are made so high to DISCOURAGE bids. Lots of European countries have to have a buy-out clause and if you don't want to sell that player then you make it a high price so even clubs with sugar daddy's will think twice before trying to poach the player. It's not rocket science people

Napoli are hoping to become a big team in the near future would they really want to sell there star midfielder?
im also of the opinion of whats so good about Hamsik could name so many players id have above him and for a cheaper price,

and 5M for Shaqiri seems unrealistic he seems like a prospect his contract running out or something ?

Agreed veron didnt light up the prem but he was one of the best midfielders in the world at the time - so again payin £28 mil for one of the best at the time makes more sense than £35m for a player with few good games for an avarage team or payin average to good players £200k a wk.we may have spent big on certain players in the past but tose players were mostly world class at the time

"Whats up with some of the Italian and spanish teams with all the crazy money price tags ?"

If you looked at the Financial state of Europe at present, instead of just the back pages, you would know the Euro is poor and Spanish & Italian economies are down the toilet. So BIG money quotes are because they need the money, as in their zone £100mill is worth about £60Mill

14 Jul 2011 16:59:38

{Ed007's Note - I am not going to post any more "Sneijder to sign........" rumours until there is something new. If people want to discuss the player/potential deal etc that is fine and will be in the Banter Section.}

Thank lord for that, his name is becoming more offensive than that of C***** A*** of late.
KevDarko

Im glad this will be stopped on the rumours page as i would love him to sign but relly can't see this happening thanks ed for doing this {Ed007's Note - No problem}

Well then this page will be empty. There are almost no other rumours linking us with other players.

Priceless brinkmanship on SAF's behalf. Italy's economy going down the toilet and looking for a bale out.

SAF and David Gill, the greatest double act since Morecambe and Wise.

WATCH THIS SPACE

Im glad as sir alex himself has stated on 2 occasions that there is no interest in Sneijder from the club and it looks as if this possible deal was purely based on specualtion and no interest from the club

14 Jul 2011 16:30:54
Preparations are being made for the arrival and promo work for Wesley Sneijder. He will be a United player between now and Monday. Haven't been told about length of contract yet or wages but im hearing it's a five year deal.

United Till I Die 1987

Manchester United have confirmed to the BBC that they are not trying to sign Wesley Sneijder

The Word

The same BBC that did a story on SAF's son, The same BBC that SAF will no talk to on MOTD. Manchester United conduct there business properly and quietly, ofcourse there not going to tell the BBC or any other media source for that matter about proposed signings. BELIEVE. WS will be a United player soon.

United Till I Die 1987

You haven't been told about the length of the contract to then state that its five years?

14 Jul 2011 15:55:38
Utd have agreed terms with Sneider. 100 % true
Fee is 35m and wage 190,000£ a week. David Gill to wrap up the deal b4 he flies to the US tomorrow.


Monty m/

Is this official or a rumour? do you have a source?

According to fergie, this is not true... I'm probably wrong here, but after berbatov purchase, didn't Man united make an official statement that they had changed their policy not to pay large amounts of money for someone over the age of 26 or something like that? They gave a figure, i can't remember - i could be totally wrong

This is not true please read SAF statement on SSN. i wish it was true

Gill did say the Berbatov transfer will be the last of it's kind. He also said that we will target younger players and turn them into stars. But he did say if SAF wanted a certain player that didn't fit this way of thinking, that player will be considered.

Sydney!

Didn't we look into signing David Villa last summer?
SAF admitted to that but the player wanted to remain in Spain.
Was he not 28 at the time and cost Barca £40m?
I'm worried about all the concerns everyone else has posted but we need that extra bit of quality as we can't rely on any of our current CM to make something happen in big games next season.
aJK

14 Jul 2011 14:27:09
Utd and inter have agreed upon a 35.2 mill fee for wesley sneijder and will now discuss personal terms with the midfielder.

If the wage dispute is settled, a formal bid will be launched and accepted by Inter.

This will most likely complete our summer spending however I would like to see us sign moussa sissoko from toulouse.

Djibb Mann

14 Jul 2011 11:59:06
The Mail says that man utd hav agreed terms with inter milan and sneijder .
What say ed ?


Monty m/ {Ed007's Note - I heard stories/rumours last night about that, I don't know how reliable they are but personally I hope they are true}

14 Jul 2011 11:38:45
Sir Alex Ferguson has denied pursuing Wesley Sneijder, rejecting widespread reports that Manchester United are close to a deal for the Internazionale playmaker.

14 Jul 2011 10:22:25
Sneider interest is a decoy
Fergie wants nasri and the "interest" in sneider is to pressure
1) nasri to put in a transfer request or miss out on his dream move. (we r buying this summer and are not waiting)
2) arsenal as they don't want to sell to us but also don't want 20mil loss.
Nearer to window close it gets more pressure on arsenal
If right nasri should hand in transfer request in next day or two

Really? I think Nasri will happily see out the last year of his contract then take a huge signing on fee next summer. Wenger will take the gamble in the hope he can persuade him to sign a contract between now and January.
Sneijder is not a decoy but SAF is a professional and wont comment on a deal until it is done.

14 Jul 2011 09:01:12
Arturo Vidal has he got a year left on his contract as i think he would be a very good signing. Maybe offer Berbatov and Kuzscack and maybe some money. He looks really good.

Ed what do you think? {Ed002's Note - I would not hold your breath. He seems keen on a switch to Italy.}

14 Jul 2011 08:51:03
@Ed002. Do you know anything about the Sneijder/ Nasri situation? It seems that just as the rumours for either started gathering pace, SAF came out and poured cold water over them by completely denying that United would be signing them and looked convincing as well.

So anything you or any other eds have heard on this one?

REDFAITH {Ed002's Note - Sneijder is without doubt a target and Manchester United will be trying to put a suitab le package together for both Inter and the player. Nasri I suspect will sign a new contract at Arsenal or possibly move to Manchester City.}

14 Jul 2011 05:04:00
Manchester United are close to completing Wesley Sneijder's £35million transfer.

United chief executive David Gill is believed to have agreed terms with representatives of the Inter Milan and Holland star, who will earn £190,000-a-week at Old Trafford.

Sneijder was forced to compromise on his initial wage demands of £250,000-a-week, but an agreement has been struck and the move is close to completion.

United owners the Glazers have sanctioned the £35m fee for the 27-year-old World Cup star as a replacement for Paul Scholes, who retired at the end of last season.


Chief executive David Gill met his counterparts at Inter in Zurich yesterday, at a scheduled meeting of the European Club Association.

It is understood Gill made clear United's willingness to pay £35m for Sneijder, with an official bid expected to be lodged within the next 48 hours.

Although Inter appeared reluctant to sell, they have accepted they cannot turn down such a lucrative bid and are ready to accept United's offer.

The capture of Sneijder will take United's summer spending to £85m, following the combined £50m outlay on Ashley Young, David De Gea and Phil Jones.

Gill was hopeful of concluding the Sneijder deal before he flies out to the US tomorrow to join up with the United squad on their pre-season tour.

Sir Alex Ferguson's significant transfer spending is proof of his desire to keep United ahead of the pack next term, and maintain their success on the back of last season's title triumph.
Wht do you say ed??

Shivam {Ed046's Note - i feel that Sneijder is a worthy replacement and i believe that he will add something different to the team and Sir Alex Ferguson is showing other teams that Man Utd are still a strong team that will become even stronger with these great signings.

14 Jul 2011 02:02:43
Watching United play the New England Revolution. Ashley Young is being played on the left wing and is looking sharp, while Nani is being played on the right and looking rather wasteful. I know it's only pre-season, but it is an MLS team. Am I the only one who wouldn't be sad to see him go if Inter demand a player plus cash deal for Sneijder?

SpartyOn

R we watchin the same game mate, or you don't like him?at this moment every player play very well, especial full backs, the twins and wings, anderson playing well as well.nani his going to stay mate.and don't forget this is pre-season, no body is fit.

Maybe i was jumping the gun. I'm not the biggest Nani fan (not the biggest fan of excessive step overs and flair either). I prefer Toni's work-rate and crossing/deliveries to Nani's style of play

Mate nani has been playing great dah whole tema has even obertan showing of his skills

Whatever happened to basic grammer? Spelling also appears to be a lost art.

I agree with you SpartyOn, I wouldn't be sad to see Nani go. He's a "simulation" expert, the type of player that if he was in blue or the red and white of Arsenal I would detest. As it is, I reserve my anger for Eboue, Drogba, Malouda and whichever fancy pants so and so Man City put out...

14 Jul 2011 00:34:41
Manchester United hope to complete the £35million transfer of Wesley Sneijder after agreeing terms of around £190,000 a week with the Inter Milan midfielder.

Sneijder was forced to compromise on his initial wage demands of £250,000-a-week, but an agreement has been struck and a deal is close to completion.

14 Jul 2011 00:16:41
Just had late night phone call about Sneijder he has agreed terms player will earn £190,000 a week has taken a pay cut and will sign 4-year deal if utd agree fee with Inter there was no meeting in Milan they have meet up with Inter Directors in Zurich yesterday at a scheduled meeting of the European Club Association and was told utd are willing to meet Inter's price and official bid will be lodged in next 48 hours but deal is not done yet. Also he also was in Milan maybe one last try for Sanchez before Barcelona seal the deal because he has not signed yet i was told there are still few question marks over payment with Udinese wanting more upfront. That's all for now.

You mean, You have just read the back page of the Mirror?

Just got of mobile don't read papers they have agree deal with him through his people on Tuesday and wednesday Gill meet them in Zurich told them utd willing to pay £35m but Inter need all directors to agree to deal and not all want sale of player.

Ha ha, off the phone, 00.16 it was posted oh about 1hr 40 minutes after you can view back pages of papers, total rubbish.
KevDarko