Manchester United Rumours Archive July 14 2012

14 Jul 2012 22:22:54
QPR are to launch a bid of £8 million for dimitar berbatov
Even though im a Man United fan I would desperately like to see berbatov leave so he would get regular first team opportunities

This wouldn't surprise me in the least. It would suit everyone as we would get the cash we want, QPR will get a top striker. They could afford his salary if they sell Barton. The only one that will need convincing is Berbs and with Park and Fabio already there. Moving back to London may interest him. I still think Malaga will bid for him.

Sydney!

Yh but I follow English football and not Spanish so I'd like to see berbatov stay in the prem because he's so enjoyable to watch
Only concern is that as we saw with macheda he didn't make it in the team that much at loftus so that could be the same with berbatov

£8m would be a great result, £5-6m probably more likely though. Berba has come out today and said he thinks he should leave, good luck to him wherever he ends up

Gav

14 Jul 2012 21:46:00
Supposedly BBC Radio 5 Lies reported this evening that we are finalising a deal for Lucas. Can't verify this however. They did also say this about Hazard so I'd get the salt out.

Rudderpost

14 Jul 2012 21:12:19
To any eds

Do any of you think that Lucas moura will be a united player at the start of the season? I have read all other posts and realise what you know has been stated. But what are you guys personal feelings on the chances of this deal? Great site by the way guys keep up the good work.

Gman86 {Ed007's Note - Thanks mate and no I don't think Moura will be at Utd.}

14 Jul 2012 19:26:46
Looks as though the Eriksen rumours are picking up pace. He would be a very good signing, I'd much rather have him than Lucas Moura as he would go a long way to solve our midfield crisis. He would work very well alongside Carrick. Having main options of Carrick, Cleverly, Eriksen and Anderson looks exciting with Scholes, Tunnicliffe, Petrucci and Giggs playing more bit part roles. For £20 million Eriksen would be great business, but I am not at all convinced that he would want to come to England, or that he would stay for very long before going to Barca. That is a major reservation that I am sure we would have.

RedDevil19

Eriksen would replace Anderson in the squad.

Sydney!

Who's to say barca would want him or even afford him (if he signs im presuming it will be for 4 years or so?)

Cban

What crisis,Anderson and Cleverley are proven if they can stay fit and if this Ericson is the real deal then why aren't Madrid, Spurs Inter being linked to him
Can't see Fergie pursuing this one
Tiger2

'Tiger2' how can you mention Spurs and Madrid in the same sentence and think that they are on the same level as if we should aspire to their transfer targets? Barca have been heavily linked with him, need I say more?

RedDevil19

According to his agent!
Still feel if Cleverley & Anderson can stay fit and Carrick scholes giggs Powell play to there capabilities then were not far away
Modric I believe would improve us but I'd prefer us to go for Rodwell even with his injuries than erikson
Tiger2

Both Madrid & Spurs are looking for a midfielder and could afford him that's why I mentioned them sorry RedDevil19 still believe we,ll stick with our opinions that's football
Tiger2

RD19, we know Eriksen would love to go to Barcelona, but where is the proof Barcelona would love to have Eriksen? They simply have no need for him and they couldn't afford him anyway.

Sydney!

Not ready for the first team, talented player but far from the finished article. He was dead at the euros, seems to have problems finding space when off the ball my opinion is if hes signed he wont be a starter hes defo still learning his trade, saying that u.t.d would be the best place to improve his craft.

marlow

I don't disagree but a key to the Moura deal may be sell on value in 5 or so years. Might even persuade Glazers to cough up funding.

Does anyone else think that Powell and Eriksen's style of play is similar? So much so it almost makes it pointless having both of them seeing as they are about the same age. Plus which one do you think will won't to play for his dream spainish club i a few years.

Shappy

14 Jul 2012 16:49:24
To the EDs and Anyone who can actually add to it,

What is actually going on with Lucas Moura ?

Have there been talks ? Is it serious ? Is it ongoing ? Are we actually in for him or is all media BS ? Is there a serious chance of getting him or is it all just for show ?..

CalamityManc! {Ed002's Note - I have explained already. RTFP.}

The club are interested in the player; The father of the Brazillian accepted an invitation to OT and talked about a transfer to United last season. I believe United have sent representatives to Brazil and have made a bid - some say £23m, others £25m but United know that Inter have no money, Chelsea are interested in other players and actually dont have room for him, and its all down to the club increasing the offer. I believe £29-32m will be accepted. Lucas father says he is ready, the player wants a new challenge, and the club must be holding out for more money due to the contract saga!
If the club didnt want Lucas Moura to go, then all they had to do would be release a statement as the young player is still under contract.
So to summarise, the club just wants more money, the father of the player says he is ready and the player wants a new challenge. The good thing for United fans is that they must do a deal before Lucas Moura plays in front against England next Friday and the Olympic tournament before the value increases!

Lucas moura would be a great signing 4 us but I just can't c it happing after watching a few videos of him he as bags of skill and would be a pleasure 2 watch in a red shirt. RegTheRed

14 Jul 2012 15:22:48
I am certain we will get two more players, Fergie will be waiting to see how a few things progress and players will become available soon who aren't just yet. I think khedira may become available and i wouldn't mind him, baines will eventually come too.

too many of us are paniking due to the fact we only have two players even though there is ages left in this window.

1redarmy

I believe we3 should go for sneijder again if cant get lucas moura

I think the main reason people would panic is because fergie likes his buisness done early to get the players adjusted

14 Jul 2012 14:04:33
there are reports coming out today that we are in talks with christian erikson for a 17mill deal so looks like the lucas moura rumours were just a smokescreen. although would be wise not hold ones breath :)

14 Jul 2012 12:05:55
ed is it true that spurs are trying to involve benzema in the modric deal? Also with moutinho spurs bound, are there any other options for united in cm? {Ed002's Note - It sounds very unlikely. Eriksen perhaps?}

Thanks ed002, my friend is a spurs fan he mentioned it to me last night. i hope united do look to strengthen in the cm this season. have you heard more on eriksen or just what you already know? tom17 {Ed002's Note - There is nothing new.}

There's no chance of Benzema being part of the deal

melwing28

Thanks ed002 tom17

As a spurs fan, maybe i could shed some light? i have previously posted regarding the modric/moutinho situation! i have not heard anything regartding benzema? nor have i been told anything regarding benzema! i only know there are players who will be arriving, one being moutinho, another being lloris there are supposed to be more but nothing seems to be getting out? muniain and lopez plus another forward have been mentioned but nothing concrete? but benzema... no, im not sure the erikson to united rumour is true or not? i was told it was just paper rumours??

14 Jul 2012 11:48:12
I very much feel that if we don't get either Modric or Moutinho, then we will not sign a 'big' central midfielder this summer. In terms of availability, there are not too many players available out there that could improve our squad. If Anderson and Cleverly can stay fit then they will be like new signings, I also expect Petrucci and Tunnicliffe to have a fair few chances. I still think that we need someone in their to replace Fletcher and Park's energy as we don't have that player now to be honest. Thats why I think the Dembele rumours have surfaced, if he does sign, then he will be a bit part player I imagine. I am positive that Baines will sign, and I think that the only other possible signing may actually be Nico Gaitan still. It says in the player profiles that he likes to drift inside, so there is every chance that Fergie will think he can convert him into someone to play alongside Carrick in the middle - its quite possible I think. Nico Gaitan, Moussa Dembele and Leighton Baines along with Nick Powell and Shinji Kagawa would be a pretty good summer by all accounts - however I still hope that we can see a stellar central midfield signing. I wouldn't expect the Eriksen reports to be true though, he wants Spain / stay at Ajax.

RedDevil19

The fact Dembele and Baines are mentioned as part "of a good summer" just about sums up where we are at moment, sorry but if this is supposed to challenge Europes elite I have an inkling they won't be shaking in their boots!, as for Gaitan, we may well get him because I dont think there's any interest from anywhere else!

Charla

There are reports linking us to erikson and we know sfa rates him mite be more bull but fingers crossed he is the type were after and can only get better him and kagawa along with scholes carrick and cleverly are all good retainers passers and i can see us having better possession than last few seasons and are attack is full of pace rooney wellbeck chicharito young nani valencia also if erikson is are target we should get him for around 20 m euros so not overly priced and baines is probably coming to he reminds me of irwin and a true free kick speacilest should be a fluid exciting fast paced united with all the attributes we want as fans

One or two of M'vila, Witsel, Fellaini, Dembale, Moutinho, Eriksson, Tiote, Cabaye, Marvin Martin, Ganso, Gotze, Van Der Vart, Modric, Sossoko, would all do us brilliantly. They are all light years better than Cleverley, Anderson, Giggs Scholes etc. On his day Scholes is still excellent, but he can only last an hour for maybe a game every two weeks. We are down to ONE decent central midfielder -Carrick.--- Jones, Petrucci, Powell Tunniclffe have potential. May be Valencia could play midfield, or Rooney, but we need his dynamism further up the pitch. Kagawa, an excellent buy, is going to play in the hole. If we really have offered 25m+ for Modric, Lucas and Rodriguez, then surely we can use the money to buy one top midfielder, Fellaini, Moutinho, Ganso etc. or swop Anderson and 12m for Witsel and 12m for Dembale. Could any of you see Anderson, Cleverley, Giggs etc play for city, Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal, or even Newcastle, let alone the top Spanish, French, German, and Italian teams. We have to win games with a goalkeeper,8 great outfield players and two midfielders only fit for the lower half of the premier league. There truly are midfielders of a far higher level than ours, available for 10m - 30m. Even the Glazers must understand that without success on the pitch, the revenue streams will start to lessen. Plus the amount of value the shares, they wish to float, would loose value very quickly,meaning any further share sales would be of a far lower value. It's not just a question of trophies for the club we love,(though this is what bothers me), it's a question of straight forward business sense. Come SAF, DG and the Glazers get us a bloody midfield!!

Feillani,tiote or dembele would not improve us i for one would want strootman for 15 million or martinez for the same price as modric now thats value for money.

sparkyred

If you think Fellaini wouldn't improve us, you haven't really watched him, He is top notch, a far stronger player than one season wonder Strootman, who I do like, but hasn't proved himself like many of the others I've mentioned. For a 10 -12m punt Dembale is a worthwhile investment. he is more consistent and skillful then Anderson or Cleverley. They both are really injury prone and in the case of Anderson lacks stamina and ability. Cleverley, 0 goals and a couple of assists in the EPL for United, looks really average at best. We have the weakest midfield in the whole of SAF time at Old Trafford. . Lets hope the Eriksen gossip has some truth behind it. Else our midfield will be full of old, overrated, unfit, injury prone sub standard players. United being the greatest club in the Universe deserve better. If we finish up with Kagawa, Powell, Eriksen and Baines, it will have been a fairly good close season. If we were to add Fellaini, M'Vila and yes even Strootman to that, it would be an excellent close season.
Mik

14 Jul 2012 10:11:38
A detailed transfer watch...who willbe a united player within few Dayzz ! = Dixon (India)

-- Today Sir Alex mentioned in the press conference that there is a still room for one or two signings so lets make a guess which one it would be ,we will provide you the current situation of the deals and you will predict ,lets see who gets his prediction right

* Joao Moutinho =

Manchester united previously offered a bid of 20 million for the Portuguese and Porto play maker but today very strange news came from the Porto boss Vitor Pereira where he admits that the Tottenham ’s target Moutinho will leave the club this summer .As we know that AVB is a great admirer of Moutinho since he was the boss at Porto and he wished a reunion by saying that

“He was one of the most important players at Euro 2012. He had a fantastic tournament.”

“He was an important player for Porto in the two seasons in a row when they won the title.”

“Those sort of players will always be interesting to us. It doesn’t mean it’s the only target we’re looking at, but if something happened then of course we would look upon him with some interest.”

* Lucas Moura =

Sir Alex is an admirer of the young Brazilian attacking midfielder and he wanted to land him at old Trafford before the start of their pre season friendly tour .Sir Alex even sent a delegation to Brazil for Negotiation and also offered a bid of 20 million plus for Moura

And after Sao Paolo’s Director of Football Joao Paulo de Jesus Lopes mocked Inter Milan’s £20m bid to capture him ,Manchester united are considered favourites to sign him .

In his latest Interview Joao Paulo was furious on the bid made by Inter Milan, he averred : ‘How can you pay €25m (£20m) for a player of Lucas’s quality? Italian football is broke – the club (Inter) are broke. It seems they are creating this to satisfy the fans.’

* Luka Modric

Another target of Manchester united but Manchester united are facing tough competition in the form of Real Madrid for him .Although Today Andre Villas Boas made it clear that Modric will leave Tottenham but not on a low price .AVB is certainly demanding heavy price from the Modric’s followers.AVB told that

“The interest Luka is getting from a number of different clubs is the same as he got last year. Luka is a player of major importance for the club and that’s why he attracts so many.”

“It is in the hands of the chairman to accept the right proposition. Chelsea were involved last year so there is nothing new in the situation. There is interest and the player raises interest.”

“If the player’s ambition is to move, we can respect that.”

“But there are club interests that the chairman will defend and only when the right offer is met, will there be more news.”

* Robin Van Persie =

Reports are saying that two days back Sir Alex were in London for Labour Party Sports Dinner at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium and sources determines that Sir Alex is still in the hunt for Van Persie but United’s rivals Manchester city are determined to sign the Dutch striker who refused to extend his contract at Arsenal.

* Leighton Baines=

As David Moyes wanted to keep his all important left back at the club but Everton at the moment badly requires money and Manchester united are looking to cash in this Opportunity however Sir Alex told ManUtd.com that

“I’ve been aware of what’s been said in the press but I don’t know much beyond that,”

Baines said, according to ESPN. “It doesn’t do any harm but it doesn’t do any good either. It’s just one of those things that tends to swing around this time of year. People put two and two together sometimes they get four and sometimes they get three or five. It gets other people more excited than those involved.”SO let c who will be with us within few days..hmmmm

DIXON (IndiA)

That's easy, none of them!

Charla

Good effort Dixon! well I think it would be a good bet that Baines will join this window the problem is the price personally I think £12m is a fair price and I don't think they're prepared to pay much more than that for him. From what I understand we were prepared to pay £32m for Hazard so there is good money available just depends if fergie fancies anyone and if they are available so who is on our shortlist really? what does Fergie think we need and who does he like? I can't see RVP coming myself, would love to see a quality defensive midfielder bought but from what I gather we are looking more at attacking midfielders there are a lot of names being floated around this site and I haven't a clue who we are seriously bidding for?

Jamal Sanchez

12million affair price when u got 75million for that diver ronaldo dream on

14 Jul 2012 09:19:59
Defoe for sale......... What do u think guys for back up striker... Berba leave owen reitre..... We need back up for rooney... When roony injured chicha and welback not enough... What do u think ed or syddeep rider {Ed002's Note - Makes no sense to me.}

He wouldn't offer anything different to what we already have.

melwing28

Why would Defoe leave a team where he is 2nd choice and will play all cup games and most premier league games at some point(mainly as a sub admittedly) for one where he would be 3rd or 4th choice, this would be a very Owen thing to do...

14 Jul 2012 05:26:44
So, apparently, we've had a €33million rejected for Lucas Moura. Hardly surprising given that Chelsea had a £32.4million bid turned down. I just can't see this happening. Lucas Moura, as I was aware, played as a CAM. Shinji Kagawa who we just signed plays that very role, and SAF himself said his best position is in behind a striker.

I'd much rather we focused upon the area were we need some major investment. Central midfield. Luka Modric is perfect IMO. And even though a deal looks a million miles away with reports claiming Madrid are at loggerheads over reaching an agreement, I think we should pull out all the stops for the guy. We should at least attempt to get him. Alternatively Joao Moutinho has been linked. I'd have Modric but if he's Madrid bound then Moutinho is definetly a possibility. Spurs also have a serious interest but if it's a choice between us and them, surely there's only 1 winner? On top of that I still believe we need a bit of steel in the centre of the park. Moussa Dembele has also been linked, I think he would do a job for us, more likely he would come in January if we weren't to add or even next season as he enters the final year of his contract. Javi Martinez ticks all the boxes and more but that one won't be going any where as Bilbao want mega-bucks that we simply won't pay. More realistically I feel is someone like Axel Witsel. I don't like basing things on 1 performance but when Belgium played England before the Euro's he was outstanding! I think we could easily reach a deal with Benfica and even offload Anderson in the process. A cash + player? I think it's plausible. Shame for Ando though because he's never got going but I don't think we can afford to keep holding out for him to come good. Maraounne Fellaini is also an option and I would much rather we bought him from Everton than Leighton Baines. Perhaps not the most likely options however definetly players to look at in that department are Javi Garcia, Sami Khedira or Yann M'Vila.

All the criticism of Patrice Evra is a bit extreme but understandable. His performances certainly haven't been of the same standard as say 18 months ago. Leigton Baines continues to be the one heavily tipped to join United. Whilst I think we could do a hell of a lot worse, there are much better LB's for us to bring in. For me, Jetro Willems ticks every box. Evra isn't finished just yet and I think will remain an important player next season but by buying someone like Jetro Willems he would not just learn and improve his game but I believe gradually become the natural first choice LB. Izaguirre has been mentioned but I think it's far too soon for him. Not United standard that's for sure.

Quite a long post but just some food for thought!

Rosco.

I agree that CM sholud be priority and Modric, then Moutinho would be my preference too

Not sure we're looking at 'steel' in midfield. Someone like Dembele might be a good option as a squad player if Fletcher and Ando are unlikely to return but I'm not sure he's good enough to take our starting XI to the next level

LB - for me Baines is the best option. Evra is way past his best. Fabio will return in a year at the age of 22? and Blacket is a promise at the age of 17? So why bring in another promising youngster like Willems to block them, when Baines could come in and imrove us from day one. With hopefully Fabio/Blackett trying to push him for a starting berth within a few years

Gav

Has anyone thought if Fabio has a great season with QPR and becomes a better player, are we not wise to use him the following year? It's all good signing Baines while still having Evra, but what would people suggest happen to Fabio when he returns?
Is it really worth spending the type of money on Baines for what could possibly be just for one or two seasons?

melwing28

14 Jul 2012 01:01:48
Just read a fantastic profile on player-profiles.co.uk regarding Nico Gaitan (great job by the way guys!). Can't believe we're wasting time on a player like Moura to be honest! Spend our money on Gaitan, maybe even throw in a player into the deal (Nani maybe?) He could be really quality at United. Him on the left and Young...well I don't know about Young! Maybe he can play in the middle? Doubt it though!

Andy {Ed007's Note - The profiles are a great addition to the sites, I would recommend checking them out.}

Totally agree. I'll bet we'll all be bemoaning this missed chance when he's considered one of the top five players in the world and we are trying to offload Moura to Galatasary for 5mil... not that I believe we are in for Moura either.

Not even in Mars Gaitan is better than Nani! This is madness. Stop with Bulls**t. Gaitan is not better than Nani.

Are you serious? Why would we get rid of Nani who has been our best player along side Valencia and Rooney and buy Gaitan who is unproven in the EPL, Nani on his day is 1,000,000x better than Gaitan, doesn't make sense to me...

13 Jul 2012 23:07:28
Daily Fail now saying Lucas Moura won't be sold to United.

13 Jul 2012 20:58:46
Lucas rumors getting a little stronger. Reports say we tabled a €33 million bid. We'll see if it actually happens.

Daniel