Manchester United Rumours Archive July 14 2014

14 Jul 2014 21:07:02
Evening ED'S, Do you know by any chance if Herrera had offers from any other big clubs prior to signing for us? I suppose what i'm asking is, if he had an outstanding couple of seasons for us for example and became one of the top players in europe is he likely to want a move to the likes of Barca or Real, I know you can't read his mind or predict where he will be in 2/3 years but it would be nice to know that any of these clubs have tried to sign or approach to sign him in the past :) cheers.

RD

{Ed002's Note - No, they had no interest in him - probably due to the price being asked.}

14 Jul 2014 23:59:29
Are United still interested in Konoplyanka?

{Ed002's Note - IF you mean West Ham United, then yes.}

Thanks ed :)

I thought there was some interest from Barca last summer?

I may be remembering incorrectly, but I thought that was what started the whole fiasco over fabregas last year?

14 Jul 2014 18:41:51
EDs I was wondering what the latest with Jordy Clasie. I know there had been some rumors earlier about him joining. I was hoping you could shed some light on it.

{Ed002's Note - Feyenoord's Clasie is a target for Porto and Swansea but whilst interest from Spurs has waned, Sunderland and Manchester United have shown an interest. Fiorentina's interest has gone.}

Thanks for the info

14 Jul 2014 17:37:44
Would anyone else like to see the club make a move for young Calum Chambers of Southampton? I know Arsenal had been linked with him, but with them nearing a deal for Debuchy I presume he isn't a primary target any longer (correct me if I'm wrong there eds).

He is a talented right-back, very solid defensively and can only get better going forward. He has all the physical attributes of the modern full-back and would provide good competition for Rafael.

{Ed004's Note - I think he will stay were he is this season. He will become a fantastic right back though}

Fair enough Ed004, cheers.

BTW are you aware of any more information re. the potential Vidal transfer? Rumours are gathering pace online that a move is "immiment" and it's getting me far too excited lol.

{Ed004's Note - I haven't heard anything about the transfer. It seems manutd are being very subtle this year with regards to players they are chasing. Think it speaks volumes that we haven't heard from Juventus or Manutd recently about it tho}

Yeah I'd agreed Ed004.

Just out of curiosity, one word, will Vidal be a Manchester United player come the end of this transfer window in your opinion?

{Ed004's Note - Maybe}

Well played Ed004, well played!

{Ed004's Note - I'm feeling pretty optimistic ATM. Change that answer to 'Yes'}

14 Jul 2014 16:05:21
Just heard that Dortmund have rejected an approach from united for hummels. However LVG is to hold talks with kagawa regarding his future and if the player wants to leave we will offer Dortmund kagawa+cash for hummels. Don't know how accurate this is but just sharing what I've heard.

14 Jul 2014 16:55:13
I think it's nonsense, purely based on the fact that LVG rates Kagawa highly.

Not that it's anything to go by but also there seems to be a lot of Kagawa in promotional kit pictures etc.

Could very well be nonsense but if it meant losing kagawa for hummels I would let it happen. I rate kagawa but we desperately need a top CB.

Ozwald
I would think Kagawa being prominent in the marketing is to appeal to the huge Asian following we have

14 Jul 2014 14:56:51
12 months ago I was a very unhappy utd fan. We had a manager I didn't rate and got slapped in the face by every player we looked at. I can't help but feel that maybe with Hererra and Shaw already signed that the problem may not have been Woodward but the players we were interested in also didn't rate Moyes. Roll on to now and we have a new manager who will only have seen his stock rise with a respectable world cup placing and some either genius or lucky decisions which either way show he has balls big enough to fill old Trafford. Add to this the bumper new deal with adidas and it looking more likely on a daily basis that Vidal could be joining us which would for me and I'm sure many others would be the "marquee" signing we were all pining for last summer
Not to mention the other players we need to fill the gap in defence and attack I for one can not wait for the new season to begin. Even if we don't win the league next season I will still be happy as the intent and ambition in getting us back to the top again looks to be happening.

14 Jul 2014 15:53:07
You could well be right BeachBum - personally I hoped Moyes would work out (as I would with any incumbent in the Utd managers chair) and felt he maybe could have, however the history books will say not and that's all that matters. We do seem to be on a hugely promising upward curve this summer and that without doubt is, in part, due to LVG's arrival.

Remember though all things are relative - we really did only have one way to go after last summer + season and that was up. As long as we don't get carried away with the inevitable downs that will occur along the way I feel we could tear up a few trees this year (new signings permitting). Fingers crossed.

I admire LVG just as much as the next guy but not so sure I'm comfortable with the thought of his balls invading Old Trafford.

I've said it many times, depending who the manager is it will determine who plays for you.
You can go for a manager who has managed at the highest level and won many things, while also developing youth and players of all ages.
Or can can for a manager who's never won, no big team ever wanted him, no development skills, no winning mentality or tactics like the person we had

14 Jul 2014 12:29:34
Apparently Utd are working very very hard to secure the following:

One defensive midfielder (3 targets lined up)

A right back (2 targets)

An experienced top quality centre back (2 targets)

An experienced back up centre half (2 targets)

A pacy forward (2 targets)

This should put to bed the complaints that we never have more than Plan A when it comes to signing players.

The information is from a good source who says that the club are aware of the improvements they need to make to the squad but have been hampered by several things,

Firstly we can match the wages of our rivals but not the fact that we are not in the Champions league.

Secondly the decline of last season has shaken confidence in several players who might otherwise have come to us. They don't want to risk coming to a club in transition when they see in the EPL how strong particularly Arsenal, City and Chelsea already are.

Thirdly and whether we like it or not we have to admit that to a foreign player London is a more attractive place to live. And that Barcelona or Madrid trumps London and Manchester.

Fourth that in a normal year the transfer merry go round depends often upon a club selling to us being able to line up in advance a replacement which is not always straightforward. In a world cup year it is much much harder. Considering the large number of top players on show in the World Cup very few have made confirmed transfers yet

Lastly the Board realise that other clubs know we are desperate to reinforce our squad and will charge us top dollar. That said the Board will spend BIG bucks for the right players but exactly because we overpaid in desperation for Fellaini they really want to avoid a similar deal.

Bottom line is that we just have to be patient and realistic and accept that we might not get a dream team in this transfer window but improvements will be made.

Thanks for the info, any names for the different positions?

Doesn't make sense
Why would we want a right back when we have 5 players that can play there if needed?
Why go for an experienced back up defender if we have 3 already there?
Why go for a pacey forward when we have 2 that are already quick?