Manchester United Rumours Archive June 14 2012

14 Jun 2012 22:41:36
Hi all, this may be old news but just read that Manchester United are closing in on Benfica's Nicolas Gaitan, according to sources in Portugal.

With the Premier League title set to end up at bitter rivals Manchester City, Sir Alex Ferguson is set to ring the changes this summer in order to re-establish United as the country's number one side.

And his pursuit of Gaitan is likely to end up with the attacker moving to Old Trafford. Portuguese newspaper Record, which has close links to Benfica, claims Gaitan's transfer to United is virtually a done deal.

The paper's front page splashes on the story, with United seemingly beating competition from City to land Gaitan.
Benfica wanted to keep the 24-year-old but he has spoken of his desire to play for United and it seems he may get his wish.

Gaitan, who can play out wide as well as centrally, has been watched for well over a year and Benfica are ready to sanction the move to Old Trafford.

United, in a bid to sweeten the deal for the Portuguese side, are set to let Fabio move there on loan for a season.

Cut and paste from BBC page who got it from Talksport

"..with the Premier League title set to end up at bitter rivals..."

How old is this "news"?

Bob

Talksport reported the story on 7th May and updated on the 22nd May 2012. Tonythered

Bob .. Duh...
T.D.R.T

T.D.R.T .. Eh...
Bob

14 Jun 2012 18:23:33
Watching Italy vs Croatia, 'Chellini' is a brilliant player exactly what we need! Jones and smalling still developing and fedinands getting on a bit, him and vidic would be so soild! Also I'm a fan of 'machesio' watched him a veiw times in serie A, and he's a good player! Eds how much would they cost and are they avalible? {Ed002's Note - Putting aside the cost the question you should be asking is about any interest - and the answer is no. Benatia perhaps still.}

Can I ask how the Eds know which players the clubs are interested in etc ? {Ed002's Note - I can't speak for the other Eds but I just make stuff up.}

14 Jun 2012 19:34:28
Personally, I would love Seedorf here. I know he's old but he's still quality and even if he is just a squad player, imagine how much the youngsters ( powell, petrucci, tunnicliffe and even pogba if he stays ) could learn off him. A source of creativity if we don't get Modric and he's big enough to contend with yaya.
sparky

I've gotta admit I wouldn't mind seeing him here, such a classy player and still fit enough to have an impact. Imagin having him come on around 60 min mark to replace scholes. And like you said the experiance he'd pass onto the youngsters.

Shappy

Genius player but he's getting on a bit.
Could he hack the pace of them Prem still?

Also, hasn't Pogba gone already? Or has said he's chosen Juve.

Bob

I know what your sayin lads but he's too old,plenty of experience passed on from giggsy n scholes. great player but we don't need to be buying in players of that age.

andyred

Jesus, we are scraping the barrel now. Always has been a very good player but too old!

OMG Seedorf now...jesus we are in big trouble if we plan on signing him.
Get a grap for god sake!

Simmo

14 Jun 2012 18:48:33
Eds just wondering about Powell . I have seen the goals from this year and some more highlights but don't know much of him. Do you think he is good enough to play premier league next year or will he be loaned? {Ed007's Note - I have seen a bit of Powell as I was watching Leitch-Smith as Celtic are interested in him. Personally I would give him a chance in a few games but he would probably be better being loaned out to play more regularly, he is a wonderful young player and will be a fantastic player for Utd in years to come.}

I saw somewhere he was tipped to be in the first team within 6 months injuries notwithstanding.... Bit optimistic to me but it does show how highly regarded he is and I believe SAF has said he isn't going on loan...so who knows

Pardoe

14 Jun 2012 19:05:17
This doesn't sound like a player that's being sold this summer - Ji Sung Park:

"There is a lot of competition in the squad but it doesn't matter who I'm competing with," he added.

"We're a team and I just want to concentrate on producing better performances.

"We're starting our pre-season tour next month and those matches will help me to prepare for the new season.

"As always, when I begin a new season I am determined to improve."

For all of those who think Park is as good as gone this summer.

Ozwald

If he stays he will only play cc games.......

Park will stay purely for work ethic, versatility and marketing.

Park is going he is ramping his own price up to be nice to fergie

The great ozwald II

He will get 1 more year

Pardoe

Ozwald
he said 3 week ago he hopes to end his career at united
jred

Wouldn't want him to leave,love him,he loves united n gives 110% every game (i know, not always that good) n doesn't mind being a squad player. well worth keeping...

andyed

Park is the most over rated player to ever pull on the red shirt, he wouldn't get on for any other team in the top 6 in the prem, don't understand why fergie picks him that much, he's lost us too many games in the past coz of his running round like and headless chicken chasing shadows, then when he does gets the ball just passes it backwards, the amount of times I've seen him trip over is embarrassing, other teams must love it whenever there playing against him. He's had his time and stole a career at united, get rid I say.

Pim

Pim,

I think you did not see how many games he won for us when he played last few season. Why would SAF choose him if he is not good. He has really high work rate and experience.

Junior20

Maybe he just doesn't know it yet!

J - Stand

Park has the skill to be a good attacking midfielder or winger at most prem teams outside the top 6. Add in his work-rate, stamina, versatillity and willingness to do whatever Fergie asks of him (such as glueing himself to a deeper lying threat such as an attacking fullback or deep playmaker), and you've got a a good squad player.

And yes, the Asian fanbase issue has some truth, and why not, if you can have a good european squad player, or an equally good Asian player with the added bonus of marketing value, guess who I'd choose...

Thorne

Jred, i know he said that but he also said at the same time "But what i want does not always translate to reality" so he wasn't certain of his place in the team i don't think. I have a feeling he's staying as well to help Kagawa settle.

Ozwald

Why would Park staying help Kagawa settle?

He spent 2 years in Japan, ending 10 years ago, he's probably more than a little rusty with his Japanese.

14 Jun 2012 15:06:54
Levy is a bit of a sneaky git isn't he, I bet he would have happily accepted the compensation from the FA for Harry Redknapp knowing full well he was going to shift him anyway.

Ed002, can I ask what player RM would be willing to offer for Mods (in your opinion) and do you think if they signed Modric then Oezil could me made available? I know they play in slightly different positions, but how many midfielders would they need?

Sydney! {Ed002's Note - Either Diarra or Kaka. Diarra is surplus. Kaka was offered in exchange for another player but his wages proved an issue - but that may not be the case in England. Spurs are not the highest payers but something may be workable.}

Not sure Diarra would be needed with Parker, Huddlestone and Sandro at the club, but Kaka would certainly make the fans happy. Not sure he would handle the EPL, but that's a risk Levy will need to take into consideration. I know things can change quickly and new clubs could come in, but who would you say is best placed to sign him as we stand? Thanks.

Sydney! {Ed002's Note - Until someone makes a bid I don't know Syd.}

Now then Young Sydney! Real entering the frame for Modric would be interesting, particularly if that meant an opportunity to sign Ozil.

3 years younger and I bet half the price of everyone's most-transfer-touted Croat!

Halesini

Sydney!

I don't think Levy is shifty. He's just a businessman, pure and simple. I said at the start of the season I wouldn't be surprised to see Harry get the bullet. It took a bit longer than I expected but he could have hardly fired him when it looked like he might get them 3rd place.

Ed002 - apologies, I understand what you were getting at now about Oezil. I'd still be slightly surprised if he went though - maybe Alonso or Khedira would be sacrificed first?

DarkLard08 {Ed002's Note - There will come a time for Khedira to move on.}

Wasn't there a rumour going round in either january or the summer that kaka to spurs on loan? Could see kaka going there to replace modric if Madrid came in for him.

IMO united should go for cabaye he looked class against England and could do wonders along side carrick in midfield


Dwright

I'm sorry but i can't imagine why anyone would think Oezil is a possbile signing for ANY club? He's the most relied upon player behind Ronaldo at RM these days and he's younger than Modric, not like RM need the money. Someone please explain :|

Ozwald

I would have thought Modric would take up the Alonso role long-term. I don't see why buying Modric would mean Oezil becomes available as he would still play in front of a midfield 2 IMO. So I'm still hoping we get Modric

Gav

14 Jun 2012 13:15:40
With the following players gone/going Berbatov, Owen, Macheda and with Keane a long term injury there has to be real truth in the Lewandowski deal. SAF always likes to have 4 strikers and this guy IS United quality.

The only other deal will be Modric, I am a huge fan of this player and I do believe that playing alongside Carrick, Scholes and Kagawa would really highlight his qualities.

Anderson and Nani will both leave this summer probably to Italy. Inter and Juve respectively.

I still believe there is interest in Sneijder but this will only come to fruition if somehow the Modric deal doesnt materialise.

What are your thoughts on the above ed?

jessop1982 {Ed002's Note - Aside from just the two deals I would pretty much agree with it.}

If people are right about switching to 1 up front with someone like Kagawa in behind, we have enough strikers allready, if we stick with 442 as preferred formation, Modric would be a poor fit, unless we also get a more defesive midfielder, and I don't see us having 12m for kagawa, 30m+ for modric, 15m or whatever Lewandoski is likely to cost AND another 15-20m for someone like M'villa.

We are simply not going to be spending 80m+ in one transfer window unless we've sold someone for serious money like we did with ronnie.

Ed are u saying there could be more than 2 deals to united done this summer? I would be surprised if there were but like the optimism, kagawa, powell is a good start but i cant see more than two players coming in

There is no Lewandowski rumour. Our scouts watched Dortmund a lot for Kagawa and the polish coach said Lewandowski was good enough to play for United. This has all been blown completely out of proportion and United will not be signing him.

Nani won't leave

I agree with the poster who say's that there is 'no Lewandowski rumour'. The Polish coach didn't say he is going to Utd, I'm afraid it's another Chinese whisper, although I would like to see him here but being realistic does anyone really see the following happening, (allowing for the first two)
Kagawa = 12 - 17m
Powell = 2 - 4m
Modric = say 25m Conservatively!
Lewandowski = say 15m but if he scores any more goals that will rise quickly.
Baines = 15 - 20m

At best thats 70m...... Not going to happen!

J - Stand

Don't think Anderson will either. Especially after the way he and Clevs played together, stick Kagawa in front of them behind Rooney and we'll be playing some serious football. Admittedly the defence wouldn't get much cover from midfield.

Get modric sneijder and guitan and douglas costa get rid of nani anderson carrick and berbatov and we will do the treble next season good bye to sleepy eyes redknapp

Good football yes but we need a player who can sit in midfield and pull the strings. Anderson and Cleverley are all very direct players. We need someone with the technical skill to hold the play up and keep possession. Clevs and Anderson cant do this but Modric and Scholes are the king at this!

So you think bring in Lewandowski and Modric and get rid of Nani and Anderson... Well that would not improve the squad in anyway shape or form especially with Owen,Berbatov and Macheda going aswell

fearny

Lewandowski is not going to happen! If we are indeed moving away from 442 then we dont need another striker. I think we should pull in a reserve team striker anyway because injuries to Welbs, Clevs or Rooney are the only reason they might be used.

Lewandowski won't be leaving Dortmund. They have offloaded Barrios and Lewandowski is their only real recognized striker, not to mention they're losing Kagawa, who played in a very advanced role. No way they're letting him go.

Ruudinthemood

14 Jun 2012 09:34:07
Manchester United and Chelsea have been told to forget about signing Luka Modric.......

Source?

For "forget about signing luka modic" read "It will cost you more than that as manchester united/chelsea want him too"

Modric will not be a spurs player by the start of next season, its upto spurs to get as much as they can for him now.


Parks.

We should forget Modric and concentrate on Bale now 'arry has gone! we can get him for 30-35mil surely!?? Especially now Kagawa is sorted. Bale would be fantastic with us!

MUFC!! Lloyd

Didnt know there were sh**y fans on this site

Don't fancy bale at utd, think he's a one trick pony. If he lost a yard of pace he would be very ordinary.
A top top striker is all we want.

Yeh the sh**y fans come here to get a feel for the history

I think that's a bit harsh on bale, He could develop into a left sided equivelant to Valencia.

On the other hand I don't really want him either, at least not for anywhere near the sort of money we'd have to pay.

Now now Manchester s@@ty have a history all of their own and have achieved something Manchester united never have or will ...... Being relegated from the premier league !

Bale?
Some people ain't got a clue.
First it's Modric people want....that ineffective, over priced midfielder. No assists, no goals, no tackles......Hmmmm. Great idea.
Now, people want Spurs' other over priced, over rated, lightweight, diving, can't beat the first man with a cross winger?
Brilliant!

And its US who dont have a clue?
ha ha ha


Parks.

Unnamed poster: Modric is involved in almost all of Spurs goals. He may not make the cross that creates the goal but he probably made the pass to the crosser. Not only that he has a great shot and he can tackle, and I would not have to even mention his passing to a fan with any sense. Bale is also involved in most Spurs goal as he plays in a very free role. Plus he has very good pace and a great left foot. He is overated, but not by as much as you seem to think. Gilly

Modric Quote from above poster ..
'ineffective, over priced midfielder. No assists, no goals, no tackles......Hmmmm. Great idea.'
Seriously do some people not watch football and instead follow the sheep band wagon..
We are talking about a player who has run the center of midfield for spurs for the past couple of years and controls the tempo and pace of the game at the heart of the Croatian midfield.A very clever player who is always in space and has a great eye for a pass and constantly keeps attacks flowing.
A player widely regarded as a great footballer by people who have a little bit more experience and knowledge than above poster. One of which is SAF.
But obviously he should just call you and you can decide what players we should sign...

Well done for putting straight the Modric-basher! I've decided my new method of finding out if someone has a clue about football is asking them if Modric is any good...if they say NO, he doesn't score and hardly ever assists...I have got my answer

Gav

When you say ran Spurs midfield for a couple of season, what exactly do you mean?
'Cos last season i think he scored one goal since Xmas, something awful like that, at a time when Spurs literally fell apart.
Is that the kind of "running of games" United really need?
A player who can disappear for four months?
Sounds like a real gem.

Very funny.

ALL Bale has is pace. Nothing else.
His crosses are 50/50 at best.
Wont track back, dives excessively (most bookings for simulation i believe), hit and miss distribution......but, yeah, he'd cost you £30mil if thats what you think it takes to be a good player.

Cough, cough.....football manager...cough, cough....

Serious lack of imagination.
Nani>Bale.

Bob

Instead of Bale why not just buy Walcott. They are pretty much the same player, and Walcott would be less than half his price

14 Jun 2012 01:13:39
Shinji Kagawa has finally spoken about his move to us, after Japans draw with Australia. He has stated that the agreement is in place with both himself and Dortmund. Delighted to hear him himself say this. He also stated he had other options (probably citeh and arsenal), but his dream was to play for us. Looks like Fergie was right and we can still atract world class talent.

Love the way shinji quotes fergie too "'Don't worry about a thing, trust me. I would love it if you could take on this huge challenge'."

Fergie oozes class.

GALWAY RED

Yeah, saw the interview. I really like this guy. I heard he was quite humble during his Osaka days. I have been reading that he desires to play behind Rooney like how he played with lewandowski, but he played quite well for his country wide left as Honda plays in the hole for their country.
I also find it interesting that many players on the Japanese national team and the media talk up Ryo Miyachi of Arsenal. The 19 year old plays out wide and apparently more talented than Honda/ Kagawa at that age. Doubtful MUFC could but should try to pry him away from them.

World class ?

13 Jun 2012 23:20:32
Hi eds was on one of the other pages and ed002 was answering a question regarding Wesley S and his future and stated Anzi, Manchester united or sprtak Moscow would be his likely destinations this summer.

Don't want to start all this again I mean I would love him in a midfield two or even on the left side of a three behind Rooney where he finished the game for the ducth tonight basically anywhere they could fit him.

I think he would come to united, but is it still possible we could or are interested?

Darren the red {Ed002's Note - It has to be a possibility if wages can be resolved. There is clearly interest in Modric but there is fast growing interest from elsewhere in Modric as well.}

Sneijder, Kagawa and Nani behind Rooney would be an effective front 4.

RedDevil19

Ed002, good morning. Can I ask who you know is interested in Modric other than ourselves and PSG. Thanks.

Sydney! {Ed002's Note - Real Madrid are considering offering a cash plus player deal. If he becomes available there may well be interest from elsewhere as well.}

Sneijder? Please, just leave it alone.