Manchester United Rumours Archive May 15 2014

15 May 2014 19:05:45
apparently LvG would like to bring in javier pastore from PSG? good move? thing is those liverbirds want him too? another blinking bidding war! provided he wants to leave that is?

15 May 2014 17:54:52
Ed/s, I've used the search function on Antoine Griezmann but couldn't find anything. Supposedly David Friio spoke highly of him back in March, with Griezmann also saying that MU are interested in him. Does that still stand if true? Surely Griezmann is the best alternative to Reus should he stay in Dortmund like recent reports have suggested. Thanks in advance.

{Ed002's Note - Atletico Madrid, Valencia, Marseille, Rennes, Fiorentina and Lyon have shown some interest in Griezmann in the past year and repordedly Barcelona tool a look at one time. Whilst the kid has said on several occasions that he has no plans to leave Spain anytime soon, the financial problems being faced by Real Sociedad may still see him leave the club in the summer. He has had a good season which have led to enquiries being made by Juventus, Arsenal and Chelsea; and Manchester United and PSG having the player watched on more than one occasion.}

All this talk about players being signed makes my blood boil.the way Woodward is conducting himself again with van gaal makes me wonder if we are trying to even get the man. if we ain't carefull I can see van gaal going to spurs. I know the World Cup is upon us, but for gods sake announce yes he, s comming or no he ain't. as again we are signing anyone with a pulse . left back, central defender, right winger, midfield enforcer that's all we need, and a manager who won't change the team 51 times in a season. come on woody show what your made off and earn ya piss taking salary

Griezmann is one of my favourite attackers outside of Manchester United if I am honest. I think he could be brilliant for us.

And United are respecting Holland's wishes, it is not Woodward's fault. Holland wants no distractions, this is a World Cup after all that doesn't happen all the time. The van Gaal deal is done, just waiting for a time that suits both parties to announce it.

16 May 2014 04:58:54
Super stuff Ed02 as always, cheers!

I'm a big fan of him too Fresh, the only player i'd rather bring in for that role would be Reus.

I don't see how delaying announcing LVG is helping the dutch national team, if it was announced LVG could just say he's only focused on the national team at the moment. While it's not being announced every time they get a chance (the media) they'll ask him for an update on the situation. It's stupid if that is the reason IMO.

15 May 2014 09:04:48
Hi Eds, first time posting. Is there any interest from us in Ivan Rakitic, he had a great performance yesterday, craking player.

{Ed002's Note - Not really although Atletico Madrid, Manchester United, Lazio and perhaps Liverpool and Juve would be interested if Rakitic were available at a sensible price - which he isn't. There is a slim chance that he will agree a new deal with Sevilla and there is a chance Real Madrid will step in for him. Chelsea were previously interested, dropped their interest but now that interest may have been rekindled with some recent discussions and the chance of a player exchange. Bayern Munich are keeping a watching brief.}

He was a good player when he moved to Seville for just over 5 million. It was around the same time someone said there was no value in the market.

He was not. He was let go because he didn't show signs of fulfilling his huge potential and Schalke ran out of patience.

He signed from schalke jan 2011 for circa £4.4 million.

Rakitic is a superb talent, just depends on madrid coming in, because then he can stay in spain and they'll offer him bucks! be superb signing though, yet I don't think he'll wanna move to england? would you? oh, by the way he's also just won the europa cup which means UCL next season!

Actually I correct myself it was a couple of million euros. No value in the market. He was already an established selection for Croatia then.