Manchester United Rumours Archive March 18 2013

18 Mar 2013 21:35:28
hello eds just wanted to ask a few things if that's ok, so as I undertstand we are in for a winger/stiker/cb/midfielder, just wanted to know who where the most likely to come. winger? haven't got a clue. stiker? lewondowski maybe. cb garay? maybe. midfield strootman or maybe some else to just wanted to know if you have anymore or any new information on those areas would be much appreciated also do you think we'll just go for 1 or 2 midfields? thankyou in advance

mo21 {Ed002's Note - Why not take the time to read the posts?}

18 Mar 2013 15:28:03
We have scouts watching everton games on last 4 occassions. It was not the case before or in the earlier season. So I guess its not for baines. So I guess we are looking at fallaini (spell). Last month I had people talking about possiblr bid of 16m for him but I never thought it would happen. But now it looks real to some extent. What u guys think of this? Or can it be any othe player?

Rodio17

18 Mar 2013 16:51:46
How are you so sure its not Baines? I'd rather sign him than Fellaini. Not really sure who else from Everton would be scouted.

I'd like to think that its not Fellaini, he's not someone I like. I would think that it is Baines, not sure why you don't think that it would be him? It could on the off chance be that we are looking at their opposition, but I doubt that haha.

Could be for Ross Barlkey?

Common guys. I have written it clearly that why I m guessing that its not baines.

Rodio17

Ross Barkley is out on loan isn't he? He wouldn't be playing anyway.

Fellaini for me is nothing but a lump in midfield, lacks decent control. Offers little else than a physical presence.

Baines we know is of interest to the manager, so it would be more than likely Baines.

Wildcard, Mirallas, easily good enough for a top four side. A good player who has it all.

Sydney! {Ed004's Note - I would be hoping it is Baines but wasn't there a discussion on Baines on I think Football Focus saying he was poor defensively. I haven't seen enough of him defensively to judge but going forward he has been excellent this season and appears to work hard to get back}

I too rate Mirallas, would be dissapointed if we only got Mirallas and Zaha though.

Only seen Mirallas once or twice and was very impressed TBF but are there any worries over his fitness? He has had at least one injury and I saw someone posted he doesn't play 90mins that often? Great purchase by Moyes either way.

Good wildcard Syd.

Barkley is back off loan isn't he? Pretty sure he came on against Wigan in the cup game last week.

Mort

. why do we need 2 send scouts 2 watch these players. I'm blind in 1 ear & deaf in 1 eye & I know what these players can do.

Seamus Coleman? Would be a good squad addition and can play a few different positions. Matlock red

HBadger, Mirallas was assaulted by Suarez if you remember? Suarez purposely stamped on Mirallas' ankle to take him out of the game where he was dominating Liverpool. He is still recovering from that really. I would be delighted if we signed Mirallas.

Sydney!

Fair enough Syd - yes I do remember that now you said but I thought he may have had a complication or 2 during his recovery. I may well be mistaken. I'll have to keep a closer eye out for him from now on as I'd never considered him as possibly United quality until now TBH.

I think Mirallas is a bit lightweight tbh Fallaini is best with the ball lumped up to him, not sure we'd pay what they want for Baines

You have not said anything that rules out Baines. Buttner is not the answer good backup but nothing special. Just maybe it is Baines could also be Fellaini.

Mirallas is a waste of a squad player, he isn't going to even improve on what we have already, nowhere near Utd class. Our competitors will be buying world beaters and people are seriously talking about Mirallis? Would rather re-sign Phil Neville to replace Scholes, haha.

We will be in for Fellaini, we are crying out for some arial ability in the middle of the park he can defend and attack which will be crucial for when we are playing agains teams we are battering and don't need a def midfielder (he will help break them down), it will also be handy when we need a bit more steel, ideal partner with Carrick in the middle, pushing on so we can dominate teams rather than relying on the strikers - we need more goals from centre mid.

Sween

Barkley is back off loan yes. Would like to see him get more game time as he is so raved about and the very little see of him shown little touches of class, nothing to be able to make a definative judgement off though and would we send scouts to watch a player that basically has barely played? Seamus Coleman I think is a really exciting youngster. but so is Rafael so wouldn't understand that one either?
Felliani I can't see fitting into our side at all, good player but not a Utd player. That only leaves Baines who everybody said was coming to us and he didn't over the summer, so if we did actually have Scouts at the game it bamboozles me to be honest
Invisible STuey

Maybe just maybe, Seamus Coleman

I think some of you are exaggerating Fellaini'slimitations somewhat, but I agree he's not what we need, too slow and lacks quality on the ball.

As to needing aerial strength in midfield, why? It doesn't hurt, but midfielders shouldn't need it that much, otherwise there is a serious tactical problem if they do.

We need a cm who can win the ball or keep the ball, preferably both, Fellaini offers little retention-wise and is slow for either pressing or man-marking a danger man.

18 Mar 2013 11:20:47
Ed002; do you know of any interest in Moutinho from us or anyone else? Doubt Spurs still are with their current midfield.

Also, would you be able to give us a brief list of people who we are interested in in the summer? You've done it before but that was a good while ago and i'm sure plenty has changed since then. Would just like an idea of who we really are targeting for the midfield / wings / forward areas.

Thanks {Ed002's Note - Spurs lost Modric but stalled over a summer move for Moutinho. Whilst I understand that interest from Spurs remains and efforts are being made to strike a deal, they will need to not only stump up whatever fee Porto think is right but also do a hard-sell on the player, as Moutinho has hinted a move to PSG would suit him best - and PSG are interested.}

Thanks Ed.

Any chance of answering the second paragraph, even a brief list would be great! :-)

Thanks {Ed002's Note - I really don't want to get in to providing lists at this time of the year. I have explained already where I know of interest.}

18 Mar 2013 10:23:43
Apparently Martin Ferguson was at the recent Malaga v Porto Cl match and Malaga v Barcelona Copa del rey clash. It reports keeping a check on Isco although Rodriguez is playing in the Porto match also.

Supasub

God I hope we sign Isco!
Andy H