Manchester United Rumours Archive April 19 2012

19 Apr 2012 13:44:38
people say don't get drogba in the summer because he is too old but then you get the posts saying we should sign raul or del piero, who IMO aren't as good as drogba..

Interesting thought, there is no denying his ability, fernando llorente has been consistantly playing well over the last few years he, like drogba is good in the air, good technique and on the plus side is alot younger and fresher.... :)

It's just highly unlikely he'll move to another top PL team, not to do with his age! Still got bags of talent considering his age, as we witnessed against Barca's defence last night..

Ozwald

But lorente would cost a hell lot of money too unlike Drog whose on a free if he doesnt extend. But after last night's performance, I can expect Chelsea to offer him a 2 yr deal which he's wanting.

Devil for Life

Drogba would cost a fortune in wages. £10m a season minimum. I am not sure I would want his diving at OT, Young is enough.

Sydney!

Raul and Del Piero would be cheaper, far better role models, and far more content to sit on the bench.

APC

Couldn't agree with you more Sydney. For such a big strong physical player he is pathetic with his childish antics, a despicable individual.

j Bones

Raul content to sit on the bench? how and why do you think that when he plays most games for Schalke? Del Piero is a living legend at Juve like Ryan Giggs is for us just wouldn't happen.

Also syd, Drogba has never really had a reputation for diving i think he was just giving Barca a taste of their own medicine. I mean Nani dives a fair amount alike Ashley Young but we still appreciate their talent and support them (Ashley better not carry on with how dramatic and obvious he makes it though).

Ozwald

Must admit I would not want any of them. Not due to quality (well del piero hasnt the legs anymore) but the cost in wages. Im pretty sure they will expect to be on similar terms than they are now and could get loads in russia or china. Bookedredmole

Well hardly content, but they're not going to kick up much a fuss if rotated. Playing for United is slightly different to playing for Schalke, do you not think he would consider adding United to his already great career if the offer was there? Del Piero is a bad example for that exact reason that I think he will finish his career at Juve.

Also, ''Drogba has never really had a reputation for diving'' ???

APC

The BIGGEST factor out of all these players is the Drogba is proven in the Prem league.
Would Raul be happy sitting on the bench when he is still a regular player at Shalka? And when was the last successful Italian based striker to grace the prem?

melwing28

'Oz'

Drogba has admitted to diving on camera, he is one of the worse in the game for rolling around on the floor, which is hard to watch when he is about 7ft2 and 50 stone in muscle. Kind of a pointless discussion anyway as he will either sign a deal or move to China.

Sydney!

How can you claim to know so much about drogba, when you say he hasnt got a reputation for diving? its like saying messi hasnt realy got a reputation as a goalscorer!
duggo

I'd take Raul over any of the other OAP's we're linked with.
Still showing pure class at Schalke.

19 Apr 2012 11:51:16
Anyone here the good news that Pettruci has signed a 3 year deal?

nozzla

I saw this in the Mirror....

how many of our youth team are out of contract this summer... it is very more management....... from who ever looks after the contract side of the club....

If he was still here, that would be Morrison, Pogba, Fryers & Petrucci to name just a thew....

Really hope they all sign on for many many years... (morrison excluded as he is no longer here)

Oxred

I like Petrucci and admire the way he has fought back from his injury nightmare,but with the best will in the world i can never see him becoming a premier league player due mainly to his lack of pace. Fryers is another who will never make it at the highest level,as at times his defending is woeful . Unlike Petruci ,Fryers posesses pace in abundance but has so many other weaknesses in his game to ever make a top player and he will be allowed to leave thia summer.
Raffa

Raffa petrucci is a classy midfielder who can find a pass and move the ball quickly so he doesnt need pace,fryers is a fantastic prospect who can learn to b a better defender he cant learn how to run faster.
Ste73

Raffa you know nothing at all
Petrucci is class and has more pace than Scholesy and that says it all really
Scholesy thinks seconds before most humans and Petrucci has that same potential
ARB

Paul Scholes is one of the all time greats,how can you compare Petrucci to Scholes?for a start it's unfair to the lad,who is a decent player but a player who will never make Uniteds first team on a regular basis but who will eventually earn a good living in the game.
As for Fryers i reiterate, he is moving in the summer because to put it bluntly he is not of the standard that Manchester United are looking for and a younger more talented player in Tyler Blackett has now overtaken him in the pecking order.

Unnamed

I actually believe from what I have seen of Petrucci that he has as much chance of making it as Pogba, if not more. He has been the star of the reserves this season. If he can continue his form and skill and replicate it in the first team then we have a potential star. There is a similarity in his style of play to Scholes and that is a great compliment.

Red Man

If petrucci can stay injury free he has a very good chance of making it at utd,very good on the ball ,fantastic passer and scores a few as well.
johndenton

Petrucci has come on leaps and bounds, but he is behind Pogba in both progression and ability. Petrucci needs to work on his strength, he is easily bullied off the ball and when he does get bullied off the ball he goes missing in periods of the game. I think we will definitely see him in the League Cup next season, but Pogba will be a regular in the first team if he signs on the dotted line. Can you imagine where Petrucci would be now in terms of progression without his 18 months lay-off?

Sydney!

19 Apr 2012 10:30:29
hey ..BULLE [Sry 4 copy and paste ] = Yash

Lille OSC winger Eden Hazard has proclaimed his joy at being watched by Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson in his club’s game against Olympique Lyon at the weekend – though the team lost the match 2-1.

Hazard didn’t shine in that match, and Ferguson would have been more impressed by the Belgium international had he seen Lille’s previous match.

In that game against Auxerre, Hazard scored both goals to salvage a 2-2 draw for the Ligue 1 title holders, and tormented the opposition defenders throughout.

Still, the 21 year-old Hazard has displayed enough potential over the last few years to indicate he has the ability to play in one of the biggest three leagues in world football, and it was little surprise Ferguson is keeping an eye on his progress.

“Of course [Manchester United interest me],” Hazard is quoted as telling La Voix du Nord. “This is a club that excites everyone, but for now my focus is on Lille.

“But yes, it is a pleasure to be watched by one of the best coaches in the world, if not the best.”

Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp has also signalled his interest – as well as reveal Manchester City are in the running for Hazard’s signature.

“Our owner is ready to pay for an exceptional talent like Eden Hazard,” Redknapp said. “But I know Manchester United are also following him very closely. Manchester City too, so it will be difficult to sign him.”

With Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger also known to have watched Hazard plenty of times, there will likely be a bidding war for the young Belgian this summer.

Whoever wins that could land a very exciting player indeed.

This info is about a month old at least!