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01 Apr 2012 22:16:39
{Ed022's note - brand new player profile on Cristian Tello of Barcelona, he's also my Player of the Month for March after several impressive performances. Let me know what you all think over on the site. www.player-profiles.co.uk - thanks all.}
01 Apr 2012 21:50:03
A certain site is reporting that Mario Gotze is expected in Löndon tonight for talks with Arsenal.....,I am not happy Edd,is there any truth in this? {Ed004's Note - I doubt it}
Hes just signed a new contract with dortmund for a further 4 years!
Only to bump up his value
Thought he had like a 28 mil euro release fee?
I think he extended his contract by a further 2 years , i think he still had 2 years left on his original contract so i would be surprised to see him move this summer , unless someone puts silly money on the table
jred
01 Apr 2012 21:49:36
As it stands we can win the title on April 30th when we play s**ty! Loving the thought of this
As it stands we are 2 points in front so winning there would mean 5 with 2 to go.....
you just assuming that tonight is a give-me as that would be very wrong.
still a lot of hard work needed but it is looking closer now.
oxred
Going there as champions enjoying the occasion would be sweeter
If we win tonight and again at the weekend with Arsenal doing a number on city that would leave us 8 points clear 7 if arsenal draw.
With this in mind a draw at "Empty-Had" would swecure us the league.
I would be over the "BlueMoon" if this happened - what a way to give it to them. Taking possession of the title on their home turf. Ad insult to injury!
: - ) < massive grin on my face at just the thought!
Monk
Let's not get carried away just yet. We have Blackburn away tonight which should be a tough one as they're fighting for PL survival and I'm pretty sure we have Everton away before we play City?
United Till I Die 1987
01 Apr 2012 17:59:23
soldado anyone
buzzer
Good player, United quality - possibly but I don't think we'll be in for him, he'd be perfect for Spurs ;) but doubt they'll be in for him either
United Till I Die 1987
01 Apr 2012 17:08:22
United going to try and bring in Cheick Tiote from Newcastle in the summer. Seems to be the rumour going round at the moment.
Berbatov and Park Ji Sung will both be sold if a reasonable bid comes in. {Ed002's Note - MOTD Fever again.}
I don't think there is a chance that we will go for Tiote, firstly he can't pass a ball and secondly when do we ever sign players who will leave for the AFCON every two years? Its very unlikely.
RedDevil19 {Ed002's Note - There is also an ACON next year.}
Yes Ed, he isn't that good, certainly not United standard. Park and Berb out though.
Can't pass says all
Pardoe
Berba will definatly be off, Park I'm unsure about although he should be off he's past it now (watch him score tonight now I've said that lol)
United Till I Die 1987
01 Apr 2012 15:35:49
Like always, we have been linked with almost all the good players and potential players. As much as I love spending my time imagining what our team could look like.
Javi Martinez could fit right in our team and he should b our number one target.(dont care if city have strong interest, we are United!) He can give cover to our back 4 and play there if needed.
Clyne could b very good option n cover or rb for very little price. Similarly if we do go for Mateo(spelling Croation kid) and Ross barkley we should def take them to preseason so tht they can go to potential Premier league club( bolton{wilshere} sunderland or even the athletic club etc) so tht they can mature in a year or 2.
We have so much potential midfield option who are 16 or 17. United should concentrate on developing them, giving them time and guidance (and good loan option Macheda or Samdoria and Qpr was s**t idea) and a fan we should b behind them. So tht we will have great players who loves playing forUnited!
Choesen
I think that Kovacic would be good enough to go straight into the first team, Barkley would have a loan though i think.
RedDevil19
You said we have great potential in the midfield, and they should be nurtured etc, but you then suggest buying 3 young midfielders. All of them are good options, but a little contradictory.
Jaxer
01 Apr 2012 15:12:52
Well at least Doni will finally get a few games.
Sydney!
Have to say as much as I enjoyed seeing that happen to Reina, Perch should take a look in the mirror for acting like that. I'd be embarrassed if I was him.
Sanshine
Completely agree was a embarrassment watching perch do that !
Not as embarrassing as watching Liverpool full stop.
01 Apr 2012 15:06:09
Impressed with tiote today strong and composed on the ball and gets stuck in,think he would be a good addition in the summer, Ant.D
Hes not good enough, we need someone like javi martinez whos strong, good on the ball and can create chances
Cabaye is the better of the two
01 Apr 2012 14:36:01
any chance of us getting BEN ARFA??im and strootman would be enough for us for next season ..i think sir alex will also promote petrucci and pogba to the first team next season and give them more opportunities(a LB to replace evra would be a bonus).what are the chances of us getting ben arfa?any idea ed's?
RED DEVIL FOR LIFE {Ed002's Note - You need to lie down - you have a bad case of MOTD Fever.}
Sometimes, the fever gets to me ED....but this guy would be a bargain for 10-12 million if we can get him.anyway, as advised, i will lie down till the MOTD fever goes away.
RED DEVIL FOR LIFE
Hardly motd fever when ben arfa has been around a good few years
I've actually thought this too for a few weeks now.
He can take good free kicks, cross, natural lefty with prem experience. Cheaper than bale better than gaitan.
Ben Arfa...are you real.
ED002 is correct you have got MOTD fever.
He's had two good games...before the two good games he was struggling getting a starting place in the Newcastle team and you want him at Man U?
He's an average player at best, lazy doesn't track back and thinks he is better than he is. Add to the fact he is injury prone....no thanks. We need to get rid of average players at Man U not add to them.
Simmo
01 Apr 2012 13:48:20
I don't see any big names coming in apart from Modric, the rest will be risks/relatively unknown talents.
Modric, Strootman, Siquiera, Debuchy and Huntelaar will all come in.
Modric is a relatively small name .If your looking for alarge name then you should be looking towards the Dutch , who seem to have a monopoly on large names.
He mentioned 2 Dutch players, although i doubt we'll go anywhere near Huntelaar. Also i'd expect to see Debuchy at Bayern.
Thats not what he means.... andyred
01 Apr 2012 13:37:23
Granada left-back Guilherme Siqueira has emerged as a possible summer transfer target for Manchester United.
The 25-year-old has impressed during his first season in Spain's top flight and has been linked with Atletico Madrid and Valencia in recent weeks.
United have been alerted to the Brazilian's performances and Sir Alex Ferguson's brother, Martin, was spotted in the stands for Granada's home game against Sevilla on monday
United have also been credited with an interest in Lille right-back Mathieu Debuchy.
The Red Devils are known to be considering bringing in new full-backs in the summer, as Rafael and Fabio da Silva have not developed as quickly as had been hoped.
sorry for cut and paste
jred
01 Apr 2012 13:36:09
Good to see some 'believable' transfer rumours today. No doubt Shappy will be pleased to hear Strootman's name pop up, i think that he would be a good option if Martinez proves to be too pricey. Whilst sitting alot, he does tend to spray the ball around well and get forward and attack when the time is right - all the evidence is there to show that he has a good footballing brain and would suit us down to the ground.
Not so sure i believe that Podolski snubbed us for Arsenal. If it is true though it might indicate that we are looking for a left footed player which would agree with many thoughts on here. I don't think SAF has ever signed a German so i wouldn't be surprised if its just a fabricated story.
RedDevil19
Fergie signed German goalkeeper Ron-Rober Zieler from FC Koln. Think he's probably the only German though!
Look how he turned out, never made a first team appearence, not even on the bench!
RedDevil19
01 Apr 2012 11:33:32
If united get rid of berbatov like you are saying. Don't you think Fergie would go for huntelaar? Seeming he is a long term admirer of him, and would cost a stupid fee
No cos he's flopped at 2 big clubs already, he's alright as a small fish in a small pond but struggles in a big pond.
He didnt really flop
he was at madrid for half a season had a good scoring record in that time
and he didnt start many for milan and was sold to make room for ibra
Not United quality imo.
So basically he flopped then, as if he was all that good they wouldn't have signed ibra (who lets face it most games makes Berb seem positiviely interested)
01 Apr 2012 11:21:08
Manchester United owners the Glazer family has struck a secret multi-million pound deal with PepsiCo to rename Old Trafford. The deal, which will come into effect from the start of the 2012-13 season, will bring more than £400 million into the club coffers over the next 10 years, a source close to the deal exclusively revealed to United Rant this week.
United’s home stadium since 1910 will be renamed ‘Pepsi Cola Old Trafford’ from August 2012, according to documents seen by Rant, and then simply Pepsi Field from 2015. The deal does not initially include shirt sponsorship, although Pepsi is believed to have an option to take over shirt sponsorship from AON, when United’s deal with the insurance firm concludes in three years. It could push the total value of the deal to more than £60 million per season.
The historic deal, brokered by United’s London-based commercial team headed by Edward Woodward, will be greeted with delight by United’s bean counters, while it will likely draw anger from those supporters opposed to changing more than 100 years of Old Trafford history.
Secret talks with the giant New York-based American soft drinks and snacks company, which turned over more than $57 billion in 2010, have been taking place for more than six months the source told Rant. PepsiCo Europe is said to have day-to-day responsibility for the groundbreaking sponsorship, although New York senior management were required to signed off on the deal, which is believed to be the biggest of its kind in football.
“Make no mistake this is a done deal,” the source, who did not want to be named, told Rant.
“The Glazer family is secretly delighted with the deal, although they know that it will bring an angry reaction from some fans’ groups. But just as the Green and Gold protest has gone away, the Glazers know that as long as Sir Alex Ferguson keeps delivering results on the pitch, commercial activity will be unaffected by fans’ complaints.
“Pepsi is one of the most active American companies in sports sponsorship, but rarely outside of North America. This is a strategic move for the company to build an even bigger global audience. United has been tracking this deal for months, perhaps even years. Joel Glazer pulled out all the stops to seal it.”
Pepsi, through its cola brands, Gatorade and snack products, has sponsorships across a number of sports, including Major League Baseball, American Football and Ice Hockey. Pepsi has won naming rights, or other stadia sponsorship deals, at several venues in north America, including Citi Field baseball stadium and the new Yankee Stadium in New York. Elsewhere, Pepsi brands sponsor NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon, snowboarder Hannah Teter, and American sports stars Eli Manning and Michael Jordan.
Not even a good Aprl fools joke
Pardoe
April fool good joke m8
Whoah, exciting news for us then!
What date is it today btw? I've misplaced my calendar
Gav
Wow that is alot of typing just for an April fools gotta hand it to him thi that is commitment to a bit
You could of named it something better than Pepsi Cola Old Trafford, who would fall for that!
I've heard OT is going to be called Mactrafford
REALLY hope that was an April fool.
01 Apr 2012 09:49:41
Good to see us being linked with Strootman, i have heard we have looked at him numerous times this season.
Great player (from what i have seen). Not saying i have seen a hell of a lot of him, but that what i have seen i would say he fits the bill, strong on the ball and can pick a killer pass. Chips in with a few goals too.
Im sure Shappy will back me up on that, im sure its Shappy who really rates this guy. Apologies if i am wrong.
MUFC_DEVIL
Nah your right it is me. Lol. This guy has it all, him and Cleverley in a midfield two would be awesome and very creative, add Pogba to that in a midfield three and then in a season or two we'll have a world class midfield. I don't agree with the mirror saying he's a replacement for Keane as tackling is possibly his weakest area but that can be improved. It's his vision and passing that are his best attributes. I think he's a great player but I don't think he's the replacement for Keane. If we sign Strootman then we could bring in Claudio Yacob on a free to give us a real defensive option in midfield then our midfield would look very strong.
Shappy
Another plus for strootman is that he is left-footed.. a scarce resource for us post giggs.. Benoit
I would say he is more of a replacement for Fletcher. He may even be a replacement for Pogba if he is to leave? Would prefer to have both in the team mind. Next season's midfield wouldn't look too shabby with Cleverley, Scholes, Strootman, Pogba, Carrick, Anderson & Petrucci in the squad. Buying a player this cheap for midfield and retaining Pogba would enable us to spend a decent amount on someone like Hazard. It would be nice to take two of Liverpool's targets in Clyne and Strootman too.
Sydney!
Fergy has said he expects to have fletcher back for the start of the season could start training next month
Funny the way ppl genuinely think Liverpool are going to compete with us and the other top clubs for signings like Strootman.
Fletcher is 28, he has a very serious illness that makes it very difficult to put on weight. I think it will be a miracle if we get Fletcher back even close to his normal self.
Sydney!
Sydney
I agree with you...i can't see Fletcher recovering from his illness and i don't think that we will see him play for United again.
Fletcher was never my favorite player but his comittment and effort was fantastic.
Maybe i could be wrong...lets hope so for his sake!
Simmo
01 Apr 2012 09:27:15
Ed any truth in the Strootman rumours being reported today? Looks like he would be a good fit for us at a decent price.
IrishRed {Ed002's Note - Manchester United are looking at Kevin Strootman who has previously been watched by Liverpool but I would be surprised if PSV would look to sell just yet. Perhaps one for the summer but I would expect plenty of interest if he does become available.}
01 Apr 2012 09:00:45
Morning gents,
Page hasn't been updated so I imagine this post will be similar to plenty others today so apologise, but I read this morning we're in for Kevin Strootman for £15m! Now I'm not gonna claim I know loads about him but I know there's a few regulars on here who have mentioned him and have good things to say about him so in the past I have youtubed him and he looks decent, so my question is would we be happy with this? Obviously people's "teams" for next year they put on here, none have included him! From what I've seen and what people have said about him, I think it could be decent! Dare I say a midfield of Strootman and Sneijder next year?
Ports
No thanks re Sneijder - think we had a lucky escape there as he doesn't appear to be the player he once was.
You just spoilt your post with those last 4 words ; )
Strootman must be a good shout though taking into account his age, quality and the fact that we could get him for less than Ł20m
Gav
I think it will take more than 15m for Strootman, I think he's worth 20-25m of anyone money at today's inflated prices. The idea of WS coming to OT is as likely as him having a curly perm and being fit.
Mik
01 Apr 2012 08:26:16
saw barca vs bilbao yesterday and i was impressed by martinez and muniain.martinez had a good game against messi was unlucky to concede the penalty.muniain also showed some nice touches after coming on as a sub.
martinez can be a great buy for us and muniain can be
a cheaper and good signing rather than sneijder or modric.what do u think ed? {Ed002's Note - Manchester City are probably looking to replace Nigel De Jong in the summer and Javi Garcia and Javi Martinez were the two players they are looking at. I was told a while back that Inter Milan may make a bid for Javi if they decide not to take Juraj Kucka from co-owners Genoa. I am not convinced that Bilboa will want to sell the player any time soon, and if they do they will want 40M euro with Barcelona and Real Madrid being possible destinations. Garcia has signed a new deal at Benfica so I imagine Martinez will become a serious target for Manchester City. Muniain was touted around the clubs on behalf of Bilbao - and the two clubs in England that were approached were Chelsea and Manchester United. The asking price was 40M euros. They won't get it. I don't think clubs would risk half of that on a player who is young and has had some off field issues. Roma interest is still there but perhaps an eventual move to Barcelona beckons.}
Why go for martinez when we have Jones, Give Jones another 2 years and he will be a better player then Martinez ever will be!
Jones could be a great player , martinez is.
ed002 it was reported that martinez buy out was 33mill is this incorrect
jred {Ed002's Note - He would cost in the oder of 40M euros which is in line with the clause that can be activated by a Spanish club.}
I watched that game too and matinez had a mare! you may have picked up on 1 or 2 things he did well but on the whole he was poor!
I saw first half and thought he played ok
jred
01 Apr 2012 04:52:20
Tribalfootball reporting that manutd are in advanced talks for Kevin Strootman.If we manage to get him, then, i would be delighted.then, all we would need is a skilful winger.i know tribalfootball is not a reliable site but i just hope it is true.any idea on united in talks with PSV over strootman,ed's?
RED DEVIL FOR LIFE {Ed002's Note - "Advanced talks", no. However, Manchester United are looking at Kevin Strootman who has previously been watched by Liverpool but I would be surprised if PSV would look to sell just yet. Maybe one for the summer but there will be interest from elsewhere.}
01 Apr 2012 02:38:45
Options in midfield;
Modric -: Still believe he's the perfect player for is in midfield, i'd much rather we spent £25+ million on him than this Gaitan)
Javi Martinez -: Already better than Carrick and longterm has amazing potential to be a similar type of player to Xavi/Alonso.
Yann M'Vila :- Didier Deschamps says he could be better than Vieira. Definetly has the potential.
Christian Eriksen :- Decent player although relatively unproven but worth a look.
Eden Hazard :- I don't think Hazard is a CM. If he is coming in I would anticipate Nani leaving.
Javi Garcia :- Linked with some top clubs he's a talent would do a job in EPL.
Lass Diarra :- Continuesly linked with a return to EPL, could do worse.
Mario Gotze :- For me, the dream signing! Would be awesome and is a typical United signing but highly unlikely.
Thiago :- Great little player and I think could flourish at United with his opportunities at Barca limited.
Chiek Tiote :- Excellent engine and the kind of player we are lacking since Keano.
Riccardo Montolivo :- Out of contract in the summer and has an eye for a pass, would improve our options.
Daniele De Rossi :- Linked with City, likely to remain at Roma but what a class signing he would be.
Obviously we couldn't sign all of them but I think these are without doubt the sort of players we should be looking at over the summer, what you think guys? I would gladly settle for Javi Martinez and Modric, although Gotze would be a spectacular signing! {Ed002's Note - A couple of comments: Garcia has signed a new contract at Benfica. Goetze is staying at Dortmund and will not be moving this summer. Diarra comes with significant baggage.}
Martinez and Modric has been my 'dream' CM pairing for us for months now. Imagine them sitting in there with Rooney ahead in the hole, Nani out left, Valencia out right and either Hernandez, Wellbeck or a new Striker up front....would be lethal IMO
Unfortunately those 2 alone could cost Ł60m+ so it's highly unlikely : (
If Pogba was to stay however I'd be happy with just Modric. Could play Carrick & Modric in CM, with Pogba phased into Carrick's position over time. Cleverly would still have a big role to play with rotation
Gav
I think gotze has just signed a contract extension making him the highest paid player at the club so cant see him leaving anytime soon
jred
Christian Eriksen :- Decent player although relatively unproven but worth a look.
how is he unproven?
I just think MU should sign Eriksen.. Modric is way too expensive, it could go up to 50 mil just to get him to OT
01 Apr 2012 01:03:00
The following are some of the deals being discussed for the summer from a reliable, and well connected English journo based in Spain.
Mourinho to City if City fail to win PL
Moyes to Spurs
Lambert to Everton
Pato to Chelsea
Adebayor to Juve
Ba to Spurs
Cavani to Real Madrid
Higuan to City
Strootman to United
Modric to United
Clyne to United
Dede pre contract agreement to United for 2013/14
Robben to City
Sneijder to City
Nasri to PSG
Krasic to Liverpool
Hoilett to Liverpool
Huntelaar to Liverpool
Mikel to Liverpool
Henderson to Sunderland
Carroll to Newcastle
Balotelli to Inter
Dzeko to Bayern
Tevez to AC Milan
Bale to Barca
Johnson to Spurs
Di Maria to Chelsea
Hazard to Spurs (facilitated by close United agents to enable Modric deal)
Gago to Spurs
Carrick/Berbatov to Spurs
Tiote to Chelsea
Coloccini to Arsenal
Vertonghen to Arsenal
Podolski to Arsenal
Dann to Newcastle
If thats true i'd take them, but season not finished yet and with the euro's coming up fergie will have to move quick i'd prefer giatan to modric
Hmmm yeah, cheers for that! Can I ask a favour? You wouldn't give me next weeks lotto numbers would ya? I could do with a bit of dosh....
G.A.G.U.S
Get to the bookies, if all them come off you wil earn millions lol they do seem pretty realistic, just can't see spurs selling Modric AND Bale in one summer. Also them players are too high profile for Liverpool to buy haha
Big Mac
Name please. I, for one, am inclined to believe most of these and I would like to see how many you get at the end of the transfer window.
I would be shocked if even 10% materialised
Cristian ronaldo should go to man united
To be honest i could see alot of these happening! but if city get sneijder, robben, higuain and mourinho then we're F****D!
01 Apr 2012 00:06:24
Just had a look through the football writer's sites, & the majority of them seem to think our top priorities this summer will be be Huntelaar & Hazard, while Chelsea & City fight it out for Modric's signature. Then again, they all said Wes would be our captain at the start of this season!