Manchester United Rumours Archive August 01 2011

01 Aug 2011 23:42:40
one of tabloids, i think its the mirror are apparently releasing an exclusive story on the 2nd of august that a 30mil offer has been accepted by inter milan

anyone know of any truth in this?

Heard that alright it says it's just down to wages... Now just to get Joey Barton lol

I went on the Mirror site and they've taken the info off

Ya, just heard it on the the radio aswell, I assume they've picked it from the mirror aswell though... good news if its accurate

That was on bbc gossip earlier on and it's been removed now, the link lead to a dead end

There is truth in that there is a story stating this in the Mirror, whether there is any truth to the Mirror story is another thing

The Mirror said they had 2 Manchester United exclusives, fee agreed with Inter for Sneijder for £30 million, which they accepted at the weekend (further stating Inter had considered a deal consisting of Berba and cash, but would prefer the cash up front, and possibly bid for Berba separately), supposedly terms to be discussed with Sneijder during the week, with United hoping he accepts a smaller basic wage topped up with bonuses, incentives and a larger signing on fee spread over the length of his contract so as not to break their wage structure. Goes on to say how they hope to have the deal completed and Sneijder training with the club before the league campaign starts.

And then the 2nd story being a PSG bid of £18+ million for Berbatov

I'm not verifying that I've heard that these stories are true, just stating what the Mirror are reporting

The Neviller

Ed, have you heard anything about these supposed moves from any of your contacts, or just tabloid nonsense as usual?

The Neviller {Ed007's Note - I have said before about the teams interested in Berbatov. Bayer Leverkusen, Juventus, PSG and Valencia. I fail to see where the "exclusive" part of the Sneijder story comes from though.}

Don't get it either Ed, both these "exclusives" just sound like rehashes of stories we'd already heard before. The only part even close to exclusive is the suggestion that Inter have accepted a £30million United bid

The Neviller {Ed007's Note - The fee was never in question as far as I know, Utd and Malaga had agreed to met the fee, it was his wages that were a stumbling block. I also personally think that maybe he was due a loyalty bonus from Inter, hence the stand off. If Inter put him up for sale he would have been entitled to the bonus but if he requested a transfer the bonus payment would have been void.}

I remember you mentioning the fee and both United and Malaga willing to pay the desired amount a while back Ed, but I'm guessing Mirrors supposed scoop is that a fee was agreed with United at the weekend just passed, rather than both clubs prepared to meet it? I'll believe it when I see him wearing the shirt holding a scarf though

The Neviller

Was it not the mirror that had the exclusive that Jones was coming to united

The Mirror did have the Jones story...very correct The Sun (which is very very poor at their exclusives) said he was off to 'pool. And look where he ended up? I don't think it was in any question as to whether he came to us or not (same with Young).
I think Wez Snez will end up at Utd after the Charity Shield (I still refuse to say Community...), before the first game and make his debut at home in the second.

As for Berba, I'd take £18m for him even though I like him as a Utd player.

There letting him play the super cup final then he is ours happy days 20

01 Aug 2011 23:12:42
Sneider and barton would be good in the centre

01 Aug 2011 18:40:09
Liverpool 2-0 down with their new players. A**m, Downing, Henderson, Carroll. QUALITY SIGNINGS Lfc and Blair.

Judging by the hours of contemplating about Liverpool I take it as a compliment; why worry and follow their every move unless you are very scared, I mean if you look at other sites they don't talk about Man Utd but all of them talk about Liverpool acceptance that they are rising from the ashes? or just scared and deluded fans?

If you worried about Uniteds own issues like your top scorer being injured, you player of the season leaving for an Italian club or the 21 year old who has a huge leap to the premiership; he is gonna be great considering he conceded the most goals from outside the box in the La Liga last season for a top 8 club, he must be so great that he can't judge a long shot. Take that in mind rather than obsessing about other clubs.

Surely as favourites for the title, new signings and the backing of your fearsome rivals owner you still shake in your boots and obsess over friendly results.

I presume you are a Man Utd fan who thinks your better than Barcalona because you beat their B team with your main team; even then you got lucky.

I am a Pool fan and it makes me smile to see fear in your eyes for the next season, after all we were 2-0 down to a Norwegian team with our main team; in their first start of pre-season.

See you in October ;)

The Next ;)

01 Aug 2011 17:30:11
I for one think Barton would be a decent signing. Someone with a bit of nastiness in midfield. United haven't had that in a long time and it could be just what we need.
Matt

I agree he would be a good signing, for Tranmere, Bury or Rochdale.
Seriously, do we really need such a disruptive influence with so many young players now in the squad and especially with a player like Ravel Morrison and all his
personal problems, needing the correct guidance from senior players.

01 Aug 2011 16:03:52
Breaking news: Joey Barton has been placed on the transfer market by Newcastle United and he is available on a free transfer.

Putting all the trouble in life outside of football to one side. Joey Barton is a good midfielder. Can anyone see United getting him like they did with Owen just because of him being available on a free transfer?

01 Aug 2011 15:32:09
Rumours are surfacing that Joey Barton is leaving the Barcodes on a free transfer. Oh God, Fergie is surely not ...................

Mike B.

01 Aug 2011 13:58:19
Looks certain now that Vucinic won't be coming, as he's undergoing a medical at Juve
John Boy

01 Aug 2011 13:08:25
Manchester United have confirmed winger Antonio Valencia has signed a new four-year contract with the Premier League champions.

Red Devils chief executive David Gill revealed over the weekend that the Ecuador international had agreed an extension and the deal has now been signed.

"I am delighted to stay at United, " Valencia told the club's official website.

"Since my first day at Carrington, I have been happy here. I hope that I can continue to develop as a player.

"I am looking forward to making my contribution to helping this squad compete for more trophies."

01 Aug 2011 12:13:07
Ed what seems to be the situation with De Rossi these days then? Gareth {Ed007's Note - His contract talks with Roma have stalled/collapsed depending on what you read/believe.}

01 Aug 2011 11:37:50
Just wondering if anybody knows any more about thisa story:

"Manchester United will be ready when Sir Alex Ferguson eventually stands down as manager, according to chief executive David Gill, although he is unclear on when that might be.
Full story: The Guardian"

DB-Red

I think it means that when Fergie decides to retire , though the date of when that will be remains unknown , Utd will be ready to replace him with another manager. I could be wrong as it is such a difficult statement to decipher but , reading between the lines , i would definately think that is what it means

I read the article a couple of days ago and to be honest it was a waste of time. Gill pretty much said that United will be ready for when Sir Alex retires. Well duh. Of course they're going to be ready for when he retires.

Matthew...

There is only one man that could possiable replace SAF and that is the special one

Brilliant insights here. Thank you.

When SAF goes, MUFC will appoint a new
manager.

Extraordinary scoop

2 men, I think guardiola is a top top manager

/devilz

Jose mourinio will not become our manager because he dosent spend much time developing the youth or buying youngsters true he has bought a few last season only coz he wants the utd job the man 2 replace alex will be david moyes or laurent blanc dont mind either both will do great at utd
THE HEMMINATOR

01 Aug 2011 10:15:17
Inter have recieved a offer from a club I wonder which club it could be ? ;)

Can you tell me where you have heard this?

PB MUFC

I read Inter said Sneijder has received an offer, but no offer made to them yet

It's all over the news that inter have received a bid from a club. Not definite to be united though Hope it is, fingers crossed

I doubt this is true. If it is just watch Fergie deny it.

Or inter might be trying to force united into making a bid?

01 Aug 2011 09:49:53
Manchester United chief executive David Gill has confirmed he will meet Sir Alex Ferguson to talk about strengthening the squad.

The Red Devils have already been active in the market this summer, signing Phil Jones, David de Gea and Ashley Young, but Gill recently admitted he was targeting one more 'world-class' player.

Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder continues to be linked with a switch to Old Trafford despite Ferguson dismissing reports over the weekend.

Gill has refused to confirm the identity of individual targets but says he will be holding discussions with the manager this week after returning from a pre-season tour of the USA.

"When we get back from tour, we will be in the office and we will sit down and assess it with Sir Alex and his coaches, " said Gill.

"I don't want to talk about specifics, but it's clear to say that in order to get into the United team you have to be a top-class player."

Obvious to me that the denials all around are to avoid penalties for tapping up