Manchester United Rumours Archive August 22 2014

22 Aug 2014 18:12:45
What do people make of Varela moving to RM on a season-long loan with option to buy for €5m?

Will be interesting to see if Di Maria plays any part of the match. If he doesn't then it could be a big sign.

Didn't you say he wasn't in the squad earlier Syd?

That wasn't me mate. Someone did say that he will not be in the squad, but I think he will be. But perhaps not used during the game. It will be interesting to see.

Where does it say that?

Does anyone else find it strange that our players are picking up injuries at an alarming rate. Hope Van Gaal ain't flogging them to death.Depending what you read or listen too the Di Maria frame is taking the same rout as all the other big names we are tracking. Let's face it, we are not the draw we once were, being out of champions league ain't helped nor as the fact that Fergie and Gill have left. Did not like Paul Scholes recent comments about our current team, but starting to believe what he says. Maybe we have had our time as a dominant team, and we may be well off the title for a few years. Here's hoping the Glaziers and Woodentop deliver on their promises . We Will See.

Not a great shock. Orthodox right back that unlikely to fit LVG model.

Di Maria isn't in the squad is he?

Scholes was an amazing player, but nearly every public comment he's made over the last few months makes me thankful he kept his thoughts to himself as a player. Also makes me wonder whether he kept his mouth shut on Fergies orders.

Apart from one fair comment about Wilshere, he has talked some utter sh**e.

ODavis, I agree, also with the rumours that Rafael is also on his way out. It's wingbacks all the way with LvG, which means the 3412 is not going away anytime soon.

Pardoe, I don't know mate.

Scholes hasn't said anything different than what a lot of united fans think!

Worth signing him then.

Wasn't he home sick?

22 Aug 2014 20:28:34
Given the 3-4-1-2 and need for players to be adaptable it's possible that Blind, Cuardardo types will be brought in. Be interesting to see if Hernandez now stays, with Wellbeck making way

Scholes is spot on.

Doesn't look like Di Maria is in the squad.

RM allegedly turned down offer for Di Maria of €48 from Barcelona. He's a good player but never worth that much!

22 Aug 2014 11:40:35
A Chilean newspaper has a full story about our "final" offer of $53mil + Chicharito for Vidal. They also write about Vidal's knee condition.

It's a good offer if true. Probably equates to around £44m.

Not this again!

Vidal isn't coming to United. he is 2014's Fabregas, Thiago Alcantara, Sneijder, Ronaldinho!

Utd should move for Nigel De Jong (cheap, has worked with Van Gaal, has lived in Manchester) he wouldn't need much if any time to settle in.

Then get a centre back but don't waste time with Hummels who is not coming. go and get the next Hummels. Antoni Rudiger, Joel Matip, Toby Alderweireld are all quality young centre backs and could develop into world class players.

Finally promote James Wilson in the 1st team squad to replace the departing Welbeck. with lots of hard work and some luck he could turn into an excellent and reliable home grown striker.

22 Aug 2014 14:45:02
£32M plus Hernandez we've offered, Juve want £40M, let's pay it and get him in. If Hernandez and Welbeck are surplus to requirements then who comes in, Falcao?

22 Aug 2014 14:50:06
De Jong? I would rather play Paddy Crerand than him.

When have juventus publicly come out and said to the press that they want 40m for vidal!?!?

It's not going to happen. Ever

22 Aug 2014 20:24:49
Surely �32 + Hernandez who they are interested in equals the �40m they where looking for?
And we've all got more chance of of sh1tting in the queens handbag than falcao coming to us!!

22 Aug 2014 09:30:37
Ed, any truth that we could try and sign Sami Khedira?
Thanks as always,
KingGiggsy

{Ed002's Note - I would suspect not.}

Thanks Ed.
Do we have a good chance with Di Maria?

KingGiggsy

{Ed002's Note - Measured how?}

So from what I have understood so far, it is us and PSG mainly trying to sign Di Maria. If PSG are unable to sell anyone to fund their move can we think of ourselves as in with a good chance? (Thanks for your patience here Ed).

KingGiggsy

King, even if it was only us interested in ADM, I would still not get my hopes up. It could happen, but MU will struggle to agree a deal with the amount of money involved in this transfer. Di Maria and another decent midfielder would improve us somewhat. So fingers crossed.

Thanks Syd. I've just read Eds comments on a slightly earlier post to my original. Sounds like his wage demands are fairly ridiculous, however ADMs apparent transfer request to RM gives me reason to remain optimistic for the time being.

22 Aug 2014 20:26:06
Khedira would be a fantastic signing that's a shame if we're not going to bid for him.

22 Aug 2014 09:22:59
Any truth that we have bud for gaitan?