Manchester United Rumours Archive December 22 2010

 

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22 Dec 2010 23:07:58
"You have been raving how united are guna sign him face facts you will sign minor players you aint get no 'marquee' signing"

ed any idea wat team this guy supports {ed's note - I haven't sorry, I never took any notice of anything other than making sure he wasn't abusive.}

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22 Dec 2010 22:58:03
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Sydney is spot on when it comes to Sanchez; if Inter truly are making a move, this will force United's hand if Fergie is actually interested. We already have plenty of wingers, so I don't know if he fills a huge need in the squad, but I'd still love to have him. Watching the match against Lazio over the weekend, he and Isla were the only sources of quality in a poor Udinese side. He still finds opportunity to shine and show some nice flair despite having very little support and playing in a technical, defensive league. Imagine what he could be capable of at United?

Red Dawn

P.S. Sydney, I wasn't trying to step on your toes in regards to the O'Shea/Gibson Ireland situation. Hope I didn't offend

@Agree mate, i think he would be amazing in the Premiership. Fergie has lately moved Obertan to the centre, we know Giggs is going either this season or next and Park has hit 30. Cleverley can play in the centre. Its not impossible another winger will come in, don't forget he is more than just a winger.

Sydney!

22 Dec 2010 22:53:29
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More news this than transfers but i can 100% confirm the story of tevez's representatives begging united to take him back is true, and he only committed to city because fergie told them where to shove it, i had this confirmed because one of my friends was talking to a friend of his who also happens to be in with the heirachy at old trafford and a trusted face. i was involved in the convo and brought up the tevez situation and when i explained my opinion he grinned and said nail on the head i can provide the source to the editor but not on the site because i wouldn't honestly want to get on the wrong side of this lad!
ONCE A WHORE ALWAYS A WHORE, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. . CARLOS TEVEZ

22 Dec 2010 22:51:57
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"You have been raving how united are guna sign him face facts you will sign minor players you aint get no 'marquee' signing"

@Don't you worry about United mate, we are a much bigger club than your Chavvy little club in London, with your tin shed as a stadium, very old squad and Russian owner who is using your manager as a puppet on a string.

There will be far more transfer activity at United in the next two windows than there will be down in Fulham broadway. Take away our owners and the club would run itself, take away your owner and you will be liquidated by the end of the season.

Sydney!

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22 Dec 2010 22:37:42
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Sydney is spot on when it comes to Sanchez; if Inter truly are making a move, this will force United's hand if Fergie is actually interested. We already have plenty of wingers, so I don't know if he fills a huge need in the squad, but I'd still love to have him. Watching the match against Lazio over the weekend, he and Isla were the only sources of quality in a poor Udinese side. He still finds opportunity to shine and show some nice flair despite having very little support and playing in a technical, defensive league. Imagine what he could be capable of at United?

Red Dawn

P.S. Sydney, I wasn't trying to step on your toes in regards to the O'Shea/Gibson Ireland situation. Hope I didn't offend

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22 Dec 2010 22:24:04
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Just because they are having talks does not mean its a done deal, its not a done deal until Sanchez signs on the dotted line on January 1st. If we don't sign him or attempt to, then clearly he is not on Fergie's cards.

Sydney!


You have been raving how united are guna sign him face facts you will sign minor players you aint get no 'marquee' signing

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22 Dec 2010 21:56:00
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"""@NGIAK. .your reply again shows how you seem to think this site is purely for you and you are just venamous towards fellow reds. Get a grip man."""
dear unnamed sir,
it was never ngiak's intention to be so. nor has it ever been. the older ed may testify.
but ngiak guesses you may be right. ngiak needs to behave and calm down. as you can tell, ngiak is not used to be backed into a corner by a hoard of people and not be allowed to retaliate.
however, somethings ngiak has said is way out of character. he will try to get a grip, sir. anyway the 27th is just 4 days away. ngiak has been contacting his "outsider" friends and they still have not heard anything. so ngiak can only say what his indirect sources have told him. if he is wrong, well the club benefits. if he is right, well. .
time will tell.
gan

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22 Dec 2010 21:51:48
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Marco Reus, 21 and full of potential. As we all know, Germany have the best young stars at the moment and this lad is one of them. Been watching him for a while now and have heard nothing on a transfer to anyone.

NOT a United link, just a player I think will go a long way and would like to see at United.

Ed, your views on him? Sydney also what do you think? {ed's note - I have heard a lot about him, but I can't say I remember seeing him play.}

@We have scouts watching him & Mario G??tze, doesn't mean we will sign any of them but if we did they will cost us very little, both have £8m buy-out clauses.

Sydney!

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22 Dec 2010 21:31:39
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Marco Reus, 21 and full of potential. As we all know, Germany have the best young stars at the moment and this lad is one of them. Been watching him for a while now and have heard nothing on a transfer to anyone.

NOT a United link, just a player I think will go a long way and would like to see at United.

Ed, your views on him? Sydney also what do you think? {ed's note - I have heard a lot about him, but I can't say I remember seeing him play.}

22 Dec 2010 21:17:09
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Inter milan have opened talks with udinese for alexi sanchez Inter technical director Marco Branca and Udinese president Giampaolo Pozzo are underway with La Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that the Zebrette will demand at least €20 million for the Chile international, howver inter are likely to ask for a lower price and include 2 of thier youngsters in this deal

Looks like united are going to miss out !

@Just because they are having talks does not mean its a done deal, its not a done deal until Sanchez signs on the dotted line on January 1st. If we don't sign him or attempt to, then clearly he is not on Fergie's cards.

Sydney!

22 Dec 2010 20:39:57
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What does "Midfielder 30mill & 6mill buyout from EUrope." mean, I thought it was £36M for one player. You also quoted £35M, not that I'm being picky.

I really would like to believe this all, I really would, and I feel myself being dragged in further and further. However, I find this very unlikely. I will apologise if this does all happen.

I know you're sceptical like me about this Ed, but are you being dragged in by this in any way shape or form?

Rudderpost {ed's note - not in the slightest, sorry, I just don't see any evidence for this whatsoever.}

22 Dec 2010 20:37:56
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I posted the details of the 1.35bill sale and the 35mill midfielder. Hope you are starting to believe now.

I will add the following. We were not allowed to use our personal e-mail accounts at work today due to rumours. . now where do you think I work then.

27th as I stated is key date for activity and I stand by that.

I also stand by a couple of posters on here to day who know how things work at ot obviously coz from what they say they work there too. Elec updates to diaries and glazers visit etc.

I have no more to add as I stated all I know with my first post. 1.35 bill sale. Midfielder 30mill & 6mill buyout from EUrope.

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Please say the league at least. Is he from La liga?

22 Dec 2010 20:35:36
Listen,
its not that we don't want to beleive the rumours, Ngiak, sydney, redfaith etc and myself would love the rumours to be true. But when you support a club like we do, we hear lies all the time.
It just seems like a very weird time for a sale and a spending spree.
Personally, I don't think its true. If you do work at old trafford in some sense, and you actually know who the target is, you must be seriously high up. and if you have put your job on the line already by telling us this, why not give us a name.
Like i said, that's my opinion. if im wrong, Ill hold my hands up and admitt it. Just seems like another rumour going round like when we had definently signed Ronaldinho, ozil etc. No disrespect.
jamesmack8

22 Dec 2010 20:32:44
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I have no more to add as I stated all I know with my first post. 1.35 bill sale. Midfielder 30mill & 6mill buyout from EUrope.

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It's funny how persistent some people are with their "storys" on this site.

I bet he will continue with this storys until the 27th and when nothing happens won't come back again.

22 Dec 2010 20:18:27
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@A bit of good news for United fans, well United/Sanchez fans.

Inter Milan have held talks over the possible purchase of Sanchez in January, Udinese claim they will not accept anything less than 17m, Inter do not have the money to buy him for that amount so they are going to offer some youngsters to bring the price down.

This is good news because if we are truly interested in Sanchez then this will force us to make our move. Could we loan them Macheda to seal the deal?

Sydney!

22 Dec 2010 20:07:10
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How many times do people need to be told, Manchester United are not for sale, end of story

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22 Dec 2010 19:51:29
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Hope all the activity isn't about SAF, Giggs and scholes all calling it a day at the same time?

22 Dec 2010 19:49:16
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App when the players were round the childrens wards they got asked what was going on and they said you will have to wait and see like the rest of us.

My auntie is on the wards there,

22 Dec 2010 19:40:10
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Inter milan have opened talks with udinese for alexi sanchez Inter technical director Marco Branca and Udinese president Giampaolo Pozzo are underway with La Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that the Zebrette will demand at least €20 million for the Chile international, howver inter are likely to ask for a lower price and include 2 of thier youngsters in this deal

Looks like united are going to miss out !

22 Dec 2010 19:39:51
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"I posted the details of the 1.35bill sale and the 35mill midfielder. Hope you are starting to believe now.

I will add the following. We were not allowed to use our personal e-mail accounts at work today due to rumours. . now where do you think I work then.

27th as I stated is key date for activity and I stand by that.

I also stand by a couple of posters on here to day who know how things work at ot obviously coz from what they say they work there too. Elec updates to diaries and glazers visit etc.

I have no more to add as I stated all I know with my first post. 1.35 bill sale. Midfielder 30mill & 6mill buyout from EUrope."

What's the extra 6m for? Does that mean a player with a 6m buyout clause and 30m in wages over 5 years (sounds ridiculous)? Or 30m buyout clause with 6m in first year wages?

22 Dec 2010 19:33:29
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Lindegard already signed for January. Cleverley and Welbeck may be recalled but don't be suprised if they aren't. Also, Evans may be loaned to regain confidence and also gain more experience. With Anderson's return to form and fitness, Gibson isn't getting a look in so he may be loaned or possibly sold. For the summer, David de Gea may be the keeper we sign as the retiring Van der Sar's replacement and Kuszczak will be sold. Also Gibson and Evans if they do not prove themselves on loan they may be sold, as might Diouf. Hargreaves and Owen will be released as their contracts have come to an end. Rodwell will be signed in the summer as Hargreaves replacement and Carrick won't be sold because with no Hargreaves he is an important member of the team. Neville will also retire and we already have his replacement, Rafael of course. If Evra does leave I think we may promote Fabio and simply sign a new understudy for back up. Also, Pogba and Morrison will both be promoted to the first team squad along with Reece Brown.

22 Dec 2010 19:30:32
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"""Dont need 5 days to cook up an exscuse Gan or Ngiak. But you have 4 left to start the wording of your apology and the humbling admission you have no clue what goes on at OT and obviously others do. You are a Bullsh8t merchant Ngiak who wraps it up in a very condescending fashion to throw everyones attention of the fact you have no real rumours and only nasty pointless banter."""
dear unnamed sir and gang,
ahhh ngiak is really quaking in fear. all the threats and abuse. ngiak has already explained himself about how he "finds" out things to the rational and civilised people who bother to read what ngiak posts. maybe thugs and hooligans might have difficulty comprehending. and maybe the hypocrites on this site know how to dish it out with name calling etc but get offended easily. well, dear sir, may ngiak have a last question before being hung on dead man's row?
what is "real rumour"? ngiak has never read these two words together.
gan
ps. . this "bullsh8t artist", condescending and nasty person has his apology ready IF he is wrong. you don't have to worry about that, dear sir. ngiak is sure you have much more important things to wrap your very clean and goody mind around.

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22 Dec 2010 19:09:54
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I posted the details of the 1.35bill sale and the 35mill midfielder. Hope you are starting to believe now.

I will add the following. We were not allowed to use our personal e-mail accounts at work today due to rumours. . now where do you think I work then.

27th as I stated is key date for activity and I stand by that.

I also stand by a couple of posters on here to day who know how things work at ot obviously coz from what they say they work there too. Elec updates to diaries and glazers visit etc.

I have no more to add as I stated all I know with my first post. 1.35 bill sale. Midfielder 30mill & 6mill buyout from EUrope.

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22 Dec 2010 19:06:30
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Modric is coming to united this transfer window with carrick going other side and 15 million.
Owen is set to leave on summer break with Gibson & Hergreaves. Also Ganso & Sanchez coming with a new GK(Buffon)

22 Dec 2010 19:04:05
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Hi guys. Did anyone else here that Sanchez had visited Carrington in the Summer?

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22 Dec 2010 19:00:11
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Spanish news channel talking of leaked info regarding possible big money takeover of utd making it biggest sale ever. daughter lives there and just updated us. Marty-Salford.

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22 Dec 2010 18:05:37
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A) the qataris have pumped in a huge amount in barcelona (they never alleged anything to man united)
b) the glazers categorically said they are NOT selling 3 days ago (you are basing your allegedly on a rogue administrator who said eventualy they will sell. . eventually? 10 years later?)
c, d) its better for owners to buy AFTER the ruling as they will not be allowed to spend money excessively. save more. money are the owners main concern, usually. .
d) the glazers have increased our commercial revenue dramatically recently. and if they are not allowed to spend too much, that would make the club even more profitable, and less pressure from the fans to spend!
sorry, dear sir sydney! but ngiak just can't comprehend your logic again. maybe its the age. .
gan

@The definition of the term 'Allegedly' is; Something that is described as true but not proven.

So are you saying that none of the papers are saying that the Qataris are interested in by United? Just because the papers say its true doesn't make it true, however it makes it 'allegedly' true. Which is exactly what i have said. I said the Qataris 'Allegedly' want to buy united, that is true, its not FACT, but its allegedly true.

I also said the Glazers 'Allegedly' want to sell, again this is true, its not FACT that they want to sell but they do 'Allegedly' want to sell. If one of the administrators say that they Glazers would sell United then 'Allegedly' the Glazers would sell United. Again the term 'Allegedly' means this, and i quote;

"Something that is described as true but not proven".

Every day is a school day for Ngiak!

Sydney!

22 Dec 2010 18:00:16
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MANUTD
THE GLAZERS HAVE SENSATIONALY AGREED TO SELL UNITED! . THE NEWS WOULD BREAK OUT ONLY AFTER THE DEAL HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

YOU HEADR IT HERE FIRST,
REDSTER

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22 Dec 2010 16:16:18
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@ likelihood of a takeover. Seems there is a lot of whispers about this at the mo and there hasn't been for ages. It would also link with the current rumours on here and in papers etc and also with the 200mill payment from a family who we are told have no money. Something surely must have prompted this payment and as its not been explained anywhere by utd or the glazers themselves makes you think its for something secret we aren't meant to know about yet.

{Editor's Note: The £200M is nothing to do with United - it is a matter for the Glazers only - and they don't need to explain it to anyone.}

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22 Dec 2010 16:14:15
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I was thinking before, how people are saying that paying off the PIK's relates to a Qatari takeover. . .Well Qatar didn't have the WC by then, so unless it's not people from Qatar or these 'potential buyers' aren't buying Man United to boost the Qatar WC profile, then the reasoning is flawed. [This may sound confusing]

I think this all seems very far-fetched and full of wishful thinking. Can't say it wouldn't be nice to happen though!

Rudderpost

22 Dec 2010 16:13:36
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If Gill is on SSN saying no takeover believe me its not imminent. .its already happened. Editors you need to track that guy down from the other day coz looks like the midfielder is on the way. {ed's note - if you say so mate.}

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22 Dec 2010 15:59:08
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Would like to get the opinions of the posters as to what they think the likelyhood of a United takeover is. Is it just speculation at the moment or is there real proof? I would like your opinion as well Ed. Thanks.

{Editor's Note: There is no evidence at this time that a takeover is on the cards.}

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22 Dec 2010 15:10:03
Luciano Lucianooo cost less than berbatov and scores more goals!

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22 Dec 2010 14:48:43
Pepe is likely to join in the Sumemr as his contract talks with Madrid have broken down - he would be a great successor for Ferdinand

smalling is rios replacement we need to replace vidic next

22 Dec 2010 14:41:25
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{Editor's Note: The "£200M" is a separate issue - the PIKs. They were not United's debt but the owners. They have likely just been refinanced at a lower level. It is not unlike moving your mortgage from one bank to another because they offer a better deal - the debt still remains.}

*Do you think it is likely they refinanced this with the fact that they were due to lose uniteds revenue i.e. after club sale? Obviously they would just pay off their debts with the sale money but do you see a potential connection? This is assuming the sale stories are correct. ?

{Editor's Note: I appreciate the point. The thing against it, as I see it, is: (a) the Glazer family would need to have found buyers who are providing a £200M advance without any collateral - which seems most unlikely to me; or (b) they had sold the equivalent of a £200M stake in the club - which would almost certainly be impossible to keep quiet. All of this leads me to believe that most probable scenario is that the Glazers refinanced the PIKs at a lower level of interest - in which case it is a matter for the Glazers and not the club. It is also where we appear to be at present - people speculating due to a lack of information. If there is a sale process beginning, I don't see that there needs to be any links established to the repayment of the PIKs. It is tough to see that there is anything to worry about at the moment, but equally, aside from hearsay and rumour, there appears no reason to celebrate either.}

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22 Dec 2010 13:43:11
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TO REDFAITH. . general staff and media aint told about players coming in before the event you are correct. .however, the legal team, financial management team, directors and pa's do. . . . not to mention the drivers, hotels and security teams used. Also at OT assistants are given to incoming players and families so yes the news is kept from some quarters but very obvious in others. And deals go on all the time. . the business side of the club takes place at Old Trafford remember and the football at Carrington. Both are seperate and don't interfere with each other. Trust me on this Ive worked in an area there for 16years so I know. So deals go on and the deal may be done now or on the 27th or christmas day for all we know but the run of the games doesn't stop the running of the business and the deals being done.

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22 Dec 2010 13:32:51
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Stone the crows. . with all this going on I forgot to pick up our Turkey this morning. . I may yet make the papers myself as the first man to die at the hands of his wife, a missing turkey and a utd rumours site. .its been nice!

Better be something happening after all this!

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22 Dec 2010 12:28:10
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We don't know what their personal finances are like. Maybe they have to sell the club. The Q Royal Family may know this and deal done. Anyway stuff is leaking out of OT from all over now and they say no smoke etc so somthings goin on. Taxi driver I just had this morning says his lot have been to and from Old T over the last few days ferrying suits from hotels in the city centre so somethings going on or they are having the ultimate christmas bash!

Local radio stations also talking about stuff coming out and people at Old T saying no comment which as we all know means we are about to officially comment in a few days.

Looks like we are going to be busy. Didnt much fancy what the box had to offer for the festivities anyway. Lets hope its good owners and good players on the cards.

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22 Dec 2010 11:51:54
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Expect to see one other keeper arrive at Old Trafford, possibly in January but probably in the Summer. Also Sanchez will sign for a fee of around £17 million - this would be a great bit of business as he has the skill and pace that Ronaldo had when he was young, Fergie is the man to develop his skill and maturity. Pepe is likely to join in the Sumemr as his contract talks with Madrid have broken down - he would be a great successor for Ferdinand who seems to be getting on a bit! Marin or Defour will sign for United in a deal worth around £16 million, don't believe what they say about Hamsik as it is simply not true, just another fabricated story im afraid!

Van der Sar to retire at the end of the season, Neville and Scholes will probably follow but Giggs will stay on for another season (or two). His replacement will be a player that is already at United - potentially Obertan or maybe someone younger like Morrison who looks a great talent.

Of course this could all change if United are taken over by the Qatar consortium, this could see United once again linked with big name players such as Sneijder. However it does now seem unlikely that he will join the club as Benitez is seemingly gone!

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22 Dec 2010 11:16:44
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Manchester United Owners to Agree £1.5bn Sale to Qatar Holdings: Glazers to Accept Deal

Manchester United'S future has been thrown into doubt after a club bigwig said the Glazers WILL sell up.
Old Trafford non-executive director Mike Edelson revealed: "It's no secret that, at some time, the family will sell."
And that has now opened the door for the Qatar royal family, headed by Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who have targeted United in a £1.5billion deal.
Edelson's comment is the first clear indicator the Glazers will listen to offers for United, which they have plunged into debt. Having bought the Premier League giants for £790million 5¬? years ago, the Yanks now stand to DOUBLE their money.
Sources in the City are convinced the Glazers are ready to sell after they paid off £252m of the £752m of debt they saddled the club with.
One top city source said: "The belief is that they have already brought in extra finance from a third party in a bid to set the club up for a sale."
A Middle East football finance expert, meanwhile, told SunSport that Qatar Holdings – the business arm of the country's royal family – have been hovering around United waiting to strike.
The source said: "They have made tentative moves before with little success but this time it looks like they could be going for it.
"Now they have landed the 2022 World Cup, the country wants to expand its influence in the game across the globe."
United board member Edelson has been a close confidant of the Glazers since they took over the club in 2005.
He made his shock revelation in a Q&A session at the Maccabi Sports Club in Prestwich, Manchester.
Qatar's royal family has an estimated £40bn of assets and, last week, became the first sponsor of Barcelona's team shirts in a £125m deal. (The Sun)

RamoN

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22 Dec 2010 11:15:14
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Possibility on the 36 Mill player - Wesley Sneidjer. Would be a great adition to the ranks. Play in the hole behind Rooney, Nani on the left, a fit Valencia on the right. 2 out of Ando, Carrick and Fletch in the middle, back 4 picks itself. Berb, Scholes, Giggs, Hernandez, Smalling, Evans, O'Shea, Brown, Fabio plus others.

Premier League will be ours and poss FA Cup, I think Champions League will be Barca or Real this year.

In the summer, there will be minimal changes, Owen and Macheda moved on, Wellbeck back after a great season at Sunderland, Cleverley back and Morrison promoted to Snr Squad.

Keeper brought in - Poss Steklenberg.

Could all change if Glazers sell to Qatar Holdings. .

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22 Dec 2010 10:44:42
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This 27th december thing is getting really irritating. We play games on the 26th and the 28th against sunderland and birmingham two very good teams. So 27th is basically the recover, relax and refocus period for the united squad and if anything important was to be announced it will undoubtedly make it difficult for the players to focus. Anything important happening at united is informed to SAF and if any such thing was happening he surely will at least shift that to another date.

Any thoughts ed?

{Editor's Note: My best guess is down the page - if there is anything it is probably a run of the mill quarterly board meeting.}

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22 Dec 2010 09:19:49
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What's with this 36m signing? What is the rumour about? Please can someone make it clear

{Editor's Note: You need to read through the past couple of days posts - but it really is nothing at all, just a joke.}

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22 Dec 2010 09:08:43
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"27th December - Glazers due at OT.
28th December - Directors meeting called at OT. . .

Hmmmmm. . . ."

Any source on this one?

If true it may well be the glazers updating the board on how the debt is being restructured or the payment of PIKs.

Personally i do not believe one bit in the 36mil signing and glazers selling theory at all. Just a year ago they went through all the pains of swapping bank debt for bond debt, incurring huge one off fees in the process and with them having to release quarterly reports becoming much more open in how the club is being run. I don't think the situation has changed one bit in these last 10 months or so, in fact i think it has improved for them if they managed to secure non debt money to pay off the PIKs.

I don't think SAF will ever spend big in january unless his target is being bid for by another club (like arsenal were bidding for smalling).

Any thoughts ed?

REDFAITH

{Editor's Note: The Glazer's do not have any obligation to update the Manchester United board about the funding of the PIK repayments - it is nothing to do with the club at all. I suspect that board meetings are held at least quarterly simply because the terms of the Bond Scheme require quarterly financial statements to be issued. Whether there is anything else on the agenda or not would, at least on my part, be only speculation.}

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22 Dec 2010 08:10:09
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We will be signing one player in January, and three in the summer. That will be all.

January:

Mamadou Sakho, CB, Paris Saint-Germain. 10 million pounds

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Summer:

Gareth Bale, LW, Tottenham Hotspur. 25 million pounds + Michael Carrick

Paulo Ganso, CM, Santos. 20 million pounds

Maarten Stekelenburg, GK, Ajax. 8 million pounds

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Other sales will include Gibson, Kuzszcak, Diouf, and Owen to offset transfer fees.

Retirements will include VDS, Neville, and Hargreaves to offset wage increases.

Scholes and Giggs to return for one more year to ease transition to new players.
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Whoever wrote the above segment, this is by far the most likely and thought out posting I have seen on here. Haven't heard much about Sakho recently, but its not absurd. I believe Bale and Ganso (or Pastore) are likely, albeit for inflated deals, and Stekelenberg could of course be passed by for the many players named (De Gea, Neuer, Lloris, etc) but he's as likely as any. I guess we'll be going forward with Rooney, Berbatov, Hernandez, Macheda and Wellbeck.

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22 Dec 2010 07:32:16
To be honest about 36 million signing. .

It has to be JAVI MARTINEZ with the description fitting the bill and his buy out clause is of 30 million Euros.

if the info about this 36 million signing is true.

{Editor's Note: I very much doubt it is true and 30M euro is closer to £28M.}

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22 Dec 2010 02:07:23
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"You are not the only one who is not convinced about Sanchez.
I havent seen a natural left footer to take over from Giggs so unless there is one somewhere in our kids then there is potentially the need to buy someone. However, whether that be Sanchez is another question. I agree we need to give Cleverley and Morrison a chance but where we don't have the talent coming through for a position then we need to buy and buy the best possible. I am not convinced Sanchez is that player.

No point in buying another "potential" winger , otherwise it feels like we just keep buying until we find the right one. Not a very good method.
Me I think Bale has something we could use more than Sanchez.

Red Man"

Agree with you Red Man. The only reason sanchez's name is being put up so much is because the "we will sign sanchez" brigade argue that he can play as an attacking midfielder. He may be good in that position, but that is not his natural position, and weren't we being told the same thing about Valencia when he joined? I think if SAF wanted sanchez he would not have bought valencia but got sanchez instead.

We do need a left footed winger, but i am as much convinced by bale as i am by sanchez.

REDFAITH

22 Dec 2010 01:12:18
Manchester United Rumours
Ermm there was no talk of 'selling'. Barcelona bought ibrahimovic for 60milllion (i think) and still have some of the best young talents in the world, so i don't know why you saying buy a player like sanchez, his still 21-22, would get in the way of the progress of cleverly whos also 21-22. people need to relise that we don't really have the best young talents. apart from pogba i don't think players like macheda, welbeck and cleverly will ever be as good as giggs and schools. but players like sanchez and pastore can one be as good as then.

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But that would be the result of this. Why should a immensely talented youngster like Morrison stay at a club where we put a player like Sanchez (who is definitely not world class like some want to believe. . ) in front of him and lower his potential chances of getting some game time.

I also didn't want to say that we have the best talents in the world but players like Welbeck and Cleverley have big chances to become an important part of the team and if we're gonna put a +20m signing in front of their noses we could also just sell them and don't waste their time. Both players are very talented. Welbeck was one of Sunderland best players this season and absolutely dominated the game against Chelsea. He has the potential to become a very complete forward and Cleverley showed that he could become a 10+ goals per season midfielder for us that we missed since Scholesys old days.

Players like them are so important. We need this core of very good english/british players because there is a lot higher chance for them to stay at the club even if someone like Madrid or Barcelona knocks on the doors. In Sanchez' case i have no doubt that he would also h*ck off when one of them wants him even if he shows through the media that he seemingly is a United Fan.

We should at first try to build and develop a new core of english/british players and then buy foreign players to complement them and not the other way around. And the future for our club are players like Welbeck, Smalling, Morrison and Cleverley. Even if some people somehow can't see or appreciate their potential and prefer some fancy names for a lot of money.

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22 Dec 2010 00:31:42
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MANUTD
just heard that the Glazers ARE WILLING to sell!
hope they do, as long as were debt free.

REDSTER

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22 Dec 2010 00:10:39
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Anthony annan rumour gathering pace for a small fee to sign in the summer along with a couple of other early 20's players. Fergie will only spend big on the right player. Don't expect much in jan and Bale a definate no in the summer. Hazard the most likely left sided player to sign, arsenal were favourites until Nasri hit form.

amflyin79

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