Manchester United Rumours Archive June 23 2013

23 Jun 2013 22:12:28
Thiago has just Tweeted to say he is off for his holiday abroad! Should we be nervous by the fact that he is taking a holiday without anymore being said about a potential deal to utd?

MUNCH

No. Transfer window is July 1st

Seems a bit odd, considering Muniesa tweeted 4 days ago a picture of him and Thiago on holiday. Then again, maybe he's going on holiday to sunny Manchester?

Not really. major signings won't be confirmed till the 1st of july anyway.! I'm betting his future. wherever it lies. has already been sorted. !

He was meant to take a position earlier with his father today. I guess he has made his choice after reviewing Barca's latest contract proposal. I am very sure the decision will start filtering into the mainstream newspapers tomorrow. My strongest suspicion is that he will sign for United. As to when, I am not sure. But Knowing United keeps secrets so well, it may well be he has agreed to join for sure. Otherwise they would have denied the deal like they did with Lucas.

Who knows, if he's agreed personal terms with United and said that's what he wants to Barca regardless of what they offer him then he can relax while the clubs sort out a deal.

Ozwald

Could the holiday be abroad to England and specifically sunny Manchester.

I think he will go Chelsea
Paul

No.

Brendan81

His farther has been on a radio station and said his son should sjgn for mu and the family are moving to england a red united fan

The guy needs a break, coming of a full domestic season to go straight to the under 21 championships in June and reporting for pre-season club fixtures for whoever he ends up with. He definitely needs a break as do all players away from football and with their families. A change in clubs is a big decision so he would need time to think over all possibilities.

He is on holliday only. if u follow his tweeter u can see his and muniesa's pics comming in from last 4 days or so.
so chill and wait.

rodio17

Heard he's having a week in Blackpool.
Raffa

AHH Blackpool, the Las Vegas of England!

aaallj5

He's going on a long holiday to old Trafford

23 Jun 2013 20:15:33
Ed with Garay being linked with us again then surely one of our other centre backs is on there way out? Vidic? We're already stacked in that position.

Dan

23 Jun 2013 12:13:05
From what I understand, thiago is going to sign a new 5-year deal at barcelona. He has been given assurances about playing time and his release clause will be lowered from £78m (from aug 1st) to £58m (when contract is signed). I'm absolutely gutted, but I believe we will be signing another youth player, mendy (monaco) before we make our 'big money' purchase.


Pablo

Where did you find this out?

I hope you are wrong, but I suspect not. Unfortunately we have a habit of missing out on our main transfer targets in recent seasons.

Xavi Iniesta Busquets and Fabregas aren't going anywhere soon and are currently far ahead of Thiago in the pecking order so how can they give him assurances?

Nat

Nice one. this is Mendy who has already stated that he's staying in France? Why waste your time posting rubbish?

Thiago got assurances when he signed the last contract and he never got the game time, so in my opinion he won't sign no 5 year contract.

I wouldn't be surprised if this did happen. But in all honesty, I think he may be on his way to United. As nat has said, he seems to be too far down the pecking order at Barca.

Reports are all varying at the moment. Most seem convinced he'll sign at united, others think he'll stay having had a conversation with Barca's representatives. The truth is we won't find out until an official statement is made by either club. We're just going to have to wait and see, but if Thiago is the quality of player that is being looked at then I'm excited about who else Moyes might be considering.

Matt

Actually according to a couple of sources and newspapers including a website etc. Tita Valanova has said to Thiago that he won't get more regular games than what he already gets.
Special K

This is pure guesswork. No-one knows what is happening at this point in time. negotiations are underway.

This is not a board game. , There are millions of pounds at stake and every last pound gets negotiated at this level.

Steveytrader is the signature on that last reply.

He will b a united player on 1st of July no doubt bout it he wants to go somewhere where he can play every game and Man U have no midfielders of his quality so he will fit straight in and play every game! Lb

Mendy is going to lille, so I will have to take the rest of your post as being wrong also, thanks though.

Is this not a rumours site?!

I'm not asking you all to take my word for gospel, but I have signed myself off, so if my post doesn't become fruitful then you lot can slate me!

All i'm saying is, thiago has been given assurances about more first team opportunities. that's upto thiago if he accepts or rejects the contract offer. From what i'm told, he will be signing a new deal.

As regards to mendy, he is an interesting option for utd. He has stated that Utd is his 'dream' club, so how can he be so sure of his next move will keep him in france? Utd want him and will get him, arsenal are also interested.

Pablo

I doubt he's staying at Barcelona. There hasn't been much pro-Thiago propaganda on El Mundo, which would usually be a sign that they're mid-campaign to keep him.

I suspect that barca are desperate to put a buy back clause in the deal. If I was united, I would say fine, but its £77m matching barca's valuation in thiago's current contract, which has been reduced due to not getting enough playing time.

Frustrated fan.

I do think Chelsea will come into play very soon. Barcelona want Luiz and Chelsea would certainly want Thiago. Like the editor has said, perhaps a twist or two to come. However, I hope he does leave and choose to replace Scholes.

Sydney!

Pablo, you haven't even been able to say where you have heard that. The truth is things and his dad had to meet with barca hierarchy to discuss the future. Does not mean he is staying, just means that it gives the media another version of events to report and make money.

Yeah I agree, if they want to buy him back later give them a massive fee. Not like with Pique when it was 5 mil. I really hope we get this lad, looks absolutely class.

There's a lot of mixed reports at the minute some say his joint others he's staying. We will have to wait and see and answer isn't far of I suspect.

Andyp MUFC

Lot's of things will be happening behind the scene's. Think of it like this. Thiago is obviously a very talented young player, who all the top clubs would be fully aware of. Yes it seems to be public knowledge that we're in for him. but a player this good and so cheap due to Barcelonas cock up on his buy out clause. do you all realy think we're the ONLY ones in for him. I'm with Sydney! on this one. Chelsea will be having a dabble. so too will City. At least we can gaurantee first team footy though due to our lack of mid-fielders!

J - Stand

Sorted my season ticket out on Friday the person I was talking too said there's a signing in the next 5 days would not give his name just said he was a Spanish player and he had a great under 21s

Barca have Xavi, Iniesta, Fabregas, Biscuits and Pedro all guaranteed more playing time than Thiago. Any stalling on a deal is just posturing by Barca to get the best possible price. This lad will be a United player trust me.
Togthered.

Just being realistic. but an employee who works in the ticket office would not be privy to that sort of information.

J - Stand

Haha as a if ticket staff would know?! They find out after it's public knowledge.

23 Jun 2013 22:45:38
@ pablo. you post is just rubbish and trash, go get a fact before posting.
and of thiago, he has stay he want to go to world cup next year and barca can't gaurantee him the playing time he merit to play for the national team, and for sure, he will be a Manchester United player by the end of the month, am so sure about that.
talking of mendy, he has told the french media that his dream club is Manchester United but for now he want to stay in france and develop more of a player and he is going to play for nice in france.

MR TRAFFORD7

Mrtrafford7

Its a rumours site you cretin, show some respect. I can understand why the eds get annoyed now. I am only saying what I know, I haven't quoted anyone or gave my source's name for good reason. Do you honestly think a player like mendy would turn Manchester United down if they offered him a contract? Exactly, he wouldn't and if he did, he wouldn't get a second chance later on in his career. Barca are looking to offload alex song, sanchez and possibly mascherano. They are not trying to replace any midfielders. Barca play 4-3-3, thiago will be playing a more advanced role or wide role. In fact pretty similar to kagawa if he stays at barca. You are forgetting that he trusts barca as he has been there with his brother for years. Thiago has an option to stay or go, as we all know. I've been told he will stay, that's all i'm saying.

Pablo

On the subject of Mendy, am I the only one who thinks he could be a great alternative to strootman? He's small, but quick, strong and tireless, good on the ball with a decent pass, good tackle etc. He could be perfect for when we need a little extra in terms of winning back the ball, and he won't give it away easily either. Maybe a good replacement for Fletcher?

Thorne