Manchester United Rumours Archive August 24 2011

24 Aug 2011 21:30:11
I thought the rumours would be winding down. No more sales, no more buys. The team we have now is what we will keep until atleast january depending on performaces.

There will be no Sneijder, Schweinsteiger, Goetze, Kagawa, Hazard or M'Vila.

We don't need to spend anymore money.

Don't get me wrong, the team has done very well but lets know not get carried away with ourselves. It is by no means a finished article and unfortunately we still need a bit a money spend on it.

Course we need to spend, i believe we need a midfielder to help bed Cleverley in

Yep we need to spend to get dat midfielder or midfielders,you say any different,your deluded

Are u dumb we need someone who is experienced in the midfield which will also help the younger players

I dont understand why people say 'we dont need to spend anymore money.' You would likely have been saying that before we signed Young - but his signing has greatly improved the team. The team can always be improved. Remember what happened against Barcelona at Wembley - there is patently room for more money to be spent and improvements to be made.

24 Aug 2011 20:01:51
Could anybody tell me any information they have
On juan Manuel iturbe, whether there is some
Sort of agreement or is it just the fact that mendez is his agent so people are hopefully? Sydney? Eds?

United27

There is a first refusal agrement at the end of the next two seasons

There is an agreement in principle, that can all change in football though. He will be a United player in a few years

United Till I Die 1987

24 Aug 2011 18:42:43
The Daily Mail reported today that United were standing by to hijack the Nasri deal, reports in the German press say United have made an enquiry for Mario Goetze, apparently Wesley Sneijder doesnt know whether he is coming or going David Gill was quoted a few days ago as saying there will be one more big signing is there a smokescreen here, Wenger now has money to spend and may force Uniteds hand, this squad is capable of challenging for the premiership but I cant help thinking that SAF is maybe looking at an experienced CM as the final piece in the jigsaw, he is famous for keeping his cards close to his chest, Cheetham Lad.

I really can't see us signing anyone else this summer.
I think that if Wes was ever going to come, it would have been done by now.

The trouble is that there are so few players in contention and with each passing day they become fewer.

I don't see why we shouldn't buy a top midfielder as the reserve babies are not ready yet. Can't see it happening though.

Pritpal

Any one who use this "final piece in the jigsaw word" ,has to be a fifa manager game player.. posted all mix of earlier rumours.

I think its more than fergie keeping his cards close to his chest, I think he has his hands tied round his back by the lack of finance from the Glazers, there nett spend over their 5/6 year tenure is pitifull for a club of our stature.... bin the Glazers = more transfer funds and worldclass players.....

I don't get this whole Nasri thing, we weren't and have never been in for Nasri. We inquired but nothing more.

United Till I Die 1987

Man utd should sign jack rodwell from everton he is very talented

24 Aug 2011 18:27:15
You're not going to believe this, but Arsenal could find themselves in the Champions League group stage regardless of the result tonight as Fenerbache have been kicked out of the competition. Arsenal may well get in at the expense of Fenerbache even if they lose tonight.

G.A.G.U.S

What makes you think Arsenal will get the spot over all the other teams beaten tonight?

Sydney!

Not sure, must be something to do with rankings or something. They've been in every group stage since 1998? I honestly don't know Syd. I'm just writing what I read.

G.A.G.U.S

People are speculating that the team with the highest coefficient - statistics used for ranking and seeding teams - that fails to qualify tonight, will go through to the group stages anyway. At the moment, that team is Arsenal. But of course it's just speculation.

Matthew...

24 Aug 2011 20:43:47
www.uefa.com/uefa/footballfirst/matchorganisation/disciplinary/news/newsid=1666823.html#fenerbahce+replaced+uefa+champions+league

not going to be arsenal :)

jb the canadian red devil

24 Aug 2011 16:02:51
Gill promised a busy transfer period for Manchester United this summer, but when is this about to start?
Hargreaves, Scholes, Neville, O'Shea, Brown, Van der Sar have gone. Gibson is a maybe to still leave. Kuszcak really hasn't a chance with de Gea and Lindegaard ahead of him.
De Gea, Young and Jones are our only signings. Our main competition have all spend good money on quality footballers to better their squads.....but have we?
Fergie said that Scholes replacement was the priority signing, but it never materialized.....where is the money to buy a player of Gotze, Sneijder, Nasri, Hazard quality.
Fergie always says that he won't buy a player unless they can improve the current squad....surely the above players are better than than the current centre midfielders we have. Has Manchester United lost the power to pull in world class players?

Well said i am 100% in agreement. however, be prepared for lots of "in SAF we trust" replies and numerous accusations you are not a "proper" supporter. I have no doubt the "no value in the market" statement is already prepared. One would have hope we eventually realise the best players cost top money

Shaun

Im another red who agrees with this post cannot put it down to anything else other than the massive debt the Glazers put our great club into

But remember big player allways dosent improve the team dont forget veron

Or maybe money-grabbing players are content with being bench-warmers at citeh. They can only start 11 player and play 14 in a match. Chill out people, and enjoy the stress on Mancini's face when he realises giving player's stupid wages doesn't guarantee they'll play well for him.

You've listed a fair amount on movement in the squad in the original post - does that not amount to a busy transfer period?

I think we've bought some good players, but we still lack a quality holding midfielder - someone like De Rossi or Schweinsteiger.

I wouldn't hold my breath on any further arrivals in this transfer window. Not sure we need any others to win the Premier League, but I think we'll fall short in the Champions League.

Gary

As often we are linked with world class players and it is tempting, SAF likes finding youthful talent and developing into world class players. He doesn't wanna pay high salary and find out it is a flop.

In Fergie we trust is obviously going to be the natural reply because year after year he delivers the goods. When was the last time he bought a truly world class player that was a success? he needs to ensure that the promising players in the youth have every chance to make it into the 1st team this year. Buying world class players will only hamper their developement. Why spend 25 million on a player who is going to keep out future stars such as morrison and pogba

We've already been more busy than normal so how can you say that

Players that Man Utd have to let go:
1. Dimitar Berbatov
2. Michael Owen
3. Tomasz Kuszczak

Players that I would like to see wearing Man Utd Jersey:
1. Gareth Bale (suitable replacement for Ryan Giggs, one Welshman replacing another)
2. Mario Gotze (he's the German's Messi or whatever)
3. Jack Rodwell (I think he would be a good midfield partner for Cleverley or maybe a good defensive tandem for Philly Jones.

I don't think Darron Gibson should go though... He never got the chance to prove himself... What if Sir Alex's wrong and he turns out to be next Pique, Rossi, Forlan.

I agree with the previous comments. In Fergie we do trust. We hope that he continues year after year. The difference with our club to City and others that the boss needs to ensure that the promising players in the youth have every chance to make it into the 1st team this year. Buying world class players will only hamper their developement. Why spend 25 million on a player who is going to keep out future stars such as morrison and pogba. How much have we spent on Veron, Bosnich, Taiibi, Djemba Djemba, William Prunier, Karel Porborsky, Bojan Djordic, Lopez Ricardo, David Bellion and Jose Kleberson. We hoped that would make us a better team but they flopped So SAF take your time. As I would rather have Pogba and Morrison to any of these

I agree this summer has proved to me that utd hasnt got the proverbial pot to pi88 in yeah we spent 50mill but thats prob spread over years weve saved millions in wages weve recouped 10mill or more? weve just got yet another sponsership worth millions and we havent put 1 single bid in for a midfielder we clearly need every transfer window is the same false hope of signing someone who really excites? but this is the way it will be until weve got new owners lets hope rooney dosent get injured

The truth is, we don't have money to buy any of this targets, this is just a false hope Gill is giving to buy time till the transfer windows shuts. C'amon guys, Nasri wasn't the right one, Gotze isn't, WS nothing? C'amon we're nt buying anyone anymore, unless we findg diamonds under Old Trafford.

Will people stop moaning about how much we have spent of flops?
who gives a sh1t??
its not my fu**ing money.
i just want success and quickly.
i want to see a big name signing we need one. are midfield is far too young look at Arsenal. you need a general or experience. these kids will go missing when the pressure in on FACT

Fergie - 20 odd years - god knows how many trophies , yet we still have fans who doubt him. Citys money cannot buy the experience that he has and knowledge of the British game and nothing can replace that.
All this bulls**t about lack of spending, what has been spent is first class and a great investment into OUR future. Our greatest eras - late 50's and late 90's were teams made up primarily of youngsters all desperate to wear the Red shirt similar to what we are starting to see now. Lets get behind it.
The Bitters across the City .....overpaid , mercenaries who are only here for one thing and it isn't the love of the Club.
Red is life.
Busby 58

I for one will be glad when the bloody kids piss off back to school cos i am sick of keep reading rubbish like this every day.

Boo hoo we haven't spent millions grow up, its football not monopoly.

Ok im going to say this,the players that were mentioned dat we brought in and flopped wernt world class players b4 they came to utdplayers dat we did spend money on were,eric cantona,kanchelskis,andy cole,dwight yorke,solskar,rio,vidic,evra etc,all world class players,and they didnt hinder the development of the younger stars coming through did they,quite the opposite in factSo the people coming on here saying if we buy a world class player such as sneijder,sweinsteiger will hinder the chances of a young player coming through is pure bulls**t,it would help them improve and tell me this,why are real madrid and barca so sucessful?coz they spend moneyAnd why are chelea a threat in the league every year,they spend the money for decent players.why did city win the cup,and come 2nd in pl?coz they spend the money for decent playersim not sayin it brings you automatic success,but it gives you every chance if you have the world class players at your disposal,And I think Fergie shud bring in at least one more world class cm,to be sure we have every chance coz right now hes taking amassive risk in midfield,especially for europe.

You forgot to mention Obertan has also left for Newcastle. I agree come on Gill get that fat cheque book out before the moths eat it or before Wanger realises he has some money to spend.

So disappointing to hear this sort of discussion. Reason I say that is because it shows fear, fear that we will fall behind this year. Trust me, that ain't happening, we will comfortably win the league this year. The last signing, if there is to be one, will be an investment for ALOT of reasons, although mainly driven by the champions league final. There is no point in buying ANOTHER youngster as we already have that. We need experience, class, composure, guidance and someone who sets by example. It will be Sneijder or no-one. It has to be, there is no sense in anyone else. Thoughts Ed?

PJ {Ed007's Note - I can see the point of buying a youngster that will become a great, but I have said before, I think the team needs a player for the now, not 4/5 years time.}

To the guy that mentioned the world class players Unied have signed in the last, Cantona? Kanchelskis? Ole? Vidic? Evra's? All world class players when we signed them were they? All big money signings were they? They were bargains that Fergie turned to gold.

While trying to make a point that we should sign big, you actually highlighted the opposite, that Fergie is a master of making players world class. And he'll do it again. And again. And again. But how many times does he have to do it before people sit up and take notice?

The Neviller

I'm already more than happy with the current team. But I think we should buy Hazard, he's brilliant and would add something special to the team.

The neviller you beat me to the punch with that last post i laughed so hard at the point the other guy made i almost fell off my seat the players mentioned there must have totalled £50 million quid and he regards that as buying in world class talent ha

Dude you are correct,Tell me who kept Rooney ?Isnt he world class player ?Isnt Young a class player ? I think You fancy more PS3 not BPL...So please dont try to become Nasri ...Be a humble man like Vidic...Have you heard the story about crying wolf ?

Those who are saying that we have no money, didn't we spend £50something million this transfer period, now in my world that IS a LOT of money. Fergie has been buying for the future which isn't a bad idea really considering who he has brought in. Have faith in Cleverley and Anderson, they are our future midfield partnership, both work hard, both can pass and are fairly creative. They might be young but if you buy in a world class player then they will just end up on the bench and not learn a thing. DR93

24 Aug 2011 14:33:40
Nasri just gone in to sign for city.
5 year deal

Simon.

This is good.Man City needs the player who do not respect their manager and team mates..Kudos

24 Aug 2011 11:43:07
again united is forced to buy one of his future target in this window only, its m'villa. wenger is lurking around him with cash to spend. united wanted him next summer after planned departure of carrik. reported fee is 18m. wenger shoud made our transfer head as he always force us to buy good players...like smalling.. chicha.. and jones latest.. rodio17

That would be great news for us if we can get him as according to reports in L'Equipe, the Arsenal boss is ready to make an improved offer of ?¢‚Äö¬¨25million (¬£21.9m) for Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila

oxford red

I wouldn't be so sure my friend, we have Pogba & Tunnicliffe who can takeover from Carrick next season. We have looked at M'Vila though. Personally I would prefer Moussa Sissoko, what do you think about him?

Sydney!

Let's hope this is true i'm a big fan of Yann M'Vila, very energetic and works hard would fit in at united a natural defensive mid unlike carrick, very good at breaking up play and holding the ball.
I've read that eden hazard and yann m'vila are both waiting on the arsenal - udinese result before they make up their mind about a transfer to arsenal.. Would be nice to see us land m'vila

Jokeshop comment again, why r people obsessed with carrick leaving this summer or next...HE ISNT. just got a new contract end of last season hes going nowhere

Yes carrik signed new contract to give extra quality from the bench from now on.. as young lads wil be promoted. in a year time he wil be surplus. and he isnt any great that SAF would let him retire as red...unless heavy pay cut is agreed in new contract year by year.. thats mater of finance. not bad to have on bench..
but m vila is regular and fighter future..rodio17. hope speculation turns true.. sympothy for arsene.. ;)

Hey Sydney! nice choice in him as well, provide pace in the wings also when and if needed.. but no one know how SAF thinks..
ROdio17

I hope this is one rumour that comes true.

J Bones.

I agree syd moussa sissoko would be a great player at utd
THE HEMMINATOR

Why do we talk about replacing Carrick? He has to be the worst player ever to pull on our sacred shirt. So how could we be replacing someone who is no good in the first place

Carrick the worst player to wear the shirt?
Are you really a United fan?

I'm no Carrick fan boy but he's nowhere near the worst player. I can think of dozens of ex United players worse than him.

I agree we should replace him though as not being the worst isn't good enough any more.
If we are to deny the blue meanies, we have to be lean and mean like a tiger. Carrick is no tiger.

Pritpal

24 Aug 2011 10:40:07
Norwood has gone to Scunthorpe on loan

Hobbes