Manchester United Rumours Archive May 24 2015

 

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24 May 2015 21:50:57
United confirm Falcao has returned to Monaco following his loan spell.

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24 May 2015 23:23:37
shame really was a class stiker pre injury/pre monaco. but it wouldn't be logical to sign him even for a cut price.

wasnt good enough, and not worth the fee they want

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25 May 2015 08:06:15
Don't think he had a chance. He's hardly played and when he has played he has had zero service from Young and Valencia all season.

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25 May 2015 09:03:55
Falcao was an expensive rental taken out to help us regain CL football. In a system of 4-3-3 he struggles to impose himself and I think we need a striker with more strength and pace.

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24 May 2015 13:31:17
With Lvg stating we need a no. 6 midfielder l believe we have one already in the bag. He has already criticised the late arrivals last year so all the business will be done very early for a full pre season together. If we the ground running who knows what could happen.

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24 May 2015 13:59:16
I hope it's Schweinsteiger, he wouldn't be fit for all games, but he and Carrick sharing the load would be a delight to watch.

Also I would like to ask the any of the Eds about how good Yohan Cabaye is defensively, can he play a no 6 role?

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24 May 2015 14:36:01
I am positive that it will be Schweinsteiger and not Gundogan. And for me, that is a better deal. Yes Schweinsteiger and Carrick may have their own injury concerns but between them we would always have one fit with Blind as third choice.

Cabaye - it's clear to see how out of depth he is against the top teams in the CL so for that reason I would pass.

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24 May 2015 18:12:43
Gundogan is the better player and is 24 instead of 30! Will only get better.

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24 May 2015 18:38:04
There is a reason bayern would let Bastian move on. He is past his best and now on the decline! Why settle for other teams over the hill players when we can go for someone with their best yet to come?

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24 May 2015 20:20:12
Schweinsteiger isn't past his best, Pep just prefers Lahm and in particular Xabi Alonso.

Schweinsteiger is still a class act.

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24 May 2015 21:37:22
And Thiago. Shouldn't we be aiming higher than other teams' peripheral 30 year olds?

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24 May 2015 22:31:27
I think the point is that we have quite a few holes to fill and to replace Carrick could cost £30m+ in today's market when a fully fit Carrick could play all or most of next Year
Schweinsteiger if he was fully committed could play 6 or slightly further forward where he has for bayern.
At.31 He could play for another 3 years so for 10m could be a bargain and leave cash for other areas.

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24 May 2015 22:54:08
I'm not saying I wouldn't accept Schweini, but for me there are plenty of better options.

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{Ed007's Note - 'Schweini'??? :=D

24 May 2015 23:23:39
If we can get Schweinsteiger in for 10 million it will be one of our best buys for the last 5 year IMO.

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24 May 2015 23:32:34
Yeah Schweini Ed :) Bastian and I are besties so he told me that Schweini is what his pals call him ;)

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{Ed007's Note - Well that's a good enough reason for me then, Schweini it is. And if he signs can we expect to hear the old REM classic 'Schweini Happy People' ringing round the ground?}

25 May 2015 00:02:15
Can't see a better signing out there that would cost under £30 million. He's won the lot and knows how to win - crucial.

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25 May 2015 03:56:33
'schweini' is what most folks in Germany affectionately call him. I think he would ba a great signing.

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25 May 2015 06:15:28
Damn good player and a leader on the pitch. We could do a lot worse and if we get him it would be some signing.

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25 May 2015 11:20:45
I don't see how you can think he's past it?! In the World Cup Final in my opinion he was 'Man of the Match'. He ca do it on the biggest stage! Exactly what we need going forward.

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25 May 2015 11:21:44
I like the suggestion Ed! We could combine it with my new personal favourite "spirit in the sky" remake being sung non stop for the last 2 matches. I could sing those 2 exclusively next season :)

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{Ed007's Note - I heard that on TV yesterday, that's what football chants should be like instead of that awful Kicking a Blue that seemed to be the only song Utd fans had for a while there.}

25 May 2015 17:15:07
I actually quite liked that one Ed :/ but I don't think it's a patch on the new Georgie B song :)
I'm hoping Clyne will sign just so when I've had a few I can sing "red red Clyne, stay close to meeee" lol.

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{Ed007's Note - Did Utd open a singing section and if not would you, or anyone else on here, be keen on it? The atmosphere at OT comes across as very flat on TV.}

25 May 2015 19:01:06
Yeah it's open in the north east section I think. I like the idea of but I'm not a season ticket holder so couldn't sit there. I'm living in Fulham now so it's difficult to get to PT as much as I'd like. The atmosphere isn't what it use to be but at the same time I don't think it's as bad as is made out. The high roofs mean that the TV cameras (which I'm guessing are at pitch level) don't pick up much sound but if you're sitting around the stretty it's pretty loud. I remember seeing an article last year saying that United was still the loudest stadium in the country? Another issue is that the stretty and singing section is quite far from the away section so the banter is a bit difficult and granted, the fans they put around the away lot are usually the quiet ones on their iPads etc.

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24 May 2015 13:26:49
Jonker will be leaving Arsenal to join United as our technical director. Will be heavily involved in all aspects of coaching and scouting at the club (first team and academy).

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{Ed025's Note - its a good swap that...jonker for plonka.. :)

24 May 2015 10:44:56
The ronaldo rumours are true, but we are not the only club interested in him.
Reliably informed in Spain !

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24 May 2015 11:16:30
"Great coach and amazing person. Hope we work together next season." This is quoted from Ronaldos' twitter on about Anchelotti, so I doubt he will be moving on.

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24 May 2015 12:28:40
You mean PSG that's in the news everywhere

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24 May 2015 12:36:50
3 easy steps to get more money out of Real Madrid : by Christiano Ronaldo
Step 1: Look unhappy when on pitch and let this out to the media.
Step 2: Say I'm still in love with United and would love to go back home.
Step 3: Repeat steps 1 and 2 untill you get more money.
Once you get a better contract come out and say: I love it here at Real and wish to stay here as long as possible. My time at United was great but they are my past.
This news seems false as he hasn't done step 1 this time. When Ronaldo left I thought he would be remembered fondly by our fans for his contributions but didn't realize the fans might act like obsessed ex girlfriend, chanting his name while he's playing against us rather than supporting your own team.
I've lost all respect towards him since his antics of using United's name everytime he wants a better contract at Real.

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24 May 2015 13:14:39
Don't listen to a word Marca say.

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24 May 2015 14:37:25
Ancelotti could take over at PSG and Ronaldo is linked, the two could both go to Paris.

I would never turn Ronaldo down, but he won't be here next season.

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23 May 2015 23:37:03
Ed, am I right in saying that our interest in Schweinsteiger is because we can't get either of Pogba or Gundogan?

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{Ed004's Note - Don't think so. They all play different positions.}

24 May 2015 10:22:07
I just get the feeling gundogan prefers barca and pogba also prefers barca. If we thought there was a good chance of landing either we wouldn't want Schweini as well.

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24 May 2015 12:55:06
My worth if they land Pogba and Gundogan.
That team would be unbeliably strong. Brilliant passers and brilliant attackers.

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25 May 2015 06:14:17
Rohan

Neither will get in unless you think they are going to sit Busquet and iniesta. Never in a million years are the two you are mentioning better than what they already have. They need to replace Xavi but Pogba does not fit that mold. I think they also have rakitic, who imo is better than Gundogan. Pogba is loose with his passing btw.

Was talking to a friend who are generations of barca fans and know that club inside out. He reckons the player they will come for is Herrera and said they have watched him as kid and tried to sign him but he would not come as there were too many midfielders at Barca but firmly believes he is the guy who will eventually sit in Barca's midfield.

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23 May 2015 18:01:18
Ed had a bash at the search bar and didn't really see any specific names mentioned. Do you know of any whispers on potential strikers or are we going to make do?
Cheers as always.

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{Ed004's Note - I have only seen links with Kane, Berahino and Cavani in the press but they all seem very unlikely.}

24 May 2015 10:06:22
Benzema, Cavani, Ings and Kenedy I think Ed said a while back tho.

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24 May 2015 12:21:30
Thanks lads starting to get somewhat concerned on lack of attention the media has paid to our potential dealings on goal scorers. I hope this is due to Ed Woodward being cloak and dagger.

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24 May 2015 14:38:22
Rooney will be the starting striker. Berahino would be an interesting signing.

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25 May 2015 13:25:46
Throw a spanner in the works? Rooney îs the nearly 30 and on £300k a week? Especially after his performance against Hull? We need a new striker? 8-10 years younger and put him on half of Rooneys wage? OK, he's done a lot for our club, we thank him, move on! Berahino, Ings, Kane? Personally, I'd like Lacazette at Utd next season, but we can all but hope? Also, Inigo Martinez would be an ideal Defender to bring in? Still hoping for Laporte though?

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24 May 2015 09:06:50
extra speculat
added now because bale was left on bench last night what the likely hood of us landing him?

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