Manchester United Rumours Archive August 26 2011

26 Aug 2011 23:32:26
One more to sign and its a Premiership MID Modric or Rodwell

DKB

26 Aug 2011 22:47:44
I believe our interest in Sneijder and (obviously) Nasri is now over, however Fergie will try to sign one last player before giving up. Mario Gotze is the final target, but I doubt we will offer anything over £20-25 million so it all depends on where Dortmund stand on terms of valuating the player. If we fail with Gotze I think that will be it this summer, but I personally am happy to give Anderson, Cleverly and Pogba a chance at least until January to see if they are the real deal.

UNITED_LEGENDS

United legends

I have seen a few posts seeming to give up on this transfer window and hope that January will save us, if or perhaps when it all goes wrong. I would be interested to know who you think would be available and not cup tied in January who could be a realistic purchase?

Red Man

Goetze is the best young talent for his positon in Europe. Right now nobody else would outbid us but if we wait that will change.

'Red Man'

Torres played for Chelsea in the second half of last season in the CL after playing in the Europa for Liverpool, I think you are allowed one player to play for you that has played for another team.

Gotze is the best player around, he is already on par with Sneijder and he is just 19, but Dortmund do not want to sell this season. I expect we will see both Gotze & Kagawa leave next season, especially if they finish outside the CL places.

Sydney!

Sorry sydney, you think gotze is on par with Sneijder?
what am i reading...

Ozwald

I agree with ozwald gotze is going to be a very good player but his not on par with sneijder
jred

Gotze was far better than Sneijder was last season. Gotze can do everything Sneijder can do, he just lacks his experience.

Sydney!

Red Man: I would prefer it if we didn't sign anybody in January, but if we were really struggling (which after the spurs performance i highly doubt we will be), we may need to sign a CM. In terms of whether or not they were cup tied, I believe as long as they would have a positive impact on our domestic season, then Fergie would not be too fussed.

I've been saying for the past 3 years that Anderson has the potential to be a world class player, he just needs a bit of consistency and luck with injuries, things he has never had. I think this season he will be very high on the scoring and assists charts as long as he can stay fit. Also Cleverly seems to be a very good player, he brings a certain degree of flair in which i didn't believe he possessed when I watched him on loan at wigan last season.

Gotze is the only player we are now interested in signing, but I would say it is still only 50/50 whether we sign him or not. Fergie is relatively pleased with the squad strength, and if Anderson and Cleverly can continue this promising partnership, in 2-3 years we could have a formidable partnership in the center of our midfield.

Not sure whats going on with fletcher, but at this rate he wont get much of a look in.

UNITED_LEGENDS

26 Aug 2011 22:02:07
I still have a feeling that saf will sign one more player,those comments were to erase all desperation we have for a AM to the media.,,but who is it?thats the question,what do u think ED? {Ed007's Note - I agree, that is the question}

26 Aug 2011 21:17:31
It makes me wonder when people say, sneijder won't drop his wages, Utd don't want him etc

nobody actually knows, has given any credible sources to back up statements.

The one thing that keeps my hopes alive is the fact that Moratti (2010) said 'Man Utd interested in signing Sneijder'

Also Van Der Kraan a known dutch journalist who speaks with Sneijder regularly claims (early aug 2011) he believes Sneijder will join Utd.

Also the fact Sneijder said in a interview on dutch TV translated into english claiming he would join Utd.

Also Rene Meulensteen (Utd coach) Eric Harrison (youth team coach legend), Cantona, Scholes, Neville, Beckham etc have all hinted at Sneijder being the right man.

Im not saying it will happen, im happy with what we have, but i really want to se Sneijder at Utd as i have admired him as a player for a long time and believe his experience would be invaluable.

Its enough for me to believe, a little hope that it could happen........

26 Aug 2011 20:43:47
i dont think we will sign anyone else this window. i was maybe hoping the comments by gill and fergusson where an attempt to not appear desperate to sign a player preventing clubs asking for astronomical fees from us. However i now genuinely beleive that will be that in terms of spending and i have to ask myself have we improved ? replaced giggs with young scholes with cleverly. some may say yes i am in the opinion of not enough to reach fergussons goal of 'catching barcelona' and i am very disapointed. i was not desperate for a world class marquee signing just a signing of a great player with potential which shows fergusons intention.

26 Aug 2011 19:42:09
Fergie interested in hulk's perfomance tonight,,maybe a target for next window

I wish, but i highly undoubt it. It's man utd not land of the wingers..

Nt believeable. His transfer break-out clause is 100M Pounds or Euros, no kidding.

Mohit

26 Aug 2011 18:25:02
Pls don talk about Sneijder anymore..according to his latest tweet he is very happy at Milan and looking forward to the new Serie A

Nope, not on his official twitter.. you must have been looking at a fake account.

His twitter is @sneijder101010
And yeah he said nothing about staying at milan
Redshep

I am referring the same account..he has said " dunno if we are gonna play this weekend "...i just think that he has resigned the fact of moving..

He won't play at the weekend because of the strike in Serie A.

He's far too astute to commit himself publicly to saying anything that could rock the boat one way or the other. Ryan.

26 Aug 2011 18:00:43
Anyone able to give me the pin for the fantasy football league my son wants to join

Pardoe

26 Aug 2011 14:28:55
fellow United Fans, I type from toronto ontario canada where the united support is tops.....whats up with berba on the bench? even owen.......sell berba and lets grab somebody anderson carrick fleth clev all great but if we gonna make a serious champions push we gotta get that middle stronger please fergie im sick of barca

Ah, Berba I know he's very unreliable but there are some things he does that no-one else in the squad is even capable of, including Rooney.

If he's happy to be a sub, I don't see why we should sell.

Pritpal

Pritpal i agree with you 100%, and i also think Berbatov should be applauded for his attitude. Even when he gets left out of big games he doesn't whinge or moan (at least in public) and he genuinely really wants to play for Manchester United. I'd be more than happy if he stays at the club.

Andy B

26 Aug 2011 13:45:25
Hi Ed002, I just wanted to know if you have heard anything regarding the departures of Berbatov and Nani? With a few days left in the market, do you still believe these players will be sold? Thanks in advance mate.

Sydney! {Ed002's Note - There is nothing new Syd and it looks less likely that much will happen. Could of course be a sudden flurry on Monday or Tuesday - we'll see. I will be on the road so I am not sure I will be around too much.}

I still think Berbatov could go, I don't think Nani will though. Not unless he is involved in a swap deal, but they are rare these days aren't they? I think Monday will be very busy, many medicals will take place on the Tuesday and Wednesday we will see many deals confirmed.

One more question for you Ed002, a simple yes or no answer will suffice. Do you believe United have tried to sign Sneijder in this window?????

Sydney! {Ed002's Note - Yes.}

I cant see Nani going anywhere. Valencias non-performance at Wembley will have convinced SAF to keep Nani. When hes on his game he's the best winger in the PL and will be more of a threat in Europe

26 Aug 2011 13:08:57
from knowledgeable people within united and the game as a whole im just interested to know how highly people rate pogba morrison macheda petrucci will keane tunnicliffe are they the best group of kids for 15 years
im intersted in morrison and petrucci as you dont hear much about there talent just that one needs to stay out of trouble and the other needs to steer clear of injuries

cjwales82 interested to hear people opinion

Morrison is way better than petruccci though

RedNdProud

Like i said he struggled through injuries in the last 12-18 months unfair to judge to kid right now fella thanks for ya reply and opion

Morrison is exceptionally talented and if he can steer clear of trouble will definately be a big star,tunnicliffe from what i saw in youth cup games is a box to box midfielder who takes no prisioners,will keane is a natural goal scorer who is very calm in front of the goal,petrucci as others have said was unfortunate with injuries but seems to be ok and getting a decent run of games,pogba will probably be the first to break through very talented can really hit the ball from 25-30yds out and score some screamers and also already has the physique for the premier lg
johndenton

Tunnicliffe is my favarioute looks so comfortable on the ball and controls the game well he's THE ENGLISH XAVI ;)

Pogba, Morrison and Tunnicliffe will all make the 1st team if their development continues.
Petrucci has a chance if he has an injury free season in the reserves.
As for Macheda? Frustrates the hell out of me. I thought he was poor in the reserves this week and looks in serious danger of not making it

26 Aug 2011 12:00:30
Darren Fletcher and Hernandez back to fitness

Rio and Valencia training well

cant wait for valencia back him instead of nani on the right

Nani is far more talented than Valencia, but sometimes Valencia's simple style of play is more effective. I guess it's different horses for different courses. Although Nani has improved defensively, Valencia is very good at defending. It's a decent headache to have isn't it?

Sydney!

Indeed it is Sydney, indeed it is..
ussoldier77

Fletcher backoh great, the best news for everyone apart from man utd
please leave anderson and cleverley in the centre

I think Nani is looking much improved this season, passing is a lot quicker and more direct.

Think Nani is 1st choice on the right for me now.

I prefer nani on the right than the left, he tends to score more on that side also, but the crossing and the ability to pass at the right moment has to improve fast

Great news re Hernandez. I for one don't rate Valencia, he has the odd game where he shines but crossing is poor, doesn't score anywhere near enough goals and disappears in games. IF you think of previous occupents of that position over the years he is average at best.

Shaun

Shaun , ask Rooney who he prefers on the wing and Valencia will get the nod everytime. The strikers get slot more chances from valencias direct crossing. Parkie

'Shaun'

That is a bit harsh, Valencia is a better player than Bale and Bale is gods gift to some on this site.

Sydney!

Shaun,Valencia goes missing in games?Nani s biggest problem is he is so inconsistant

I imagine if anyone in the team is asked it would be Valencia; it must be frustrating Nani taking an extra 5 seconds to pass every ball, his poor decision making, passing and vision being the cause of every United play being broken up. I hope he is dropped very soon. I'm incredibly excited about the new season, and the thought of Nani playing the majority of it makes me anxious.

Jack

Sorry guys but valencia is one of the most out and out widemen in the premier league, his crossing is not poor at all much better than nani

the only reason nani may be believe to be better is cos as valencia stays out on the flank, nani can either cross or come inside.

and as for goals, i dont care if he doesnt score the guy above is right, i put my money on rooney prefering valencia's crosses. the 09/10 season there valencia played some beautiful crosses of which rooney got his head or foot to most, less than most actually but still a fair few

We had some other portugese guy on the right wing who took some extra touches and wasn't liked by everyone in the team i am sure. can't remember what happened to him? I can't help it just don't think Valencia is up to our standard. Shame because Perez might have brought him for £80m

Shaun

Shaun ur a **** Valencia is 1 of the best crosser's of the ball in the prem if not the best the balls he crosses in r so dangerous and he don't mess around he goes straight down the wing and crosses it in i would rather see that than someone messing around with it plus Valencia is more powerfull, faster and better work rate by miles could play him in the middle like he does for ecuadour

Next you will be telling me how good Gibson is

I think you would not know a good cross if it smacked you in the face....literally

Monday night Nani produced two fine examples of the perfect cross, in my opinion Valencia could not produce such quality. I also challange your point he about him getting straight down the wing and putting in an early cross. I watched all the games last season and remember numerous times where he spent ages messing around "trying" to get around his full back and ending up with a backward pass.

Shaun

Shaun , you must get yourself to the game instead of listening to it on five live Valencia anytime to nani. Parkie

I prefer Valencia 9 times out of 10.

His direct play is much more suited to our style than the over elaborate Nani.

A small part of me dies every time Nani fart-arses about on the ball rather than use it.
I think Nani is a good impact sub though.

Just like to add that I think Nani seems like a really decent guy. Still prefer toni though.

Both players are top quality and the fact they are so different is great for our options. Valencia is amazing at defending and can fill in at RB. He is fast, direct and a very useful player, not sure what Shaun is talking about, but as strange as it is it's still his opinion. Nani is a very talented winger/forward, but can be frustrating. I am glad we have both players at the club. Young, Park, Valencia & Nani are all very good wingers and they all play for our club. Cleverley is no slouch on the wing either, he can play either side and he is without doubt the best crosser of the ball in the squad.

Sydney!

Why cannot we put valencia in central midfield?? and still have nani and young on the flanks
surz

Don't forget the players voted Nani as player of the season, so I'm not sure who they prefer.

Well said syd. both players are top notch and offer different styles of play that will be more benfical against different teams and setups. looking at last season nani was fantastic. He contributed towards 27 goals in 33 prem games. No one can argue that these are not fantastic stats for someone so frustrating, and whilst Velencia is more direct and does tend to cross the ball first time (this is why rooney would prefer him at times) i do not see him contributing directly as much as nani does in terms of assists and goals. either way we have them both on the books ad i hope they both have fantastic injury free seasons.......

oxford red

26 Aug 2011 08:38:10
Does anyone know when Darren Gibson contract runs out? I heard it was summer 2012 is that correct? {Ed007's Note - Yes mate}

He'll most likely get sold in january, providing his ankle is fine.

Can't we sell him to some medical research company for them to experiment on injury recovery techniques?

The reply above has to be the GREATEST ever I totally agree...

26 Aug 2011 10:34:06
Right, David Gill said he "thinks" there will be no more signings. Meaning there most likely will be one more, similar to the Berba transfer (correct me if I'm wrong). Unless we've signed someone but not officially.

I think we may as well keep the squad we have until January and see how we do in the CL, then sign someone if we need to...

- Brooksy

The problem waiting until January is that if we did need another player they could be cup tied by already playing n the champions league ,,, im happy with wat we have got anderson is lookn really sharp and cleverly i think is going to be top top class i think we shud try them this year give them a good test they mite nit have the experience but you have to be played to get the experience ,,, and ino its not ideal but rooney is really worth his weight in gold as if anderson and cleverly are struggling he can always drop bk as rooney can really pick a pass but who nos wat wil happen between now n the 1st of September but i am more than happy with what we have got anything else is a bonus ... stevie

Original poster - is it not likely that the best players will be cup-tied in Jan and therefore will be of no help to us if we struggle in the Champs Lge? Ganso apart, put he is unproven

1st replier - i too like anderson and cleverly and hope they get plenty of oppurtunities this season. BUT buying an experienced, creative midfielder now will help give us a fair crack at Barca/Real/whoever in Europe and it WILL NOT stunt the growth of our young prospects. just look at Smalling last year - was never 1st choice but ended up playing well over 20 games (i think) due to injurries etc. and showed SAF just how great he is. if you ask me putting pressure on a youngster like Cleverly to play 30 - 40 games this season and to win the midfield battle against the likes of Shi##y/Chelsea/Barca could be worse for his development if he runs into problems or poor form. use him as rotation and when others are injured and he should develop nicely at a steady pace and maybe be one of our top performers next year.

i would love to see Sneijder/Goetze/Modric(unlikely now i know) come in to help in the Champs Lge IMO

26 Aug 2011 09:50:48
Roll on Sept 1st when all these rumours can then stop for 4 months. Am excited by a team containing YOUNG lads all desperate to wear the Red shirt and who will show those Blue noses from across the city that the Red Flag is flying high and will continue to do so for many years to come.

Sneijder / Nasri were deals where the money was too important and it was much more refreshing to hear Jones & and Young say how GREAT it is to be associated with a club like ours. They will be the foundation stones for the history of this club for the next 10 years.
Life is red
Busby 58

26 Aug 2011 06:36:43
Guys why are you all writing off Sneijder as some greedy fool who won't accept a wage drop? Not one time has there been any statement from any of the parties involved saying that he won't drop down to 190,000 a week or whatever sum is being quoted. I still don't know if we're gonna sign anyone else this window but let's face it, none of us have any clue.
CHAMP19NS

26 Aug 2011 04:53:06
so finally, sentence has changed from "no value in the market" to "happy with the current young very talented boys"... conclusion is same... no money, no proven quality buy again this summer also.. BRAVO SAF, BRAVO GILL, BRAVO GLAZERS, if this would have come earlier, i wouldnt have wasted hours daily checking players united links with.. i hope till January we survive well... rodio17

Errm...didn't the Glazers just spend >50m this summer? Aren't those players bought this summer playing pretty well? How much is enough? 75m? 100m? 150m?

I don't care about spending loads of money, I only care about getting another body in midfield.

Obviously they do have the money though otherwise they wouldn't have spent money on another winger.
Problem is that only a handful of midfielders are good enough and in any way available.

Hard to accept but true.

Pritpal

I have done the same as u all summer wasted half my life checking these things morning noon and night . We really do need a big signing though we all agree. lets live in hope it still happens.

26 Aug 2011 01:07:02
Lookin at what Gill actually said and he used the word "think". Now if you were sure that you weren't gonna make anymore signings wouldn't you leave out the "think" part to avoid speculation etc etc? To me, he did not sound 100% certain..

Ozwald

You're spot on, because things can change so quickly. What if Sneijder were to hand in a transfer request? Would we still not make any signings. I don't think so.

26 Aug 2011 00:16:28
If we don't sign a midfielder, maybe it's a good thing to look at one during the CL. Realize who will be the best option. Kagawa and Gotze will probably prove themselves in the real competition.