Manchester United Rumours Archive June 28 2012

28 Jun 2012 21:26:08
Eds...given de Rossi's position in the Roma team and how important he is to them, can he be considered an unattainable target? I know we've been interested in him before and he is a quality player! I suppose his age would be the only downside he has.

Andy {Ed007's Note - MOTD fever.........

This standard reply of "motd fever" is getting tired. De rossi is a player who has long been mentioned on this site, so someone asking questions about him after another successful game in what has been a good tournament for him doesn't necessarily constitute "motd fever" at all.

Actually ed007 I have previously posted about de Rossi and didn't get a reply. This site would be a lot better if it wasn't run so cynically. Most of the eds have thrown up this ''MOTD fever'' over the past day or two and using it is complete b.s...all the players mentioned in regards to this are quality players who have been on the radar for football fans for a long time, they're simply being talked about now because they're in the spotlight. Do all the users of this site a favor and actually answer their questions!

Andy {Ed007's Note - It's MOTD the fever when people sit and watch a game then bombard us with the same questions that have already been answered. The search function was installed to cut down on repetitiveness. If people are too lazy or thick to use it before asking a question, that is not our fault. Would you rather the page was filled with answers to random questions about players that are flavour of the month in a tournament/FIFA/PES/FM or would you rather read about Man Utd? If you don't like the site or is isn't what you are looking for then nobody forces you to read it. FYI according to the percentage of posts we have received 56% have linked Utd or asked about 83% of player at the Euros that can pass a ball in a straight line, or take a corner. The figure rises to around 92% if they score a goal and derogatory posts about ANY player's ability rises by 97% if they make one single mistake, even to forgetting to sing their national anthem.}

Well said {Ed007's Note -

Here here 007.

de rossi to man utd is as far fetched as star wars.


Cretins and the emu.

Lets be fair here though, De Rossi has be linked with United even when United beat Roma 7-1. So its hardly any surprise its coming up. As far as I'm aware, he wants a change, but hes completely loyal to Roma, as he's lived there all his life. But as they've not too many trophies to their name in recent years, he's open to a move. But he recently signed a 5 year contract, and I think that was last year, but I could be wrong. I'd like to see him at United, anyone like De Rossi or Fellani, or maybe even Witsel or Tiote. Think if United actually sorted the problem of having a ball winning midfielder (despite Carrick being excellent and interceptions, you dont often see him brave in the tackle, and I think with his range of passing he could be our creative mid) then it could help the likes of Ando of Clev's flourish into top footballers. Then again if we adopted the 4-2-3-1 formation our holding mids could be De Rossi, and Carrick with Kagwa behind Rooney, and Nani and Young on the flanks for creativity

Ed 007, don't you think this summer we should sign all the Italy team, and if it's not asking too much, have the coach as replacement for when fergie retires, or am I thinking abit too extreme??

Big Stevvy {Ed007's Note - I'm waiting to see who wins the final. I have heard that Spain, the entire country, not the team are moving to Ashton Under Lyne and Stalybridge to entice the future Brazilian 2022 World Cup squad to do an Escape To Victoryesque win against the invading race from a cross breed of Greek gods, Bod and Morph from Tony Hart.}

To be fair though, De Rossi has always been regarded quite highly as a solid defensive midfielder with a fair bit of talent when going forward. I can see why people would bring him up considering putting in a good display for Italy tonight.. Not the kind of MOTD fever you get where someone talks about a less talented player that has a single good game? De Rossi has proven to be a talent many times. Can't imagine he'd be a realistic target for us right now though.. If he ever was!

Ozwald

Haha I've heard that too edd 007, sure it was rafa Benitez who originally said it aswell

Big Stevvy {Ed007's Note - And we all know how that worked out....

Well said Andy. Some of the eds are far too cynical. {Ed002's Note - The eds can be as cynical and sarcastic as they wish. They make their time available free of charge to keep these pages running. They have to put up with the constant bleating and abuse. You should build a statue to Ed007 in your home town so everyone can worship him. So what we are going to do is have a competition and you can submit your entries to the Manchester United Sightings page. Clearly mark you entries as being an entry in the "Design an Ed007 Monument" competition as I don't want them confused with sightings of my old buddy Aron Kay at Old Trafford.

You have signed up for the Ed002 Appreciation Society I hope at: tinyurl.com/7fbgecd }

Yes Ed002 you're absolutely right, they can be 'as cynical and sarcastic as they wish', which we are all well aware of.. But it is to the detriment of this site, and perhaps one of the reasons for the 'constant bleating and abuse.'
Keep up the good work! {Ed002's Note - I expect a copetion entry from you. Crayon is just as acceptable as pen.}

Thanks Ed002, I do actually have an idea for a statue to be built in your honour.. Something similar to Michelangelo's David, but with the c**k located on the forehead. {Ed002's Note - That would be c**ks.}

28 Jun 2012 16:28:41
I really hope modric we sign modric. If he went to Madrid it would probably ruin is career just like kaka. Would like to know if united have any alternatives to modric, someone like sahin.

Mvilla
Hopefully.
id also prefer Sahin.
If we were going to sign Modric i feel the deal would already be done...

Cretins and the Emu.

Sahin has released a statement saying he is happy at Madrid and doesnt want to leave so very much doubt we will sign him

Chris!

The fact tha Sagin wants to stay at Madrid gives me hope that Modric may end up at united instead of real.

Which is good as Spurs wanted him within the Modric Deal
PBMUFC

I wonder about the mental state of half the people that put rubbish on this page!! Nuri Sahin dude get off Fifa if a player is good in the game doesnt mean he is in real life... 4 bloody appearances and done nothing in them games last season... Pull you heads out of your own behind!! Actually watch football before you make an idiotic football rumor... NURI SAHIN LOL

28 Jun 2012 15:28:24
Preparing to offer Everton £30million plus Macheda for Fellaini and Baines.

Hhmmm...ketchup?

Bullsh*t

Cretin and the emu.

Yeah yeah were do people get this from lol

I would cry if this happened!

Giants 14

30million is a bit extravagant and not a big fan of baines(especially if he's going at the same price as alba), but would love to see fellaini as he's just what we need in the centre and he can get up the field, AND he's accomplished in the premier league.

I wish and will be hoping this is true. Fellani the kind of DM we need, kinda like an Alex Song but a fresher talent (although song's passes are claaas)

Rodwell,s far better. Suited to Utd but you lot only remember players from last week,come t,row morning it will be pirlo& schwinstiger you make me laugh
Sir Alex is not like Abromovich telling David Gill get him@him whilst watching euros be patient he will only buy who was on his initial list and if not he,ll give the kids a chance {Ed004's Note - I am sorry are you trying to compare Schweinsteiger and Pirlo to a player that struggles to get into an Everton side and who is hugely injury prone?}

I think fellani could be just what we need , would be quite happy if we signed him
jred

A player who is 21 represented England at every level and picked up an injury having made a fantastic debut for England
He will return to fitness and will walk back into Evertons team and by the time you,be smelled the coffee City& Chealsea will be in! {Ed004's Note - This is the same guy who has had one good game for England on his debut and you want us to sign him yet you are criticising those who will be asking for the signings of Pirlo and Schweinsteiger tomorrow after they have another good game. I sorry that has to be one of the worst cases of hypocrisy on this site in a while now}

I've physically seen him about 6 times for everton and he does what Carrick Hargreaves fletcher could do keep possession very well as more of as goal threat about him if he's not restricted and is English
I don't scroll You Tube looking for our replacements and neither do Fergie& Gill

Rodwell is a quality player WHEN FIT. That is the issue with him.

Sydney!

I would be made up with this but i am a massive fellani fan have been for the last two years in dream land we would get those two modric and rodriguez and sell nani berbatov anderson with kawaga and powell tat would be a fantastic summer come fergie sign them up!

Darren the red

We are not interested in Fellaini.

United Till I Die 1987

I would rip my session ticket up if we payed that much 4 them 2. Ad sooner stick with fabio n Anderson

Fellaine will be one of the best midfielders next season, He is box to box, closest thing to yaya in epl

Cban

28 Jun 2012 13:50:40
LUKA MODRIC's dream move to Real Madrid suffered a blow after one of the club's former stars claimed he wasn't good enough for the Spanish champions.

Guti, who played more than 500 games for Real, has told boss Jose Mourinho to go for Manchester City's David Silva rather than the Tottenham man.

Modric is thought to be close to securing a move to Spain after reportedly telling Spurs bosses he had no future at White Hart Lane.

But it seems that he might not be a popular signing amongst the club's fans, with many preferring the Bernabeu side to target former Valencia star Silva instead.

“He [Modric] hasn’t even been the key man for Tottenham, I don’t think he’s done enough to play for Madrid,” Guti told Spanish newspaper Marca.

“I would go for David Silva in this position. I think he’s the ideal player for Real Madrid.

"He’s young, has bags of talent and potential, and has achieved great things with Manchester City and Spain.”

It remains to be seen whether Mourinho will listen to the advice of the former Spain international, who has been linked with a summer move to West Ham.

But Modric's representatives will start to worry that their client's transfer to La Liga might not the done deal they had thought.

Spurs are reported to want exciting Turkey midfielder Nuri Sahin in part-exchange for the Croatian international.

28 Jun 2012 12:56:52
Apparently, barca agree 14m for jordi Albo, so Man utd would turn their focus to leighton Baines, expect a deal to be agreed. United faithful should expect Modric and Baines coming. Chidubest

I hope not

Mike

28 Jun 2012 12:33:27
Alba officially going to barca so he's off our potential left back list

Mavis!

Has been for months now mate.

Sydney!

28 Jun 2012 11:32:24
Does anyone know the deal with dzagoev ? Heard his contract was up soon maybe worth a try if the price was right ?

He as said that the only club in england he would sign for is Liverpool and he defo wouldnt sign for know manc team ha ha ha ha.Lee

Dzagoev hasnt commented on his future but will most likely want to play for a club in the CL.
His contract is up in Jan so would come fairly cheap HOWEVER let Arshavin be a warning. Looks a World beater for Russia, looked a World beater in Russia but has been a flop at Arsenal

I also thought he was focused on winning league titles & playing in CL therefore confused as to why he would think about Liverpool as they wont be for many years to come?

Hes quoted in 442 this month saying spain or italy is his preference but if us or chelsea called.then hed come here(page 83)
arshavin started well but faded bt kanchelskis did ok.might be worth a gamble at a good price bt cnt see it happenin

BABY FACED ASSASIN

28 Jun 2012 09:26:15
Manchester United end interest in Modric as Tottenham star edges towards Real Madrid


Sir Alex Ferguson is not willing to meet Spurs' £40m asking price for the Croatian playmaker as the Londoners discuss a deal with the Spanish giants source-

Madrid won't be meeting the 40 mill either . Once modric submits his request and if spurs want rid they will come back to us both and start talking realistic figures

Source ? LMFAO ! Nuff said {Ed004's Note - I don't get why people ask for sources. Anyone that has sources wouldn't reveal them anyways}

If spurs are keen on players as well as cash why cant we offer say 25-30m + anderson?

United ended Modric interest 2 weeks ago- everyone getting carried away with speculation, Fergie will not pay more than �25 mill and is looking elsewhere

Keisuke Honda would be a good buy, less that �20m superb technical ability and vision. Can defend to, works amazingly well with Shinji.. Why not? Come on SAF buy the Japanese Fabregas! Haha

Ozwald

Back to Sneijder then.........(Ducks for cover) ;)

Giants14

Been very impressed by Moutinho from Portugal anybody know if he would be available? My preferred choice would be Sneijder but we wont go there.... We will never pay 40 million for Modric and we have no change of Ozil why would he want to leave Madrid?

Damian M

The truth is madrid cant afford modric, the spanish economy is in a mess and every year they bail them out but this year theyve been told theres no money for big transfers unless they sell first.united wont or cant go to 40 million for him which is the asking price..........my bet is PSG will meet the price.....but does modric want french football? unless modric states he wants to go to united then its not going to happen.

The Spanish economy has nothing to do with Real Madrid. They have the second highest wages of any franchise. I think he should be tempted to play with us because he'll know that he assured in the starting lineup. He'll behind Alonso for a good number of the season.

Mmmmmm Spanish giant source

I do not believe we have pulled out of the race to sign Modric, I think we may have an offer on the table albeit not a formal offer in writing. I think we will still explore other avenues, but will be keeping a close eye on where this goes.

I think Modric prefers us to RM due to playing time, but I think it's his reps and Spurs who want him to move elsewhere. Spurs will want him out of the country and probably to PSG for an all cash sale. As soon as Sahin is offered to Spurs I think we should look at turning his head towards Manchester.

I think this will drag on for some time yet, one thing for sure though is Spurs will not get �40m from any of the three clubs interested. �30m is the most they will get. I think even less from RM.

Sydney!

Modric and more so Sneijder are at the wrong end of Utds policy on spending big. Sneijder will be 28 this season, Modric will be 27. Both clubs will command fees in excess of �25M Both players will command wages in excess of �100k.

Id love to see Modric at Utd but i cant see SAF being held to ransom

To the person who said the economy has nothing to do with madrid. please get your facts right. the banks bail out madrid every year.this year is different..........the cupboard is bare...................fact.

27 Jun 2012 23:05:49
Alba or Coentrao ... Both had a fantastic game, defended well and both great attacking! {Ed002's Note - MOTD Fever - neither will be moving to MUFC.}

Are any clubs interested in Juao Mounthino? {Ed002's Note - Rumours persist of Moutinho moving to Chelsea if they would pay the 30M euros required but realistically it is unlikely to happen.}

Alba + Coentrao were the two best full backs of the tournament. Neither will be bought but if to choose one i'd go with Coentrao. Looks immense.

Ozwald

Why would coentrao leave madrid?and why would alba turn down barca?2 best teams in the world so the players wont be moving to united

27 Jun 2012 20:21:04
First time posting on here, was wandering what the situation with strootman really is? Have we made a bid? Personally I would prefer m'villa but he seems to be going to arsenal. Strootman would not be a bad back up. Also I would like to know if we have really made a bid for Rodriguez and if so does this mean nani is on his way out? {Ed002's Note - Manchester United have been looking at Kevin Strootman who has previously been watched by Liverpool but I would be surprised if PSV would look to sell just yet. I would expect plenty of interest if he does become available - not least from AC Milan.

Two bids have been made for Rodriguez including one from Manchester United. These were not acceptable.}