Manchester United Rumours Archive March 29 2011

29 Mar 2011 21:33:58
Stekelenburg has said: "I have possibly played my last game for Ajax. If an offer from Arsenal arrives, I will leave."

Does this mean it's a choice of Adler and De Gea to replace VDS?

I'd really like to see De Gea come to Old Trafford and at the moment he seems the more likely of the two.

Matthew. .

29 Mar 2011 19:37:33
G.A.G.U.S {Ed002's Note - I am not sure that I agree with your perception of Chelsea. Perhaps it is just jealousy. Regardless that everyone "hates" the Manchester United owners, at the end of the day it is their business so there is a certain need to just suck it up. Perhaps if they provide no funding in the summer then there will be a good case to complain about the playing staff, but it seems to me that Manchester United are being linked with a number of players who will both improve the side and not come cheap.}

@Ed, I know I ask you this probably a tad too often too, but who do you 'KNOW' that United are linked with? When you say you suspect Coentrao could be signed, do you know something we don't or do you think he is the best player for the position United want, so you think we will target him because of this?

Also Paddy Crerand says on MUTV all of the time that he believes SAF could sign anyone he wants and the Glazers would fund it, do you go along with that? Obviously your Ronaldo's & Messi's are out of the question, but do you believe if SAF went to the Glazers and said I need £35m for Pastore, he's 21 blah blah blah, that they will fund it?

What do you think Ed?

Sydney!

{Ed002's Note - The statement that "I suspect" would indicate normally that I know there is interest at a reasonable level - not just a case of a couple of scouts going to games. In the case of Coentrao he was earmarked as a player who would be of use to the club on the left hand side. At the time it was thought that Evra was bound for Real Madrid. Other clubs have also shown an interest in Coentrao as I have said before - particularly Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Chelsea was also considering the player last summer but are now most happy with the options they have. AC Milan are looking at Cissokho of Lyon, Maxwell from Barcelona and Genoa's Criscito to fill a similar role. If they cannot get their targets they may also be interested. Equally, both Lyon and Barcelona could be interested if they were to lose their player. This is all based on what one might term "good" information and is, as far as I know, a fair reflection of where we are at the moment. As for Pastore, Palermo is a diificult club to deal with (to say the least) and money is not something they are short of. They crave success and I would not be surprised to see him stay another season. Juventus have been knocked back with their standard offer of €20m in cash plus Raffaelle Palladino, Amauri and Sebastian Giovinco in exchange, on loan or in part-ownership as part of the deal. Chelsea are looking for a long-term replacement for Lampard and Manchester United are looking for a long-term replacement for Scholes. He is certainly not top of Chelsea's transfer list but they will keep a watching brief. The rejected bid that was publicised was certainly from Manchester City. Liverpool has shown an interest as well but may struggle with the price - which if he is sold is likely to be the highest of the summer.

I would think that the Glazers' will be supportive of the manager within reason constraints. So whilst he won't do all of his shopping at Saks, perhaps he can still do a little there.

As to whether I know anything you don't, I cannot answer. I hope this all helps a little.}

29 Mar 2011 16:52:56
Sydney! {Ed002's Note - I rather think that Barcelona may have an influence on the Mario Goetze transfer.}

@It was only a matter of time before another top team come in for him. What's the situation Ed? Is Barcelona actually in talks with Dortmund?

Sydney!

{Ed002's Note - I don't know what discussions have taken place with Borussia Dortmund but there has been contact with Dirk Hebel about the player and I anticipate that a bid will be made in the summer.}

29 Mar 2011 15:53:35
De Gea is probably agreed, does someone know if Young is done? And what about Sneijder? Is this transfer likely?

29 Mar 2011 15:18:37
Having looked over much of the morning's press it is looking a fairly good bet that Sneijder will be on his way to O.T. Can' complain if that does happen because lets face it he was Inter's main man last season and he almost single handedly took Holland to the World Cup final. Also De Gea is increasingly likely according to Guillem Balague and a few of the papers anyway. So it leaves us with the Defensive Midfielder and maybe a left winger. If Sneijder is signed I think a bid for Rodwell isn't likely as we will be spending £30 million on Sneijder and Rodwell will also be pretty big money. My bet is M'Vila as the DM and if a left winger is signed my guess is Ashley Young simply because he is only going to cost around £12 million. If all these signings go through our side will be frightening next season.

De Gea

Rafael Smalling Vidic Evra

Fletcher M'Vila

Valencia Sneijder Nani

Rooney

Lindegaard Fabio Ferdinand O'Shea Carrick Young Giggs Park Pogba Morrison Hernandez Berbatov

We could alternate between formations and have capable replacements for almost everyone.

Rjmanutd

29 Mar 2011 14:09:42
I can see united signing mario gotze, juan mata from valencia or pablo hernandez from valencia, hernanes from lazio and klose from bayern i know hes old and its a long shot but he is not getting first team football at bayern would be a great addition imo and i would love o see either wagner love or gervinho

29 Mar 2011 10:55:37
This is the 1st time on here heard from a friend who works within old trafford that ashley young is a done deal allso there will be 1 big signing this summer if i get any more news i will post again