Manchester United Rumours Archive August 31 2011

31 Aug 2011 23:41:54
so we didnt get sneidjar :) who cares we dont need a prima dona like him anyway, utd are built on players who want to play football for them, he would not fit in at OT

Just because he dint sign for us hes a prima Dona now ? common man .. that guy is a great player

Prima donna? Dont think so mate. He even thanked Utd fans for supporting him through the transfer window! Prima Donnas dont do that!

Yep I agree Sneijder not joining doesnt make him a prima dona. My personal thoughts are he wanted the move.

Do the words "grapes"and "sour" come to mind?

Primadonna,ya clown,hes a magnificent player,hes anything but in fact dats wat makes him so good,hes a team player knows the game inside out!and yur sayin we dnt need him?ya wnt b sayin that when were in trouble against european opposition....we r a weaker midfield than we were last yr!gibson,kushak n berba shuda went for good money,at least we wuda had more to spend!all of our 19 title success and nothing,not a penny to show for it,lets face it we cnt buy top players anymore,we have to take time to groom them!I'm f***in sick!wave the green n yellow....glazers out!

super

Hypocrit.. For months we have heard that all we need is WS. And we would be better than barca if we got him, NOW suddenly a whole other tone

Jesus Christ calm down, I love how you think we didn't have any money to spend, maybe just maybe it was down to ferguson having faith in his squad right now?! Our midfield is actually a lot stronger than last season so shut up and go an support city if money is all your interested in!

Here we go, same old bullsh*t - we didn't get the player so therefore we never wanted him to begin with - so childish, grow up.

I agree with the 'superstar' being a disruption but when you see the likes of Miralem Pjanic - young, promising midfielders - move clubs for less than ��10million, its proof that for a small fee we could've added depth and competition to our midfield.

What a letdown.

RED_SKY

31 Aug 2011 23:04:50
Wot a disappointing transfer window where was a maquee signing ? Ed do fink we will go big in Jan transfer market? {Ed036's Note - No.}

Got to admit im dissapointed we didnt land Sneijder. dont get me wrong the kids will do great things im sure but i will be surprised if we are in the CL final this year.

Changes are required, either we don't want to or simply cant attract the top players to old trafford. ferguson said we would strengthen the team in the summer to close the gap on Barca. If any of the "in SAF we trust" brigade feel they can argue our signings v Barca signings have closed the gap please argue away. ferguson & gill have lied to the fans. take your money and hang your heads in shame, sold out!

YES it is and fergie is putting a lot of faith in cleverly & pogba if he thinks that they can bridge the gap between us and barca.

The only positive is that we have started so well in the PL and by the time we meet barca (if we do) it will be after the Jan market so we still have time to buy in Ganso, M'Vila or maybe even Modric (all would be able to play in cl) if fergie thought these players were needed then.

This would also make the club more attractive for the singapore market as we still have money in the bank.......

TIME will tell but for now come on lads...... bring home number 20

oxred

Jeez, again with the obsession with the Cash Cup.

The League is the priority and we are plenty strong enough for that. The Champions League is a bonus.

I wish more of you armchair lot would p*** off. Who cares about the Cash Cup.

So you're saying that you'd prefer to be champions of england(still a great achievement) over the likes of the small club and chelski or champions of euope over fantatstic teams like barca and RM?

Without the "cash cup" United wouldn't even be a skid mark on the back of top European clubs, not in terms of support, wealth or quality players.

Baring that in mind I think you'll find a lot of people care about the "cash cup", one in particular to mention, Sir Matt Busby.

Taff

Were riding high at the moment but not all games are going to be as easy as the last 2 and dont forgot we won but looked average against wba.it was obvious to anyone who watches utd regulary that last season we needed a creative midfielder and still we havnt addressed that position.dont get me wrong im really impressed with the new lads but midfield should of been our priority.cleverley could turn out to be a future star i hope he does but lets not get carried away with someone who,s played 3 first team games. other than rooney we have no one that can hit a 60yd pass to someones feet and tom cannot play every game.that leaves us with carrick who cant even get on the bench,giggs who will only play bit parts in this his last season and fletcher who,s been missing for months.andersons had a great start but on previous seasons performances doesnt maintain his form ,i hope he proves me wrong.last season even though we won the pl was some of the worst football ive seen at ot in 39 years as a season ticket holder but we wont get away with it this year s-itty,chelsea,and the scousers have massively strengthened and will be our main threat.people keep going on about the youngsters like pogba but none of them will have a big part in this season simply because there not ready for the big step up and will be introduced gradually.
johndenton

I am a little disappointed we haven't bought in a quality and experienced CM. I'm sure SAF/Gill would have wanted one more in but if a deal couldn't be reached it means SAF is happy to go with the current squad. Surely he would have paid an extra ��3-4m if he felt we ABSOLUTELY NEEDED Sneijder?

Regarding the Cash Cup, of course we are obsessed, our history demands it. We probably won't have the all-round game to beat Barcelona but in all honesty would Sneijder alone bridge the gap?

Perhaps growing a new young team is the answer. I for one am happy to run with it, they're certainly talented enough to retain the Premiership.

Stockie

Just trust saf,we'll b fine let him build our team,i think anderson will shine injury free,we now hav energy in the cm which we didnt have against barca,ashley young looks outstanding and the spirit in the team is amazing,dont panic lets see how it unfolds b4 we all start crying,things could b worse we coulb b arsenal fans

Man utd is and has always been a club that wants to win everything..it's never been about financial tactics rather it's been about having the most invincible team in the world. Thanx to these American slime balls ...we've lost so many good players...last team was wen ronaldo was still at old Trafford after that we've been goin dwn hill...even man sh**** luk a better team than us....it's painful to say but it's true...hope things change soon it's either the glazes go or we soon become the team the whole world feared once again...I think they shud get new billionaire owners ....

Everyone just sit back and hope that cleverly and anderson stays fit and on-form! and definately hope rooney isnt injured bcuz this is all we will have for the long foreseeable future. we have no money we cannot spend and there will be no-signings of note next year either? this is the future we have under the glazers! but hey we can all rejoice in utd about to announce record profits bliss!!

Some of you guys must be comfortable with the fact that Liverpool have more european cups than us. So how can anyone say it is not important. On a side note, SAF promised Rooney world class signings. Young is good but not world class yet, Jones and De Gea are kids with potential. Sounds like Rooney got lied to like the rest of us.

Yet again all ppl on here can do is complain - we spend nearly ��60 million in the window and still you complain. Let Fergie pick the players he wants - trust me he is far better at it than any of you, if we dont get them then it is not always due to a lack of finance or ambition or the Glazers fault. We have been the most consistent club over the past two decades and there is a reason why - no big time Charlies, no mercenaries, a wage structure that doesnt alienate other players, a atmosphere that ensures the majority of players want to stay at the club and a manager and CEO who know how to run a club.

To the guy who refererred to the "Cash Cup" above. Dont be a twonk all your life; the Champions League is one of our biggest revenue streams and without it we would not even have been able to afford Jones/De Gea/Young. Is that what you would have wanted? Yes I too would much prefer to win the League to the CL (as it is our bread and butter), but if we don't progress in Europe on a regular basis we will end up much weaker and with less "cash" than we are now! So stop beig a twonk and get to understand how football works........without success in CL we dont have the funds to do well in the League each year!!

To the guy who saud we have spent 60mn. Mate if u see how much we have cut down on wages with sale and retirements and them compare them to signings u will know it is Glazers fault or not.

31 Aug 2011 22:59:57
Rubbish.....not a single rumour came true.... {Ed036's Note - Oh I dunno, the Ashley Young ones seemed pretty spot on to me.}

31 Aug 2011 22:37:12

{Ed007's Note - All of our sites have just broken the 1 million hits mark for the day! The counter runs from 8 a.m till 8 a.m. and that was with us having server problems earlier today.}

Congratulations for a superb team effort and a great website guys

{Ed007's Note - Thanks very much, it's as much a pat on the back to all of you as much as us. We are still here all year round, not just transfer windows so drop in and join in the banter about the season etc.}

Congrats! Good fun site. Shame we didn't sign anyone today though.

That amazing, well done guys/gals on the good work. If the glazers ran the site they would have charged ��1 a visit made a nice Million.
KevDarko

Congratulations, just proves what a great site this is for all fans. Tonythered

Amazing site the best congrats


UNITEDFORLIFE

31 Aug 2011 22:32:35
Sneijder is staying at Inter and he is happy there! :( On SSN

31 Aug 2011 22:28:51
Thanks for all the support, from all over the world! I will stay with Inter next season. Have a good night everyone.

source - sniejder101010 - twitter

He also has thanked all the united fans for support etc.
I think he wanted this move.

31 Aug 2011 22:28:05
wesley sneidjer has just tweeted according to SSN? any news anyone? dont wanna wait for the breaks aha and knowing them they wont tell us wat it is...

REDEX

31 Aug 2011 22:12:46
#MUFC update at 2205 BST - predictably at this stage, official line from Manchester United is that there is still "nothing to report" in/out

source - howard nurse via twitter

31 Aug 2011 21:46:10
Wait a minute,,,Redknap has revealed that man united is the one that has had a 40m bid for modric rejected not Chelsea..so guys SAF is trying something,he might suprise us if all goes well..

I think u need to get ur ears cleaned out mate. the offer ws made by chelsea and NOT man utd.

I listened to the REdknapp bit on BBC radio he didnt mention United

That funny cause david levy who owns tottenham has said it was chelsea that made the bid! hmmmmmmm ur either talking rubbish or there is no comunication between levy an arry!

Where did you hear that from... didnt hear Harry R say anything like that!

No he did not say that, making stuff up again
kevDarko

Why would we want to get rid of rio, silly comment

31 Aug 2011 21:39:29
Modric is definitely going no where! We havent had a peep all day, getting no one, will have to wait till January. Lets hope SAF brings Pogba through.

Haze

31 Aug 2011 21:37:08
I'd anyone confident of anything happening tonight?

Bernard

31 Aug 2011 21:32:11
if spurs do sign kaka i expect modric to come to us.
out of anyone he will sell to us.
i also see berba moving with the deal.

If Kaka joins Spurs i will eat one of my baby's soiled nappy's - that is only valid for this transfer window only.

Mate its half nine, window closes in an hour and a half ,harry is gone home,no more signings for utd, to lose all the players we have and only bring in three,and one of them a keeper, shocking

31 Aug 2011 21:13:47
Not a single word about our club. Guess will have to wait till January....

31 Aug 2011 21:01:29
I still believe modric will be here tonight

Ussoldier77

I;ll take an1 right now. w.s modric, would b greattttt.

Kaka, as unlikely as it sounds is linked to Spurs, freeing up Modric?
Come on Luka, come win some silverware!

I really hope so mate it would be a really good signing for us....

Why do you think that?! Heard anything??

Early'b

I still believe in the toothfairy too! I wish he was m8

Early

I think he is the one fergie said he wanted but wasn't available. He may be available for bet agog and money...

Was thinking the same thing but really think that's it all over now... Just watch who everybody else gets

Chelsea's bid of 40m was rejected by Spurs, and we aint gonna bid more than that {Ed002's Note - Perhaps it was not cash?}

Ed002 is right Chelsea's bid was for ��20 million a green button, two balls of fluff and a 6cm piece of string. The bid total amounted to the value of ��40 million.

Danny Pughnited

31 Aug 2011 20:40:33
Things can still change for teams as there is time, but as it stands the majority of Spurs, Arsenal, Chelsea & Liverpool fans aren't overjoyed about the end of this transfer window. Most Liverpool fans like us hoped for a marquee signing, Chelsea fans expected a few marquee signings and Arsenal fans expected better signings than two defenders and a Korean forward. Spurs fans would be happy to keep Modric, but even they expected a couple of big signings, someone like Rossi or Diarra.

Like I said there is still time for things to change, but it isn't just us that are disappointed.

Sydney!

P.S - You can never rule out Harry making a last minute shock.

In fergie we trust Sydney! ..this start is a false one, we should have strengthen, I blame fergie either for not being honest or simply stubborn

Kaka deal close for spurs... Harrys at it again lol

Sydney

I dont see why the fact other clubs are not happy should be of any comfort for us. I appreciate your attempt to take the edge of the disappointment in relation to a major signing which has (so far) been lacking in this window but no matter what you say it is not good enough.
Actually should Liverpool get Bellamy I doubt their fans will be too unhappy.
However as has been stated over and over we lost key players and we all including many of our own backroom staff identified the need for a major midfield signing.
I cant see anything now but there is still 2 hours to go for the Glazers to redeem themselves

However, in 2 hours what has been said about the Glazers by RFT and others, myself included could potentially come true and you need to take off those rather rose tinted spectacles if nothing happens.

Red Man

I think it's SAF being stubborn too.

Sydney!

'Red Man'

I do not believe we have not brought in a CM'r due to lack of funds. Like I have said over and over, if we were short on funds, why did we buy Jones & De Gea and not keep Brown & have Kuszczak as our number one? I think this is down to SAF being too stubborn over wages. I also think he enjoys winding up a minority of cynics like yourself. He enjoys proving people wrong.

Also, who are these key players that we have lost? Don't tell me Scholes who started 17 games for us last season and didn't play in any of the big games. Scholes hasn't needed replacing for years, he said that himself.

Sydney!

Sydney

We spent a net ��40-��45M and part of which was a goalkeeper that we had to buy. You yourself have said countless times the ��80M Ronaldo money plus more is available. Now you say it is SAF who is "stubborn"!!

SAF actually said himself recently about having to solve the Scholes problem. Regardless of that we are looking like going into a season with a central midfield which is not going to frighten the major clubs, leaves us vulnerable in the league and gives us almost no chance against the two Spanish giants. All through this the manager seeming to take no action. It should certainly help the club make a profit improvement shouldnt it?

I expect to hear plenty of comments saying that any signing would have blocked our wonderful youth. Well I hope the youth are successful but they miss the point now because it will become an issue in March onwards. It is this years "no value" manipulation of the fans.

It may take us finishing 3rd or getting knocked out early to knocked the stubborness out of either Glazer or SAF.

Answer me a question Sydney, who do you think is benefitting the most from improving the profit by not spending the money?

Red Man

Syd Scholes played in 32 games in total last year, 7 in European run out of 13. 22 in the league including starts v Man City H&A, Liverpool H&A and Chelsea A so he did play a fair few games and a fair % of the big ones. SAF always trusted his ball retention in these tough close games.

Jono

'Jono'

Scholes started just 16 PL games last season, he was played in all of the easy CL, FA & League cup games. He only started against Liverpool due to injuries to half of our squad. Scholes was a bit-part player last season, he said that himself. I am gutted that we never signed a central midfielder, but I don't put it down to lack of funds.

Sydney!

'Red Man'

I know the Glazers only bought United to make themselves richer, I know the Glazers only care about lining their own pockets. I know they see United as a cash cow and I am not defending them. But I genuinely believe there is money there for SAF if he wants it. I think he has had his targets and they have all come to nothing. Ed002 did say that TWO British clubs in the past 48 hours have submitted bids for Ganso, not sure if the other club is us, still waiting on his reply.

Sydney!

He played in City Semi, H&A League v City + Liverpool, H v Marseille (which we had to win) A to Chelsea. I wouldn't say these were easy ones although I agree he was a bit part player just the bit he was used for were a fair few of the important ones and tricky away games. As I said his ball retention cannot be duplicated in our current crop. Something we will miss imo.

Jono

31 Aug 2011 20:33:35
SSN not even mentioned united since i got in from work at 4pm! not happy is that our massive summer spend! im happy with them but 1 marquee signing please

31 Aug 2011 20:16:18
A lot of information floating around about Sneijder.

A few people mentioning his inactivity on twitter, his agent denied medical but wouldn't rule out move..

Betting odds have been up and down all day, sitting on the fence as to whether I think he will sign.

Still can't get any clarification. Update if I do, but things look bleak

Taff

He wont, let me end you the worry
Invisible Stuey

No worry for me, I'm a cardiff fan (welsh hence taff), just post what I see.

Can't see us spending ��35 million, without a medical. Surely you can't sign a major player in just over 2 hours.
Can't see us maintaining our greta start to the season....we should have strengthened the midfield proper. Fergie has no excuses...he had 2 months and loads of cash!

Im not surprised he isnt on twitter with the amount of abuse the poor blokes getting on there from less than happy united fans lol

No value in the market mate, it was obvious what would happen. Not buying a world class cm will end up being a mistake. It is either fergie being stubborn or no more likely the glazes. I for one aam fed up of all the big talk then no action. I don't trust fergie on this he has become a glazer puppet along with gill

31 Aug 2011 19:43:47
ed is there still enough time for us to sign some1? just over 3 hours to go. {Ed007's Note - Well the window is still open, but I don't think time is a factor.}

31 Aug 2011 19:35:08
Fergie offered transfer money to buy proven quality but also advised that a healthy balance sheet prior to IPO in Singapore would favourably increase his future share options providing Club proceeds to second stage of CL.
The substantial reduction in wage bill achieved already with retirements, loan deals and players sold have achieved the aim.
The main aim is not to win the CL but to succesfully float the IPO. Fergie and Gill appear to have other incentives than winning silverware.
Barcelona are even stronger now with Sanchez and Fabregas we are even further away from winning the CL now.

GLAZERS OUT if they were not in charge sneijder i believe would have signed 3 weeks ago


UNITEDFORLIFE

I hope you are wrong with the first part, but totally agree with the Barca comment.

The money from winning the champions league would balance the books!
Wouldn't see any other top clubs putting the books first.
If we don't buy ws it's a huge mistake and only chance we've got of getting close to barca. Surely fergie would want to that than balance the bloody books?

Yes something isn,t quite right is it. One of two things for me ;
1. Fergie has been promised a huge pot of money after the float for transfers, though can't see anything happen to the summer.

2. Fergies goodbye date has to be getting closer, solely because of age alone. I still have a hunch that this could be his last season hence why we have seen this major clear out and are now left with a young squad which would be much easier for a new manager to handle.

Would they let Fergie spend mega millions if there was a chance he would leave in the next two years or so ?

The Glazers definitely appear to have a master plan and feel it is based more around money and profit as today has shown. The talk of the Singapore float will no doubt soon gather momentum and we,ll get a clearer indication of what the future holds.

This midfield of uniteds wasnt good enough last season in champs league against barca, they have strengthened an already strong midfield, whilst ours has a young untried in the champions league player in cleverly, feel this lack of a centre midfield signing will affect our chances of winning the champions league

Well said,I think the jury is out now,wnt hava chance in CL,and certainly will struggle away from hme in PL!Im actualy sick of it all now!

Great post mate. disappointed in the lack of transfer activity 'big summer' pfft 3 signings..

I guess all your Xboxes must have broken as I have never heard such a bunch of childish drivel in my life.
Firstly the reduction in wages is negligible as the older players were all on low basics and pay as you play deals. The loan players are not big earners , so that should shoot you down on that point.
Share prices are not as fickle as to be based on the balance sheet. They are normally based on a multiple of profits before tax and interest, but in the case of United would be based on brand and goodwill to a large extent. So that should shut you up on that point.
The main aim as the board knows and encourages is to win as much as possible as without success in competitions the club does not earn valuable ticket and tv income. Of course top level management have incentives based on a number of criteria, but I can assure you that even the Glazers are not that stupid that they don't understand that, success on the pitch=more income.
You may be right about the Barcelona bit, but take a look at yourself, do you really think that buying WS or any other single player would suddenly turn us into a Barcelona beating team? SImple answer is no, because on our day we can beat them. Support your team, leave FIFA and Championship manager alone and try to understand football. Nuff Said!

I hope we don't get to the CL final again cause to lose 3 in a row would be embarrassing and I'm sorry but I can't see any other outcome. Let's not forget the last time we had a great crop of kids they were not good enough for the Cl for a number of years. (99)

I made the point of barca being stronger earlier in this thread, and just been thinking, we lost 8 players from last seasons squad, VDS,G.Nev,O'Shea,Brown,Scholes,Hargreaves,Obertan,Bebe
and Replaced them with 5 new players, De Gea,Jones,Young and the return of Welbeck and Cleverly, surely in terms of numbers are squad needs a couple more?
burnaldo7

I think putting ws in cm instead of cleverly or fletcher or whoever etc with ando is the difference between beating barca and not, we got over run in cm in both games and how can adding a world class proven on all stages experienced cm not help? Moron

31 Aug 2011 19:12:53
Wesley Sneijder will NOT join Man United.

Sneijder's agent claims the rumours that he's having a medical at Old Trafford to be... NOT true.

Who needs Sneijder?... when you've got Cleverley!

Come in if you think cleverly is better than sneijder then you are in dreamland xavi and iniesta would play him off the park

Are you some sort of clown comparing sneijder and cleverley,you have to be english

We all know we need him as he need us,cleverley is very good and still have time to improve,we need strong squad.am sure is we sign ws our team will be more stronger going forward.

Cleverley hasnt got the end product and consistancy that Sneijder has, but i know one young kid who has, Paul Pogba. If we dont buy anyone, hopefully he gets his chance, will be like a new signing!

Haze

Haze if he were that good then where is he
??

Pogba will be brilliant for us but not this season he will get limited game time in prem lg but will play carling cup
johndenton

Seriosuly ?

Cleverley Vs WS ?

WS would run rings around him

Pogba / cleaverly are ones for the future, future being the operative word we need a creative player now yes good start to the season but ultimetly we will fail at the final hurdle again finishing behind barcelona and worst of all behind that s**te across the city

Get a grip of youself. If Pogba was any good he would be in the team and he is not even in the squad. Are you his old man or something!

31 Aug 2011 18:22:31
Brutal news, I've just been told the sneijder deal is not in motion and has been dead for past 2 weeks since negotiations broke down over contract! Aaah well come on Clev!
The red devil

Best news of the day,who in their right mind would pay a total package of ��77 million pounds for a twenty seven year old , injury prone player with a minimal return in 5 yrs time ?

Return??
i didnt know u was activly benifitting from sales u idiot

31 Aug 2011 17:59:04
does the italian transfer window shut at 18:00?

jayred

Yes but that is incoming transfers not outgoing
ARB

Only players moving to Seria A though, players can still leave Seria A clubs.

31 Aug 2011 17:30:30
Howard Nurse has been pretty reliable with his twitter all summer has just tweeted still all quiet and Old Trafford.

Jenny

At last a voice of reason. As mentioned before to all, we are finished in the transfer market. Come on Sydney, suprise me.

Pip

31 Aug 2011 16:57:52
Am i right in thinking that Bebe signed without a medical? Would this pave the way for someone to sign without a medical first? we all live in hope!

Dont be so silly,utd aint going to sign someone for 35m and not put them through a medical!

phil

You can sign someone on a subject to medical basis, but it won't happen.We have a tremendous squad so why sign players just for the sake of it.The biggest wheeler dealer on dead line day is always Harry, the bloke is fantastic at spending money but what does he ever win?

Would it not be possible, with the fact that the Sneijder deal having being discussed for such a long time, that some sort of prelimenary medical may have already been done either by the club or Sneijder's representative's? So if the deal was to happen now it wouldn't take too long to conclude the deal? What do you think ed?

Andy B

31 Aug 2011 16:49:02
Ive just been told WS is at Old Trafford?? Im a Chelsea fan from Manchester so i hope its not true, just though id let you know, personally i dont beleive it but you never know.....no smoke without fire as they say. Plus how do you know its not just a wind up that he was seen in a gym in Holland?

That is all we need ... a Chelsea clown posting here!

Lol ah come on mate, u reallly think u can wind us up like that. gett off our page.

That's a bit rude. Were/are you an only child?


Anyway, hope it's true but I really don't think it is.

Pritpal

Let them be after all we r the best footbal club in the world

"A Chelsea fan from Manchester?" You're having us on... ha ha ha!

No Sneijder... not this season anyway.

As usual, football always wins - don't forget taht !

31 Aug 2011 16:39:27
Hi Guys
Its me again.I've just been out for an hour and was desperately hoping for some news regarding WS but still no change.
Eds is it fair to say that its too late now for all the paperwork,medical etc or what will be the last available time for things to happen.

Bazza The Red {Ed007's Note - I don't think time is a factor Bazza, I just can't see anything happening TBH.}

31 Aug 2011 16:32:33
Over in Italy, fcinternews.com has spoken to - bear with me - Sneider's agent's assistant, who has confirmed that the midfielder will be staying at San Siro beyond tonight's window closure. "There have never been any serious talks about him," apparently.


- Source- The Gossip of manutd.com

31 Aug 2011 16:24:20
Roma just signed Miralem Pjanic for 10m EUROS.
No value in the market? This kid would have been a lovely little signing and one that wouldn't have broken the bank.
Not saying we were ever interested or he'd have suited us, but just saying - there is MORE than enough value in this window.

RED_SKY

Pjanic isn't any better than Cleverley & Anderson. He was offered to Arsenal last week and Arsenal declined.

Sydney!

Who said there was no value. I belive Gill said they wanted a world class midfielder!

Could this possibly meen a move for de rossi?

Never heard Fergie say anythng about no value in this transfer window. If we had a bad start to the season I think we would have bought more. Do still think we are short of high quality in midfield! Should be 2 world class and 2 quality back up options

Thats just last minute Pjanic buying - sorry couldnt resist that one

Good player for the price, but agree with Sydney, not an improvement on what we already have
Invisible STuey

31 Aug 2011 16:08:05
Strong rumour that Arjen Robben on his way for medical,told he will be arriving bout 6pm ish.

Are we just looking for Dutch ??? where did you hear this rumour? in London?

Robben - medical, two words that make it bound not to happen
Invisible STuey

Will be travelling with Sneijder,expect both to sign but will go to the last possible minuite of window!!

Don't talk rubbish what on earth would he sign robben for when he's a winger we've got them come out of are arse like were u talk from

Robben has said the only team he would leave munich for is barce but who knows
jred

Anon poster i see to, are the school hols not over yet.
KevDarko

Rubbish, they posted the transferrable players from the bundesligue in a document today and Robben was not on it.

Sanshine

He's a great player but at the moment we already have wingers sitting on the bench that are good enough for our first team..
face it if any deal happens today it'll be sneijder.. just not sure if everything can be agreed in time!

Ya.. no way we're shelling out for the dutch dome! wishfull thinking imo

Lets hope he does'nt pull his hamstring on the way here.

Haha imagine tho would be nice .....i always buy him on united in fifa lol

31 Aug 2011 16:04:22
wesley sneijder will definately be a man utd player tonight. for sure. watch this space

Aaronaldo7

31 Aug 2011 16:00:44
Come On Fergie get ringing ! even if sneijder isnt signed id still like to see m'villa, scweinsteiger, hamsik, de rossi, modric, kaka, javi martinez, thiago to be honest and creative cm or defensive cm ..... i do not get why we havent tried to get jsvi martinez while hes still young he looks class

31 Aug 2011 15:32:54
Paddy Agnew (jour?Ǭ?nal?Ǭ?ist for the Irish Times and author of Forza Italia) has said on Talksport that he would not rule out WS moving to ManUtd

Gino

Lol - Paddy Agnew having a shot in the dark to try and up circulation of the Irish Times....trust me he is just guessing - if it comes off he will say 'told youso' and if not nobody will remember him saying it (and I say that as Irish Times reader)

31 Aug 2011 15:25:11
Okay now Brian Swanson has said on SKY that no information has come through regarding Sneidjer but that wages still seem to be the issue so maybe something is still stirring?? Nothing was ruled out from what he said.

Nababs Son :)

31 Aug 2011 15:17:24
well its 3 20pm does any 1 know whos having the medicals or is it just bulls**t like sky sports said early exicting news coming for man utd fans and nothing been said again they are full of bulls**t 2

One of the medicals I mentioned was Ngog. I've been told there are more booked in but don't have the names yet.
MrQ

Thats Ngog to to Wigan by the way, not Bolton.
MrQ

31 Aug 2011 15:09:22
Stick to what we have, give the young boys a chance this season. Gibson,Kuschaz and Diouf loan out or sold.

Richie R

31 Aug 2011 15:04:39
I think it's fair to say Sky Sports News have been a little sneaky today. They know they can keep a few thousand more people tuned in if they dish out a few little white lies here and there. At around 11 o'clock this morning, they had this to say, "Exciting news for Manchester United fans! We will bring you the news as soon as we get it". 4 hours later and nothing to report. It's quite funny really.

Matthew... {Ed007's Note - I think the exciting news was that WS odds of leaving Inter had been cut. Pathetic attempt to make money through their bookmaker.}

I dont know why everyone is so surprised. They pull this EVERY transfer window. Usually using United to their own gain.

TK-Red

Ed007 - I think you are spot on with your comment on SSN. Mike B.

31 Aug 2011 14:41:21
People are aware that the medical would probably happen in Holland aren't they given the act they have a game the day after tomorrow, so it may well be united's rep's flying over there and not vice versa....just a thought.

Yes this is what i was thinking, if there was a medical it'd take place in holland! i don't know what to make of it now, started off the day excited and now i'm just worried/annoyed

31 Aug 2011 14:27:21
No ins at old trafford today just wont happen.only moves that will happen are diouf gibson macheada etc goin out on loan or sales

I think your right about that dont look like we are getting anyone soon

Well thats that then now you've said it we can all switch off our tvs and compututers cos you think we wont sign anyone. whats your name again, its not david gill is it

31 Aug 2011 14:18:05
SAF will shock the world by unveiling both Wesley Sneijder and Luka Modric. Spurs to get Berba, 20 mil cash, and Tom Cleverley on 12 months loan.

Are you having a laugh ? Get rid of a player on loan thats playing very well ??

Wot a load of rubbish i would prefer cleverley over modric any day

Its Owen Hargreaves in a CITY shirt putting two fingers up to you lot.

Ah mighty Owen, he'll warm up and then be out for 12 weeks, then another 6, then another 6, then he'll probably take a break...... he makes darren anderton look like an ever present.... i like owen

At times I think this site is sponsored by Coca Cola as certain posters seem to be high on something. The sooner today is over the better ......

Are you in Amsterdam with Sneijder, on the wacky backer?

Is the guy making the 'owen in a city shirt' comment trying to wind up utd fans!! hes a terminally injured player who we released on a free, nobody at ot is going to loose any sleep about this, we didnt even want him to play for us for free. so the jokes on city

31 Aug 2011 14:09:20
Sneijder deal not happening. He is currently in Holland at the mo. SSN are way off the mark. Believe me no deal will be oncluded for WS today accornding to my sources.

The Word

31 Aug 2011 14:03:01
God, this is too much! I can't stop refreshing pages. What worries me is that since SSN apparently made that brief announcement, none of the 'legit' sites - SS, BBC - have made any mention of anyhting to do with United.

If SSN know something, surely the BBC would too?

RED_SKY

(Setting himself up for massive disappointment, haha - come on United, pull a rabbit out of the hat!)

31 Aug 2011 13:59:32
bbc says , sky says, telegraph says etc etc, however i am no in front of tv so cant confirm SSN on tv, but all the rest i cant see one thing on their websites about news from old trafford, or WS etc etc.
KevDarko

31 Aug 2011 14:53:06
watch this link mate www.vipbox.tv/watch/1267/1/sky-sports-news.html

31 Aug 2011 13:47:13
Dutch water polo champion Robin van Galen has just tweeted that he is in the same gym as sneijder in holland

31 Aug 2011 13:20:55
Sneijder's agent has denied that his client is in manchester for a medical by saying "It is absolutely not true". So can we drop it now he is not joining

31 Aug 2011 11:52:05
BBC Rumour saying Wesley on a private jet to the UK :)

The lad who text that also said he is on his way from Milan airport, when Sneijder is in Holland currently. It is not happening folks!

To be totally correct, some person who reckons he knows someone who works at Milan airport saw him boarding a private jet. Wierd, I thought he was training with the Holland squad, not actually in Milan!!

Yea from sum fella called george who's italian united fan (george doesn't sound to italian lol)

Sneijder's agent has denied this, the transfer is not happening

31 Aug 2011 11:46:38
There is genuine news coming out localy that Sneijer has been spotted at manchester airport. I am from Salford in and work Manchester town centre (currently working in Newcastle) the rumour is flying around everywhere back home allready. This is my first post, and i promise it is genuine information we are recieving. I have always had my doubts that he would join and have always dismissed any rumour that i have heard, but now he IS here in Manchester i am sure he will sign.

Butterflies!

SALFORD M6

Exciting news from old Trafford Is that We have turned down a mega money move from a Russian club for VIDIC.......don't get too excited peeps......u should be used to deadline day heartbreak by now

31 Aug 2011 11:42:05
Think it might have been to just keep the viewing figures up.

31 Aug 2011 11:41:20
I hope sky are winding us up!come spill it already!
rudi

Hi Everyone new poster.

BBC Reporting Wesley Sneijder on a plane to the UK ;)

31 Aug 2011 11:38:19
didnt believe you guys about the SSN exciting news coming out of trafford but tracked back on sky rewind and yep he says it! lets hope its somebody coming in, WS ;)

31 Aug 2011 11:26:29
whats this exciting news coming out of old trafford!! u cant do tht to us u'll give us all heart attacks and it was on sky sports news the old guy with the white hair said it then said they'll tell us more later on!

31 Aug 2011 11:25:39
Sky sports news just reported "some excited news for man utd fans" and will keep us informed of anymore news. I'm sooooo excited. I hope Its w.s.

31 Aug 2011 11:21:38
Is everyone on this site deluded? David Gill plus Alex both said there would be no more signings. This means im afraid there definetely will NOT be anymore signings at united this summer. So get behind the team from now :)

Are you deluded? They have said this several times before, no signings and still signed someone. Haven't been following Utd long then or short memory?

31 Aug 2011 10:52:39
There is no bet on Wesley Sneijder, so it could be good news but I am hearing that, even though Harry Redknapp says he is staying, Luka Modric is the unconfirmed player that is having a medical at Manchester with Sneijder being his replacement

Redknapp just said Modric is 1,000,000% staying. Sky sports news have backed this up. Sneijder is the man we want, its in the balance to whether or not we will sign him. Only issue is the price tag, inter want 30 million + add ons, Fergie is trying to negotiate the best deal possible for us, but will start to budge later on today when he gets nowhere. Still not sure it will go through in time, but we are trying.

UNITED_LEGENDS

Where are you getting this info from, and how do you no that there is a medical booked at bridgwater

Not certain but im pretty sure modric is in croatia on international duty so its highly unlikely thats going to happen

Luka modric is most definitely not having a medical in manchester! Not even in london! He'll stay a spurs player.. this season!

Sneijder is our man! I also heard that personal terms have been agreed, wes really wants the move and they've never been a problem! Fergie values Wesley at about ��25 mil, but like united_legends said they're asking for about ��30 with addons.. I'm confident this deal will happen because both club and player really want the deal to go through! Rene's comments hinted this:

"Where there is a will, there?��Ǩ�Ѣs always a way"

"As club and player really want it, there is always something possible"

Inter know that Sneijder wants the move but because they're not as poor anymore following the sale of Eto'o they want the best deal they can get and see no reason why they shouldn't make it go to the deadline to get it! Also Nike are said to be involved! i don't know how much but then again you'd expect them to be. I'm tempted to sleep until the deadline, wake up and get a face-full of what went down today because all this talk is turnin' me crazy! haha

Ozwald

WS won't be coming to OT, there is no one really working on the deal as far as I can tell. The chances of anyone coming to United this window, are just above zero. Possible outside chance of Machada going to Newcastle, for ��4m -��6m, adding ��8m - ��10m and acquiring Tiote for some much needed midfield muscle. Though the chances are amazingly slight. Better chance of Ganso coming in January. The reality is that United ended shopping 6 week's ago. Chance of Gibson, Kuszcak, Machada and Diouf going for ��3.5m, ��2.5m, ��4m and ��4m respectively.
Mik

31 Aug 2011 10:25:32
Just been reading some interesting news that will be anounced by United tommorow. The club will anounce that total income till June is for the first time over £300 million, with an operating profit of £100 million,net profit after payments is £45 million.
These results are extremely important prior to the forthcoming flotation which is to be on a two tier basis with only a proportion of the shares having voting rights.This will allow the Glazers to make instant decisions as at present, without long drawn out board meetings .

Raffa

31 Aug 2011 10:05:05
It's great deadline days:
Got up early but nothing will happen until late on I reckon.
Think only deal will be with Nike to broker a deal for WS.
A possible move to swap LM for Berb but Harry not having that lol, but then he is going to say that.
Heres a curve ball, why not get a hustler in the box and swoop for Drogba? WR just behind him?
Untied playing well so far but always like to have irons roasting, got good talent on the bench but no harm in fighting for places....
Will sit and wait....

Forgot you were apart off the medical staff piss off and stop making up utter crap!

31 Aug 2011 09:29:44
Redknapp says he's 'One million per cent' sure modric will say, we wont try for no one, will be an annoying deadline day.

Good dont want him anyway, hes only worth half of what they want for him, the way redknapp n levy are talking you'd think modric is the best player to ever kick a football

31 Aug 2011 00:53:15
Also Fergie has tried for DeRossi this window and in previous ones but he won't leave Italy unless real Madrid come in.

Diouff to everton as part of future deal with Rodwell next summer

Only deal on the cards for this window is for an unknown Croatian kid (15 years old) who is a winger.

Macheda

Here we go again "No value in the market"

Shaun

30 Aug 2011 23:55:41
I've just heard from a good source than MICHAEL OWEN is off to SUNDERLAND and WESLEY SNEIJDER will be the new number 7.

Please post, this looks like it is going to happen.

RYRY

Thinking about it. It actually could happen. Wouldn't get why the extension. Owen is certainly great with experience but prone to injury. Unfortunately, he is a waste of space on the roster. {Ed007's Note - You want to barbecue him? That won't help with his injury problems.}

Nani is going to knock up a Portuguese piri piri sauce as part of the deal. Don't knock it 'til you've tried it lol ;)
MB

Never going to happen.
Owen has just signed a new contract and is in good form.
ferguson will not go for sneijder, he will wait till next season and go for gotze, rodwell or someone I've never heard of.
but I would like us to do that. :D