Manchester United Rumours Archive April 04 2011

04 Apr 2011 22:29:25
In reply to:

" {Ed002's Note - As much as possible - perhaps £25M and £30M.}"

Thats not too bad.!

Sorry for this, but one more:

Who do you, personally, think United will sign / move for in the Summer?

MPez

{ed002's Note - I have stuck behind Adler since the start; Coentrao remains an option; possibly Dzagoev (a cheaper option to Pastore) as someone is sniffing around from England and a striker around the 30 mark who is happy to play an occasional role - maybe even a Defoe type player. I think if you look at the major targets for the "bigger" teams - Sanchez, Nemar et al - there may be one perhaps.}

04 Apr 2011 15:46:01
There will be 4 signings, My tip would be.

De Rossi, (Fergie big admirer), Modric (Spurs won't get in top 4, Modric wants Champ League football). My preference is Neur, De Gea full of promise but bit risky buying a 20 year old. Think a defender will be bought aswell, who can Cover RB/ CB.

04 Apr 2011 16:07:21
Nani is being sold because he "wants a new challenge", also he wants a bigger contract but Man utd are unwilling to offer him as much as real madrid

04 Apr 2011 15:01:14
Mpez, any Sneijder news? the fee agreed?

04 Apr 2011 10:56:12
{Ed002's Note - His father does much of the talking. A small percentage is also owned by a third party - TEI SA or something like that. From an agent standpoint there are strong ties to Chelsea and a representative of the club has held meetings in Washington DC and Peru - as well as in Brazil. There is certainly no done deal right now.}

@I cannot see him anywhere other than Chelsea, when Chelsea want a player they usually get him, legalities & rules won't get in their way either. They have pursued him for so long now, I cannot see them letting him slip through their fingers. I expect if United did make an official offer he would want to talk to us, but there is no evidence to suggest we will bid for him or even that we want him.

If I was a betting man I would say Real Madrid & Chelsea are favourites.

Sydney!

{ed002's Note - As food for thought Syd, I am told that there will be a contingent from an "English club" at the CSKA v Rubin Kazan game in a couple of weeks looking at Alan Dzagoev. Chelsea already know enough about the player and would never send a "contingent" in any case. Makes me think of one of the other top few clubs - but I don't know which.}

04 Apr 2011 09:58:31
Hey ed do u think we got a chance ov singing neymer or have chelsea got there man already and who do uthink saf will bring in in the summer thanks ed {Ed002's Note - I think Chelsea still have the edge over other interested clubs. There is of course a chance.}

04 Apr 2011 08:47:10
Stockie {Ed001's Note - I think Modric is top class myself, but so is Sneijder, the only reason I could see for choosing Modric over him is that he is proven in the EPL.}

Im sorry but Sneijder is one of the only midfielders in the world you can GUARANTEE would be fantastic in the EPL. . we gotta get him!

Bread

04 Apr 2011 07:49:54
Just read united are lookin to sign neymar as a replacement for giggs chances are very slim but i would literaryly kill to have a skillful player like him at united can play on the left wing(left footed) and and option in front too in terms of physique that can change remember ronaldo when he first arrived fingers crossed

04 Apr 2011 02:38:54
United will spend pretty big this summer. With Hargreaves' contract expiring and Scholes probably retiring I can see SAF splashing the cash. His long-standing admiration of Jack Rodwell is sure to prompt a bid. I reckon he'll get his man. Might cost £16m but I doubt all of would be paid upfront.

If we can get him I believe Sneidjer to be an absolute top quality player, and a must signing this summer. Every player has his price, maybe c£30m. Big money for a 26/ 27 year old. But he did it before with Berbatov.

I believe, however, Modric will be signed, c£24m. Especially if Spurs fail to qualify for CL. A friend of mine regularly goes to White Hart Lane and says Modric isn't worth it, gives the ball away too often and doesn't get into the box enough. No doubt he would improve our midfield but the upside of paying a pultry £6m more for Sneidjer is huge. He is such an influential player. Better than VD Vaart. Ed?

Berbatov once again proved his worth to the squad. I'm sure he'll get a new contract. He can play with Rooney and Hernandez. I expect United to offer him a higher bonus related package with a lower guaranteed pay. If he wants to stay he signs, if not, goodbye. Personally I hope he stays.

I still believe we can do better than Carrick and Gibson as options off the bench. Anderson has quality and will be given more time and Fletcher is a workhorse. Carrick has experience so I expect him to stay but Gibson's game time can be replaced by Rodwell and I'd like to see Pogba and Tunncliffe given a few games each.

Midfield options of Sneidjer, Anderson, Fletcher, Rodwell, Carrick and Pogba/ Tuncliffe. I fear Gibson holding back more talented younger players such as Pogba and Tuncliffe. Any thoughts Ed? It would be nice to have another central MF to replace Hargreaves but I suppose we've done without for 2 years now. I say give the kids a chance.

I'd love to see Sneidjer and Rodwell signed. £45-50m is a lot of money but now is the perfect time to invest. That could be end of our midfield spending for a few years.

Love to see a LW bought in too but I expect Giggs' good form to delay that signing until next year. That would also give Obertan and Bebe another year to (hopefully) progress. I have heard AOC rumours are true and SAF is very keen to tie up a deal - with Arsenal's interest known perhaps he'll go for the lad this summer. He looks a great prospect.

Stockie {Ed001's Note - I think Modric is top class myself, but so is Sneijder, the only reason I could see for choosing Modric over him is that he is proven in the EPL.}