Manchester United Rumours Archive September 04 2011

04 Sep 2011 21:54:56
The people got their story 100% right today about Ross Barklay. He is no 1 on Fergie's wanted list as he is the real deal and everyone is saying he is the new Bryan Robson. We have already offered big money for him and if not for the Arteta sale he could have been a United player. We also offered Gibson plus money for him. Fergie will not let it go and is determined to land this very very special player. This info is 100% true RAINFISHTROMBONE

But I thought we were skint RFT? Are you the real RFT?

Sydney! {Ed007's Note - It is the real RFT Syd. I can verify that.}

Not seen much of him, but I've heard he's a very good player. I assume our interest in Rodwell has cooled. How much would Everton want for Barkley?

G.A.G.U.S

I never said we were skint Syd i just said the Glazers wouldn't spend it. I have it on very good authority that we have offered silly money for the boy as he is so good. And he would have a very big sell on value. RAINFISHTROMBONE

He's a good player, and has very quick feet for such a big lad. I know it's early days but I think we'll be hearing a lot of his name on here for the next 10 months or so.

Matthew... {Ed007's Note - *sob*}

'RFT'

I love watching English youth develop under SAF, I like it far more than buying overpriced mercenaries like Sneijder. I know you do too RFT, there doesn't seem to be a better feeling than watching them grow into top talents. Would love to see Tunnicliffe, Morrison, Smalling, Jones, Welbeck, Cleverley & possibly Barkley all grow together with the foreign flair of De Gea, Rafael, Fabio & Pogba. Add them to our core of Rooney, Nani, Valencia, Anderson, Young, Vidic & Hernandez. We will have a very young and talented squad for years. It's evident that SAF is building something special at this club. When he said he will look to close the gap on Barcelona, I didn't think he meant straight away, I think he means he will build a team of youth to challenge for years to come. Watching Anderson and Cleverley pass quickly and keeping it to two touches, I think he is trying to play the Barcelona way.

Sydney!

Sorry pals but barkley going know where hes at everton for the long haul

Ya rodwell seems to be on the radar for last 2 years but nothing happened, and now barkeley ,i think people ant another rooney badly

The difference being that this lad has the potential to BE another Rooney if not better, given the right guidance.

TK-Red

SAF has know about Ross for at least 2 seasons and monitored him in Evertons youth set up.
Only thing is apparently his Dad isn't in the picture and has spent the last few years being looked after by evertons physio so he may well have some semblance of loyalty to them.
SAF had made enquiries tracking his progress at some awards in London last year, asking about a talented everton youngster. The physio presumed he meant Rodwell but told them he was talking about Barkley

You must read the papers and then add your little bit..about how u know an insider in the club and that you know whats happening...really you know as much as we do...which is diddly-sqaut...

Everton have serious problems (more so than being reported). If we want him badly enough he'll be for sale.

Everton dont have 'serious problems' but they are prepared to announce it and let the media over-hype it, everton are in 25m debt and ross barkley is staying unless a 100m bid comes in, he is the future of england, THE REAL FUTURE

04 Sep 2011 20:15:52
Have a feeling we may move for Alain Traore at some point. Originally moved for him when we he was young but decided to go to auxerre. He's now got 5 goals and I think well be looking at him closely this season.

Sanshine

Could you give us some more details?

Search it on google, he had trials with us a while ago. Now i reckon if he keeps improving we will make a move for him as we wouldnt let anyone go off our radar. I follow the french league as I support Saint-etienne and really did well the back end of last season so good luck to the lad.

Sanshine

04 Sep 2011 23:10:26
Alain Traore revealed he was close to joining Manchester United.

www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/11/02/02/manual_160416.html&TEAMHD=soccer&BID=165

It's a rumour buddy so don't read too much into it, I think if he develops further we could very well make a move for the lad

Sanshine

To be fair i had same feeling a few weeks ago and would fit system as strong al ound goalscorer

04 Sep 2011 15:22:57
I can't be the only one who is sick of WS, why does he keep talking about United? He sounds like he is trying to convince himself that he is happier remaining at Inter than joining United. I think he has more regrets at not joining United than we United fans have at him not joining us.

I know, he comes out with a different excuse every day. He is obviously unhappy that his greedy antics are starting to surface.

Sydney!

United and me have moved on 100%. United will bring on young blood trust me! WS - He thought United were desperate, unfortunately that's untrue. In fact they are happy.

Well said ^^^

WS wants us more than we want him,a hungry player would have jumped at the chance to move to OT,lets move on.

I dont think it ever came down to him discussing terms with us because us and Inter never reached terms.

Please dont turn into Liverpool fans when we dont a get a player 90% of us wanted we start slagging him off!

Mumbles

It has nothing to do with turning on a player, everyday after the deadline he has something to say about United. Now he is stating that someday he will play for United, why does he keep talking about it. You're in Inter player stop talking about United.

'Mumbles'

Inter allowed us to speak to his reps and there were numerous meetings, but all hit a brick wall. Fees are never a problem because they will get amortised over the length of the contract. It's wages which were the problem, hence the numerous meeting that came to nothing.

Sydney!

04 Sep 2011 11:07:22
The People claim United are keeping tabs on Ross Barkley.....so i guess that answers that question with the answer being "not very long at all"

TK-Red

Who's Ross Barkley?? :-) HERBIE

Herbie, he's Evertons young midfielder that came into the fold at the start of the season.

Mumbles

Top quality player, better than cleverly IMO

04 Sep 2011 00:09:21
I am interested in buying some shares next month when/if the floatation happens. Where can I buy the shares from? Ed or anyone else who has any information or knowledge on shares.

REDMOZ {Ed007's Note - Send us the money and we will get it sorted!}

Are you sure it wont go towards the Ed's Xmas party?

REDMOZ {Ed007's Note - Just our commission into the Cayman Isle account ;-)

Contact Andy Green via Twitter and discuss it with him. He will know others like yourself who want to do the same. However you should know that 50% of the shares will have no voting rights and you will be paying 33% more than the shares are actually worth.

Sydney! {Ed007's Note - I bloody knew you would know Syd!! Just out of curiousity what is the price/minimum investment if you know mate? I remember when my dad bought our CFC shares, but there was a minimum amount you had to buy.}

Ed007 - I don't know what the minimum amount to buy will be mate. Nothing is certain yet.

Sydney! {Ed007's Note - Thanks Syd.}

Syd, why do they cost 33% more than their value? Will I have to open a Twitter account to contact him?

REDMOZ

'REDMOZ'

Because United are worth £1.2bn, but are planning on floating 30% of the club in Singapore for £600m. Do you know someone on Twitter? MUST may be able to help too, they must have contact details.

Sydney!

And people give Sydney abuse. The man is Man Utd personified. Keep it up pal!

Mumbles