Manchester United Rumours Archive September 04 2012

 

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04 Sep 2012 22:28:34
Hi Eds, just saw ronaldo's comments on twitter I find the whole thing intriguing by the looks of it we were never seriously in for a centre mid in the window I wonder if the reason was some sort of arrangement forCR7 to return ? It's all very romantic and far fetched,I agree however this would be amazing and I for one would love it ! We should get becks back too ;);)

Dean {Ed004's Note - What did he say?}

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I think the reason was that SAF wanted to give cleverley and Ando a chance to stake their claim. Unfortunately neither are good enough!

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Use the search function ed =)

"I am accused of wanting more money, but one day it will be shown that this is not the case.

"At this point, I just want to guarantee to the Real Madrid fans that my motivation, dedication, commitment and desire to win all competitions will not be affected.

"I have too much respect for myself and for Real Madrid to ever give less to the club than all I am capable of."

JK92

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And Charlton and Law too

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Beckham? Give me strength...

AJH

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Just looking through red tinted glasses mate although he would probably still be more consistent than nani and young ;P

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04 Sep 2012 22:02:40
First time poster here. Hi eds, great site! I have a sneaky feeling about the reasons for not buying a strong cm. I think fergie has a deal in place to sign mario goerze(spelling),mats hummles and lewandowski in a triple swoop for nxt season! Watch this space:-)

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Goetze should be out number 1 target IMO now that Modric is gone.

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We have kagawa. He plays in the same sort of position.

Philiphs93

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All of them played very well together for burussia dortmand. They ripped he budesliga apart last season!

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Goetze plays Lm and cam

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Utd will have to win the Euro Millions after 10 rollovers

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It would make sence to if true. We haven't bought a strong box to box cm bcos we have 1 in Phil jones! He's gona be a smashing player:-)

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Look lewandowski did want to go to utd but the dortmund manager didn't let him go, we had no intention of getting matt hummels at all and it did say last summer transfer window but that was just a rubbish rumour so in the end we got shinji kagawa instead

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That's why I still think there's a chance for nxt season. Look at the van persie deal. If I would have said that last season it would have been rubbished. You never know with football my friend. Anythings possible:-)

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04 Sep 2012 20:25:57
Good to see the news about Fletcher, we all know Fletcher is no world beater but he is effective will help the squad/team. SAF says he's back to his weight from a couple of seasons ago so ill choose to take his word for it and look forward to seeing Fletch in the team sooner rather than later. On another note, ive seen a few posts here over the last day or two about the type of midfielder we need to bring in, some say aggressive/box-box some say Scholes-like. I think a player who could maybe fill both these roles and who hardly ever gets linked to the tops clubs could be Tom Huudlestone. Now before some of you start shooting me down, the lad can play. Great passer of the ball, long and short, Can be aggressive and hard in the tackle and has a decent work ethic and a rocket of a shot with either foot. Also he was available in the window. Im not saying he would be my first choice but i certainly wouldnt mind him coming in to improve what we have and i do think he'd do that.

Bring on the abuse!

Parks.

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To be honest I was quite impressed with him when I went to see SPurs a couple of years ago, he does have a good range of passing, however, hell no!
Invisible Stuey

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I think Powell will be our box to box. He is named in the CL squad which shows his ability at 18. Dario Grady and SAF see him as a future Steven Gerard. We need a scholes type player in midfield and thats it IMO. I also think that Tunnicliffe will be our new Keane in 1 or 2 years when Carrick steps down and he will compete with Fletch. We have Pereira and Pearson in the academy who are very Scholes like but are only 16 and 17 respectively. All academy mids have more potential than Clevs IMO.

Dan

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If you think Huddleston then we may as well have kept Gibson - similar players, similar standard. At least Huddleston can tackle like Scholes!

I do not what you mean about his passing and vision, maybe add a bit of aerial function in the midfield which we currently lack and is why Fellaini dominated us, nothing to do with the lack of a DM.

Not Utd class in my opinion though.

Sween

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The sole fact that he plays for Tottenham, isn't mentioned much and isn't linked to any big teams is because he isn't special. He can be good on his day but what good is that? United need one of the most special/talented upcoming midfielders in the world to replace the ginger prince.

Ozwald

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Injures himself getting off the bench
Pardoe

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Never mind the abuse, it's help that you need!, good luck with the treatment.

Charla

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Huddlestons the modern day Jan Molby and fatter than Anderson

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Jesus wept you guys really hate Huddlestone lol.

I didnt think it was a bad shout tbh but its his injury record that lets him down.

We already have an 'injured-too-much' but alledgedly 'decent quality prospect' midfielder in the (rotund, KFC-munching, etc) form of Anderson.


So on balance ..... computer says no but thanks for playing anyway!


Halesini

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04 Sep 2012 20:24:32
Ronaldo statement:

"That I am feeling sad and have expressed this sadness has created a huge stir. I am accused of wanting more money, but one day it will be shown that this is not the case. At this point, I just want to guarantee to the Real Madrid fans that my motivation, dedication, commitment and desire to win all competitions will not be affected. I have too much respect for myself and for Real Madrid to ever give less to the club than all I am capable of. Abrazos to all madridistas"

So it's not for more money.

G.A.G.U.S {Ed007's Note - That last bit translates as 'C'mon the Hoops'.}

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Happy with the draw Bond? Considering Benfica have lost some top players? Obviously Barcelona will riddle you, but otherwise, happy enough?

G.A.G.U.S {Ed007's Note - Just happy to be in it GAGUS. Even Barca haven't had it all their own way in Glasgow over the last few years. If we can get third and drop into the EL I will be delighted with that, second in the group would be fantastic but it's a big ask.}

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Once said something very similar to my then boss - told him it wasn't the money but I wanted to be respected - that my dedication to the job wasn't in question etc etc .

His Reply ! - how much do you want ?

My reply - oh about 15 %

- I think we settled on 12%

But hey I could be wrong this time.

Mike

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"I am accused of wanting more money, but one day it will be shown that this is not the case" Is he possibly alluding to the fact that he will, at some stage, return to Man United with a pay cut :)

BornInToIt

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04 Sep 2012 19:25:17
Terrific news about Fletcher - talk about never say never, and no one can ever deny the lads fight and hunger.

It would be just fantastic for the lad to starting coming back into the first team over the next few months. I for one, would love the script of him returning, helping us win No. 20, any get named as player of the season... Would be poetic.

Good luck Darren!

WF Red Devil

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Hopefully he can return to his previous self, needs to put plenty of weight on though, I know he's never been a big lad but when I saw him in the reserves the other day all looked all bone!

rpc

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Can't believe whoever clicked unbelievable. i really hope the guy can come back and contribute, it has been a struggle and will continue to be difficult, but this is the attitude that makes a manchester united player. if only other players had that kind of attitude they would either still be at the club or would be worthy of the shirt. Mort

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Just what we are missing against big teams, now we just need someone to control our possession.

Thorne

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Good luck to the lad!

Hope he makes a full comeback

Mike

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Get a grip, fletcher is not and never will be united quality.

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Agrred, Hope he gets well, but he is not a man utd player, as isnt ando, clevers, carrick. way to go is with kagawa, valencia , nani and one other. giggs and scholes are also done.

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04 Sep 2012 15:43:20
Just a thought here people but with a left wing position seemingly open for January/next summer would anybody think about Neymar next summer? He would only have 1 year left on his contract so should be worth around 30m compared to the circa 80m that CR7 would cost. He would also fit perfectly in a 4-2-3-1 that we are starting to play. Even if we play 442 he could be second striker with Rooney back in an attacking cm position. Whether he would want to come here is another matter o course.

Dan

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Never
even with one year 50m+

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Neymar would not cost 30 million, with the amount of hype he gets. 50 million at least would get him, especially if Lucas cost 30 odd million.

Neymar has the potential to become a big big player but if he came to the premier league I could see him going down the same route as Robiniho, another player who can't deal with the physical side of the EPL, Barcelona or Real Madrid would suit Neymar.

In my opinion.

-JakeW

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Lucas had 4 years left on his contract. Honestly if RVP was 24m then Neymar should definitely not be more than 40m in his last year of contract.

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Agree with the replies, I think he'll end up in Spain and for a lot more than £30m

Gav

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Barca or real madrid mate but would love him at united. not gunna happen though

Andyred

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Didn't barcelona make a down payment on him to sign him next summer?

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30m makes the Arsenal board look downright pessimistic.

Anyway, would rather see us sign someone in the mould of Ozil, Hazard or Silva, a tricky playmaker who can create for our forwards and Kagawa and chip in on their off days.

Thorne

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I can see why people are saying he wouldn't go for 30m but when you could get him for nothing on a bosman in January then you can slash his real value by more than a half surely? I guess it depends on how much the club needs the money though, 30m or nothing in a year when he leaves for free. 30m is generous for only having 1 year on your contract IMO.

Dan

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Kagawa is our Ozil/Silva. Hazard is slightly different IMO, more adept on the flank but he personally only wants to play as a number 10.

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This could happen I think. It really depends on how we get on in the CL and PL this season, if we play attacking football and win the comps we are in then he may want to join us - kind of like Hazard with Chelski.

Not sure if he is close to Kaka or not, but maybe Madrid would be a put off. Barcelona wont stump up the cash, they only ever pay £20-£30mil and I think he would be at least £30mil. So many clubs will be in for him but with the fair play rules, PSG, City, Madrid may not risk it. Madrid may only if they flog Ronnie of course.

Sween

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Does the bosman rule actually work for players contracted to teams outside europe? i always thought it was just a europe thing as it was against EU rules?

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He says he wants to stay in brazil until after the 2014 world cup (in brazil)

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Id love neymar at united

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Sween - I disagree about Kagawa being our Silva. Kagawa is more of a goalscorer and less of a playmaker. He's also less technical but scrappier and more energetic. Which is exactly why I think he should be flanked by those tyep of player.

Thorne

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Thorne - It wasn't me mate, it was the guy above my post about Silva/Kagawa. I definitely think we should be looking at players like Silva to play with Kagawa, Goetze or Munian would be where my money would go for next season.

Sween

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04 Sep 2012 12:24:10
I have thought about it before and noticed somebody else said it further down the page. Now RVP is in, could Rooney do the job in Midfield? He has the strength we badly need, along with the ability (duhh).

I don't want this to happen, as Rooney is too good a striking talent to waste, but see it as a possibility.

MPez

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He can do a good part time job but isnt a good midfielder, rooney is a striker who can score 30+ goals a season, why play him in mf?

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Agreed MPez i've been saying this for a while. He is the only one who can do Scholes' job when the ginger prince isn't in the team. We have enough strikers do make do and when Scholes plays then Rooney can still play up front.

Dan

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Rooney was tried out in midfield a couple of seasons ago, i remember him not being particularly effective.
However i dont see any harm in giving it another go .

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No I don't think Rooney is capable of playing there long term. He lacks a good enough first touch to play in the tight spaces that modern day midfielders have to work in IMO which would result in him giving the ball away cheaply.

TK-Red

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Rooney drops back into an ACM position anyway to start plays off so it wouldn't be much different for him.

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This is exactly what should happen!

Rooney has everything needed to replace Scholes. Was very briefly tried before but not for long enough!

The biggest obstacle is that Rooneydoes not want that role. He wants to play up front so not gonna get him fully committed to the role but long term that is where he should go.

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Yes,lets play a world class striker in midfield,bit desperate,why dont we promkte a MIDFIELD plauer from the under 21,petrucci or lindegaard to play alongside scholes whilst hes still playing.
Mick the red fireman.

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If Cleverley is not up to it you can bet your house that Petrucci and Lingard are not up to it.

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Rooney needs to learn how to NOT drift into midfield, he would be rated as a £10 million midfielder yet hes a £40 million striker. hes so much more effective around the box why on earth would anyone play him cm
snakey80

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Agree with TK about the tight spaces.

Also, Rooneys movement is great for modern fluid football, we just need the guys behind him to learn to drift forwards into his place when he drops deep. Kagawa loves to do this anyway and I think Young and Nani could both do it well too if encouraged to do so.

Thorne

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04 Sep 2012 11:28:49
Why do the papers continuously link Man Utd to strikers... Since we signed RVP we have still been linked with Lewandowski,Llorente and today Leandro Damiao. Now personally don't see the need to buy a striker but would this make you think someone is going out the door. Either that or Fergie is seriously considering playing Rooney in midfield and having RVP,Chicharito and Welbeck along with one of the three strikers named above.

RedKnight

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Now we miss all the superstar such witsel...the superstar that only available for this moment are gaitan, hamsik, isco, muniain, eriksen, hummels and subotic...not to forget to lewandowski..

plzzz...for next transfer....

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Can you please just not believe anything that is written in tabloids. i am begging you!!

fat bear

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04 Sep 2012 11:22:42
Leandro Damião has been linked with several Premier League clubs over the summer. The main side said to be interested was Tottenham Hotspur but as usual with Spurs they couldn't agree a fee for any possible sale.

Last week the Brazilian press brought Liverpool into the picture and this time it's the turn of Manchester United. Given the frequency and depth of the stories coming out of South America regarding a possible transfer for him, he's either one of the world's most wanted footballers or someone is trying to talk up a sale for him.

That could be pushed either by the player, his agent or the club he plays for, which is Internacional. The Brazilian side didn't want to sell him in the last transfer window because they are at an important stage of their domestic season, but the winter transfer window would be a different story.

Quite why Manchester United would want to splash out on another star striker is a mystery in itself and brings a big amount of doubt to the claims but, nevertheless, Zero Hora in Brazil are saying Leandro Damião met with Manchester United officials at Sao Paulo airport as he joined up with the national squad ahead of their friendly against South Africa on Friday.

The newspaper says that Leandro Damião was seen in negotiations with the Manchester United in an airport lounge over coffee. They don't explain who the officials were or give names.

This one should probably be taken with a rather large pinch of salt, it's probably people in South America trying to talk interest up ahead of an auction for the player this winter.

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04 Sep 2012 11:04:24
People on hear claiming ronaldo wouldn't go to city are u stupid???? If they are willing to offer Madrid what they want and give in to his stupid wage demands he will go! Ronaldo serves only himself he is not a a man utd fan and to say so is a joke people need to open there eyes to what he truly is! I'm glad to see him do this to Madrid as they Deserve it! Messi has Barca in his heart and would never treat them the way ronaldo has united and and now is Madrid all u guy wana keep having a go at Rooney for what he did with his contract ronaldo is trying the same thing and u wana welcome him bk? Do me a favour!


Ddd

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Ohhh shut up u clown yes every united supporter would welcome him back look at what he done at united, or did u miss that part. Y would you not welcome back one of united greatest player?

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The fact Ronaldo stayed a year longer at United, instead of pushing through a deal to his Boyhood Club, of which he seen as his 'Dream Move' says it all about his love for Manchester United, and the respect he had for the Club, the Manager, the Players and the Fans.

There is no doubt about it, mate, Cristiano Ronaldo loved this club, and no doubt still does hold us dearly in his heart. It wouldn't surprise me if he wished to end his career here...

MPez

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Are u rubbishy supporter lol he turned city down before he went to real n said he would never join city and there is only one team in manchester he loves to all u city fans u may be able to buy the title but u will never buy history lol

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Whether he loves united or not he would still go to City. This situation appears to be about money and we can not match City. We are too skint to bring him back

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There is no way United are going to pay over £400,000 a week to any player. Which is basically what he is asking his boyhood dream club for.
I think even City my bulk at those demands.

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Would love him back and its possible he would choose Utd again (if available) but unfortunately i suspect he's your stereotypical modern day footballer who only cares about the cash,which comes in the colour of blue these days.

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You are sad my friend ronnie said himself fergie was a father figure to him so if fergie is going soon an ronnie wants to come back no matter Wat another team do the player decides . If we can match an offer then he is ours can not imagine fergie being told he can get him an not get him . Look at the money he would turn over in shirt sales alone owners happy but would he be able to do in the epl Wat he has done in la liga.....

CAIN

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I'm confused? how he treated us? he never forced his way out to join his favourite team like other players have he left because We got the insane amount of money he has never spoken badly about us only praised unlike a certain argentine

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Excactly, he signed for us as a young, unknown winger (with spagetti in his hair) and left as the best player (or one of the best two) on the planet.

We made him and he is fully aware of that. I can see him coming back one day (when he is old and fat and 35 and we can afford him).

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When FFP comes in we will be richer than City because we are a big club and we make our own money! City cant continue to spend like they have if they want to compete in Europe and not be docked points in the PL!

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FFP would make it very difficult for Citeh to afford Ronaldo.
On paper, yes they have the money, but to afford him with the contraints of FFP would be hard.
As a United fan i would welcome him back with open arms. He still has a good relationship with many of the lads AND Fergie, so as the man himself often states...in the future, you never know.

RedMist

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If you are expecting a squad that are united fan and also don't ask for high wage, you are unrealistic in todays football business. U want everything to fit into an equation. If you want good players you got to pay good wages. Even the players from United Academy would not not loose enough wage to play for united thesedays

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Honest assessment and ultimately quite true. Ronaldo loves only himself, and for those with their eyes open, its not hard to see. Ironically real madrid, his "boyhood dream", have experienced a worse side of ronaldo's personality than we ever did.

The heights he hit with behaviours such as not celebrating with team mates, celebrating his assists alone, and openly encouraging a man city persuit of him last year, has surpassed the things he did at man u. Pleasing really, as real dont get to act like a bigger club than us on this one anymore, having realised the mans temprement. For me he went to madrid mostly because he wanted to go down in history as the worlds most expensive player. He will be remembered like zidane in that respect. Smashing and holding the transfer record for some time. Apart of his desire to be remembered as the greatest player that ever lived complex, which unfortunately for him is a dream that has started to evapourate with the acheivments of messi. People who adore ronaldo should get a bit of perspective. Not all great players will be good people.

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Somebody mentioned this point a while ago but it wasn't with Ronnie in mind. It makes so much sense now.

The NIKE Stadium = Ronaldo

Bye bye Old Trafford - only way it can happen.

Sween

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Not going to pretend he's not interested in money, but he's not completely mercenary. He's already on insane money, and I reckon he'd rather stay at a club he loves than go somewhere he doesn't care about for even crazier money.

Second, City don't have the sustainable financial strength to afford him (including wages) without killing their transfer activity for a year or two.

We may like to characterize City as throwing money around like confetti, they have done in the past, but like Chelski did, they're entering the stage of toning it down. They'll still spend a lot, but not they have the last few years. Unlike Chelski, they are more stable with mancini, and Garcia is more the kind of signing I expect them too make in the near future, they don't need two or three "marquee" signings a year any more.

Thorne

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Stop going on about ffp.there will always be ways around this so it wont stop clubs spending more than they earn.for example one of the companys sheik mansour owns could 'offer' city a sponsorship deal worth a billion £s a year if he wanted.there are loads of ways around this

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I find it hard to imagine he'd move to an English club which isn't Manchester united unless fergie retires soon
I think he'll probably move to a club such as psg or shanghai sheneua although he hasn't ruled out a move to the mls maybe he could go to la galaxy and pair up with becksy I'd like that

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Not entirely true.. there would be a conflict of interests etc if Mansour's other companies sponsored City.. There would have to be rules in place to not allow anyone associated with clubs to use their other companies to sponsor teams..

Especially in Todays's times when a football club owner may have three or four billion dollar companies...

It won't be as easy as Let's get Ethihad Airways to Sponsor City for 1 Billion etc etc.. There will be loop holes no doubt but not to that extent..

Gaz {Ed002's Note - It works in a slightly different way as the allowance in the FFP caps the amount of sponsorship that can be counted in the FFP accounts. There is nothing to stop an owner's business sponsoring the club (e.g. Jack Walker's British European/Flybe airline).}

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You wouldn't welcome the best player in the world back to your club? you crazy?! i'd welcome him back with open arms!!

Jake F

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04 Sep 2012 10:19:29
Reports are saying that Zenit has also prepared 30mil`s for Nani

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It was most likely Hulk/Nani, and they chose Hulk.

MPez

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If they took Nani for that price, it would be a miracle. That's about 2 million per bad decision he makes in each game.

MDJ

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04 Sep 2012 10:17:00
Some of the rags reporting City's interest in Ronaldo....Would he?

RebelRed

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If he wants out that badly, and City are the only ones who can afford him, yes, he bloody well would.

Get used to the idea, it has a good chance of happening.

RED_SKY

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City would have to sell half their squad to afford him with FFP just around the corner.
Seriously doubt they could do it given the amount of money they are losing.
We could.

RedMist

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I personally think that whether he would or not, SAF would not let it happen. As soon as he knows Ronaldo is on his way from Madrid, if it happens, then I expect that he will be straight on the phone to the Glazers to make sure they make it happen.

TK-Red

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Of course it is a possibility of going to city, he is class, but he is selfish and self centred, me me me comes to mind. dont be shocked if you see him in a citeh shirt nxt season.

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04 Sep 2012 09:55:48
Does anyone think ronaldo will leave real and come back to united i really hope this happens.

Simz

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I don't think there is a United fan that wouldn't want it to happen mate, just the fans that are doubting it are just doing so because it isn't United's transfer policy to break the bank for a player and they don't want to get their hopes up incase it doesn't happen

ALDUtd

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Apparently ronaldo is very unhappy at real, i've been told that it's because of his anniversary of his dad's death and i've also been told he dosen't like club but if he did leave and utd wanted him we coulden't afford so the only buyers would be psg or man rubbishy.

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04 Sep 2012 09:34:06
Someone asked the other day but no one replied or said anything. Can someone or one of the Eds shed any light on the Henriquez situation. Was he signed or is he on load. Havnt heard or been able to find any conformation. Thanks CDS {Ed002's Note - Should have searched the site. He signed.}

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I replied but the Ed's didn't put it up. So I'll say again, he was at the last U21's match against Spurs and is on the team photo.....I can only assume that he has signed, hopefully

J - Stand

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04 Sep 2012 09:04:46
How poor are some journalists, they think City are going to bid £95million for Ronaldo next summer. Obviously with FFP they can't go anywhere near that. {Ed002's Note - No. They can buy the player at that price should they wish.}

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If I was a blue, i'd forgoe CL entry every season if it meant signing Ronnie. The domestic treble every season would be more than enough for me.

Its only the fact that Ron wouldnt want to move to a club that werent competing in the competition that could stop it happening, as they have the cash and the wil to do it if they want to.

Danw

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Hmmmm, I think a lot of fans don't understand how the FFP will work.

MDJ

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They can buy any player for any price, true. But they would then get a ban from UEFA for European competition for not balancing their books to within the buffer zone. And that's assuming the PL doesn't agree on their own set of rules. They can buy whoever they want and pay whatever they want, but unless it increases revenue by a similar amount, it will get them banned from future CL comps.....-KG

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Ed you failed to mention when it comes into effect and yes they would struggle , not because of the sign on fee. The wages in 2 years would be difficult because other key players would demand the same or amounts close to that , which is already happening there . It would unbalance that team of Money grabbers and leave them less room to offer better Deals to new signings . Meaning clubs with bigger revenue will be on more than a level playing field. Upshot is they would have Ronnie a couple of loyal players left, a load of unhappy players and no one wanting to go there. In my crazy opinion :) however there is no rule to stop him getting a massive sign on fee prior to the introduction of FFP to balance out his gigantic salary SHANDY! {Ed002's Note - The FFP come in fully from June 2014. You idea of a signing on fee replacing salary makes no difference as both need to be accommodated in the accounts.}

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04 Sep 2012 08:39:33
Guys have you read BBC gossip this morning?
City Apparantly to bid 95m for ronaldo.
Now when you've all stopped laughing we can all agree on how utterly lazy this is by the daily star.
Pathetic journalism!
Ronaldo would never go to City, he's still a United fan after all
Hallis

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Totally agree if he came back to uk it would be to Utd.
find it hard to believ he would leave madrid though.

ms85

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Ronnie sorry to say is exactly the arrogant fame hungry type to go to sh~tty

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Hasn't he said in the past that he wouldn't have a problem playing for City?

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The reason he is kicking up a fuss is probably because he knows he could command what he wants at City. He may have loved his time at united but if someone is willing to pay your wages then you would go to them. The same can be said for all other professions so why is football any different

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If the money was right, he would go anywhere.

MDJ

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Dennis Law loved United

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Love for a club or being a supporter means nothing!look at your latest siginging rvp,he once said once a gunner always a gunner and then joined united hhhmmmm.loyalty means nothing when cold hard cash is involved

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04 Sep 2012 07:54:01
Axel Witsel £31.5million and Luka Modric £33million. Now I know everyone would have liked Witsel but that price is ridiculously overpriced, Modric has proven himself in the biggest league in the world and a brief spell in the champions league. Yes Witsel was good for Benfica but would he do it as good in the EPL questions would be asked, look at Anderson he was meant to be the next Ronaldinho (Thats what was said in Brazil) and he has never really took the league by storm. A lot of money for a gamble, I have a feeling Sir Alex has lined somebody up next summer to replace Scholes.

RedKnight

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Scholes cant be replaced,the man is a genius!
Trebbs99

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Dont rate witsel plays in poor league

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Next summer, to replace Scholes?

We've been playing this record for the past 4 yrs mate.

RED_SKY

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We've been playing this record for the past 4 yrs mate.......Scholes actually retired during this time period, too. Yes, RETIRED - but we didn't replace him, we brought him OUT OF RETIREMENT.

Doesn't bode well, does it.

RED_SKY

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I have a feeling Witsel only went so high because it was Zenit and not an English or Spanish club after him. I wouldnt have been happy spending any more than £20m on him.

DanW

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Same here, never been impressed with Witsel, looks clumsy and slow with the ball. Carrick without the sparrow face.

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04 Sep 2012 07:32:08
SAF pls forget to substitute Scholes by Powell. He is too yhoung to take that role of Scholes Today we need an urgent substitution for Scholes.
What's left Hulk Witsel set for Zenit !!

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Who are you to tell Sir Alex how to manage. Alan Hansen said about winning nothing with kids, when a very young Scholes, Beckham and Giggs were coming through. If you are good enough you are old enough.

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04 Sep 2012 00:52:00
hey eds,just a quick question for ed002 or any of ye,is there anymore on hector herrera moving to us in january and is isco still a target for next summer?fantastic player and will most certainly end up playing more centraly as he is starting that already.great vison,technique,passing,touch,hes got it all.thanks guys {Ed002's Note - I cannot say who the summer targets will be next year. There is nothing more on Herrera.}

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03 Sep 2012 21:44:42
Hey ed just read on another forum that zenit are in talks with nani to try and thrash out a deal before thr window shuts is this true? {Ed002's Note - Gut feeling is that Zenit will probably end their interest in Nani.}

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Re Ed002's point, they certainly will if they watched him against Southampton

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As much as I wanted us to sell him I hope we don't now the window has shut for us

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