Manchester United Rumours Archive January 05 2011

 

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05 Jan 2011 22:58:37
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Sanchez is being watched and again i concede that, i may have a bit of bias in my opinions because i don't like him at all, he's a good player and that's all he'll ever be, i'd much rather see us sign someone like Downing, although that isn't going to happen.

I think that if Sir Alex is thinking future then Rodwell if he's thinking next year then Diarra, for me, Rodwell signing would probably mean Pogba doesn't have a future with us as both are within 3 years of eachother and it would be near impossible for Pogba to break the team if Rodwell is going to be as good as you suggest.

@Wow am i reading this right? You would prefer Downing to Sanchez, that is the funniest thing i have ever heard. As for Rodwell holding back Pogba? No chance they will play alongside each other.

Ed who would you prefer in your team Sanchez or Downing? LOL

Sydney! {ed's note - Sanchez by a mile.}

05 Jan 2011 22:45:21
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Tonight will be Jack Rodwells last appearance for Everton! It will be announced he is a Manchester United player Friday, the fee will be around 17.5m.

Really where did you hear that? From what I've been told we were possibly going after him in the summer, but not a dead cert yet as we wanted to see how he did this season. Would be great if we got him though i think he's gonna be a beast!
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05 Jan 2011 22:43:22
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Hi all.

Been reading this site for a few years and have never contributed as I have no, nor will i profess to inside knowledge of what is going on at the club. I would like however to comment on a few issues and see what some of the regular posters here have to say. . . So settle in, this might take a while. ;-)

1. Transfers:
I agree never take fergie at face value when it comes to transfers, put simply, we won't know who is coming till they sign. That said it doesn't stop us all having some fun and banter speculating. Of allt he stories i have read, the Rodwell rumour to me seems to have the most legs. It ahs history, its been around for years, he's young and English (Once Rio, Scholes and Nev retire other than Rooney we have no top English players . . .hold your horses ill come onto Carrick Shortly) we have a history of liking a core of home based players and I think this transfer is almost inevitable at some point. Otherwise the other obvious area is a GK. Assuming we aren't looking to Lindegard as no.1 with Amos as no.2 which i think most of us would see as horribly short on experience, (as i would imagine does fergie, based on his comments about his regrets at not getting Van Der Sar when Schmeichal left). Therefore no matter how good im not sure i can see us going for de Gea, i think its going to be someone mid twenties or so, therefore Adler, Neuer and Lloris as the main options. Of these i think the Germans look better options, and personally i would like to see us go for a player who won't want to be going of to Spain in the future and based on Adler "apparently" having a clause in his contract that specifically names us. . well. . . i would lean in this direction. The other potenital area i would be interested in us buying someone would be as a winger. . However i really don't have any real options other than the names alerady mentioned, Bale i just done see it happening, no one else to me seems to be demanding attention, Jarvis and N'ogbia are probably the pick but Utd quality. . .hmmmm

2. Where do we really need cover? I don't know how many of you watch MUTV or see any of the reserve or Youth team games but certainly to me we seem to have a few really special talents who can come through in a few years.

GK wise. . . too early to tell, with Lindegard and it seem agreed another keeper to come in.

DF . . not in Youth or reserve, but Raphael and Fabio are still what 21? theres our fullbacks, Smalling has looked superb since he joined, admittedly Evans has looked ropey this season but only last year he filled in admirably for Rio when he was injured. We do have McGinty and Thorpe coming through as well as young Brown so again. . .do we need anyone here?

MF . . Morrison has looked good when iv seen him (as long as he can stay out of clink) however Pogba to me looks the real deal, i genuinely could see him breaking into the first team squad in a few years if not sooner, bearing in mind we still have Fletcher and a guy finally beginning to show why we paid 18 Million squid for him in Anderson (and watching wigan Cleverly has seemed to play more in the middle (admittedly the hole role) ) not sure we want to be splashing out massive money on a guy who might impede the development of one of these two/three. I do not however conceed maybe one addition here (Rodwell being the man im thinking) of might not hurt, as i don't rate Carrick he goes missing in the big games and watching him the last 2 seasons his passing has been shocking. Just not Utd quality for me, and i also put Gibson into this category. Its on the Wing i worry. other than nani and Valencia im not convinced. Only Obertan and Bebe are the other out and out wingers we have. Obertan seems to be moving more into a front man role like Henry, and just haven't seen enough of Bebe or the likes of new Youth player Van Velsen (Though what i have seen he looks promising)to be convinced, so its an area i would like us to strengthen over the coming years as Giggs can't go on forever and Park is in his 30's and im not sure how long his legs will hold up to being a winger, i can see him moving more infield.

ST. . No problem what so ever as far as i can see. Rooney, Berbatov, Chicharito (who looks immense) Macheda and Welbeck, not to mention John Cofie who is coming through who is scroing goals for fun in both Youth and reserve teams.

Id be interested on thoughts. .

The Red Bear

05 Jan 2011 22:23:17
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@Sydney,

If i'm being honest, I haven't really seen much of Rodwell this season, I know he's a very good player or atleast has the potential to be, but i think if we bid for him then Chelsea will and so will City and possibly spurs, meaning his Valuation would sky rocket, hence why i don't see him being a target because there is too much speculation around him.

I still think Diarra may be possible, i'm not saying we're interested in him but his defensive game is very good and in my opinion it's better than Rodwells although Rodwell has a lot more time to surpass him.

I completely agree that all 3 of them are targets and i'm not doubting that in the slightest, I do think that De Gea is an incredible talent and at £15 Million is a steal! when you consider his current form, his potential and his age, but as we've both discussed before I still don't see him leading the back 4 come this time next year. Sanchez is being watched and again i concede that, i may have a bit of bias in my opinions because i don't like him at all, he's a good player and that's all he'll ever be, i'd much rather see us sign someone like Downing, although that isn't going to happen.

I think that if Sir Alex is thinking future then Rodwell if he's thinking next year then Diarra, for me, Rodwell signing would probably mean Pogba doesn't have a future with us as both are within 3 years of eachother and it would be near impossible for Pogba to break the team if Rodwell is going to be as good as you suggest.

@VanishingPoint

Defour is the man i want but again, i haven't been following many other teams and players this year because i don't have the time, so i don't know how much if at all Defour has progressed.

Sanchez being signed wouldn't surprise me, but it wouldn't excite me infact it would dissapoint me, if we're going to pay £20 million for Sanchez then i'd rather us pay £20 million for Hazard, a player with more potential, a better player in general (In my opinion).

I know De Gea is in our sights but again, like sanchez i don't really like him and i feel we could lure someone better for an extra £10 Million, although i do concede he is very good, but my choice would be Akinfeev.

I don't know what it is about the Lassana Diarra rumour but for some reason I can see it as a real possibly, I can imagine him in a United shirt, although like Sydney said theres no evidence just Media Speculation (no quotes from player or Sir Alex)

Ed? How do you know that Rodwell's had meetings? it's the first time i've ever heard of this? and surely meeting with a player while he's under contract with another side without permission is considered tapping up?

also, a few things on the Banter page about players agents saying other clubs are interested, i think it was about Bale? NEVER trust an agent. They always talk rubbish to big the players profile up to either earn a bigger contract or a bigger transfer fee.

The Moon. {ed's note - tapping up would mean he was trying to convince him to join, he is not, he has just been keeping tabs on his career. Fergie isn't stupid. It is very common knowledge amongst Evertonians, they have accepted he will end up at United one day because of it.}

05 Jan 2011 22:07:21
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Would love to see rodwell, de gea, sanchez & pastore come to united in the summer?

what u think guys?
TBIR

05 Jan 2011 21:58:28
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Rodwell came on for the last 2 minutes. Does that signify anything? Probably just a substitute to waste time though . .

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05 Jan 2011 21:53:03
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Tonight will be Jack Rodwells last appearance for Everton! It will be announced he is a Manchester United player Friday, the fee will be around 17.5m.

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05 Jan 2011 19:32:49
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Just spoke to my dad who was at the game last night, and he said the ground was rife with Rumours that the Qatar Holdings group was at the ground watching the game.

Further whispers suggest it is they who have fronted the money to pay off the PIK loans and now hold a 15% share of Red Football Joint Venture Ltd.

If true they now have their foot in the door to take over complete control of the club should they agree a fee with Glazer.

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05 Jan 2011 19:15:40
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{ed's note - with regards to the Rodwell rumours, he has definitely had private meetings with Fergie.}

Interesting! Any further info on this? {ed's note - all I know is that Fergie has closely followed his career and they have had private meetings. With them being private I wouldn't trust anything regarding what was said as it would be pure speculation. But I would say it was Fergie doing what hundreds of managers have done in the past and putting in the groundwork ready to make a move for him. That is why the rumours surrounding him joining United have come about though, it is because it is known that Fergie has spoken to him.}

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05 Jan 2011 19:05:32
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{ed's note - with regards to the Rodwell rumours, he has definitely had private meetings with Fergie.}

@Thanks for clearing that up Ed, is this new knowledge Ed or did this happen a while back? Could United buy Rodwell in January and loan him back to Everton for the rest of the season? Would Everton fans have that or would he get crucified?

Sydney! {ed's note - it's not new mate, it has been happening for a while, it is fairly common knowledge in Liverpool I believe. Fergie has been courting him since he was a kid, I am not convinced he will buy him just yet. Summer at the earliest, I would say, though he is not getting as much first team football of late.}

05 Jan 2011 19:03:02
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I don't claim to know who we'll sign but 95% of the players people list on here and gather speed through here turn out to be rubbish.

The Moon.

@I completely agree, most do turn out to be rubbish, the Lassana Diarra rumour is one of them. There is evidence to back up United courting De Gea, Sanchez & Rodwell. There is no evidence at all to suggest United will sign Diarra or even that we are interested in him.

Its called lazy journalism, newspaper editors know Hargreaves is leaving, they know Diarra is not wanted at Real Madrid and they have put two & two together and come to the theory that United will sign Diarra. We wont, its complete nonsense.

I am not saying United will sign De Gea, Rodwell or Sanchez but i am saying they are all being scouted by United, they are 100% being watched by us, whereas Diarra is not. Diarra is not the sort of player we go for, not at all.

You said if Fergie could have Diarra for £10m or Rodwell for £20m then he would obviously go for Diarra? I beg to differ, Rodwell will be our best English player in a few years time, Wilshere will be in his shadow. If Fergie could have one of them it would certainly be Rodwell.

What do you think Editor?

Sydney! {ed's note - I don't know that Rodwell will be that good, his progress seems to have stalled a bit. But if he gets back on track he could well be and, to be fair, he is getting shunted around the pitch positionally which must make it difficult for him. I do think he is an excellent player already, I have to say.}

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05 Jan 2011 19:00:51
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RE: The Moon

I don't claim to be speaking with the aid of any insider source, but I think it is safe to say that Defour, Sanchez and De Gea are all recognised targets and therefore their arrival at OT in 2011 would not be a surprise.

Defour - Fergie wrote the guy a letter when he was injured and it appears we are still monitoring his progress.

Sanchez - Again Fergie has acknowledged his potential and confirmed we are monitoring him.

De Gea - We have scouted this guy on numerous occasions, including Fergie personally (and he missed our Sc* thorpe CC game to do so). Some Spanish and English Journos have suggested we have triggered his release clause. At the moment, I would therefore suggest that regardless of what you think of De Gea, he is the favourite to be signed as VDS' replacement.

The Lassana Diarra rumour will not go away, so there may be some truth in it. Spanish newspaper Marca is reporting that he's told Madrid that he wants to go and that United want him. Personally I can't see SAF signing a Real Madrid player ever and I think Marca is full of s* t.

As regards Rodwell, who knows? SAF is always interested in young English prospects. So it would not be a surprise, but it all appears to be speculation at present.

VanishingPoint {ed's note - with regards to the Rodwell rumours, he has definitely had private meetings with Fergie.}

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05 Jan 2011 18:45:19
What happened to the ' he's already signed for us' dodo story from the summer?

In May 2009 he was linked with a future transfer to English club Manchester United to be completed on February 2010.He was spotted during the South American Under-17 championship that Brazil won. After a two-week trial at Carrington, Manchester United decided to pull out of the deal in order to follow his progress

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05 Jan 2011 18:28:03
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We were linked with arturo vidal were we not? i mean if the 12 million thing is true then it could be him?thoughts ed? {ed's note - good thinking! I had completely forgotten about him and the other Chilean lad you were linked with (was it Isla? I can't remember and I don't mean Sanchez!). It could very well be him, sounds about the right price.}

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05 Jan 2011 18:18:02
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To whoever said that De Gea, Rodwell and Sanchez were dead certs and that Diarra is a no go?

Is there something wrong with you? Diarra for one has an exceptionally good touch and can run with the ball, And how can you call him a Real Reject? He's been playing the majority of the season as a LB, so don't tell me he's not important to them this year.
I'm pretty much 100% the keeper we sign will not be De Gea, I'm thinking it'll be Adler, personally. He's better that De Gea at the moment, has much more experience, he's a first choice for one of the best nations on the planet and he's still fairly young for a keeper.

How can you even compare Sanchez and Nani? Nani was bought when he was 19! Sanchez is 22, Sanchez has 2 years to hit his peak realistically or at least show he's close to a complete player, and right now, i think their are probably around 20 players who play the same role of the same age who would be cheaper and are better players. Okay, so you have 'evidence' with all this going on in Chile but it doesn't mean we're buying a chilean player by any means, and i doubt it, but if you put the positions we need reinforcing and the chilean dealings then it would more likely be their keeper or the CDM.

I don't even know where the Rodwell stuff has come from, i know we like him, but we also liked Gosling. Besides Everton need the money but i still don't think £12 Million is enough to get him, they know they can get more, and they know he's worth more than £12 Million, more the £20 Million mark and I think Sir Alex would rather sign Diarra for £10 Million (roughly) who is better than Rodwell, has more experience than Rodwell and only a few years his senior.

Also, i know how good Pogba, Morrison, etc are but they won't be in or around the first team next season, maybe a carling cup run but that would be it. Oh, and in my opinion King will be sold, He's got Macheda, Ajose and Welbeck infront of him who are all younger than him.

I don't claim to know who we'll sign but 95% of the players people list on here and gather speed through here turn out to be rubbish.

The Moon.

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05 Jan 2011 18:02:36
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And how do you know that United Till I Die 1987?m.r Bk

I really can't say as it may put someones job in jeopardy, but this is what I've been told by a few people who definitely know what there talking about.

United Till I Die 1987

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05 Jan 2011 17:56:38
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This may have already been talked about, however. . .According to TalkSport, Real Madrid have received an offer for Diarra, from Manchester United, who was told Real that he wants to leave.

This could be rubbish, but that would fit in with another poster [ngiak I think] who said we were trying to sign a player around the 15M mark. Diarra would probably cost slightly less?

It does shock me that we are going for Lass, who's ego appears slightly inflated. What do you think Ed? {ed's note - Talksport have the nickname talks***e for a reason mate, I don't believe it, much as he is a good player, I don't think he is right for United.}

05 Jan 2011 17:55:13
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Guy let just stop all this day dreaming we are not going to get any big star this moth, i don't even think we need them.

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05 Jan 2011 17:21:20
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{Editor's note - De Gea, Rafael, Subotic, Jones (if he recovers properly), Coentrao, Nani, Sanchez, Anderson, Rodwell, Chicarito and Neymar. Also I just read Tom Cleverley's facebook and he wrote this "Meeting went well with sir Alex yesterday, future still undecided, but all I know is that I'm at wigan for the next three games. . ." take of it what you want}

@It means he's staying put but he has been told he will be a massive of our squad next season, Valencia has returned to training today, still weeks away, with Park away for a month to, will be be relying heavily on Giggs? Very risky.

Sydney!

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05 Jan 2011 15:39:13
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And how do you know that United Till I Die 1987?m.r Bk

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05 Jan 2011 14:26:07
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I think your definitely right sydney!.im sure its going to be three player, a gk, a dmf and an exciting attacking young player, all for the first team.my bets would be:one of stekelenberg and de gea for gk.fee will not exceed £15 for either of them.Lassana Diarra is too poor on the ball for me and i don't remember the last time SAF bought a player from Real Madrid, esp if the player is a reject.SAF rates United as high as Madrid and he will NEVER buy a Madrid reject.so my dmf bet would be Rodwell for £20m.as for the exciting marquee signing, im definitely sure it will be Sanchez for £20m.this will be a similar window to the 2007 summer when we bought hargreaves, nani and anderson and won the CL that year.all this players except hargreaves maybe were not always in the team, but they provided the right bench needed, so don't tell me sanchez won't come because we have nani and valencia.nani came yet we had the two best wingers at the time, ronaldo and giggs!so for me its definitely:de gea £15m rodwell £20m sanchez £20m.what do you think ed/sydney/red man/ngiak. . . any 1?m.r Bk

Im sure De Gea and possibly Rodwell will be signed in the summer, as for Sanchez i think he's second choice if we can't sign Bale. I know that De Gea and Bale are our first choices for Gk and LM respectively

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05 Jan 2011 14:24:14
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I think your definitely right sydney!.im sure its going to be three player, a gk, a dmf and an exciting attacking young player, all for the first team.my bets would be:one of stekelenberg and de gea for gk.fee will not exceed £15 for either of them.Lassana Diarra is too poor on the ball for me and i don't remember the last time SAF bought a player from Real Madrid, esp if the player is a reject.SAF rates United as high as Madrid and he will NEVER buy a Madrid reject.so my dmf bet would be Rodwell for £20m.as for the exciting marquee signing, im definitely sure it will be Sanchez for £20m.this will be a similar window to the 2007 summer when we bought hargreaves, nani and anderson and won the CL that year.all this players except hargreaves maybe were not always in the team, but they provided the right bench needed, so don't tell me sanchez won't come because we have nani and valencia.nani came yet we had the two best wingers at the time, ronaldo and giggs!so for me its definitely:de gea £15m rodwell £20m sanchez £20m.what do you think ed/sydney/red man/ngiak. . . any 1?m.r Bk

@Okay mate? I think they are three targets that are high on the wanted list, if we bought them three players we would be a formidable outfit for years. Then when these Fair play rulings come in we would be complete and would not need to ever spend heavy on players, we would just replace a play like for like. If we bought them three players we would be strong in all areas and our squad would be the best in the league. Wages for these three would be relatively low too so when Hargo, Giggs, Scholes, Owen, VDS & Neville leave in the next couple of years our wage bill will have been reduced immensely.

Sydney!

05 Jan 2011 14:23:52
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A close source tells that Alex would retire if immediately if this season United go unbeaten and win the Premier League.
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05 Jan 2011 14:11:25
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I would love to know what the Glazers said to Rooney in that phone call! He said he was given assurances about the direction in which the club was going, but surely they must have mentioned more to him like possible players we would be signing? I just can't see the phone call going;

Wayne 'Hi, im about worried about the direction the club is going in'

Glazers 'Don't worry Wayne the club is definately going in the right direction please sign a new deal'

Wayne 'Ok you've convinced me i will sign a new deal'

I reckon he was told about a signing or two that we would make either in Jan or the Summer, although more likely the summer as SAF never really buys big in Jan! Except for Vidic and Evra who at the time were no where near first team starters!

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05 Jan 2011 14:09:34
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I think your definitely right sydney!.im sure its going to be three player, a gk, a dmf and an exciting attacking young player, all for the first team.my bets would be:one of stekelenberg and de gea for gk.fee will not exceed £15 for either of them.Lassana Diarra is too poor on the ball for me and i don't remember the last time SAF bought a player from Real Madrid, esp if the player is a reject.SAF rates United as high as Madrid and he will NEVER buy a Madrid reject.so my dmf bet would be Rodwell for £20m.as for the exciting marquee signing, im definitely sure it will be Sanchez for £20m.this will be a similar window to the 2007 summer when we bought hargreaves, nani and anderson and won the CL that year.all this players except hargreaves maybe were not always in the team, but they provided the right bench needed, so don't tell me sanchez won't come because we have nani and valencia.nani came yet we had the two best wingers at the time, ronaldo and giggs!so for me its definitely:de gea £15m rodwell £20m sanchez £20m.what do you think ed/sydney/red man/ngiak. . . any 1?m.r Bk

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05 Jan 2011 13:25:44
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Don't think we need a striker for a couple of a years. Lots of good kids coming through as well who need a chance. Regards left wing there aren't that many options who stand out. Hazard? Jovetic?

05 Jan 2011 13:25:12
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The Moon. {ed's note - I have not heard you are interested in Wickham, he looks fantastic sometimes and other times just a big brute with no first touch, but he has pace and strength. Carroll on the other hand is a big brute with no first touch or pace. Personally I would take Wickham every time unless I was Fat Sam and wanted to play long ball football, in which case Carroll will be perfect.}

@I doubt either Carroll or Wickham are on our cards. Fergie likes to use foreign unknown little gems like Hernandez, Solskjaer etc, lets not forget we have some decent 17/18 year old strikers of our own, King, Keane & Cofie to name a few.

Sydney!

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05 Jan 2011 13:23:56
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January!

lindergaard (done)
Diarra £15m
Cleverly( recalled from loan)

Summer!

Ins

Sanchez
Adler

Outs

Hargreaves
Van der sar (coaches role)

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05 Jan 2011 12:57:25
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@Asenjo was never a used sub, also the game had a lot of importance, it was a league game against their nearest rivals for one of the CL spots, De Gea also got MOTM in that game.

Sydney!

Sorry Sydney, My mistake then, i remember seeing a game earlier in the season where the Asenjo and De Gea were subbed for eachother (might of been a friendly), Based on that it must of been De Gea we were looking at.

I've been hearing quite a lot today that Lassana Diarra is pretty much odds on to sign for United, quite pleased with this, he reminds me of Claude Maka in his earlier days! although Lassana will never be as good as him. Wanted M.Diarra but nevermind, Also Just wondering, does anyone know what happened to the ' he's already signed for us' dodo story from the summer?

Finally, i got told told last night, however i forgot to post it, that we're interested in signing Connor Wickham in the summer, not to sure what to make of this one, i'd rather pay £20 Million and get Carrol.

What do you think of that one Ed? Sydney? anyone really lol.

The Moon. {ed's note - I have not heard you are interested in Wickham, he looks fantastic sometimes and other times just a big brute with no first touch, but he has pace and strength. Carroll on the other hand is a big brute with no first touch or pace. Personally I would take Wickham every time unless I was Fat Sam and wanted to play long ball football, in which case Carroll will be perfect.}

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05 Jan 2011 12:36:39
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Yes, but if i'm not mistaken due to the game not having high importance Asenjo came on in the second half for De Gea, although i'm not 100% sure.

The Moon.

@Asenjo was never a used sub, also the game had a lot of importance, it was a league game against their nearest rivals for one of the CL spots, De Gea also got MOTM in that game.

Sydney!

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05 Jan 2011 12:19:39
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"Asenjo also plays for Atletico. As far as I'm aware, teams are only allowed one keeper on the pitch, the one that day was De Gea


Asenjo is on loan at malaga."

Yes, but if i'm not mistaken due to the game not having high importance Asenjo came on in the second half for De Gea, although i'm not 100% sure.

The Moon.

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05 Jan 2011 11:44:34
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I come to this every day knowing that half the stuff I read, although I'd like it to be true is completely false. But each day I come here I hear several stories that Rodwell will be signing for United for roughly 17m. I guess my question is, is there any real, substantial proof that he will be joining? Would really like a reply from anyone in the know. I just don't want to get my hopes up about a transfer that isn't going to happen. Cheers.

05 Jan 2011 11:39:41
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@I agree I would love to see bale arrive and if we were to buy bale, Rodwell and de gea then it would costabout £70m for all three and if the rumours of a £50m transfer kitty are true then we could make nearly £20m in players sales eg. Gibson £5m, diouf £7m, Kuszczak £3m and maybe one or two of the young players such as eikrem.

Fred

@Hi Mate, i think its highly unlikely we would have 50m plus sales to spend, in fact its highly unlikely we will have a budget. Alex Ferguson would have told the Glazers by now that he has identified two or three positions that need strengthening. Gill and himself would have told them who the main targets are and what their likely values are to be. The Glazers would have told Alex & Gill that the funds will be made available and that they have their backing.

However i would say the money made through sales will go straight back into the cash reserves like the Ronaldo money. We know of two definite positions that need filled and that is a goalkeeping spot & Hargreaves spot. I wouldn't rule out a move for an exciting marquee signing too. I think we will sign 2-3 players for the first team squad albeit in the summer, not January.

Sydney!

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05 Jan 2011 09:15:31
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As crazy as it sounds and as unlikely, I personally would love to see bale on the left. I know everyone says we don't need another left winger, however nani has been playing outstanding on the right, he had an assist and a goal while playing on the left against stoke and I think he should stay there. But truly, we won't sign anyone in january except maybe some no name kid like bebe who has potential, in the summer i expect to see de gea, rodwell, and hopefully sanchez(but its possible he could go to inter in january and hopefully SAF wold bid for him if inter did)As crazy as it sounds and as unlikely, I personally would love to see bale on the left. I know everyone says we don't need another left winger, however nani has been playing outstanding on the right, he had an assist and a goal while playing on the left against stoke and I think he should stay there. But truly, we won't sign anyone in january except maybe some no name kid like bebe who has potential, in the summer i expect to see de gea, rodwell, and hopefully sanchez(but its possible he could go to inter in january and hopefully SAF wold bid for him if inter did)

@I agree I would love to see bale arrive and if we were to buy bale, Rodwell and de gea then it would costabout £70m for all three and if the rumours of a £50m transfer kitty are true then we could make nearly £20m in players sales eg. Gibson £5m, diouf £7m, Kuszczak £3m and maybe one or two of the young players such as eikrem.

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05 Jan 2011 08:40:26
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As crazy as it sounds and as unlikely, I personally would love to see bale on the left. I know everyone says we don't need another left winger, however nani has been playing outstanding on the right, he had an assist and a goal while playing on the left against stoke and I think he should stay there. But truly, we won't sign anyone in january except maybe some no name kid like bebe who has potential, in the summer i expect to see de gea, rodwell, and hopefully sanchez(but its possible he could go to inter in january and hopefully SAF wold bid for him if inter did)

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05 Jan 2011 07:38:12
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Man utd is preparing a shocking bid for AC MILAN'S playmaker RONALDHINO. .
Fee's around 7m. .
Mark My Words! !

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05 Jan 2011 04:35:02
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"Asenjo also plays for Atletico. As far as I'm aware, teams are only allowed one keeper on the pitch, the one that day was De Gea


Asenjo is on loan at malaga."

Asenjo moved to Malaga this month. De Gea was watched by SAF before the transfer window opened.

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05 Jan 2011 03:24:22
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"So my summer bets would be on either Rodwell and/or Diarra and a Goalkeeper of whom i think will either be;
Sergio Asjenso (who said Sir Alex was looking at De gea, If i'm not mistaken both keepers played in that game)"

Asenjo also plays for Atletico. As far as I'm aware, teams are only allowed one keeper on the pitch, the one that day was De Gea


Asenjo is on loan at malaga.

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05 Jan 2011 01:58:03
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I agree with you he is too old and I wouldn't be able to put a price on a player like him he is ageing but he is stil world class so £20m perhaps? Again I don't think it would happen and it came very much out of the blue to me as well my mate has obviously been told it he wasn't taking the mick but he doesn't have any proof just what he was told. I know two years ago xavi's agent mentioned he wanted a new challenge particularly in England when negotiations over xavi's new contract were not going so well but that may have been a ploy to get him the deal he deserved. Also, I heard nothing in the summer window but in September/October I was hearing various mysterious rumours that xavi was close to signing for us i.e. a fee was agreed but the deal collapsed. I have no sources for this but it wasn't your standard in the papers rumour it was floating about old Trafford. Like I said I believe it to be untrue but wondered if anyone had any more information about this as in truth I have very little.

Fred

I had heard something very similar to what your saying, what i heard is that a deal was agreed in the summer for Xavi to us (although never heard about price of player to us) because Barca were getting Fabregas, obviously the deal for Fabregas to Barca never materialised which is why i think this deal never happened. If barca were to get Fabregas in the summer which i think is already agreed similar to the Ronaldo to Real Madrid deal, then would we still be interested? I most certainly would but would SAF?!

United Till I Die 1987

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05 Jan 2011 01:58:03
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I agree with you he is too old and I wouldn't be able to put a price on a player like him he is ageing but he is stil world class so £20m perhaps? Again I don't think it would happen and it came very much out of the blue to me as well my mate has obviously been told it he wasn't taking the mick but he doesn't have any proof just what he was told. I know two years ago xavi's agent mentioned he wanted a new challenge particularly in England when negotiations over xavi's new contract were not going so well but that may have been a ploy to get him the deal he deserved. Also, I heard nothing in the summer window but in September/October I was hearing various mysterious rumours that xavi was close to signing for us i.e. a fee was agreed but the deal collapsed. I have no sources for this but it wasn't your standard in the papers rumour it was floating about old Trafford. Like I said I believe it to be untrue but wondered if anyone had any more information about this as in truth I have very little.

Fred

I had heard something very similar to what your saying, what i heard is that a deal was agreed in the summer for Xavi to us (although never heard about price of player to us) because Barca were getting Fabregas, obviously the deal for Fabregas to Barca never materialised which is why i think this deal never happened. If barca were to get Fabregas in the summer which i think is already agreed similar to the Ronaldo to Real Madrid deal, then would we still be interested? I most certainly would but would SAF?!

United Till I Die 1987

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05 Jan 2011 01:23:17
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I agree with you he is too old and I wouldn't be able to put a price on a player like him he is ageing but he is stil world class so £20m perhaps? Again I don't think it would happen and it came very much out of the blue to me as well my mate has obviously been told it he wasn't taking the mick but he doesn't have any proof just what he was told. I know two years ago xavi's agent mentioned he wanted a new challenge particularly in England when negotiations over xavi's new contract were not going so well but that may have been a ploy to get him the deal he deserved. Also, I heard nothing in the summer window but in September/October I was hearing various mysterious rumours that xavi was close to signing for us i.e. a fee was agreed but the deal collapsed. I have no sources for this but it wasn't your standard in the papers rumour it was floating about old Trafford. Like I said I believe it to be untrue but wondered if anyone had any more information about this as in truth I have very little.

Fred

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05 Jan 2011 01:03:32
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I was told by a friend at the game today that he had been informed by an ex player that the man fergie truly wants to replace scholes is xavi. I cannot see it happening and stand be my previous comment that the only CM that will be signed in the summer will be Rodwell. However, xavi has previously stated that he would like to play in England. I have heard we have a policy in place in that we don't sign players older than 28. Therefore I don't believe this to be true the only way I could see it happening is if barca have a deal in place for fabregas and xavi wants a new challenge. After all, I'd rather see us get xavi than kaka.

Fred

@Extremely unlikely in my opinion mate, too old, too pricey, too fragile with injuries & he would be useless without his group of players around him. The Premiership would be far too rough and tough for him. Then Barcelona would not sell, they have just given him a five year deal. The over 26 rule is true but that is for players that will break the bank.

I find it hard to believe Sir Alex is looking at him, Iniesta wouldn't surprise me but Xavi will certainly never happen, not in my opinion anyway.

What does the Editor think?

Sydney!

{Editor Note: Xavi isn't looking for a new challenge and he wants to remain a Barcelona player for the rest of his career. I don't know where that came from. And I disagree with the notion that Xavi looks better with the players around him - Xavi is one of Barcelona's greatest ever players and has been cosidered by many Spanish football fans and pundits as the greatest ever Spanish player. He's 30/31 now, but still world class at what he does.}

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05 Jan 2011 00:57:38
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This 'so called' 15m player that we will buy. Yann M'Vila of Rennes perhaps? Or is that unlikely as we will get Rodwell sooner or later?

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05 Jan 2011 00:56:56
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Finally, This is complete speculation and probably about 2% likely to happen but what about Adebayor? The man is exactly what we're missing, if he were at somewhere like Lyon i'm sure we'd be interested. Personally i think he's a world class forward and has that strength that we're missing up front, i mean we have Rooney but he's a runner i mean a big scary goal scorer, if you catch my drift.

@Hi Moon, you are right about the 2% imo, his agent tried to sell him to us during the City transfer, we were not interested, we certainly won't be now, he is a big headed, arrogant pr!ck, he will start wars in the camp, not to mention he carries a ridiculous wage of 160k a week. Not a bad player, but a terrible human being.

Sydney!

05 Jan 2011 00:48:41
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"So my summer bets would be on either Rodwell and/or Diarra and a Goalkeeper of whom i think will either be;
Sergio Asjenso (who said Sir Alex was looking at De gea, If i'm not mistaken both keepers played in that game)"

Asenjo also plays for Atletico. As far as I'm aware, teams are only allowed one keeper on the pitch, the one that day was De Gea

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05 Jan 2011 00:45:44
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I was told by a friend at the game today that he had been informed by an ex player that the man fergie truly wants to replace scholes is xavi. I cannot see it happening and stand be my previous comment that the only CM that will be signed in the summer will be Rodwell. However, xavi has previously stated that he would like to play in England. I have heard we have a policy in place in that we don't sign players older than 28. Therefore I don't believe this to be true the only way I could see it happening is if barca have a deal in place for fabregas and xavi wants a new challenge. After all, I'd rather see us get xavi than kaka.

Fred

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05 Jan 2011 00:42:43
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To the guy asking what's so special about Rodwell, I agree he is nothing to be excited about just yet, but if you want a comparison he's the english version of Michael Essien, a complete all round player, plays every role and does it exceptionally well. If we get him and he turns out half as good as Essien i'll be happy!

I'm still not convinced about the rumours of Left wingers coming in, in all fairness we don't really need any, we're more than stocked in those departments. I think our target area besides the Goalkeeper (yes, i'm now starting to believe that Lindegaard was signed as our number two, as much as it annoys me) is the Midfield, Central to be precise, so;

Sanchez can play their but it's not his preferred role. Pastore is likely to come with a huge price tag.
Ganso is a punt with no european experience although he does have a bright future.
Just to name a few, I'd put my money on Lassana Diarra or Rodwell with Diarra most likely being preferred for experience and the fact that he's a much better holding player than Rodwell. I'd personally want to see M.Diarra at United as i think he's currently a better player who would cost about £5 Million.

So my summer bets would be on either Rodwell and/or Diarra and a Goalkeeper of whom i think will either be;
Sergio Asjenso (who said Sir Alex was looking at De gea, If i'm not mistaken both keepers played in that game)
Rene Adler (who let's face it is probably the best keeper in Europe right now in the younger ranges

and ofcourse everyones favourite De Gea (who i really can't see coming to us, but stranger things have happened).

I'm still hearing word of Alex Smithies being our number two but that's only through friends of mine who live in Huddersfield.

Finally, This is complete speculation and probably about 2% likely to happen but what about Adebayor? The man is exactly what we're missing, if he were at somewhere like Lyon i'm sure we'd be interested. Personally i think he's a world class forward and has that strength that we're missing up front, i mean we have Rooney but he's a runner i mean a big scary goal scorer, if you catch my drift.

Happy new year everyone!
The Moon.

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05 Jan 2011 00:21:09
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Tell me this.

Is Rodwell REALLY worth 17mill?

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Ed & Sydney, what do ye think?
What's so special about him if hes costing that much and rated that high by us? {ed's note - he just has that something, you know how you watch a match and a player stands out a mile. I think in his case it is the overall ability he has. He has a good shot on him, good in the air, good technique, good passer of the ball, good vision and he plays with his head up, always looking for the best option.}

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Rodwell is just a great allrounder. He can do nearly everthing in a good manner and has a very good physical presence. He also has no real weak foot and can play the ball comfortably with his right and left leg.

His current ability is probably not worth a sum around 17m but for player like Rodwell you pay for their potential and he has the potential to be a future England international and to become a mainstain in the United midfield under the guidance of Ferguson.

Would really hate to see someone like him at Chelsea or City. Don't really fear Arsenal because they don't buy english talents.

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05 Jan 2011 00:03:15
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Tell me this.

Is Rodwell REALLY worth 17mill?

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Ed & Sydney, what do ye think?
What's so special about him if hes costing that much and rated that high by us? {ed's note - he just has that something, you know how you watch a match and a player stands out a mile. I think in his case it is the overall ability he has. He has a good shot on him, good in the air, good technique, good passer of the ball, good vision and he plays with his head up, always looking for the best option.}

05 Jan 2011 00:02:43
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@I think Henderson is a decent player but i think Rodwell can do everything he can do plus more, Henderson is a box2box midfielder, Rodwell can be a box2box midfielder, a defensive midfielder & he can attack and score goals and play as a centre back. Henderson would cost around 12-15m, but because Everton are so skint and the fact that they have plenty of cover for him when he leaves, i think its more likely to be him.

Lets not forget United would pay 12-15m upfront then the rest would be paid of in installments & potential add-ons, similar to the Rooney deal.

Sydney!

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I think eventually both will end up at Manchester United. With Scholes retiring, Hargreaves probably ending his career and Carrick who will be 30 this year we need some new good and talented cm's.

05 Jan 2011 00:02:18
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I've been informed by a reliable source, Rodwell to United deal is taking place as i type, the fee is around 17m should be announced in the next 48hrs.
It seems there is a lot of hatred towards Berbatov, but where would United be now without his goals this season!?

SCOUSER BAZZA

@Yeah whatever "SCOUSER BAZZER" i know plenty of Scousers and they would never call themselves that. Perhaps Scouse Bazza, but only if they lived outside Liverpool. You wouldn't call yourself Cockney Dave if you lived in London would you? You would if you lived in Ireland or something mind. I would say you are a fellow United fan?

Am i right?

Sydney!

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05 Jan 2011 00:01:01
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"{ed's note - he was on the video with Lennon slagging off Manchester and Liverpool, so maybe he will end up going abroad. If he really does dislike both cities then that only leaves Italy or Spain that can afford him. Though personally I am not convinced he is that special, he is marked out of the game every time he faces a decent right back and he has very few assists. The only time he looks good is when the right back has got forward and left a huge space. I would expect a top left winger to have a lot more assists than he has.}"

Ed, while that may be true, there are absolutely no other left-footed players out there. He does seem to be the best option available. Signing Sanchez, Young or Hazard could be risky because we could have a situation where they all potentially be better on the right and not as effective on the left. That would disrupt the balance of the team. {ed's note - that leaves two possible solutions then: bring someone from the youth team or change the system slightly. I mean if there is no one to play on the left.}

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