Manchester United Rumours Archive July 05 2011

05 Jul 2011 22:35:09
Modric now out of sight for united as he tells spurs to sell him to chelsea. Source ssn.

Whitey

It's only out of sight if Chelsea sign him. I am not convinced Boas wants Modric, this will leave Modric in a bit of limbo if Chelsea are no longer interested. Could he really go back to Spurs with his tail between his legs? I doubt it, I guess he will have to look at other options and I would say we are an option.

Sydney!

I would doubt Modric would say let me go to Chelsea if he wasnt sure that they actually wanted him Syd.

Red Knight.

The words "Sell me to Chelsea" have not left Modric's mouth today. It's exaggerated by SSN considerably as Modric is yet to speak to Levy. The meeting will take place on Thursday. They are speculating that that's what he will say to Levy.

Lets hope Boas has other plans. I know Ed002 isn't that keen on Mods, lets hope Boas feels the same way.

Sydney!

Sydney

Modric is going to Chelsea. As you are obviously a big fan of his, you will have to find someone else to hang your hopes on. I do like to read your intriging stories though. Don't be surprised if United and City are linked in the papers though. Its now all about Spurs getting as much money out of Chelsea as they can, and they will encourage bids from ourselves to that end. I don't want a player who has specifically asked to go to another club, do you?

Until I hear him say that, I will ignore it. Chelsea are the only club to have bid for Modric, if we were to make a bid he may think differently, but it's not uncommon that a player would prefer to carry on living where they live. His kids are probably happy at school too. So it's not surprising that he wants to stay put, but if Chelsea have pulled out of the race to sign him, then he will need to think again won't he?

Chelsea bid for him before Boas was brought in and he wasn't one of Boas' targets. It's still very possible Chelsea are interested, but they never followed up with a second bid, did they?

Sydney!

Syd if Chelsea bid for him before Boas came then who do you think authorised it ??

Mr Abramovic obviously wants him and so then it doesnt really matter what the new manager thinks. Also this is what Modric stated about a month ago.

Chelsea are a big club with an ambitious owner. They have great players and they have ambitions to fight for the title and win the Champions League. I want to stay in London. I am very happy here and so are my family. I like the city.

I don t want to have an argument with Tottenham. The supporters have been very good to me and I have enjoyed my time playing for the club, but it is for football that players leave clubs and move. It has happened to Tottenham before. It is normal for a player to dream about playing for a bigger club.

I think its obvious he wants the Chelsea move Syd.

Red Knight.

I never said he didn't prefer the Chelsea move RK, I said he he probably would prefer to stay in London, but I am not sure if Chelsea still want Modric. Ed002 said that there was one person out of the few that monitor players that wants Modric, but he never stated who. It maybe the owner, but if it isn't then there is a big chance that Boas will choose his players. If Boas don't fancy bringing in Modric, then perhaps they won't.

Lets not forget that Chelsea are monitoring Pastore, he was identified as Lampard's replacement two years ago. Boas also wants to bring Moutinho to the club, Chelsea cannot buy them all. If Chelsea comeback with a second bid then I will admit defeat, but until then Modric is a Spurs player.

Sydney!

05 Jul 2011 21:39:36
said last week we will buy zarate for 15million, and now this comes out.

Lazio could consider selling star striker Mauro Zarate if they receive a profitable offer. sky sports

its happening people.

O.k, so you made a fluke prediction you made based on fifa no doubt and now because the club president has indicated he may leave, all of a sudden he is going to sign for us...
YOU are the reason journalists of paper talk columns get such bad reputations, because they put two and two together and get three.

LOL. I made this up entirely from FIFA to see if it would fly. The guy is skillfull but lazy as hell even on FIFA. He's unreal on manager mode though

Haha didn't mean to get so angry. Somehow I knew this was a FIFA rumour cos he's so damn good on FIFA

05 Jul 2011 19:50:53
Going back to what I said earlier today. Gasperini has come out this afternoon and basically said he doesn't know what Sneijder is going to do and that great players have left before but Inter have got stronger. I think he's going somewhere for sure hopefully OT.

ManUmicK

05 Jul 2011 18:10:22
Question for Sydney and Ed002,

Do u think Javier Pastore will fit in our squad, i know the next arrival will be an attacking midfielder, but do you think Nasri or Modric fits better in our squad..

RedMan007 {Ed002's Note - I suspect we will never know. Chelsea have been interested in the player for two years - he is seen as a replacement for Frank Lampard. The price seems to high for me, but we will see.}

I think Nasri, Modric & Kagawa are our serious targets. I think Modric was our long-term target, but with Nasri possibly making himself available perhaps we will try for him first? I think Kagawa could be a last resort. I think Pastore is too pricey at £40m.

SAF's best player this season was Modric, he made that clear in a press conference. I think Modric was who we were planning on getting, Nasri have changed that slightly. With Kagawa as our back-up if we miss out on both.

That's just my opinion though.

Sydney!

I think Pastore is very much a target seeing as we tried to sign him from Huracan and we all know if SAF wants his man, hell probably get him.

I think Pastore is ahead of Kagawa, kagawa has only had one season in the bundesliga and not a full one. We will see how he develops before making a move, with Dortmund having champions league football next year, it is the perfect place for him next season

Sanshine

Why do you think if SAF goes for someone he'll get him?i could name loads of people that SAF went for and didn't get.i'd name them but i'd make my response too long.please people name them.

Ill just start off with a few names: ozil, david villa, david silva, neuer, milner, benzema, and many many many more.

I agree, he hasnt got any of them. I think what I meant to say is that if he wants his man hell bid whatever money is needed for them

05 Jul 2011 16:29:57
Ive been told again that mauro zarate is going to be a united player next season

He's a right forward. I look at it like this:

Rooney & Hernandez going nowhere. Berbatov could leave but I doubt he will be sold. We have Owen still and Welbeck has been told he will have more playing time this coming season. That's 5 forwards without reserves. Do you really think United will sign another striker this summer? If Berbatov is sold the money made from him will go towards an attacking midfielder.

We will never sign, an Argentinian again, wrong mentality

Gabby Heinze was good for us, Tevez had a good couple of seasons and Veron was a disaster. It's not the country the player comes from, it's their talent and spirit that counts. Or are you saying "give me Defour but not that guy Messi" Though I must add I don't care fore Zarete much.

05 Jul 2011 16:18:19
FABIO COENTRAO has passed his medical at Real Madrid.

Source: Madrid's official Twitter Page

MUMBAI_BOY

This is Manchester United rumours page mate..

He was purely making a point as we were linked to him so no need for the sarcy comments

BONEYJOE69

Yeah he's posted it because Coentrao was a United target if Evra left. I take it now this has happened that it's safe to say Evra will be staying at United.

05 Jul 2011 15:42:00
Does anyone think it possible that if we sell berbatov that we may try and get sanchez and convert him to a forward like with CR7

Sanchez will 100% be at Barcelona next year. So give up on that one.
I am thinking maybe we should try for Xavi or Iniesta. I know this sounds mental, but how can they fit Cesc, Xavi, Iniesta, Sanchez, Messi, Villa, Pedro etc in the same team. none of the above are squad players. They will all expect to start, and Barca very rarely change their line up. {Ed002's Note - 3-4-3 as they used to play.}

Get over sanchez he's not coming i know us united fans have a never say die spirit but the fat lady as well and truly been singing on this deal for weeks now..besides i never real heard anything certain about sanchez just interest and rumours in that case we would be near signing a hundred players a window

That was the plan, bring in Young & Sanchez for Nani & Berbatov. But I expect Nani will stay now we have missed out on Sanchez.

Sydney! {Ed002's Note - I suspect the club have known for weeks and weeks that Sanchez was not going to happen. There are still major financial issues to resolve though.}

Ed002, what makes you think United have known for weeks and weeks that they were not getting Sanchez? City only pulled out a week ago because the player chose Barcelona. What's to say United have not made an offer weeks ago and are waiting to see if the Barcelona thing falls through to see if it ends up being the best move for club and player?

United don't always make official bids as we know from the Hernandez, De Gea & Young deals, United do their business discreetly, not even any of your contacts could tell you United had signed De Gea in principle. Don't you think there's a chance that United do things on a more secretive scale than other clubs?

I believe we are out of the running for Sanchez, but I don't think we have been out of the running for weeks & weeks.

Sydney! {Ed002's Note - A certain party has been pretty open over what has been going on with Sanchez and the problems he is himself having in dealing with Udinese over any deal for Sanchez. If Manchester United wish to get involved again they will need to do it soon. Aside from a further enquiry from Chelsea which you knew of, the only point of note that is new is a second approach from Anzhi Makhachkala offering more money. It won't be acceptable to the player. The problem Barcelona have is cash flow.}

So United have been out of the mix for a while? But say for example United made a £27m bid months ago, City offered more, Chelsea offered more, Anzhi offered more, but Barcelona wouldn't budge. Say it all fell through with Barcelona, surely it wouldn't go to the next highest bidder, surely it would be the team that he (Sanchez) next prefers to join?

So could United be waiting in the background along with Chelsea, City & Anzhi and keeping an eye on the Barcelona money problem?

Sydney! {Ed002's Note - No, it is not how it works. It is not like eBay. As I have tried to explain, obviously without success, Udinese and their owner are perhaps not the easiest folks to deal with. The player wants to go to Barcelona. Barcelona want to strike a deal which does not involve them in raising a lot of cash quickly. Players have been offered in part exchange without being consulted. So it is right now a bit of a mess, as predicted. He could even end up staying in Udinese whilst Manchester United and Chelsea battle it out over Pastore.}

Pastore? You love dropping your hints on us don't you Ed? So is there 'real' interest from United in Pastore Ed?

Sydney! {Ed002's Note - Take it as a hint for now, but I suspect there may be. Put aside anything attributed to Zamparini right now and anything the press has to say today and tomorrow, but Simonian's discussions with AP in Argentina reveal that both clubs have not dropped their interest, that Malaga are interested, that Barcelona are not really able to sustain their interest and that at present Manchester City are not seen as a viable option. So we will see.}

Do you really see United being interested in Pastore at 40million+, ed002?

G.A.G.U.S {Ed002's Note - I am not sure that they would want to bid that much but I rather think that there may be interest. Certainly Simonian thinks so and certainly both clubs made an offer for him before he move to Italy.}

I cannot see United parting with £40m for Pastore, if they were willing to pay that amount for a player, then I am sure Modric would have been top of the wish-list. Ed, what do you believe Modric would cost? What is this 'crazy' price that Harry is talking about? £35m? I know it would be guesswork on your part, but how much do you think Spurs will hold out for? Especially if Chelsea are out of the running.

Sydney! {Ed002's Note - I struggle to see Modic at more that £25M I am afraid Syd.}

That maybe what you value him at, but what do you believe Spurs would let him go for Ed? They turned down a £22m bid from you guys pretty sharpish. What do you think they would deal on?

Sydney! {Ed002's Note - It would be guess work. It is also dependent on whether or not he wants to leave and who else is interested. It would probably need to be on the wrong side of £30M though - and £40M north of Luton.}

I have no doubts that United would pay £30m for Modric, perhaps £2m-£3m more. But I think they would look at Nasri first if he does become available.

Sydney!

05 Jul 2011 15:31:57
I've heard that United are in discussions with Sunderland over a possible swap deal involving Asamoah Gyan to United, O'Shea, Gibson and possibly Brown going to Sunderland, with Welbeck also going back there on loan for another season.
This then makes Bebatov available to move to either PSG, Seville or Malaga.
Apparently SAF has been impressed with Gyan, and believes he will fit United's quick tempo style of play.

I would love to see that as i really rate Gyan and feel in our team with the chances given to him that he'd easily score 20+ goals a year, but i don't think it's likely to happen. Sunderland rate Gyan at over 18m and have offered 11m for O'Shea Gibson and Brown i don't think they would feel in affect paying 7m to have Welbeck on loan for a year would be good business. but i do really hope we could work something out to bring Gyan to OT.
Shappy

Gyan no, another Jemba Jemba, not United class.

05 Jul 2011 14:23:39
talksport says 2 signing this week, am gonna stick my neck out and say 2 of these.

Erik torres, nasri, douglas costa, or modric

the transfer muppet

We never had any serious interest in Costa. I hear Chico has the no 9 Shirt so I think Berba will be going and we will sign one foward and Midfielder

We had a very serious interest in Costa 2 seasons ago but his Brazilian club were demanding silly money. He then went to Shakctar for about a 1/3 of the price we were being quoted 6 months later

I would be surprised if Hernandez takes the number 9 shirt. He has always worn the number 14 for Chivas, Mexico and now us so I cannot see him changing unless SAF specifically wants him to have it.

TK-Red

05 Jul 2011 11:42:40
Dom Mcguniess talksport northwest reporter has just stated he expects United to make 2 signings this week and one is a midfielder, this also ties in with the two medicals booked at Bridgewater.

You had me until i got to the word "talksport" Those guys aint got a clue. They still think Elvis is selling ice creams on the moon
Remember this time last year? They were 99% certain Joe Cole to United was a done deal

It should be called talksh*ep not talksport mate. I dont believe a word they say

Modric seems to be forcing his way out this week, it is also a big week for Nasri. I expect United will try to sign one of these two players this week, but would be prepared to let it drag on til September 1st.

Common sense tells us that these are two of very few players that can replace Scholes to a certain extent. I would be amazed if we have money and don't try our hardest to sign one of these players.

Sydney!

The two medicals were for Clichy and Savic both for City

City didn't use the Bridgewater Hospital for their medicals.

Sydney!

Which hospital does City use for there medicals?

Don is pretty good to be fair and they get a good feed from sky

City didn't use the Bridgewater Hospital for their medicals.

Sydney!


Clichy had his medical at Bridgewater which SSN confirmed both United and City use it.

I know we have shared the hospital in the past, but I cannot remember SSN saying he had his medical at Bridgewater. I could be wrong, but cannot remember Bridgewater being mentioned.

Sydney!

According to the original rumour (steph doehler on twitter) the medicals were booked in Uniteds name. Hence players being linked to United. It matters not a jot what City do as i cant imagine for a moment that United are booking medical slots for City to use

United could book medicals for city if Gibson and Obertan are involved

05 Jul 2011 11:30:26
GUARDIAN: "Nasri will meet Wenger then and is expected to confirm his desire to join Manchester United."

TELEGRAPH: "Samir Nasri wants to go to Manchester United"

MAIL: "City wil tie up the £27m double swoop of Clichy & Nasri"

@Which of these papers, if any? Are more reliable Ed?

Sydney! {Ed002's Note - I don't read these papers Syd. Sorry. The IHT is my paper of choice.}

Although it might be wishful thinking, I'm pretty sure the guardian would be the most reliable of the 3

Are you American Ed? Or are you a Brit that's spent much of your life working there? You spend a lot of your time traveling to lush Cities, you must love your job?

Sydney! {Ed002's Note - I was born in America but have not lived there since 1981.}

In my personal opinion Sydney!, and this is going on past experience, both the Guardian and Telegraph tend to be pretty reliable when it comes to football transfers. I find that the broadsheets in general are pretty good. But then you know aswell as the rest of us that The Daily Mail is only fit for toilet use.

TK-Red

05 Jul 2011 11:25:22
luka modrc to meet tottenham chairman today for discussions about his future and possible transfers

source - sky sports news

05 Jul 2011 09:34:39
I see Paul Scholes stating that he hopes Nasri signs for united.
I think that can only be taking in a good way as its unusual for players (I know scholesy is an ex player) to come out speaking about possible transfers.
I have a feeling united are quite confident of getting Nasri what do you think Ed ?? would you read anything into scholes speaking about Nasri or was he just giving his opinion ?? I also heard on talksport thats its 50/50 Modric or Nasri to sign for united...Have you any info Ed 002 ??

Red Knight. {Ed002's Note - I expect that Arsenal will be trying to put together a case that will have Nasri sign up for a new contract. Whetehr or not they can do that will I am sure become clear soon. I certainly don't know of any enquiries for the player at this time.}