Manchester United Rumours Archive August 07 2011

07 Aug 2011 19:29:58
Wesley sneijder says he is for sale if the right offer comes in but hasn't talked to either Manchester clubs

(sorry cut and paste)

He told Voetbal International: "All I know is that Inter need money and that I'm for sale if the right offer comes in.

"I have five days off after the international friendly against England on Wednesday. I expect clarity on my future by then.

"I can be very brief about the interest from Manchester United and City: I haven't spoken with either of those two clubs, so I can't really say much about my future at the moment."

07 Aug 2011 21:08:07
Link to article http://www.sportinglife.com/football/premiership/manu/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/11/08/07/manual_185122.html

I agree. Ive thought for over a year that Cleverley looks a VERY good player

Early'b

07 Aug 2011 19:16:57
Well, Cleverley, he played great and he has got credit, Young also played great and he has got credit. Nani, the same applies. Well, Evans played class too, so well done Evans. Gilly

Verdict still out on Evans, huge mistake early on could have cost us against a decent team but to be fair he did recover well. Still makes too many silly mistakes for me

Completely agree, I wish he would stop playing him, he is a liability and should only be called upon if something is wrong with vidic, Ferdinand, jones and smalling The rest of the team were superb today Excellent result

Ye - maybe, great comeback but early signs of de gea worry me

Well I disagree, he made some good passes he he made some great tackles, granted, he lost the ball occasionally but he played well overall. Gilly

Don't agree about Young, he looked ordinary. He didn't go past Richards once. Toni and Nani are in a different class to Young. Don't worry about De Gea, he'll come good. Was impress he didn't let his head drop and had a good 2nd half. Ist goal was a communication problem between him and Reo. Second goal a mistake, but even Schmichael made one or two mistakes. Give the guy a few games. We still need one or two in midfield. Just like one game doesn't make De Gea a bad goalkeeper, one game by Cleverley doesn't make him an answer to our midfielder problem. It was only the community shield, things will get tougher.
Mik

I like your reasoning Mik... Well said. diego

07 Aug 2011 19:02:09
Once again City play down Sneijder talks saying he isnt one of there targets, hopefully he is ours then

Fergie deffo did say that it was on the ITV highlights.

07 Aug 2011 17:41:20
Stated that Sneijder future will be revealed next week. Cleverley performance was great none the less. Well that is said, still say Nasri should be a snatch alongside the growing Cleverley. Like to see that duo.

Trouble is if we played 2 wingers, Nasri and Cleverley, who'd protect our back 4. It would mean Wazza playing at top by himself and playing Jones or someone to play the "holding"role. It would mean not playing Chico
Mik

07 Aug 2011 16:54:09
Sneijder future revealed next week.

Wow really??? Well thanks for telling us all :-).... HERBIE

07 Aug 2011 16:00:51
Nani's goal was simply unbelievable. If barca ha done something like that it would talked about for weeks. We've upped the tempo thankfully and were pressing all over the pitch. Brilliant start to the half.

Rjmanutd

I totally agree it was breathtaking,the difference in the 2nd half is that carrick isnt on the pitch,he slows the play down way to much,jones looks a class act phil

RJ

Completely agree - great 1/2 touch passing - amazing movement - composed finish - but best of all it was a combination of the great young talent we have in the squad. i can see Cleverley getting the young player of the year award (if he still qualifies) if we dont buy an expensive player to fill the position.

Paso

Nani proves once again he is a class act and a game-winner. Hopefully this performance will silent some of his critics and we can all get behind Nani this season. He could play a big part in Man U's success IMO p.s. Cleverly looks impressive again. Dont bother with Sneider : )

Watching from Boston over in the US - only one game, but added to an impressive pre season, definitely pointing to a great season...real hunger on the pitch.

Interesting that there was a lot of energy, movement and pressing in the opposition half - Wellbeck and Cleverly are always looking to nick the ball - same with the goals against Barca over here.

Thought Smalling was surprisingly brilliant at right back, and Young and Anderson were involved throughout - squad definitely stronger than last season.

De Gea should have saved the second but will be fine and pushed hard by Lindegard.

Competition for places will add a real edge to the team this season.

Whoever finishes about Manchester United wins the League.

Scotbos (Scot long time living in Boston)

I am madrid fan but sorry Barca does it every week,great goal though..
still think if you play Barca next week with that midfield you'll get outplayed totally.

07 Aug 2011 14:00:50
United starting XI: De Gea, Smalling, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Nani, Carrick, Anderson, Young, Rooney, Welbeck

City starting XI: Hart, Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Kolarov, De Jong, Silva, Yaya, Milner, Balotelli, Dzeko

07 Aug 2011 12:24:26
Strong rumour up here in glasgow that Utd are preparing a bid of £8m for Lee McCulloch.He's a fantastic player and exactly what man utd need {Ed007's Note - Get a grip of yourself. If you keep posting this kind of muck I will ban you from the sites.}

Haha this made me burst out laughing, great rumour.

Sanshine

This poster must have been up all night thinking about this one, what a plum.... HERBIE {Ed007's Note - I think it is magic mushroom season up here just now.}

No thats usually around the start of September Bond, or at least thats what I'm told :-).... HERBIE

I think all the Scots money men are trying to raise a few bob. They call this a high tech appeal up there.
Mik

Ed, can you please have a sense of humour And how sure are you Ed that his rumour is false?

07 Aug 2011 10:40:11
Does anyone have an update on the Sneijder rumours with City featuring in nearly all the papers this morning.
Hope this is sorted one way or another soon so that we can get some reinforcements in CM soon.

07 Aug 2011 10:35:55
hey ED what do think aboutr Man Utd's chances of signing Mario Goetze, That kid looks lot better than Nasri and far less injury prone to WS {Ed002's Note - Slim at best.}

What is all this about mario? he's a good player but he only got his place in borussia dortmund's first team when shinji kagawa broke a metatarsal playing in the asian cup, i really think there is too much hype surrounding him.. Kagawa himself is a better player in the same position while also having experience in other positions as they're a similar age and valued at about £20 mil why is it Goetze and not Kagawa that everyone is on about?

Just because he got a chance once another player was injured means nothing. A lot of people get injured and clubs find out that they have quality to back them up while they are injured. Also the players realize that they have a chance with a club to make an impression. Bottom line is he is class, yes kagawa is class as well, but i would personally prefer to have them both :) but that isn't possible.

MUFC Till I Die

Gotze was appearing regularly on the wing long before Kagawa's injury, but it did allow him to move into his preferred position behind the striker. Gotze is a really talented footballer but I don't see United moving for him due to the similarity to Cleverley.

The first reply is ridiculous. He may have got his chance because Kagawa was injured but have you ever actually seen Goetze play? For his age (19) he is a quality player and will only improve

07 Aug 2011 08:03:02
Am I the only person slightly disappointed that Obertan is leaving? I just think he could be a quality player, once he gets his head sorted. I hope we have a buy back clause.

Sambo

Yes,i think you're on your own mate. Not United class whatsoever.

Hi i am a newcastle fan and heard GABRIEL Obertan will sign for Newcastle early next week on a loan deal

Sambo you are not on your own.
I believe Obertan could still become a brilliant player in the EPL and I really hope united will put an option to buy back at some stage in future.
The guy has it all and with a bit of confidence could be a world beater imo.

Red Knight.

I believe he hasn't got the head for a top 4 team yet so needs to ply his trade in a mid table team and make a name of himself. Hes and athlete and knows where the goal is with quick feet. He'll do good else where but he wasnt ready for united.

Sanshine

Never rated Obertan, when I've seen him play he seems like a headless chicken running around looking busy but doing absolutely zilch with the ball.... HERBIE

07 Aug 2011 03:00:46
The Glazer mob are ready to sell a part of Manchester United to cut the debts

www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/News-Manchester-United-owners-Glazer-family-to-sell-25-stake-in-club-article782144.html#ixzz1UIEg0o7f

Manchester United is a worldwide phenomenon. I don't think Glazers will sell any time soon. Despite the debt, they're still making a lot of money. That's why they won't sell.

I believe that sooner or later, Man City's spending power will take effect and the time will come where they'll be the number 1 team in England. I don't think it'll be for a few years yet though but, when it does happen... that's when I think the Glazers will sell.

I've read a few things from different sources that 1 of the rich arab peeps may buy Man Utd this year , possibly in September after the window shuts(1.6 Billion is quoted). This 'rumour' seems to have gathered a bit of pace recently but I'll believe it only when i see it.... HERBIE

To the person that thinks City will be the Number 1 team in England. Not a chance my friend. I would agree with you if there was no FFP rules coming in. We are a global super power with major history and a cracking (relatively young team). Despite having the deepest pockets City will not be able to spend £50million + each window as they simply don't generate the same level of income. If City think they will be able to sell big in order to buy big, they have another thing coming. Just think about how much they have spent on the likes of Bellamy, Cruz, Adebayor, SWP to name a few. How much money can they demand for these players? The more they raise players wages, the tougher it becomes to move them on. Consequently, they have to sell them for a cut price. City are going to have to start to be more strategic in their pursuit of players. Simply outbidding the opposition is not a model that will work in the long term provided the FA and UEFA have a firm stance on the FFP rules.

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