Manchester United Rumours Archive June 09 2013

09 Jun 2013 20:12:16
Cant confirm how but as it stands rooney may be heading towards exit door. (i m huge fan) and most likely destnation is bayern. It wil be in public knowledge soon. Baywrn will offer around 25 to 30 m for the player.
Rodio17

09 Jun 2013 20:41:10
It wouldn't suprise me now it looks like they won't get Lewandowski. It could work out really well for us. We could sell Rooney to Bayern this summer, then replace him with Lewandowski next summer for free. Lol.

Rooney wouldn't want to move his family to germany, he has 2 kids now plus would have noticed english players don't seem to feature to heavily in the england squad once no longer within england. I beleive he may still be a red next year

30 mil + robben - good deal

TRUMORS

Have to agree that it will be a shame if we loose Rooney. Some of us have become disenchanted with Wayne, but I think if you weigh things up, its not a one sided affair.

Wayne Rooney has been been playing below the level that would have seen him be remembered as a genuinely great player. No doubt he would have wanted to realise himself as an equal to players of the generation, - the likes of xavi's/iniesta's/villa''s etc. , if not, messi's or ronaldo's.

Is it all totally down to him not performing?

I think we became aware he could really be at that level the year after ronaldo left. United adapted their game to Rooney, and the standard he set, was that of a player who had reached the top of the game in world football.

The following year, a new system was created, to get the best out of berbatov. The decision was made to ensure a 30m investment would not be a wasted.
Ferguson was right in a way, because more than one player is necessary in a team that aspire's to dominating in europe, but still, this wasnt necessarily fair to rooney.

The trend in making use of Rooney's versatility has continued since then. He has spent 3 years either playing on the wings, behind the striker, in midfield, and sometimes - not at all! - but never in the role he played the season he scored 33 goals.

as united fans who in fergie we trust, we maybey have to take some responsibility and say that things haven't been totally fair on rooney.

At 27 he is now in the last chance saloon if he wants to be remembered as a legendary footballer. He needs the backing of the club and supporters to do that, and I think he has earnt that chance, by always working hard, and being flexible.

I hope, to be honest, that moyes decides to retain rooney and in fact use him in a more pivotal way. his 2 transfer requests, in my opinion, were born from his desire to fulfill his potential rather than coming from a self absorbed, so and so place. let's get behind this great talent, and help him fulfil his potential.

"redwolf

Hope he stays and sorts his head out a fit and motivated Rooney is better than all the players touted at replacing him RvP and Rooney at his best are perfect for each other and don't believe this crap he is past his best he just needs to get his head right train right and we have a strike force second to none

Hope he goes. as for english players not featuring much for the national team abroad let's hope gerrard and lamoard follow him overseas


ms85

On his day he is one of the most influential footballers on the planet but his 'day' doesn't come often enough. You won't see me crying if he does go.

But to Bayern, I think not. Remember that Pep is taking over this summer, is Rooney a Pep sort of player? I'd argue not, not with Roo's poor 1st touch.

For all his problems, on his day he is a game winner, part of the problem is he hasn't had enough quality on the pitch with him. how many times in a game have we seen him play up front, on the wing, then drop into midfield and then in some games he's been the last defender. what other top player anywhere in europe does that? buy some quality midfield renforcements and play him as the second striker otherwise we are wasting a very talented footballer. ps I still don't forgive him for the transfer request saga, s. but while he wears a utd shirt I will support him.
johndenton

I would have thought he would go to ligue1 if anywhere tbh, Monaco or PSG.

I'm on the fence on whether I'd be happy or not in him going.
If we could get Lewy, which reports from Dortmund suggest we could, then yes. Otherwise I can't think of many forwards, at least realistic ones, i'd have instead.

I can't see him leaving, he's just bee displayed as the centre peice of the new united kit, why would united show him in a united kit on the website and everywhere else that they plan on merchandising if they are going to seel him, pointless if you ask me

I git it from horses mouth this is false he`s staying end of

I don't think being displayed as the centre peice of the new kit will make much difference to be honest. We could be getting the last bit of use out of him before he goes!
In a months time that picture of him in the new kit will be forgotten/replaced very easily. I personally have never liked Rooney much as a person and therefore when he asked to leave the 1st time and wanted to go to city my dislike grew! The fact he got a huge pay rise out of that added fuel to the fire. Up until last season I don't think anyone could argue against his footballing ability but as Fergie suggested last season, that it may be down to fitness, I think Moyes will have to make that call to see if he can get back to form.
If he is replaced by a top quality replacement like Lewandowski then I for one will not be sad to see he leave having apparently asked to leave for a 2nd.
Having seen an idol like Cantona go and success continue I believe replacing Rooney will not be difficult and no player should be deciding/moaning about where he plays!

K-Stand Red

09 Jun 2013 18:30:49
According to Bild, Lewandowski will definitley not be moving to Bayern this summer.

09 Jun 2013 19:40:46
Apparently Zorc has said that they will not be forced into selling Lewandowski and he will remain at Dortmund until the end of his contract. Fair play to them.

Just read that story as well, that surely has to make us favourites if you analyse the situation. If we sign Lewandowski and Thiago (both realistic and won't cost too much) we'll be set for the season. I of course would love Fabregas but would rather have Lewandowski, the only way to get Fabregas and Lewandowski is if we sell Rooney. Thoughts?

Broussia dortmund were very angry with bayern the way bayern behaved prior to the champions league final. After what happened with gotze and other attempts to unsettle the dortmund camp in the build up to the game, it seems dortmund are quite intent on selling to a club elsewhere.

The problem of course, ultimately if the player is prepared to wait out the year of his contract, dortmund will have a lot to loose. Probably around 25m.

Without fans behind him lewandowski could also has a lot to loose however, if he chooses to run down his contract. He could have a bad year next season being booed by home fans and could struggle to find form amidst that. It could well be that he dosent even feature for the side if he stays. Going to a new club after a very negative season may not be the same as going somewhere now. So Lewandoski has a lot to loose as well.

In the end I think it will depend who is prepared to call each others bluff more. I still think there is some chance lewandoski won't end up at bayern.

Well we'll just have to wait and see then.
DHk

He might be looking to go on a free in 2014. I am not convinced United seriously want him. Maybe Chelsea, but again, they have Torres, Ba, Lukaku and Debryne. Jose plays with on striker. So do they really need him? I can only see them moving three strikers out to accommodate him should they wish. Or maybe United can trade Chicha for Ronaldo and buy Lewandoski, but it's a very costly scheme. Thank GOD it's only my fertile imagination folks.

DHK

Love your comment, would like to paste it as a reply to every post on here. Genius.

CRABSTIX

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Zorc has stressed he will not join Bayern.
RDG

RDG

thanks for clarifying that I really needed someone to come on and state the obvious?

Jose getting rid of Ba? Okay so they have Torres and Lukaku? We know Mourinho is an admirer and we know Abramovich would be interested after his performances in the CL this year so they've got to be in the running? Especially after Falcao isn't available now.

I'd love Lewandowski but how would he fit in with RvP and Rooney? Seeing as Wayne isn't going anywhere.

Ozwald

I may get some stick for this but unless we sell rooney (whom I think may stay) and possibly chica then I do not think we can accomidate for him without having to cut back in other needed possitions and run the risk of been to top heavy

Ozwald Lewandowski and RVP can easily play beside each other, maybe one of them dropping back a little here and there, but this probably wouldn't be needed if we got the midfield enforcer we need.

As much as I rate Lewandowski, where will he and RVP fit if we play a 4-2-3-1, considering we will also have hernandez, welbeck and possibly rooney? and do we have enough talent out wide for a 4-4-2 to accomodate both?

Can see Rooney in swap for £20mil cash plus Martinez/Badstuber. We then buy Lev and Thiago and we are all set. Ship out Nani, Valencia, Young and we go for a formation without wingers. Pure posession football with two of the worlds best footballing strikers linking, awesome.

Sween

Oz, who said Rooney isn't going anywhere?

Sydney!

09 Jun 2013 16:41:49
Hi eds,

Any interest in Dzagoev? I remember he was highly rated a year or 2 back but not seen anything of him really.

Welsh Red {Ed002's Note - Not from MU.}

09 Jun 2013 12:00:35
Ed's/anybody in the know, do United have interest in Nampalys Mendy, the defensive midfielder from Monaco?

ZigZag {Ed002's Note - I would think it unlikely.}

L'equipe reporting we have a deal in place for him, not saying its true but the player has said he is moving and its all arranged but not said where.
mick the red fireman

Its on skyports news website

Never seen him but would like it to be true purely to shut up the Strootman believers :P
Invisible STuey

If we can get him on a free would definitely be worth the risk.

Haven't seen huge amounts of him but highly rated in France.

Aj

08 Jun 2013 13:39:07
Ed is anyone showing any interest in Matic at the moment? We were linked a while back and Chelsea more recently but heard nothing in the last couple of weeks or so.

Also, who's in the running for Thiago?

Cheers

Twin {Ed002's Note - There is some interest in Matic from a couple of sides - but not Manchester United. There is perhaps a chance that Thiago Alcantara will move in the summer with Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Manchester United likely to be interested - only if he is wanting a move.}

I don't get what's going through these barcelona players minds.

It was bad enough that they signed alexis sanchez and converted him to a goal poacher. then fabregas they have turned to a holding midfielder.

Now they have signed neymar, and the space for fringe players to actually play noteworthy "attacking" roles at the nou camp is without doubt come to an end.

These players honestly should be jumping at the oppertunity to join man u. With us they would challenge at the highest level and more importantly considering their talent, they could become genuine icons of the generation. Staying at barcelona will mean that the will end their careers as little more than afterthoughts.
The choice seems obvious to me, not just for thiago, but sanchez, fabregas, tello etc too.

09 Jun 2013 08:52:02
Nani to Porto for £17 million. Utd to sign Ronaldo soon for £70 million

You could get ronaldo now for around 50-55 million and it looks like the deal will not be made for the winger.



n. whiteside

09 Jun 2013 07:06:08
Rene is interested in becoming a manager he has traveled to Quatar to listen to offers but he may become Wigan manager or partner up with Martinez at Everton if he can't find interesting enough offers. FC Twente have offered him a manager role at the club.
His son who is the Manchester United academy will stay in England and at the academy wherever Rene ends up.
I know this from an extremely close source but cannot say who as t is disrespectful