Future signings for United

Nistelrooy10 · 3rd September 2008, 07:27

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Originally Posted by Plechazunga

Tevez is too good to be cover, though

It's a good problem, at the moment.... will be tougher when we have to make a decision as to whether to shell out 30 mil on him

Didn't we already buy Tevez or am I missing something?

Justin · 3rd September 2008, 07:31

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Originally Posted by Nistelrooy10

Didn't we already buy Tevez or am I missing something?

There's supposed to be an agreement as part of the initial loan deal, but we haven't progressed on that yet.

Nistelrooy10 · 3rd September 2008, 07:33

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Originally Posted by Justin

There's supposed to be an agreement as part of the initial loan deal, but we haven't progressed on that yet.

ok, I could have sworn we signed him druing pre season

Justin · 3rd September 2008, 08:00

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Originally Posted by Nistelrooy10

ok, I could have sworn we signed him druing pre season

I remember Gill saying the transfer can happen anytime, Utd and Tevez just haven't spoken about it yet. Apparently it's just a matter of sorting out his personal contract.

Name Changed · 3rd September 2008, 12:08

We're still going to have to bring players in. A left winger will be needed sooner rather than later and possibly another defender.

MadDogg · 3rd September 2008, 19:37

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Originally Posted by Nistelrooy10

ok, I could have sworn we signed him druing pre season

I'm fairly certain that was all just media BS, trying to get attention by throwing such a high price (31m if I remember correctly) out there, despite all previous reports saying it was actually quite a low amount.

tintedsepia · 5th September 2008, 13:50

Tevez: we signed him pre-season.

We clearly need at least 1 winger - Park not good enough to be classed an out-and-out winger and doesn't score anything like enough goals there.

I'd go for another striker. I know we have Berbatove but still would love to have Benzema. Then we have 2 up front strikers in Berbatov and Benzema, and 2 behind strikers in Tevez and Rooney.

For wingers Messi is obviously unavailable so we'll be looking at up-and-coming strikers. David Silva looked interesting but he won't come. This chap Alexis Sanchez also looks very young and interesting and apparently we put a bid in for him:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=980WkeVvVek

Tx

nme_pro · 5th September 2008, 14:42

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Originally Posted by tintedsepia

Tevez: we signed him pre-season.

We clearly need at least 1 winger - Park not good enough to be classed an out-and-out winger and doesn't score anything like enough goals there.

I'd go for another striker. I know we have Berbatove but still would love to have Benzema. Then we have 2 up front strikers in Berbatov and Benzema, and 2 behind strikers in Tevez and Rooney.

For wingers Messi is obviously unavailable so we'll be looking at up-and-coming strikers. David Silva looked interesting but he won't come. This chap Alexis Sanchez also looks very young and interesting and apparently we put a bid in for him:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=980WkeVvVek

Tx

I think Park is a cracking wide player. Technically very good, scored some good goals when fit. His goal return isn't that bad considering the amount of games he's stated, it's certainly no worse than any of our other midfielders (Bar one)

tintedsepia · 5th September 2008, 18:12

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Originally Posted by nme_pro

I think Park is a cracking wide player. Technically very good, scored some good goals when fit. His goal return isn't that bad considering the amount of games he's stated, it's certainly no worse than any of our other midfielders (Bar one)

I used to think the same. Great industry but could only play 2 games out of everey 3 cos he needed a rest. In fact some people in Holland told me this before he joined us. But it is true. I doubt he can return from his latest bout of injuries anything like the same player to be classed as a winger. I think he's lost a yard of pace and will either move slightly inside, or move on. I don't mean to write him off - but we'll see!

Tx

Kelvin · 5th September 2008, 18:43

Messi I wish, sorry just a pipe dream

lesclaypool · 5th September 2008, 18:52

We'll probably continue monitoring Veloso... Carlos Q being Portugal's manager can give us some good insight

Brwned · 5th September 2008, 18:52

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Originally Posted by tintedsepia

Tevez: we signed him pre-season.

We clearly need at least 1 winger - Park not good enough to be classed an out-and-out winger and doesn't score anything like enough goals there.

I'd go for another striker. I know we have Berbatove but still would love to have Benzema. Then we have 2 up front strikers in Berbatov and Benzema, and 2 behind strikers in Tevez and Rooney.

For wingers Messi is obviously unavailable so we'll be looking at up-and-coming strikers. David Silva looked interesting but he won't come. This chap Alexis Sanchez also looks very young and interesting and apparently we put a bid in for him:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=980WkeVvVek

Tx

We haven't signed Tevez yet. We don't clearly need anything right now, maybe it would be nice to have but we don't need one at all.

We aren't getting Benzema, and we need him even less than a winger.

I very much doubt we did put a bid for him, maybe we went to see one or two of his matches but I'm sure our scouts do that every week. We won't be getting him.

gaffs · 5th September 2008, 19:11

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Originally Posted by tintedsepia

This chap Alexis Sanchez also looks very young and interesting and apparently we put a bid in for him:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=980WkeVvVek

Tx

One of my mates is a River Plate fan and he was raving about Sanchez, he was on loan there last season. Hes back at Udinese now.

Not seen him play myself.

gaffs · 5th September 2008, 19:19

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Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

None for at least the next 3 transfer windows, I reckon. Providing we can hold on to everyone.

And thank the fecking Lord for that.

It will be an absolute pleasure to spend a summer without giving a shit about tribal bollox rumours, accusations of tapping up, constant arguments about everyone we're linked with and why we absolutely must sign x, y, z - all ending up in the grubby spectacle of middle-aged men on internet message boards telling teenagers about how they've got their hard cock in their hands.

I like a bit of banter about transfers as much as the next man (as my 500 odd posts in the Berbatov thread prove) but I'm done to death with all that shite now. SAF has created a sensational squad of footballers who will get better and better for the next two seasons, without needing to spend another penny.

Happy days

You love it mate

There will be another problem come January or next summer. It could be on the wings, at the back, in midfield or in goal - who knows?

We have a good squad now - i wouldn’t say great.

For me, i would like a centre mid that can drive the midfield forward and attack through the middle. Hargreaves has not yet proved his worth in the middle due to injury, hopefully he will this season. I would love a player like Essien, Gerrard, Viera or Keano.

I have said it before, i still think Rooney has all the attributes to play at centre mid.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 5th September 2008, 21:19

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Originally Posted by SmashedHombre

Given up on Nani already?

As if. Nani will be first choice once Giggs retires. He will need cover. & that cover would fill the departed Giggs' position in the overall squad.

BaldwinLegend · 5th September 2008, 21:38

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Originally Posted by Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber

As if. Nani will be first choice once Giggs retires. He will need cover. & that cover would fill the departed Giggs' position in the overall squad.

Good post!

tintedsepia · 6th September 2008, 01:16

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Originally Posted by Brwned

We haven't signed Tevez yet. We don't clearly need anything right now, maybe it would be nice to have but we don't need one at all.

I stand corrected about Tevez!

However, we will need a winger. Ronaldo injured and as has been shown so far we start to lack penetration. SAF put in a bid for Silva, so he believes in we'll need one (either as backup or otherwise - in the future we'll need a winger - esp. with Giggs retiring soon)

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Originally Posted by Brwned

We aren't getting Benzema, and we need him even less than a winger.

I wasn't suggesting now - the transfer window has closed. It may have escaped your notice, but the thread is about Future Signings. SAF is clearly interested in this player and I think he'd be a good addition.

Re: Alexis Sanchez

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Originally Posted by Brwned

I very much doubt we did put a bid for him, maybe we went to see one or two of his matches but I'm sure our scouts do that every week. We won't be getting him.

You may doubt all you like about us putting in an offer for him but on this one you're wrong:-

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...823653,00.html

Don16 · 6th September 2008, 02:47

Giggs and Scholes are on the way out.

When Scholes leaves, we'll be left with Anderson, Carrick and Hargreaves as our truly quality midfielders, so we might get somebody to replace the ginger prince. Fabregas or Essien would do

Ace · 6th September 2008, 05:00

I think Essien would walk into any first team in the world. He's absolute class, but we're about as likely to sign him as Liverpool are to sign Neville.

devilish · 6th September 2008, 05:29

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Originally Posted by anything about now

We could look at a left winger as Giggsy will retire within the next 2-3 years. I'm not sure about Nani, he's quality but so frustrating and inconsistent.

I'd keep an eye on a certain Jeremy Menez. He's just moved to Roma, but immediately came out and said how highly he still regards us. If he's a hit, I wouldn't count out a move for him.

I think that this is Giggsie's last year.

Whether we will buy or not, it depends on many factors which include whether

a) Campbell does well with Feeders club
b) Tevez can slot on the flank well
c) Ronaldo doesn't leave
d) The brazilian twins can keep on improving.
e) Nani understands that football is a team's game.

Brwned · 6th September 2008, 10:34

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Originally Posted by tintedsepia

I stand corrected about Tevez!

However, we will need a winger. Ronaldo injured and as has been shown so far we start to lack penetration. SAF put in a bid for Silva, so he believes in we'll need one (either as backup or otherwise - in the future we'll need a winger - esp. with Giggs retiring soon)

Again, I doubt we did make a bid for Silva. Surprisingly enough, a week or so after his agent said we put a bid in for him, he got a brand new contract with much better wages. Coincidence eh?

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I wasn't suggesting now - the transfer window has closed. It may have escaped your notice, but the thread is about Future Signings. SAF is clearly interested in this player and I think he'd be a good addition.

He'll be gone by next summer or the summer after. At that time we'll still have Berbatov, Rooney and Tevez, three of the best strikers in the world, as our strikeforce. We don't need and won't get Benzema.

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Re: Alexis Sanchez

You may doubt all you like about us putting in an offer for him but on this one you're wrong:-

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...823653,00.html

You should have a quick look at the first paragraph.

Manchester United have had a bid rejected for Chilean starlet Alexis Sanchez, according to the player's agent.

Agents talk bollocks.

golden_blunder · 6th September 2008, 11:36

flip sake Pogue, now you've got the transfer muppets salivatating all over our shiny United forum. What have you done?

golden_blunder · 6th September 2008, 11:37

can you guys stop the fucking name dropping for a bit and give us a break. our squad is complete till the next transfer window, where you are free to go and wank in the transfer forum

vijay · 7th September 2008, 09:26

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Originally Posted by Plechazunga

Tevez is too good to be cover, though

It's a good problem, at the moment.... will be tougher when we have to make a decision as to whether to shell out 30 mil on him

He is as important to United as any other forwards. Gone are the days when we regularly stuck with two wingers staying wide and providing width...Its Tevez like players who are in demand these days for every other top club.

mu77 · 7th September 2008, 13:16

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Originally Posted by gaffs

?

We have a good squad now - i wouldn’t say great.

For me, i would like a centre mid that can drive the midfield forward and attack through the middle.

IMO we have a great squad. 3 quality strikers , a packed ctr midf , once healthy , wingers that out class any teams wingers , and a back 4 that's in really top form. youngsters pushing some players in front of them , or at least with that potential , which is all you could ask.

i think that anderson may supply that "drive" the club needs at the heart of midf.

CnutOfAllCnuts · 7th September 2008, 13:34

Espen Hoff

Tony7 · 7th September 2008, 13:50

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Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

None for at least the next 3 transfer windows, I reckon. Providing we can hold on to everyone.

And thank the fecking Lord for that.

It will be an absolute pleasure to spend a summer without giving a shit about tribal bollox rumours, accusations of tapping up, constant arguments about everyone we're linked with and why we absolutely must sign x, y, z - all ending up in the grubby spectacle of middle-aged men on internet message boards telling teenagers about how they've got their hard cock in their hands.

I like a bit of banter about transfers as much as the next man (as my 500 odd posts in the Berbatov thread prove) but I'm done to death with all that shite now. SAF has created a sensational squad of footballers who will get better and better for the next two seasons, without needing to spend another penny.

Happy days

Thats ridiculous no signings for 3 transfer windows is we're looking at 3 to four retiring in the next year or two foster might step up for van der sar and Anderson for scholes but we'll probably need adequate back up for both if ronny goes at some point we're definately gonna need a winger and hargreaves is injury prone. The fact that we're on top doesn't change the fact that you have to improve the squad each year some player will diminesh some will lose there hunger some will leave we may not bring any one in in january but it would be foolish not to bring anyone in next summer my bet would be Velorusso from sporting

tintedsepia · 14th September 2008, 19:34

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tintedsepia Youth Team Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 215	Tevez: we signed him pre-season. We clearly need at least 1 winger - Park not good enough to be classed an out-and-out winger and doesn't score anything like enough goals there. I'd go for another striker. I know we have Berbatove but still would love to have Benzema. Then we have 2 up front strikers in Berbatov and Benzema, and 2 behind strikers in Tevez and Rooney. For wingers Messi is obviously unavailable so we'll be looking at up-and-coming strikers. David Silva looked interesting but he won't come. This chap Alexis Sanchez also looks very young and interesting and apparently we put a bid in for him:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=980WkeVvVek Tx

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