Future signings for United

Pogue Mahone · 2nd September 2008, 08:44

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

anything about now · 2nd September 2008, 08:46

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.

^Red Devil^ · 2nd September 2008, 08:47

i can see perhaps another winger and perhaps a right back in the future, perhaps in January.

Escobar · 2nd September 2008, 08:48

Except some young talents, I dont think we will buy new players, not just because we have a great squad, but also because we have spent a shitload of money and cant afford to overspend

ch7 · 2nd September 2008, 08:48

Still need to spend 20million+ on Carlos Tevez to make his loan deal permanent.

Rahul · 2nd September 2008, 08:51

Messi and Kaka in january please.

Lot 49 · 2nd September 2008, 08:51

I hope Giggs will retire come the end of the season and we'll bring a new winger in. By then though Nani should have cemented his place in the first team so the new winger will only be a squad player not a mega signing.

Apart from that I can't see any obvious problems with the squad provided we keep hold of everyone and the youngsters like Fabio, Rafael, Evans, Possenbon all develop.

^Red Devil^ · 2nd September 2008, 08:51

what's happening with those young french defenders we were linked with?

We need to get Antwerp to sign some prospects on our behalf to start saving some money.

Sarni · 2nd September 2008, 08:53

I think we'll be looking at goalkeepers when van der Sar's time comes.

KeyserSoze · 2nd September 2008, 08:55

Hopefully there will not be that much activity in the next few years with the squad being so young and talented. This group of players is capable of being successful for a long period. Any gaps in the squad which arise could be covered by Rafael, Possebon etc and further youth players in a perfect world. We will see if it actually happens.

prateik · 2nd September 2008, 08:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by ^Red Devil^

i can see perhaps another winger and perhaps a right back in the future, perhaps in January.

right back ?
brown, nev ,oshea and have you forgotten aboot rafael already

if we can play

-----------back5---------
----------2 CM's--------
ronaldo/nani/rooney/tevez/park (3 out of those5)
----===berba===---------
then we can do without another winger for now .. can welbeck play wide ?

Escobar · 2nd September 2008, 08:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarni

I think we'll be looking at goalkeepers when van der Sar's time comes.

Foster, PIG are hopefully good enough

SmashedHombre · 2nd September 2008, 08:59

I think if someone like Benzema becomes available we will not want to miss the oppurtunity, and obviously none of us know if Foster of Kuszack are good enough to replace Edwin, but we have the luxury of having one of the most complete squads in world football and a relatively young squad to boot.

Plechazunga · 2nd September 2008, 09:03

It's a bizarre idea that we're not going to buy anyone for three seasons

For a start Ronnie will be long gone by then. Plus we could well be in the market for a right-back... okay Rafael might make it, but he also might not, his defending looks well ropey to me. Plus Giggsy's getting on and we will need another left winger. And our centre midfield is weaker than Chelsea's and Liverpool's, we have very good players there but Scholes won't last forever, if a player with passing ability, goalscoring and a bit of oomph and authority comes on the scene we'd be crazy not to try to get him.

Building a team never stops.

prateik · 2nd September 2008, 09:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmashedHombre

I think if someone like Benzema becomes available we will not want to miss the oppurtunity.

we will .. hope we do
he has made it clear he wants to play in italy/spain .. we'll pay over the odds and then he'll want a move in 2-3 seasons .. no thanks .
anyway .. where will he play with tevez, rooney and berba in the side

IhabX7 · 2nd September 2008, 09:13

A new Arab rich guy will enter the scene and buy United.

Pogue Mahone · 2nd September 2008, 09:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plechazunga

It's a bizarre idea that we're not going to buy anyone for three seasons

For a start Ronnie will be long gone by then. Plus we could well be in the market for a right-back... okay Rafael might make it, but he also might not, his defending looks well ropey to me. Plus Giggsy's getting on and we will need another left winger. And our centre midfield is weaker than Chelsea's and Liverpool's, we have very good players there but Scholes won't last forever, if a player with passing ability, goalscoring and a bit of oomph and authority comes on the scene we'd be crazy not to try to get him.

Building a team never stops.

It is.

Which is why I said three transfer windows, not three seasons.

RedSky At Night · 2nd September 2008, 09:16

I'd say:

Goalkeeper: Is Foster/Pig upto the task of replacing VDS?
Right Back: Rafael has a shout here, but we have only just tapped the surface with him.
Left Winger: Still question mark over Nani, I think he'll make it.
Right Winger: Ronaldo probably won't be staying therefore we need to identify a replacement just in case.

Minor quibbles though as our youth should be given a chance to claim positions that come available. In my opinion only Ronaldo leaving will upset the balance of the squad, although we would be short of a winger if Giggs retires.

Saq · 2nd September 2008, 09:17

cant wait till january

Plechazunga · 2nd September 2008, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

It is.

Which is why I said three transfer windows, not three seasons.

I see. Apologies.

It's still not going to happen.

Pogue Mahone · 2nd September 2008, 09:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plechazunga

I see. Apologies.

It's still not going to happen.

Yeah, probably not.

A guy can dream, eh?

And if nothing else, there won't be anything like the same sense of urgency. Fergie can take his time indentifying who he needs and sign them at any time over the next few transfer windows, with a view to bedding them in gradually. I reckon our next transfers will be a lot more like Nani/Anderson and a lot less like Berbatov/Hargreaves/Carrick.

Which is a very good thing.

Rednails · 2nd September 2008, 09:39

Quote:

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

Well said. Some of the posts on the Berbatov thread last night were disgusting.

rooney__10 · 2nd September 2008, 09:42

I know we cant over spend but it does look likely ronaldo will move to real madrid that should finance two wingers. However, right now how they are this season would he want to move.

I hope real finish 5th, dreaming I know but wouldn't it be great.

Pogue Mahone · 2nd September 2008, 09:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by rooney__10

I know we cant over spend but it does look likely ronaldo will move to real madrid that should finance two wingers. However, right now how they are this season would he want to move.

I hope real finish 5th, dreaming I know but wouldn't it be great.

Weird. I was literally having the exact same thoughts just now, in the shower (yeah i know, too much information).

spinoza · 2nd September 2008, 09:54

I think we'll have problems scraping up the money to tie Tevez down. Don't forget a whole load of bills for Rooney, Carrick, Nani and Anderson, among others have just come due after we won the double last season.

GloryHunter07 · 2nd September 2008, 09:56

We may get another young winger if Ronnie goes, other than that hopefully we can just buy the odd youngster.

kps88 · 2nd September 2008, 10:18

Obviously we wont need anyone in January but in the summer its all about our wingers.

Will Ronaldo leave? Will Nani step up? Will Giggs retire? Will Hargreaves become the new Saha?

I cant see all those issues working out the way we hope so another winger will probably be our next signing.

Kaiketsu_Zorro · 2nd September 2008, 10:31

I think it is an exaggeration to say we will not have to buy anyone for the next 3 transfer windows. We must improve all the time and if there's a chance of signing a player who would enhance us it is always welcome, especially as our rivals don't intend to stand still and make no signings.

If we want to be there to compete with the best teams in the world then we have to attract the best players in the world and make them sign for us. G Neville is hardly getting any younger, neither is Giggs, so I think replacements will be needed. At the moment though, barring lack of depth in defence, we are a complete team with great squad and no need of further strenghtening.

The Hairdryer · 2nd September 2008, 10:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarni

I think we'll be looking at goalkeepers when van der Sar's time comes.

If PIG can sort out is kicking game we should be right.

oleonenumber20 · 2nd September 2008, 10:59

Keep an eye out for a GK in case foster/pig dont make it, a new winger for when Giggs/Ronaldo goes.

noodlehair · 2nd September 2008, 11:03

There'll be signings as there always are.

We'll need another wide player soon, with Giggs likely to retire and Ronaldo likely to bugger off. Scholsey and Gaz wont be around too much longer either.

Plus, other players leave/turn shite, and need to be replaced. Then you have the possiblity of a new manager, with different preferences.

Football never stands still, so no club aiming to be at the top can ever afford to either, or they just get left behind.

Kelvin · 2nd September 2008, 11:04

Jeremy Menez

http://sport.setanta.com/en/Sport/Ne...ez-on-Man-Utd/

2nd September 2008, 08:44	#1 (permalink)
Pogue Mahone Dr Death wasting tax payers money on the Caf all day Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: "As relaxed and natural on the park as a dog chasing a piece of silver paper in the wind" Posts: 16,091	Future signings for United 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

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anything about now MUFC lad living in a matriel world Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The captain, the heart and soul of Chelsea Football Club, with one kick of the ball to give them the trophy.... Ohh he's missed it! Posts: 2,810	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.

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^Red Devil^ Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,273	i can see perhaps another winger and perhaps a right back in the future, perhaps in January.

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Escobar Poster originally known as Michel04 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Federer-Land Posts: 12,075	Except some young talents, I dont think we will buy new players, not just because we have a great squad, but also because we have spent a shitload of money and cant afford to overspend

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ch7 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 602	Still need to spend 20million+ on Carlos Tevez to make his loan deal permanent.

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Rahul First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hunting The Hunter ! Posts: 5,572	Messi and Kaka in january please.

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Lot 49 Doom Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,174	I hope Giggs will retire come the end of the season and we'll bring a new winger in. By then though Nani should have cemented his place in the first team so the new winger will only be a squad player not a mega signing. Apart from that I can't see any obvious problems with the squad provided we keep hold of everyone and the youngsters like Fabio, Rafael, Evans, Possenbon all develop.

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^Red Devil^ Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,273	what's happening with those young french defenders we were linked with? We need to get Antwerp to sign some prospects on our behalf to start saving some money.

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Sarni nice guy, unassuming, objective United fan. Thinks hes intelligent though. Nutter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Krakow Posts: 11,820	I think we'll be looking at goalkeepers when van der Sar's time comes.

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KeyserSoze First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Batigol Posts: 7,121	Hopefully there will not be that much activity in the next few years with the squad being so young and talented. This group of players is capable of being successful for a long period. Any gaps in the squad which arise could be covered by Rafael, Possebon etc and further youth players in a perfect world. We will see if it actually happens.

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SmashedHombre I'm cute Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Slightly more handsome, intelligent and talented than Rams. Far more likely to shag sheep than most rams too. Posts: 19,363	I think if someone like Benzema becomes available we will not want to miss the oppurtunity, and obviously none of us know if Foster of Kuszack are good enough to replace Edwin, but we have the luxury of having one of the most complete squads in world football and a relatively young squad to boot.

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Plechazunga Phones, soup, paint and chairs are troubling. Join Date: May 2003 Location: In the principality is chief executive of David evroshampiona Gil. Posts: 49,809	It's a bizarre idea that we're not going to buy anyone for three seasons For a start Ronnie will be long gone by then. Plus we could well be in the market for a right-back... okay Rafael might make it, but he also might not, his defending looks well ropey to me. Plus Giggsy's getting on and we will need another left winger. And our centre midfield is weaker than Chelsea's and Liverpool's, we have very good players there but Scholes won't last forever, if a player with passing ability, goalscoring and a bit of oomph and authority comes on the scene we'd be crazy not to try to get him. Building a team never stops.

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IhabX7 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,388	A new Arab rich guy will enter the scene and buy United.

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RedSky At Night Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,670	I'd say: Goalkeeper: Is Foster/Pig upto the task of replacing VDS? Right Back: Rafael has a shout here, but we have only just tapped the surface with him. Left Winger: Still question mark over Nani, I think he'll make it. Right Winger: Ronaldo probably won't be staying therefore we need to identify a replacement just in case. Minor quibbles though as our youth should be given a chance to claim positions that come available. In my opinion only Ronaldo leaving will upset the balance of the squad, although we would be short of a winger if Giggs retires.

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Saq Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,216	cant wait till january

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rooney__10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,272	I know we cant over spend but it does look likely ronaldo will move to real madrid that should finance two wingers. However, right now how they are this season would he want to move. I hope real finish 5th, dreaming I know but wouldn't it be great.

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spinoza Paz's ion Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Everything is "blarg". Posts: 22,329	I think we'll have problems scraping up the money to tie Tevez down. Don't forget a whole load of bills for Rooney, Carrick, Nani and Anderson, among others have just come due after we won the double last season.

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GloryHunter07 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: City of London Posts: 1,948	We may get another young winger if Ronnie goes, other than that hopefully we can just buy the odd youngster.

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kps88 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,600	Obviously we wont need anyone in January but in the summer its all about our wingers. Will Ronaldo leave? Will Nani step up? Will Giggs retire? Will Hargreaves become the new Saha? I cant see all those issues working out the way we hope so another winger will probably be our next signing.

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Kaiketsu_Zorro A follower of Manchunism Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Polska Posts: 1,336	I think it is an exaggeration to say we will not have to buy anyone for the next 3 transfer windows. We must improve all the time and if there's a chance of signing a player who would enhance us it is always welcome, especially as our rivals don't intend to stand still and make no signings. If we want to be there to compete with the best teams in the world then we have to attract the best players in the world and make them sign for us. G Neville is hardly getting any younger, neither is Giggs, so I think replacements will be needed. At the moment though, barring lack of depth in defence, we are a complete team with great squad and no need of further strenghtening.

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oleonenumber20 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,210	Keep an eye out for a GK in case foster/pig dont make it, a new winger for when Giggs/Ronaldo goes.

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noodlehair Sacked Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes. Posts: 31,981	There'll be signings as there always are. We'll need another wide player soon, with Giggs likely to retire and Ronaldo likely to bugger off. Scholsey and Gaz wont be around too much longer either. Plus, other players leave/turn shite, and need to be replaced. Then you have the possiblity of a new manager, with different preferences. Football never stands still, so no club aiming to be at the top can ever afford to either, or they just get left behind.

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Kelvin First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 10,343	Jeremy Menez http://sport.setanta.com/en/Sport/Ne...ez-on-Man-Utd/