David De Gea (SAF confirmed signing!)

Gaz. · 29th March 2011, 11:18

Manchester United transfer news: United agree

Rahul · 29th March 2011, 11:22

Spanish newspaper are always reporting that we've agreed fee's on certain players. £17.5m seems a lot for a goalkeeper as well...

Take with a pinch of salt..and a pound of butter.

Aaron · 29th March 2011, 11:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rahul

Spanish newspaper are always reporting that we've agreed fee's on certain players. £17.5m seems a lot for a goalkeeper as well...

Take with a pinch of salt..and a pound of butter.

What an awful cake that would be.

It does look fairly solid this De Gea thing now. It's hardly a new rumour and the fact that there is a very limited number of keepers around that we'd be interested in anyway, does kind of lend credibility to these reports.

It isn't like a new striker or midfielder where there's 30 different names and suggestions thrown around the place like an Essex girl at an orgy. The rumours seem to be consistent and it seems to have been our number 1 target for quite a while.

At this stage, without meaning to give in to tabloid speculation, I'd be more inclined to be surprised if it didn't happen than I would if it did now.

I'm fairly sure the pronunciation of his name will be 'De Gee' with a hard 'g'

CassiusClaymore · 29th March 2011, 11:47

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Originally Posted by Ringo 07

Articles from Caught offside and the daily star are banned on the Caf.

Christ, if that were the case this forum would cease to exist.

I think Aaron is spot on. This seems more than the usual tabloid cobblers. We've obviously been keeping a close eye on the fella and it's no secret that we're in the market for a new keeper in the summer.

Cina · 29th March 2011, 12:04

I'd genuinely be surprised if this happened. SAF doesn't like signing very young goalkeepers, yet alone throwing them into the team straight away. Once thing I would say though, that assuming VDS stays on as a coach, he'd be such a massive help to a young lad like De Gea.

I think he'd be an awesome long term replacement, and has more potential than any of Adler, Neuer or Lloris, but at 20 years of age it'd be a big risk.

SharkyMcShark · 29th March 2011, 12:05

Whenever I've seen him he's reminded me in his style and the way he carries himself of Edwin.

phelans shorts · 29th March 2011, 12:10

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Originally Posted by decorativeed

I know, but they are Madrid based and if they were all reporting it, then we might have some substance to the story.

But Sport doesn't have an anti Atletico agenda in the same way AS and Marca do, it's like saying you'd trust a City paper over an everton one surrounding stories about us, it's madness.

Kaiketsu_Zorro · 29th March 2011, 12:16

All those news are the same story from spanish press recycled over and over again. As much as I'd love us to sign him, I don't think there's much substance in it for now.

Aaron · 29th March 2011, 14:14

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Originally Posted by Kaiketsu_Zorro

All those news are the same story from spanish press recycled over and over again. As much as I'd love us to sign him, I don't think there's much substance in it for now.

But we know that we will be signing a new goalkeeper and he is one of the top one's in Europe and these stories are appearing in multiple outlets.

I sometimes think this need to rubbish every transfer story for the sake of it is very occasionally a very misplaced virtue.

Ekeke · 29th March 2011, 14:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaron

But we know that we will be signing a new goalkeeper and he is one of the top one's in Europe and these stories are appearing in multiple outlets.

I sometimes think this need to rubbish every transfer story for the sake of it is very occasionally a very misplaced virtue.

Well no he isnt.

But he's outstanding for his age group and perhaps one of few good keepers who might be available.

Drifter · 29th March 2011, 14:38

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has laughed off rumours that David De Gea is set to join Manchester United because the goalkeeper is currently looking for houses in the area.

De Gea has been mooted as a possible replacement for Edwin Van Der Sar, who is retiring at the end of the season, but United have been told they will have to pay at least £22m to sign him.

But the transfer looked more likely after rumours circulated that De Gea was looking into the possibility of buying a house in Manchester.

However, Cerezo was quick to down play the rumours.

"I'm also looking at a house in the Canary Islands, but that does not mean I will go [there]," he joked.

decorativeed · 29th March 2011, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelans shorts

But Sport doesn't have an anti Atletico agenda in the same way AS and Marca do, it's like saying you'd trust a City paper over an everton one surrounding stories about us, it's madness.

You are missing my point - I'm not saying that I'd trust any of them. However, if they were all running the same story it'd be a lot more believeable.

forevrared · 29th March 2011, 14:49

If it goes anything like the last Spanish player who shopped for houses in Manchester, we can expect De Gea to sign with Liverpool next season.

phelans shorts · 29th March 2011, 14:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drifter

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has laughed off rumours that David De Gea is set to join Manchester United because the goalkeeper is currently looking for houses in the area.

De Gea has been mooted as a possible replacement for Edwin Van Der Sar, who is retiring at the end of the season, but United have been told they will have to pay at least £22m to sign him.

But the transfer looked more likely after rumours circulated that De Gea was looking into the possibility of buying a house in Manchester.

However, Cerezo was quick to down play the rumours.

"I'm also looking at a house in the Canary Islands, but that does not mean I will go [there]," he joked.

Manchester is hardly a holiday location though is it

mufcwarm92 · 29th March 2011, 14:52

Someone's having a field day on Wiki:

Club career

A product of Accrington Stanley's youth system, De Gea spent his first professional seasons with the reserves, in NPower league 2.

phelans shorts · 29th March 2011, 14:56

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Originally Posted by mufcwarm92

Someone's having a field day on Wiki:

Club career

A product of Accrington Stanley's youth system, De Gea spent his first professional seasons with the reserves, in NPower league 2.

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelans shorts

Having just seen the first line of his club career on wikipedia I have changed my mind.

David de Gea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

MrMarcello · 29th March 2011, 15:57

Hip hip de Gea!
Stopping shots is his fortay
Hip hip de Gea!
Evans get out of his way

Kaiketsu_Zorro · 29th March 2011, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrMarcello

Hip hip de Gea!
Stopping shots is his fortay
Hip hip de Gea!
Evans get out of his way

De Gea does not rhyme with 'fortay' or 'way'.
Type it here: Text To Speech, TTS: English, Spanish, French, Russian, Italian, German, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese

MrMarcello · 29th March 2011, 16:30

Well damn it. Ruin my thunder.

Elliott · 29th March 2011, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrMarcello

Hip hip de Gea!
Stopping shots is his fortay
Hip hip de Gea!
Evans get out of his way

It's not David the gay, mate.

MrMarcello · 29th March 2011, 16:34

I was thinking De Gea pronounced something like Da Hay.

Jase · 29th March 2011, 16:34

Isn't it more like De Gayer? Or perhaps De Hey Ya?

There's a chant there somewhere.

forevrared · 29th March 2011, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jase

Isn't it more like De Gayer? Or perhaps De Hey Ya?

There's a chant there somewhere.

Outkast - Hey Ya?

Jase · 29th March 2011, 16:44

Hmm, let me get back to you on that.

StanleyCupboard · 31st March 2011, 09:03

The Times claiming Atletico Madrid have rejected a £17.5 million bid for David de Gea

R_Kelly · 31st March 2011, 09:05

Just seen Ducker mention that on twitter, anyone with a subscription to post the article?

Chrisjn_ · 31st March 2011, 10:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by StanleyCupboard

The Times claiming Atletico Madrid have rejected a £17.5 million bid for David de Gea

Yes, it seems he's our number one choice followed by Neuer. It says our goalkeeping coach is taking spanish lessons to soften the language barrier.

Longsden_7 · 31st March 2011, 10:07

So it looks like Atletico will hold out for at least £20Million

The Wizard · 31st March 2011, 11:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by StanleyCupboard

The Times claiming Atletico Madrid have rejected a £17.5 million bid for David de Gea

That's odd... his agent just confirmed he has a €20 Million release clause in his contract, so Atletico technically can't have rejected that bid, as it would have activated the release clause. So it's clear that this is a made up story from the Times.

We are looking at the lad though, and are interested and that official.

phelans shorts · 31st March 2011, 11:08

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Originally Posted by The Wizard

That's odd... his agent just confirmed he has a €20 Million release clause in his contract, so Atletico technically can't have rejected that bid, as it would have activated the release clause. So it's clear that this is a made up story from the Times.

We are looking at the lad though, and are interested and that official.

Have you not read anything regarding the release clauses in Spain?

They're not a simple beast, and that's only for domestic clubs, internationally they are null and void.

The Wizard · 31st March 2011, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelans shorts

Have you not read anything regarding the release clauses in Spain?

They're not a simple beast, and that's only for domestic clubs, internationally they are null and void.

Oh sorry, didn't know that at all. I'd say that bidding in or around the release clause price should get an agreement though, but I'm not sure id the player himself is all that enthuastic to move to such a big club yet. We'll see.

Bryan_Munich · 31st March 2011, 11:24

David De Gea's agent confirms Manchester United talks - ESPN Soccernet

Pogue Mahone · 31st March 2011, 11:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelans shorts

Have you not read anything regarding the release clauses in Spain?

They're not a simple beast, and that's only for domestic clubs, internationally they are null and void.

David De Gea's agent seems to think differently.

Quote:

"Right now, the player has a contract with Atletico Madrid and if Manchester United or any other team want him they will have to reach an agreement or pay the whole release clause."

Link

Bryan_Munich · 31st March 2011, 11:33

Fergie et al won't be happy that the agent has blabbed his mouth off I suspect, we know how secretive the club is when it comes to transfer business.

prateik · 31st March 2011, 11:37

Clubs outside Spain have to pay a huge tax on top of the release clause which the clubs in Spain dont. Think thats what Sid Lowe was saying after Spuds went crazy and tried to spend 30+m on a striker on deadline day

So effectively it will cost the clubs outside spain around 20-25% (cant remember how much it was) more than the release clause

Freak · 31st March 2011, 14:30

David De Gea's agent confirms Manchester United talks - ESPN Soccernet

Quote:

"Well, we did have talks with Manchester United but, first of all, they always look for an agreement with the club," Hector Rincon told sport.co.uk. "Anyway, most of the biggest European teams have shown interest in David de Gea."

Cina · 31st March 2011, 14:34

Interesting.

Confirms if anything that we'll fork out the big bucks for a goalkeeper then.

Or, that his agent just wants him hyped up so he gets loads of money.

The latter then.

jeston · 31st March 2011, 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrisjn_

Yes, it seems he's our number one choice followed by Neuer. It says our goalkeeping coach is taking spanish lessons to soften the language barrier.

That was a shite Daily Mail article - De Gea speaks English

Bryan_Munich · 31st March 2011, 14:47

Not sure why there is always so much scepticism surrounding transfers when Fergie has stated that he will invest in signature players when the time is right.

Ferguson · 31st March 2011, 15:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan_Munich

Not sure why there is always so much scepticism surrounding transfers when Fergie has stated that he will invest in signature players when the time is right.

I don't think anyone is skeptical that United will buy a goalkeeper, just that De Gea is the man. Well, anyone that is except for those who have been saying for the past five years that the club is skint and won't be buying any new players while the Glazers are in charge, but that foolishness has proved false again and again.

To quote the article:

Quote:

Atletico president Enrique Cerezo, in response to the reports of United's interest, suggested that they may not follow through with a firm bid. He said: "I am looking at a house in the Canary Islands, but that doesn't mean I am going."

We've known that United were looking at De Gea, as well as Neuer, Adler, Stekelenburg and maybe Buffon, so there isn't really any news in this article.

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Gaz. Well-Liked Assman Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Yeah you and me we can light up the sky, If you stay by my side, We can rule the world Posts: 9,610	Manchester United transfer news: United agree

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Rahul First Team Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hunting The Hunter ! Posts: 12,699	Spanish newspaper are always reporting that we've agreed fee's on certain players. £17.5m seems a lot for a goalkeeper as well... Take with a pinch of salt..and a pound of butter.

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Cina I hate everything Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: :noitacoL Posts: 13,959	I'd genuinely be surprised if this happened. SAF doesn't like signing very young goalkeepers, yet alone throwing them into the team straight away. Once thing I would say though, that assuming VDS stays on as a coach, he'd be such a massive help to a young lad like De Gea. I think he'd be an awesome long term replacement, and has more potential than any of Adler, Neuer or Lloris, but at 20 years of age it'd be a big risk.

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SharkyMcShark First Team Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Using location as a tagline: because I'm just not cool enough to have my own. Posts: 18,589	Whenever I've seen him he's reminded me in his style and the way he carries himself of Edwin.

29th March 2011, 12:16	#408 (permalink)
Kaiketsu_Zorro Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 1,865	All those news are the same story from spanish press recycled over and over again. As much as I'd love us to sign him, I don't think there's much substance in it for now.

29th March 2011, 14:38	#411 (permalink)
Drifter No Lifer Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 30,939	Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has laughed off rumours that David De Gea is set to join Manchester United because the goalkeeper is currently looking for houses in the area. De Gea has been mooted as a possible replacement for Edwin Van Der Sar, who is retiring at the end of the season, but United have been told they will have to pay at least £22m to sign him. But the transfer looked more likely after rumours circulated that De Gea was looking into the possibility of buying a house in Manchester. However, Cerezo was quick to down play the rumours. "I'm also looking at a house in the Canary Islands, but that does not mean I will go [there]," he joked.

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forevrared Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,973	If it goes anything like the last Spanish player who shopped for houses in Manchester, we can expect De Gea to sign with Liverpool next season.

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mufcwarm92 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 'Michael Owen was known as the Baby Faced Assassin, but Rooney was more like the Assassin Faced Baby' Posts: 2,806	Someone's having a field day on Wiki: Club career A product of Accrington Stanley's youth system, De Gea spent his first professional seasons with the reserves, in NPower league 2.

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MrMarcello No Lifer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Georgia Posts: 31,943	Hip hip de Gea! Stopping shots is his fortay Hip hip de Gea! Evans get out of his way

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MrMarcello No Lifer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Georgia Posts: 31,943	Well damn it. Ruin my thunder.

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MrMarcello No Lifer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Georgia Posts: 31,943	I was thinking De Gea pronounced something like Da Hay.

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Jase Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The boy's a genius. Posts: 1,172	Isn't it more like De Gayer? Or perhaps De Hey Ya? There's a chant there somewhere.

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Bryan_Munich Aka RichieRich12 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "If we are around about the top, the second half of the season presents an opportunity for us. With the way this club is organised to perform in the second half of the season, it helps us. It doesn't matter how we get there, or who is around us." Posts: 10,767	Fergie et al won't be happy that the agent has blabbed his mouth off I suspect, we know how secretive the club is when it comes to transfer business.

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prateik First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 19,031	Clubs outside Spain have to pay a huge tax on top of the release clause which the clubs in Spain dont. Think thats what Sid Lowe was saying after Spuds went crazy and tried to spend 30+m on a striker on deadline day So effectively it will cost the clubs outside spain around 20-25% (cant remember how much it was) more than the release clause

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Cina I hate everything Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: :noitacoL Posts: 13,959	Interesting. Confirms if anything that we'll fork out the big bucks for a goalkeeper then. Or, that his agent just wants him hyped up so he gets loads of money. The latter then.

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