January midfield targets

Desert Eagle · 25th November 2011, 11:45

Criteria number 1 has to not be cup tied for the CL.

Criteria number 2 has to be younger than 27

Criteria number 3 has to cost less than 25 million pounds.

IF we are going to buy in January I think it will be along these lines. a young midfielder with potential who we can ease into the team and doesn't have the added pressure of being a big name big money signing ala Sneijder or Modric.

So what players out there in the current market fulfill these criteria?

Kid Cunto · 25th November 2011, 11:47

And let the muppetry begin.

I don't think there's anyone available to us that'd improve our midfield in January.

jdmufc · 25th November 2011, 11:51

fuck criteria 1 as far as i'm concerned

Kid Cunto · 25th November 2011, 11:53

He has a point, we're not going to win the Champions League, number twenty should be priority.

Mick1991 · 25th November 2011, 11:53

I think you are allowed to re-register one player into your Champions League squad that has played in the competition for another team.

rcoobc · 25th November 2011, 11:56

Cahill would pass 2 of those. Not saying I want him, there aren't that many different level Midfielders out there on the cheap,.

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Originally Posted by Mick1991

I think you are allowed to re-register one player into your Champions League squad that has played in the competition for another team.

Really?

Drifter · 25th November 2011, 11:57

Gibson will fill that roll for now

Escobar · 25th November 2011, 11:58

Martinez, M'Vila or Hazard, whether they meet all requirements or not

Mick1991 · 25th November 2011, 11:59

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Originally Posted by rcoobc

Cahill would pass 2 of those. Not saying I want him, there aren't that many different level Midfielders out there on the cheap,.

Really?

I remember Real Madrid and Chelsea? (not really sure) having some sort of issue like that. There is a high probability that I am wrong mind.

gooDevil · 25th November 2011, 12:00

I think that's from the Europa league, not the CL.

Bryan_Munich · 25th November 2011, 12:01

Cleverley will be back by January.

cj_sparky · 25th November 2011, 12:05

Javi Martinez
Ever Banega
Ander Herrera
Yann M'Vila
Cheick Tiote
Jack Rodwell
Ross Barkley

Desert Eagle · 25th November 2011, 12:05

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Originally Posted by Escobar

Martinez, M'Vila or Hazard, whether they meet all requirements or not

Didn't Lille come out and put a 40 million price tag on Hazard?

Problem is if we want to step into the transfer market chances are chelsea and Arsenal will probably be doing so as well and the former could push up prices which could make fergie decide to wait till the summer window.

MacMUFC · 25th November 2011, 12:09

We dont need a midfielder. Apparently.

Desert Eagle · 25th November 2011, 12:10

Tiote is a good shout. Mike Ashley would sell if we give him a decent offer.

Plan M · 25th November 2011, 12:14

"There isn't enough quality in the market" etc

Desert Eagle · 25th November 2011, 12:15

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Originally Posted by MacMUFC

We dont need a midfielder. Apparently.

Is that why we tried to sign Nasri and Sneijder in the summer? Everyone realizes we need to strengthen in midfield, its about finding the right player for the right price and being smart about it. To challenge on all fronts this season it is my opinion however that relying on an injury prone Anderson and Carrick, or an inconsistent Carrick and Fletcher isn't going to cut it.

Red Pavan · 25th November 2011, 12:22

How is Hamsik doing for Napoli these days?

I'm always right · 25th November 2011, 12:26

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Originally Posted by jdmufc

fuck criteria 1 as far as i'm concerned

Agreed, criteria 1 can get to fuck.

MacMUFC · 25th November 2011, 12:29

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Originally Posted by Desert Eagle

Is that why we tried to sign Nasri and Sneijder in the summer? Everyone realizes we need to strengthen in midfield, its about finding the right player for the right price and being smart about it. To challenge on all fronts this season it is my opinion however that relying on an injury prone Anderson and Carrick, or an inconsistent Carrick and Fletcher isn't going to cut it.

There's a need and a want. Plenty of our fans will tell you we needed to sign a midfielder, or even two. Clearly, SAF wanted one, but didn't feel we needed one, which is now starting to look like a bit of a naive or dare I say, stubborn decision. You're mental if you think there's only a few players in the world that could possibly improve our midfield. I couldnt tell you who to buy, but thats not my job and I dont watch leagues outside of the PL as much as the others on here, but thats why the club spends millions of pounds, every year on our scouting system to find the right man.

Its difficult to believe SAF genuinely thinks there's only "two or three players" that could improve our midfield of Carrick, Fletcher, Anderson, Gibson and Giggs.

I'm always right · 25th November 2011, 12:37

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Originally Posted by MacMUFC

Its difficult to believe SAF genuinely thinks there's only "two or three players" that could improve our midfield of Carrick, Fletcher, Anderson, Gibson and Giggs.

But it's not naive to believe that he thought Cleverley was better than all the other options (aside from Nasri and Sneijder).

I mean, this is the guy that sold Hughes, Ince and Kanchelskis one summer and replaced them with kids.

Obviously everyone thought Ince and Kanchelskis were an improvement on Beckham and Scholes, but SAF believes in his youth.

towcester_red · 25th November 2011, 12:42

We wont spend big in January. Fact.

Arruda · 25th November 2011, 12:44

João Moutinho?

Crustanoid · 25th November 2011, 12:45

We'll buy a middle of the road / unknown player or two who are not CMs

wr8_utd · 25th November 2011, 12:45

Even I'm starting to doubt if we'll ever pick up a central midfielder now.

wr8_utd · 25th November 2011, 12:46

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Originally Posted by Crustanoid

We'll buy a middle of the road / unknown player or two who are not CMs

Agreed. Maybe yet another defender or striker.

Name Changed · 25th November 2011, 12:48

I doubt we will buy anyone but if we do I think we should buy Javi Martinez and/or Yann M'Vila. Midfield problems sorted for ten years.

I'd be happy enough if Morrison and Pogba would be introduced into the team and developed. They regularly outshine Gibson in the reserves so I don't really see the point in him playing.

ben_foster · 25th November 2011, 12:49

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Originally Posted by cj_sparky

Javi Martinez
Ever Banega
Ander Herrera
Yann M'Vila
Cheick Tiote
Jack Rodwell
Ross Barkley

i actually wouldnt mind tiote at a reasonle price.

but none of those excite me

MacMUFC · 25th November 2011, 12:49

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Originally Posted by Sharky7

But it's not naive to believe that he thought Cleverley was better than all the other options (aside from Nasri and Sneijder).

I mean, this is the guy that sold Hughes, Ince and Kanchelskis one summer and replaced them with kids.

Obviously everyone thought Ince and Kanchelskis were an improvement on Beckham and Scholes, but SAF believes in his youth.

Is Cleverley really better than all of those options though? We've only seen a few games from him. I think fans are putting overwhelming expectations on his shoulders. Although he does deserve a lot of credit for allowing us to play well at the start of the season, I don't he was the central cause.

ben_foster · 25th November 2011, 12:50

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Originally Posted by Name Changed

I doubt we will buy anyone but if we do I think we should buy Javi Martinez and/or Yann M'Vila. Midfield problems sorted for ten years.

I'd be happy enough if Morrison and Pogba would be introduced into the team and developed. They regularly outshine Gibson in the reserves so I don't really see the point in him playing.

that easy isnt it. pick some over hyped foreign shit and we are sorted for 10 years. piece of piss this management lark

I'm always right · 25th November 2011, 12:52

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Originally Posted by MacMUFC

Is Cleverley really better than all of those options though? We've only seen a few games from him. I think fans are putting overwhelming expectations on his shoulders. Although he does deserve a lot of credit for allowing us to play well at the start of the season, I don't he was the central cause.

Who said Cleverley was better than those?

My point was, who'd have thought Beckham & Scholes would be better than Ince and Kanchelskis?

You really missed the point if you thought I was claiming Cleverley was better than those or that I was putting overwhelming expectations on his shoulders.

Drifter · 25th November 2011, 12:58

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Originally Posted by towcester_red

We wont spend big in January. Fact.

Or at all

Danny1982 · 25th November 2011, 12:59

I don't think we'll buy anybody. I think SAF will try to use our players to fill that position, even players who have not been known for playing as central midfielders.

gambit28 · 25th November 2011, 13:01

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Originally Posted by Red Pavan

How is Hamsik doing for Napoli these days?

Fine, his mrs was held up at gunpoint though in a carjacking just before the city game.

Badunk · 25th November 2011, 13:05

We should buy Joe Cole!!!

Talking Vulture · 25th November 2011, 13:09

I'm gonna stick my neck out and say we arent gonna sign anyone in January

Then, when the summer comes, we won't sign anyone because of Euro 2012 and players fees going through the roof. No value

Exciting times ahead

I'm always right · 25th November 2011, 13:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Talking Vulture

I'm gonna stick my neck out and say we arent gonna sign anyone in January

Then, when the summer comes, we won't sign anyone because of Euro 2012 and players fees going through the roof. No value

Exciting times ahead

towcester_red · 25th November 2011, 13:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Talking Vulture

I'm gonna stick my neck out and say we arent gonna sign anyone in January

Then, when the summer comes, we won't sign anyone because of Euro 2012 and players fees going through the roof. No value

Exciting times ahead

There will probably be a couple of randoms, of which one will turn out to be class in the summer. The other will be loaned to Galatasary.

Neither will be a centre mid.

Varun_Utd · 25th November 2011, 13:20

Either of Banega, Javi Martinez or M'Villa and i'd be delighted. Banega more so than the other 2. Top player.

As quite a few have pointed out, criteria 1 shouldnt really be a concern.

wr8_utd · 25th November 2011, 13:21

Here we go again

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Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed he has no plans to add to his Manchester United squad during the January transfer window.

"It is easy to say you are going to buy players but it is not easy to buy them for Manchester United,especially in January," said Ferguson.

"I do not see anyone who could make us a better team. There are two or three players but they are not available, so there is no point even going there."

One day I'd really love to know who these "two three" players are who we always seem to want but never seem to get.

25th November 2011, 11:45	#1 (permalink)
Desert Eagle Punjabi Dude Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7,387	January midfield targets Criteria number 1 has to not be cup tied for the CL. Criteria number 2 has to be younger than 27 Criteria number 3 has to cost less than 25 million pounds. IF we are going to buy in January I think it will be along these lines. a young midfielder with potential who we can ease into the team and doesn't have the added pressure of being a big name big money signing ala Sneijder or Modric. So what players out there in the current market fulfill these criteria?

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25th November 2011, 11:47	#2 (permalink)
Kid Cunto Good Craig got his c'nuppins Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: In sir-arles we trust. Posts: 6,289	And let the muppetry begin. I don't think there's anyone available to us that'd improve our midfield in January.

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jdmufc Roboheart Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: long tongue phooey,number one super guy,long tongue phooey quicker than the human eye. He's got style, a groovy style, and a car that just won't stop. When the going gets tough, he's really rough, with a long tongue Phooey chop (Hi-Ya!) Posts: 13,303	fuck criteria 1 as far as i'm concerned

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Kid Cunto Good Craig got his c'nuppins Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: In sir-arles we trust. Posts: 6,289	He has a point, we're not going to win the Champions League, number twenty should be priority.

25th November 2011, 11:53	#5 (permalink)
Mick1991 First Team Sub Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 6,071	I think you are allowed to re-register one player into your Champions League squad that has played in the competition for another team.

25th November 2011, 11:57	#7 (permalink)
Drifter No Lifer Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 30,931	Gibson will fill that roll for now

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Escobar Poster originally known as Michel04 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: "Collar turned up, back straight, chest stuck out, he glided into the arena as if he owned the fucking place" Posts: 16,490	Martinez, M'Vila or Hazard, whether they meet all requirements or not

25th November 2011, 12:00	#10 (permalink)
gooDevil First Team Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Kids are the Future ✹ Posts: 10,740	I think that's from the Europa league, not the CL.

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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: 10,765	Cleverley will be back by January.

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cj_sparky Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: "At times when I've watched him, I wonder if he's being controlled by a 10 year old in the crowd with a playstation console" Gary Neville talking about David Luiz Posts: 4,068	Javi Martinez Ever Banega Ander Herrera Yann M'Vila Cheick Tiote Jack Rodwell Ross Barkley

25th November 2011, 12:09	#14 (permalink)
MacMUFC Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,370	We dont need a midfielder. Apparently.

25th November 2011, 12:10	#15 (permalink)
Desert Eagle Punjabi Dude Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7,387	Tiote is a good shout. Mike Ashley would sell if we give him a decent offer.

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Plan M First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ★ ★ ★ Posts: 10,062	"There isn't enough quality in the market" etc

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Red Pavan shittest username ever manutddabest791 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK - Ronaldo's House. Posts: 11,009	How is Hamsik doing for Napoli these days?

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towcester_red Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: wayne rooney wonderland Posts: 3,951	We wont spend big in January. Fact.

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Arruda Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Porto Posts: 3,099	João Moutinho?

25th November 2011, 12:45	#24 (permalink)
Crustanoid First Team Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13,588	We'll buy a middle of the road / unknown player or two who are not CMs

25th November 2011, 12:45	#25 (permalink)
wr8_utd 1st wr8_muppetry Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 25,310	Even I'm starting to doubt if we'll ever pick up a central midfielder now.

25th November 2011, 12:48	#27 (permalink)
Name Changed weso26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 21,014	I doubt we will buy anyone but if we do I think we should buy Javi Martinez and/or Yann M'Vila. Midfield problems sorted for ten years. I'd be happy enough if Morrison and Pogba would be introduced into the team and developed. They regularly outshine Gibson in the reserves so I don't really see the point in him playing.

25th November 2011, 12:59	#33 (permalink)
Danny1982 First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Old Trafford Posts: 5,302	I don't think we'll buy anybody. I think SAF will try to use our players to fill that position, even players who have not been known for playing as central midfielders.

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Badunk First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kagawacafe.net Posts: 5,789	We should buy Joe Cole!!!

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Talking Vulture Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 3,469	I'm gonna stick my neck out and say we arent gonna sign anyone in January Then, when the summer comes, we won't sign anyone because of Euro 2012 and players fees going through the roof. No value Exciting times ahead

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Varun_Utd First Team Sub Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Villa Posts: 5,145	Either of Banega, Javi Martinez or M'Villa and i'd be delighted. Banega more so than the other 2. Top player. As quite a few have pointed out, criteria 1 shouldnt really be a concern.