Miguel Veloso

032Devil · 29th September 2007, 10:47

Fergie ready to jet in £6m Mig
From the Sun

MANCHESTER UNITED are set to make a £6million bid for Sporting Lisbon defender Miguel Veloso.

The Portuguese international, 21, impressed Alex Ferguson during United’s Champions League win in Lisbon last week.

And Fergie is ready to move in the January transfer window after being alerted to rival interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.

Veloso, whose father Antonio also played for Portugal, can play left-back, centre-half or as a defensive midfielder.

And he has made it clear he wants to move to England where his good friends and ex-Sporting stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani are already playing at Old Trafford.

Veloso shone during Sporting’s Champions League triumph over Inter Milan last season, when he put the shackles on Patrick Vieira and Portugal hero Luis Figo.

He captained Portugal in the recent UEFA Under-21 championships.

a_devil_inside · 29th September 2007, 11:01

MehdiMahdavikia · 29th September 2007, 11:20

Why do the Sun always shorten players names?

Richter · 29th September 2007, 11:25

Would be a bargain at that price, Sporting claimed in August that they would only sell him if they got 30 million Euro.

Jacob · 29th September 2007, 11:46

He any good? Didn't even notice him against us.

Feedingseagulls · 29th September 2007, 11:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by MehdiMahdavikia

Why do the Sun always shorten players names?

In this case it would be for a 'joke' - jetting in a Mig (Russian fighter plane).

032Devil · 29th September 2007, 11:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by MehdiMahdavikia

Why do the Sun always shorten players names?

The know their market.

Elliott · 29th September 2007, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacob

He any good? Didn't even notice him against us.

He was very good against us.

Jacob · 29th September 2007, 11:57

He should get a haircut though.

Scholesy · 29th September 2007, 12:21

Would be a great utility player, excellent passer.

Sam#1 · 29th September 2007, 12:29

I'm sure he plays right back as well.

Danish Voice · 29th September 2007, 12:31

I didn't know he could play in defence?

I've only seen him play as defensive midfielder. Actually I doubt he can play left back but don't know much about him tbh.

Kaiketsu_Zorro · 29th September 2007, 12:32

Him and Moutinho are two players of Sporting I wouldn't mind us buying at some point.

Richter · 29th September 2007, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danish Voice

I didn't know he could play in defence?

I've only seen him play as defensive midfielder. Actually I doubt he can play left back but don't know much about him tbh.

He started as a defender and yes he can play left back.

Kaiketsu_Zorro · 29th September 2007, 12:37

Is Veloso left or right footed, anyone know for sure?

Elliott · 29th September 2007, 12:40

Yes, he is.

Richter · 29th September 2007, 12:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaiketsu_Zorro

Is Veloso left or right footed, anyone know for sure?

Left.

DanNistelrooy · 29th September 2007, 12:46

Looked a good player at the Under 21's Championship in the summer, didn't do much against us though

D J Dog Toffee · 29th September 2007, 12:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacob

He should get a haircut though.

Agreed, he has very gay hair.. That's the thing that I remember most about him from the match.. well, that and a blocked shot towards the end of the game..

Classy Cannon · 29th September 2007, 13:27

Good player - can't see him coming here to sit on the bench. I hope Arsenal don't get him, he would give them cover where they need it most (CB/LB/DM).

kanchelskis14 · 29th September 2007, 13:43

He's a good player, very cultured and technical. Don't see where we'd be looking to accomodate him though. He'd seemingly fit right in with our growing ex-Sporting contingent, not to mention other Portuguese speakers.

Cold_Boy · 29th September 2007, 13:49

Not good enough to be a first team player.

Thats for sure.

REd FUn DevIl · 29th September 2007, 13:55

Scholes/Hargreaves/Carrick/Fletcher/Gibson/Veloso

Dont want more? Just add.. Glazers will pay

kanchelskis14 · 29th September 2007, 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cold_Boy

Not good enough to be a first team player.

Thats for sure.

Probably will be though, especially if he moved now. He's young and has the raw qualities.

FlawlessThaw · 29th September 2007, 18:41

Guess we have been linked with signing a left back apparently. And the fact that he can play in other positions is a bonus.

Sam#1 · 29th September 2007, 18:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by REd FUn DevIl

Scholes/Hargreaves/Carrick/Fletcher/Gibson/Veloso

Dont want more? Just add.. Glazers will pay

More likely to be left back cover.

cesc's_mullet · 29th September 2007, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cold_Boy

Not good enough to be a first team player.

Thats for sure.

That's.

Thank you.

Ekeke · 29th September 2007, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam#1

I'm sure he plays right back as well.

Erm.. You've confused him with the Miguel in the national team.

This Veloso is a central midfielder for sure and certainly looked a player next to Fernandes in the under 21 Euros in the summer. He also played well against us.

Would be a decent buy if we need central midfielders.

As for left back?

His pace isn't great, I'm not sure how he'd do in terms of one vs one with a speedy winger or getting up and down the pitch faste enough to support his winger ala Evra.

Cold_Boy · 29th September 2007, 19:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by cesc's_mullet

That's.

Thank you.

Ok.

Dev · 29th September 2007, 19:54

Quality midfielder.

AttackingFlair · 29th September 2007, 20:24

Class in the U21 championships.

cloud218 · 29th September 2007, 20:34

I guess he'll be used as a left-back if we ever get him?

Count Duckula · 29th September 2007, 20:49

Here's a really novel idea...

Why don't we buy an Englishman instead?

Sam#1 · 29th September 2007, 20:53

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29th September 2007, 10:47	#1 (permalink)
032Devil First Team Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 12,659	Miguel Veloso Fergie ready to jet in £6m Mig From the Sun MANCHESTER UNITED are set to make a £6million bid for Sporting Lisbon defender Miguel Veloso. The Portuguese international, 21, impressed Alex Ferguson during United’s Champions League win in Lisbon last week. And Fergie is ready to move in the January transfer window after being alerted to rival interest from Arsenal and Liverpool. Veloso, whose father Antonio also played for Portugal, can play left-back, centre-half or as a defensive midfielder. And he has made it clear he wants to move to England where his good friends and ex-Sporting stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani are already playing at Old Trafford. Veloso shone during Sporting’s Champions League triumph over Inter Milan last season, when he put the shackles on Patrick Vieira and Portugal hero Luis Figo. He captained Portugal in the recent UEFA Under-21 championships.

29th September 2007, 11:01	#2 (permalink)
a_devil_inside Big footed hermaphrodite Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Little Britain Posts: 23,483

29th September 2007, 11:20	#3 (permalink)
MehdiMahdavikia Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: "He's a rebel and he stands up to Bullies" Posts: 1,000	Why do the Sun always shorten players names?

29th September 2007, 11:25	#4 (permalink)
Richter Hairy big footed Swede Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Trying to burn down Marca's office Posts: 24,722	Would be a bargain at that price, Sporting claimed in August that they would only sell him if they got 30 million Euro.

29th September 2007, 11:46	#5 (permalink)
Jacob ralugeR maeT tsriF Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: I will love you for Evra and Evra, till death do us apart. Posts: 10,347	He any good? Didn't even notice him against us.

29th September 2007, 11:57	#9 (permalink)
Jacob ralugeR maeT tsriF Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: I will love you for Evra and Evra, till death do us apart. Posts: 10,347	He should get a haircut though.

29th September 2007, 12:21	#10 (permalink)
Scholesy biggest idiotic gay in the village Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lets all laugh at Terry Posts: 3,479	Would be a great utility player, excellent passer.

29th September 2007, 12:29	#11 (permalink)
Sam#1 First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: I'm in love with a girl I can't have :-( (It's not JLS) Posts: 12,521	I'm sure he plays right back as well.

29th September 2007, 12:31	#12 (permalink)
Danish Voice Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 911	I didn't know he could play in defence? I've only seen him play as defensive midfielder. Actually I doubt he can play left back but don't know much about him tbh.

29th September 2007, 12:32	#13 (permalink)
Kaiketsu_Zorro A follower of Manchunism Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Polska Posts: 1,283	Him and Moutinho are two players of Sporting I wouldn't mind us buying at some point.

29th September 2007, 12:37	#15 (permalink)
Kaiketsu_Zorro A follower of Manchunism Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Polska Posts: 1,283	Is Veloso left or right footed, anyone know for sure?

29th September 2007, 12:40	#16 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,135	Yes, he is.

29th September 2007, 12:46	#18 (permalink)
DanNistelrooy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: We've got our trophy back Posts: 4,953	Looked a good player at the Under 21's Championship in the summer, didn't do much against us though

29th September 2007, 13:27	#20 (permalink)
Classy Cannon Left Back in the changing room Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,731	Good player - can't see him coming here to sit on the bench. I hope Arsenal don't get him, he would give them cover where they need it most (CB/LB/DM).

29th September 2007, 13:43	#21 (permalink)
kanchelskis14 Transfer Enthusiast Join Date: May 2004 Location: The slums of Hackney Posts: 12,274	He's a good player, very cultured and technical. Don't see where we'd be looking to accomodate him though. He'd seemingly fit right in with our growing ex-Sporting contingent, not to mention other Portuguese speakers.

29th September 2007, 13:49	#22 (permalink)
Cold_Boy Amit Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: somewhere i hate to live Posts: 9,403	Not good enough to be a first team player. Thats for sure.

29th September 2007, 13:55	#23 (permalink)
REd FUn DevIl First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: I Love Sugarcult Posts: 11,904	Scholes/Hargreaves/Carrick/Fletcher/Gibson/Veloso Dont want more? Just add.. Glazers will pay

29th September 2007, 18:41	#25 (permalink)
FlawlessThaw most 'know it all' poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 8,501	Guess we have been linked with signing a left back apparently. And the fact that he can play in other positions is a bonus.

29th September 2007, 19:54	#30 (permalink)
Dev Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,075	Quality midfielder.

29th September 2007, 20:24	#31 (permalink)
AttackingFlair Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Location Location Location ;) Posts: 2,470	Class in the U21 championships.

29th September 2007, 20:34	#32 (permalink)
cloud218 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: US. Now, you cunts, I live in the US, and I am NOT a freaking Yank! Geez! I'm a Freakin' Asian! Posts: 4,617	I guess he'll be used as a left-back if we ever get him?

29th September 2007, 20:49	#33 (permalink)
Count Duckula First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In the corner, losing my religion. Posts: 5,267	Here's a really novel idea... Why don't we buy an Englishman instead?