Anna_Livia
A jumped up pantry bhoy, who never knew his place.
Fergie's up in Glasgow for Sean Fallon's funeral today, not just to scout any particular player.
We need someone to play the deeper role. Right now, it's only Carrick with rest makeshift.I'd probably prefer we signed Barkley even though Wanyama is a couple of years ahead of him in his development. I know Barkley plays probably further ahead than Wanyama in midfield but he get 30 minutes here and there for a season or two. I wouldn't say no at all to Wanyama though! He looks like he could make the grade and has the right attitude
Basically Wanyama would have been doing the same job and playing instead of Jones at Spurs. I guess that's why we need another midfielder, we have been forced to play Jones there in certain games due to Anderson's injury woes and the lack of Fletcher. No other midfielder gives us that bite.We need someone who can play, with a bit of bite, like Fletcher in his pomp. We've had such bad luck in central midfield. Between Hargreaves, Fletcher, Anderson & Pogba you really hope we can turn a corner somewhere soon with what we've been missing.
I think over the past few years, Fergie has been trying to balance giving those players time to come around with their respective issues and being tempted to buy someone because we've needed someone in there so badly at times. What Fergie has though, that fans generally lack is patience with various things such injuries and young players maturing/developing.
It's a huge reason why he's been so successful over the years. It's why he may have the last laugh if David de Gea turns into a world beater down the line if/when he overcomes the weaknesses in his game.... yet there are fans calling for us to buy the likes of Mignolet!
Totally Red... get'em boys !!Wanyama interview.
He's a Red
http://strictlygentlemen.com/interv...-wanyama-discusses-fashion-gadgets-and-soccer
http://metro.co.uk/2013/01/23/manch...-sir-alex-ferguson-scouting-mission-3364138/?Manchester United are believed to be weighing up a £10million bid for Victor Wanyama after manager Sir Alex Ferguson personally scouted him this week.
United boss Ferguson was pictured watching Wanyama during Celtic’s 4-0 demolition of Dundee United on Tuesday night, in which the Kenyan midfielder got the Bhoys’ second goal.
The strike capped off a fine performance from Wanyama, who is considered one of the best young holding midfielders around, and has previously attracted interest from Arsenal and Tottenham.
Star: Victor Wanyama got Celtic’s second against Dundee (Picture: PA)
However, it appears that United are now ready to try and land the 21-year-old this month, with Ferguson suitably impressed with his showing this week.
It’s thought that Celtic want up to £15million to part with Wanyama, who cost them just £900,000 from Belgian club Beerschot last summer.
United are said to only be willing to part with £10million, but could throw in a loan deal for midfielder Nick Powell to help seal a potential deal.
Elsewhere, United also expect to tie up a £12million deal for Wilfried Zaha this week, with talks progressing over a transfer with Crystal Palace in the last 48 hours.
Shocked me when I found that out, completely out the blue it popped up during FMI didn't know that his brother is Inter Milan midfielder McDonald Mariga.
Wow. Didnt know that either.I didn't know that his brother is Inter Milan midfielder McDonald Mariga.
thisMakes too much sense. Strong, young, talented United fan playing in a position we need re-enforcing.
Never going to happen.
Yes, but he was also solid against Barcelona and Benfica from what I gather.It's a bit hard to judge him from the youtube clips as it always feels like Celtic are playing Fifa on beginners mode.
He's also been mentioned as a possible loanee to Palace to sweeten the Zaha deal. Yes, they do just throw these things around.''United are said to only be willing to part with £10million, but could throw in a loan deal for midfielder Nick Powell to help seal a potential deal.''
How could they possibly know that. They just make shit up don't they.
My impression is that he's good at carrying the ball, but questions remain over his ability to pass the ball to the elevated standards expected at United.Does he enough ball skills to be successful regularly in a United midfield two? I have my doubts from the bits I have seen of him.
Gave this speech at it:Fergie's up in Glasgow for Sean Fallon's funeral today, not just to scout any particular player.
They're putting two and two together, Powell is young and pretty good but won't play much at United due to competition so he'll most certainly be loaned out, possibly the very next season or even in this window. He'll probably end up going to a completely different club than the ones they've kept linking him with.He's also been mentioned as a possible loanee to Palace to sweeten the Zaha deal. Yes, they do just throw these things around.
He's young, a midfielder, and a United fan.......Fergie sign him upWanyama interview.
He's a Red
http://strictlygentlemen.com/interv...-wanyama-discusses-fashion-gadgets-and-soccer
Thats why we have scouts who can assess how he would adapt to our team. If we took that view all the time, we may never have bought Ronaldo, RVN, Evra or Vidic as 4 examples of players who played in inferior leagues and were unproven at the really top level..... maybe thats a bit unfair on RVN but the rest definitely.How good a barometer is the Scottish League, though?
Against Barca it was all hands to the pump, backs against the wall defending.
How well suited is he to the pace and speed with which United normally play?
brilliantAfter watching this guy only a handful of times and scouting him via youtube:angel: I reckon he's the missing link in the squad. A powerful ball winner who has a decent passing range and great engine. He's also very useful in the air.
If a choice has to be made between him an Zaha I'd go for this guy every time.
feck me he's only 21 I thought he was closer to 30.