Haha, I know, mate. I didnt want to mention you. I did it to prove a point of how far he/she is ahead of second place.With tha kinda margin I wouldn't even call myself second
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Simon stone reputable BBC reporter and Man united correspondent reports officals from sporting Lisbon are in Manchester to discuss a deal.
Is this news from this morning or from what he said on radio last night?
Twitter rumblings starting to come out that it’s done and medical is on Monday
Ahhh ok. So I guess unless Ole's going to channel his inner Pep, he probably wouldnt go with Maddison/Grealish with Fernandes in a 433. That, and he seems hell-bent on using the 4231.
Thanks as always, mate!
At least we will not see Fred on corners or freekicks anymore, but I'm no fan of this transfer. So I will state as I did with AWB and Maguire: there are players out there that would suit us better for a lower cost.
We could get Zyiech and Pellegrini for £60m.
Looking on twitter, I never can get over how many weirdos there are pretending to be ITK, and maybe worse the amount of people who buy into the crap they say. What a weird and sad existence.
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Sign him u and start him today - Ed get the private Jet warmed up
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UNITED CLOSING IN ON FERNANDES
Manchester United are closing in on a deal with Sporting Lisbon to sign Bruno Fernandes, claims Portuguese journalist Filipe Dias.
"The story so far is that United this time are really closing in on Bruno Fernandes," said O Jogo journalist Dias on the Transfer Talk podcast. "We ran the story that there are talks between the two clubs and we figured that a deal might be close in the next few days, or hours even, because Sporting need money badly.
"The situation has changed since last summer. They didn't accept a deal with Tottenham for 70m euros but that would have been paid with €40m upfront and then another €30m."
UNITED CLOSING IN ON FERNANDES
Manchester United are closing in on a deal with Sporting Lisbon to sign Bruno Fernandes, claims Portuguese journalist Filipe Dias.
"The story so far is that United this time are really closing in on Bruno Fernandes," said O Jogo journalist Dias on the Transfer Talk podcast. "We ran the story that there are talks between the two clubs and we figured that a deal might be close in the next few days, or hours even, because Sporting need money badly.
"The situation has changed since last summer. They didn't accept a deal with Tottenham for 70m euros but that would have been paid with €40m upfront and then another €30m."
Redlan mate all of this is news from last night, nothing new.
That’s the shitty side or social media. I hate weirdos who make their opinions seem as truth and then say “Trust me!”. Like who the feck are you that I should have to trust your shitty commentary.
It’s new to me i was out last night. Apologies if its been posted earlier. I dont go scrolling back through pages of threads.
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Says we’re closing in but Sporting are going to hold talks with Spurs too. Wouldn’t be surprised if this fell through.
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GET IN THE SEA!!!
Pellegrini appears to be a no.10 also?
I’d wait for the Portuguese media to confirm that before even considering that to be true.
Would be very Man Utd in this modern era if bloody Spurs just wander in and take him 
Nah Fernandes > Pellegrini for me. Also doubt Pellegrini will leave his beloved city.
I'm not impressed with his shooting ability, shooting technique or dribbling. Everything else about him seems amazing, particularly workrate, creativity and vision. Even in his weak areas though, he is miles ahead of what we've got.
Has Woodward f*ck up written all over it. One of two things happens:
1. We get a player who was clearly available and would have improved the squad in the summer, at a higher price and middway through a wasted season, without time to settle into the squad.
2. We negotiate, screw it all up and Spurs get him in for 5p more than they sell Eriksen to Inter for, and we brief that his agent wanted a new plane and Jessie is really turning it around.
1. We get a player who was clearly available and would have improved the squad in the summer, at a higher price and middway through a wasted season, without time to settle into the squad.
2. We negotiate, screw it all up and Spurs get him in for 5p more than they sell Eriksen to Inter for, and we brief that his agent wanted a new plane and Jessie is really turning it around.
This is pure conjecture from the reporter. He doesn’t even get it right in the first place. Says we’ve met in Manchester then sporting have gone to London? Wrong.
seems like he’s got it mixed up then made up the part about spurs purely because they were in for him last summer.
tottenham don’t need him, they need a striker and want piatek.
jose said himself spurs are skint and won’t have many transfers.This is purely a panic article. Next!
Not impressed with his shooting? You in the right thread pal?
If Eriksen leaves, Tottenham will probably look for someone to step in. They have Lo Celso though, so not sure they would pay that much when they need a striker as well
Eh? You watching the right player?
Wouldn't be surprised if they talk with Spurs, would be surprised if they sign him ahead of us. They spent a lot of money in the summer, and with Mourinho any money left will surely be used on a striker to cover for Kane while he's out.
I imagine this is more, 'we spoke with Spurs and they bid 70m, honest, can you give us that bit extra please', or just complete conjecture from the journo who wants a few extra clicks/views.
I imagine this is more, 'we spoke with Spurs and they bid 70m, honest, can you give us that bit extra please', or just complete conjecture from the journo who wants a few extra clicks/views.
He’s got a bit more 8 about him. He’s not a player who will be judged on his goals output, more on how he makes the team tick. And he’s good off the ball too.
We paid £80M for that great lump ffs, if we want this guy, just do it. It's not like we don't need a another quality midfielder anyway.
Aren't our offices located in London anyway? Could be just them still being in London rather than talking to Spurs. Can't see Spurs paying more than us too anyway.
Yes, Woodward’s office is in London
That guy has no idea just making stuff up.
Pretty much all the reports yesterday were saying our talks with him happened in London, I don't remember many if any mentions of us dealing with Sporting etc. in Manchester.
The Spurs rumor is 100% bullshit, no doubt.
I think he'll add a lot. You're right that Grealish carries the ball better and probably is a better passer too but Bruno makes things happen, works harder and scores goals which is invaluable. Obviously you never know how he'll adapt but I think he's quality and just what we need. Like you say, we could fit both in the squad, particularly if Pogba goes, but there's no way in hell we're getting Grealish in Jan for sensible money.
Would I be wrong in thinking he's a vaguely Lampard-esque player? Going by the various descriptions that's what I'm currently imagining.
Disagree here. Particularly for games against weaker opponents, I believe that the McT/Fred-Pogba-Bruno trio could solve our creative problems. For tricky games against big sides, formation / role / personnel changes could be made.
Though, don't wanna get too ahead of myself with regards to any player who we haven't signed yet given our track record.
The Spurs connection is very possible with the Portugues connection with Mourinho.
Why does the guy on Bein say talks were held in Manchester and there’s potentially another club involved as reps were also in London? I thought it was reported yesterday they they were in London to see United?
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