Yeah, and when Norwegian media has their own sources (e.g. not from another outlet) they are usually quite credible.
The demanding a starting stop argument is always a daft one, I'm sure Moise Kean demanded something like that, it's mean jack shit so every manager in the World that wants a player would just say "yeah sure mate, cause, first name on the teamsheet... now just sign here".
Yeah. I'd agree with that. But it's always important to see when it's just glorified think-piece and when it's been some sort of leak/information given. Morten Pedersen for example is notorious for doing opinion-pieces out of very little information and stating them as news breaking inside-information.
It is somewhat clear from his demeanour that he has decided to sign for another club. He wouldn't have sounded cold for an incoming player.
Suppressing a smile could be wind!
No consensus really, the two biggest newspapers, VG and dagbladet both runs with the “he knows what he’s doing” story, and both of them link to sunday mirror saying that Haaland has chosen United.
If they consult with Raiola, I'm 100% sure that it will be on the contract.
Nobody is claiming to be an expert
You lot are hilarious, body language and facial expression experts the lot of you.
Just gave my own opinion, hope I am wrong obviously.I'd prefer not to answer that, but I'll be careful to not word anything I say as being factual, just my opinion.
Not an expert but he would have said a word or two about the player if something was positive, that's probably the general trend.
You lot are hilarious, body language and facial expression experts the lot of you.
‘Got his number’ doesn’t mean squat.
I understand that, but they have a pre-existing relationship. Ole and Alf Inge Haalands dad are friend and have known eachother for at least 20 years. This isn't a new relationship that need rekindling, they are on first name basis and everyone know each other well. The point is that, with that being the background, a convincing meeting is not something you need, you can pick up and call your friend if you are not interested. Oles meeting was likely only to outline the details they had already agreed on and shake hands.
Righty Oh then
Is Ole going to Real or is Ødegaard coming here?
Christmas shopping?
Why? Plenty of managers would say absolutely nothing? Why does he have to say anything about a player who's currently under contract at another club?
Agree, the midfield needs urgent attention aswell as the left back position.
He absolutely did. Not through words, but if it was decided that Haaland was going to Germany, Ole would not have been sitting there with that smile. I think it´s done deal.
.Not sure if that's a determinant. It just sets a base price but others can bid higher too. Plus we are united, we tend to over-pay ala Felliani.
Hehe. Ødegaard clearly our best. He’s world class now, in fact.
Sure others can bid higher but if the player is agreeable to join you, all you need to do is pay the release clause, no?
Armchair body language and poker face experts in the house!
For what reason?
As far as commenting on other players, Ole has made a pretty strong point about not talking about other teams players, period. He made that point several times this summer when Zidane was flirting publicly with Pogba. And again yesterday
Martial wont be at the club long if he continues this half arsed form. Also top teams need 4 very good attackers. Ole knows that as well as anyone.
Get's paid millions per year?My heart will bleed for Martial if we sign Haaland. Poor lad, what did he ever do to deserve this?
Yeah have to agree With that - he has shown he can do it at the ultimate Level - Haaland is yet to do that
I don’t really get this. Why would Raiola stop Haaland joining us? If Haaland wants to join United there is very little Raiola can do about that. The guy is an asshole to deal with but there is a reason so many players use him as an agent. He gets the player the move they want on a very good salary.
This. I would jump on this rumour if the Raiola part was not a part of it.
