Adnan Januzaj
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Been away for a week. Are you girls really melting down over a Mirror article?
its all over, run for the hills.
I know he's only 18 but he should be ahead of both Young and Valencia in the pecking order. The latter two have gotten chance after chance and have been consistently shite.
Moyes facing battle to keep Januzaj as Juventus step up bid for Man United starlet
By JOHN EDWARDS
PUBLISHED: 08:49 GMT, 24 September 2013 | UPDATED: 09:18 GMT, 24 September 2013
Juventus have stepped up their interest in Manchester United prospect Adnan Januzaj and made it clear they want to open talks about signing him in the New Year.
Sportsmail revealed earlier this month that the Serie A giants were planning to plunder Old Trafford's stock of teenage talent for a second time, after they lured Paul Pogba to Turin, despite Sir Alex Ferguson's best efforts to tie him to a new long-term deal.
Hot prospect: But Adnan Januzaj is frustrated with lack of playing time
Fight: David Moyes (right) faces battle to keep hold of Januzaj
Now Ferguson's successor David Moyes is facing a repeat scenario after Juve targeted Januzaj and sent out a signal they intend exploiting his contract stand-off with United.
Sportsmail understands word has reached Januzaj's agent that Juventus coach Antonio Conte wants to adds the 18-year old to his title-winning squad and is eager to begin contract negotiations as soon as possible.
That could be in a matter of months, unless United can come up with a package that is acceptable to the Belgian teenager and persuades him to end a deadlock over his future that has lasted since April.
Deadlock: Januzaj has stalled on committing his future to United
Italian job: Juventus tempted Paul Pogba (left) away from United despite the best efforts of Sir Alex Ferguson
Juventus are acutely aware that Barcelona are also interested in Januzaj, while Manchester City have been strongly linked with a move for him. Sources in Belgium and Italy have repeatedly included City among his admirers, though Etihad sources have denied the claims.
There is no mistaking Juventus mean business, after being alerted to the continuing stalemate between United and one of their brightest prospects in years. United are determined to resolve it, but the attacking midfielder continues to hold out over a new deal, as he seeks assurances over his chances of an active role in their title defence.
As the talks go on, Juve are manoeuvring themselves into position, ready to offer him lucrative personal terms and a promise that he can emulate Pogba, who has become an integral part of their midfield.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2430364/Adnan-Januzaj-wanted-Juventus.html#ixzz2fnz0Nqn4
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By JOHN EDWARDS
PUBLISHED: 08:49 GMT, 24 September 2013 | UPDATED: 09:18 GMT, 24 September 2013
Juventus have stepped up their interest in Manchester United prospect Adnan Januzaj and made it clear they want to open talks about signing him in the New Year.
Sportsmail revealed earlier this month that the Serie A giants were planning to plunder Old Trafford's stock of teenage talent for a second time, after they lured Paul Pogba to Turin, despite Sir Alex Ferguson's best efforts to tie him to a new long-term deal.
Hot prospect: But Adnan Januzaj is frustrated with lack of playing time
Fight: David Moyes (right) faces battle to keep hold of Januzaj
Now Ferguson's successor David Moyes is facing a repeat scenario after Juve targeted Januzaj and sent out a signal they intend exploiting his contract stand-off with United.
Sportsmail understands word has reached Januzaj's agent that Juventus coach Antonio Conte wants to adds the 18-year old to his title-winning squad and is eager to begin contract negotiations as soon as possible.
That could be in a matter of months, unless United can come up with a package that is acceptable to the Belgian teenager and persuades him to end a deadlock over his future that has lasted since April.
Deadlock: Januzaj has stalled on committing his future to United
Italian job: Juventus tempted Paul Pogba (left) away from United despite the best efforts of Sir Alex Ferguson
Juventus are acutely aware that Barcelona are also interested in Januzaj, while Manchester City have been strongly linked with a move for him. Sources in Belgium and Italy have repeatedly included City among his admirers, though Etihad sources have denied the claims.
There is no mistaking Juventus mean business, after being alerted to the continuing stalemate between United and one of their brightest prospects in years. United are determined to resolve it, but the attacking midfielder continues to hold out over a new deal, as he seeks assurances over his chances of an active role in their title defence.
As the talks go on, Juve are manoeuvring themselves into position, ready to offer him lucrative personal terms and a promise that he can emulate Pogba, who has become an integral part of their midfield.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2430364/Adnan-Januzaj-wanted-Juventus.html#ixzz2fnz0Nqn4
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Nothing story, only aimed at giving it to United in my opinion and reminding them off the handling of the Pogba situation. No quotes, nothing to see. I'm sure United will be doing all that they can (within reason) to get Januzaj on a new long term deal.
"Januzaj frustrated with lack of playing time"
don't make me laugh.
don't make me laugh.Well we'll see that ourselves in the coming weeks with how much game time he gets.
If we don't play him he will leave, I am 100% sure of that. He'd have seen Pogba's success and realised there's no point staying if I can get game time elsewhere at another big club. Moyes has to show faith in him and not just for half an hour against Palace at home or in Carling Cup games. It would be a massive blow to lose him.
Not every young player listens to their agent the way Pogba did. This is basically the same article thats doing the rounds for 2 months now. Tabloid shite
This. If he wants to play for United, he will listen to those who he looks up to and take their advice. Ferguson, Giggs, Scholes, Butt are all involved and evidence that you will be given a chance when the time is right. Januzaj has spoken highly of these guys, so I'm sure he does see the pathway.
The same was said about Pogba and he left. Until we sign him to a new contract these stories will persist and remain.
The majority of players want to do is play. Pogba did listen to his agent but the argument put forward by United was not convincing either.
Moyes can say all he likes to Janujasz he will get game time but when shite like Young are getting minutes you begin to wonder whether its all just hot air. Now Pogba is getting to play for Juve it doesnt take much of a jump for Janujasz to think it might be a better option.
The majority of players want to do is play. Pogba did listen to his agent but the argument put forward by United was not convincing either.
Moyes can say all he likes to Janujasz he will get game time but when shite like Young are getting minutes you begin to wonder whether its all just hot air. Now Pogba is getting to play for Juve it doesnt take much of a jump for Janujasz to think it might be a better option.
Doom and Gloom all the way. maybe we should build a higher fence around Carrington.
No doom and gloom but to let two talents go because you would rather play shite players does take a lot of digesting!
Pogba wasnt "let go" anywhere. The chap made his mind up long before his contract ran out.
If a young player wishes to leave so be it. If they cant see the opportunities and successes that await with United its their loss. The club isnt automatically at fault for everything....
In this case Ive absolutely no doubts the lad will sign on.
If a young player wishes to leave so be it. If they cant see the opportunities and successes that await with United its their loss. The club isnt automatically at fault for everything....
In this case Ive absolutely no doubts the lad will sign on.
Have you looked at our fixtures so far this season? Really? You really expected Januzaj to be playing already? I mean seriously? You are kidding right? Please tell me you're not being completely serious?
It's so funny, less than 2 months ago I was laughed at for suggesting that I think Januzaj will play 10-15 games this year. Now so many people are crying because he hasn't been playing already and that we're going to lose him if we don't play him.
If Juventus were to put forth a bid for Januzaj then I'd be disgusted by them.
I'm not kidding, I would definitely expect to see him, given how utter fecking useless our other wingers are, I would say that to not give him a run out would be fecking ridiculous.
You aren't dense enough to realise that people now want to over-use him for two reasons that weren't apparent in the summer:
- Wingers playing like shit
-Controversy over him signing a new contract (I'm sure he will obviously, but nothing is certain).
Is there any reason that we let our talented youngsters enter the final year of their contract without tying them down? Is there an age limit or something?
To be fair...we had an idea about the first point
Very true, but to this degree? We did have a shred of hope regarding Valencia only last week it's fair to say... And Ashley Young went from very poor to rotten gash.
I personally think he's worthy of being given first team status.
I'd be worried if our manager was bullied into starting a player he had no intention of starting because he has yet to sign a contract.
That said, the manager has already said he was close to starting him vs Palace so it's clear he's in his plans and will feature at some point, anyone that was expecting him to play vs Chelsea/Bayer/City is deluded.
That said, the manager has already said he was close to starting him vs Palace so it's clear he's in his plans and will feature at some point, anyone that was expecting him to play vs Chelsea/Bayer/City is deluded.
Maybe the obvious answer, but they need to turn of an age before signing a prof contract, but I assume you mean't why we (As opposed to other teams don't) And I believe it's more to do with the fact that other teams aren't as bothered about their youngsters, who has come through Chelsea or city ranks in the last 5/10 years from youth that they could have lost? And we do see Barcelona occasionally loosing youth products... We had pique, Arsenal had Fabregas etc
The problem is we have Young.
But what about Zaha? He's had less of a look in than Januzaj. We were never going to play Januzaj in the first match. We weren't going to play him against Chelsea, we weren't going to play him against Liverpool, we weren't going to play him in the champions league match for several reasons, we weren't going to play him against City.
I just don't understand how people are upset that he hasn't been playing in these tough matches. He's going to get his chances, the season isn't 5 matches long.
Not to mention that Januzaj is - unlike Pogba - making it easy for the manager to pick him by not letting his standards drop whenever he does get his chance to play, whether that be first team or U-21s.
Juventus are the new Arsenal
Barca lost those players because of Spanish law where they can't sign pro terms till they were 18 whereas in England the age is 16. So both those guys got a nice pay rise by coming here.
Is there any similar rules here? Makes no sense to let a "sure fire" player like Januzaj enter the last year of his contract.
On Manutd Homepage. Seriously, you guys need to calm down. He's bloody grateful he's getting opportunities, unlike Pogba who was demanding to be a player knocking on Fergies door. 2 completely different mentalities.
I wouldn't try and understand why people are 'upset' as they react of stupid articles such as this, I wouldn't say I'm 'Upset', but I am definitely disappointed to see the same Wingers tried constantly in Young and Valencia.
Zaha equally deserves a run out, and you say, not against this top side, or that top side, but I ask, why? As what we currently 'rely on' isn't doing anything for us.
Yea agreed I was aware of that as we can't sign Brazillians until they are 18 unless its an 'exceptional talent' or similar I believe.... From what I know though, this problem has only been of recent years, and I think it has a lot to do with if they were at City/ Chelsea, they would be happy to throw silly money at the youngster, despite the fact he isn't proven, all I can say (as you know I'm sure) is to point you towards our wage structure, and I'm sure you can appreciate the affect's it would have re-structuring it for one player (With a lot of of potential)
The interview after his debut said a lot about his mindset.
I do agree about the contract situation though. Letting the contracts of top talents go into the final year is poor management on the face of it so I can understand the frustration. In reality id imagine its far more complicated than that. Agents probably being the main cause of it. Of course people will use this as a stick to beat the club with even though they know feck all about the facts of the matter.
Welcome back btw....
But we still have Nani and Kagawa who need games as well. I don't think Young should be playing of course but at the end of the day, the likes of Januzaj would never have played in a game with as much intensity as a match against Chelsea/City/Liverpool and I don't think it's fair to throw him in at the very very deep end especially with the expectations of a lot of muppets.
Imagine if he played badly, you'll get so many people saying that he shouldn't play, he's not ready etc etc. Of course I want Adnan to play, but he's never really played first team football at this kind of level before and he needs to be eased in to get used the intensity of it.
I've heard that his agent wants a Thiago-style clause in any contract we give him, that guarantees him starting a certain number of games per season. As we've never done that with any players to my knowledge, it's hard to imagine he'll get it.
I think of it more this way, if you agree Val & Young should have been dropped, that leaves only Nani & Kagawa to start a few games, I don't think it's unreasonable to say we usually end up subbing at least 1 'flair' player per game, there's 15 mins at the end for Janujaz/Zaha to impress....
I completely understand that, but if the manager is worrying about what might happen if it goes bad... It's a bit worrying as me personally, I would hope he would be braver and more confident to say 'this isn't working', something needs to change, whether it's right or wrong, people will criticise NO action over the wrong action.
And about the easing into it... I agree that's the way to handl 99% of youth's but not everyone, when in our XI (Albeit only at friendlies) he by no means looked out of place, and I'm sure he may make a few mistakes if he got the chance, but I can only guess he'd do more right, he seems very composed and mature to me, that's not to say, throw him in against Barcelona, that's to say that every 18 year old isn't the same.
Good point, good to have you back.
On a footballing note I cant wait to see him linking up with Hernandez in the same side.
I think his vision and he Mexican's instincts could be lethal together
I think his vision and he Mexican's instincts could be lethal together
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