Alexis Sanchez | Udinese: No Deal Yet
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Strange thing about all these rumours concening Modric (or a CM) and Sanchez is that we are unlikely to be in for both.
Wonder which of the two rumours is false.....
Wonder which of the two rumours is false.....
I think its more likely that the Sanchez rumours are false at the moment. We've known for a while that CM is where we need strengthening, and at times it was glaringly obvious last season. As much as some would love us to sign Sanchez, and as good as he may be/end up being, I dont think Sir Alex would allow us to go into the new season having spent a large portion of the remaining budget on another winger in a summer where Scholes has retired, Hargreaves has been released and Gibson looks likely to be sold as well.
AKA I'm spending most of my time in the Modric thread.
Must admit I'd be surprised if we were in for Sanchez. Not that he's not a good player or anything but more because we don't need him.
Fergie doesn't like bidding wars anyway.
Fergie doesn't like bidding wars anyway.
It's from the Mirror, so it must be true.
Transfer news Chelsea join race Alexis Sanchez of Udinese also target Manchester United Manchester City Barcelona - News - MirrorFootball.co.uk
Transfer news Chelsea join race Alexis Sanchez of Udinese also target Manchester United Manchester City Barcelona - News - MirrorFootball.co.uk
The Mirror have reported in the last 72 hours that city, then us, then Barca were favourites to capture him, in fact said we had won the race, and now they're reporting it as if it's an even six-way fight. I politely suggest they haven't a fecking clue what they're talking about.
Udinese are doing a sterling job here to try and get the price up. Trouble is I don't think the clubs are falling for it. They'll know who's bidding and who's not.
We're certainly after someone but I don't think for one minute it's this lad.
We're certainly after someone but I don't think for one minute it's this lad.
Chelsea were mentioned in Italian reports 15 hours ago. Poor muppet reaction time from The Mirror.
Has he been seen wearing a United shirt yet whilst filming for the front cover of the new FIFA game yet
And who's Sanchez's Pjanic
And who's Sanchez's Pjanic
Yep, last season after a slow start probably due to the world cup, he gradually gained form and was probably one of Serie A's best players ( And productive )... Started off RW then played in the hole, he really can play any position in the attack, reminded of how Messi moved from the wings to the central position.
Tough questions, I like both players but on form, Sanchez has more pace and penetration and he has a bit more flair, I'd say Young might be better at set pieces but if we're also talking about potential, Sanchez has a lot more and he's only 22 while Young is 25.
Not quite, but if we were in it for A.Young vs Sanchez ( Only 1 type of signing should be enough ) Sanchez has the potential to be a key player for us while I can see Young more of a squad player.
I understand the excitement, each day its like a muppets dream... But in reality we might get a new Bebe' or Obertan so lets keep the faith up and hopefully we might get both players...
We're definitely in for Sanchez. No doubt about that. We've been following him strongly for years now.
So, what, 40 million for him and he's ours?
I'd say 40 million euro's well spent D. Given our history of chasing this boy, I don't believe Fergie will let it go that easy.
the key is where the player wants to go.
so far it seems he wants to go to either Barca or us.
of course Udinese will want the most they can get but if their expected price is met by the club he favors, the deal will be made.
so far it seems he wants to go to either Barca or us.
of course Udinese will want the most they can get but if their expected price is met by the club he favors, the deal will be made.
New day, new muppetry. I expect some developments today, bring it on 
Probably cheaper, £35million should do it. He supposedly has a certain affinity for the club too, so I'm pretty sure he won't think twice about agreeing to the move should we strike.
It's highly tempting, but you have to consider whether we do actually need him, and if so can we still afford another midfielder which we'll still be needing.
If this deal doesn't go through and he ends up at Barca i expect mass suicide on Redcafe as seen previously, i.e. Benzema and Torres thread.
I've barely seen any of him but 30-40 million is seemingly being quoted as the potential transfer value for Modric and Sanchez. I don't know, just seems like far too much. For Modric for sure because while I think he's really good I don't think he's 30 plus million good. Sanchez I've seen too little of but 30 plus million for a wide player, given that we already have two really really good ones?
Only reason I can see us spending such a huge sum on him would be him having the ability to be one of the very best. If we do get him then I hope he is that good!
Welcome to the current transfer market.
I'm assuming discussions with all the respective clubs has now come to an end.
So when do we find out where he will go? Is there a time/date for this decision?
So when do we find out where he will go? Is there a time/date for this decision?
This guy is arguably the hottest property in world football right now so the figures being talked about are hardly surprising.
Chelsea are clearly looking to rebuild.
They'll be in for various players this summer and will move a fair few out I bet.
The figures seem very resonable if he is good as people are saying.
Judging by who is in for him, I would assume he is!
Judging by who is in for him, I would assume he is!
That's what I'm saying. We should sign players for those sums only if they are THAT good. I personally don't know if he is but the interest I guess speaks volumes. I think Modric is very very good but not that good.
I'd be staggered if he ended up at Man City.
It's between us, Barcelona and outsiders Chelsea imo. We really don't want him ending up at Chelsea though!
It's between us, Barcelona and outsiders Chelsea imo. We really don't want him ending up at Chelsea though!
So while the news is coming in slowly, does anyone think that if we got him, Ferguson would ask Owen To give up the Number 7 shirt?
No.
How come?
I refuse to buy a red United 7 replica with Owen on my back!
Commercially it would make a lot of sense and he'd fit right in with the traditions of the shirt aswell. Owen should never have got that shirt. I know some people couldn't care less about a shirt number but I think it's those sorts of traditions and romances that make supporting a football team what it is.
If he was given the #7, I'd buy a shirt with his name and number on the back and that is saying something because the last football shirt I owned was the black "sharp viewcam" one! That was a sexy kit.
I don't think SAF really gives a monkeys about shirt numbers. The club, however, do so they would probably instigate such a change.
Is that why when Ronaldo joined, he requested the number 28 shirt and ferguson said "no, no, yours is the number 7" and went on to explain what it meant.
Fair do's never knew that.
Still, I think it is fairly low down on his list of priorities.
Yeah I've already ordered my Sanchez 7 Jersey!
You need to have a special kit with magnetic letters and numbers.
This thread is going haywire!
Because of a piece of shitey journalism, suddenly Chelsea are in for Sanchez.
I doubt it!
He will go to United, Barca or as an outsider, City.
Personally, this protracted affair smacks of the lad making it clear where he wants to go and the rest are being used to drive up the preferred club's price to somewhere close to Udinese's valuation.
He knows that if he goes to Barca he will spend quite a bit more time bench warming than he would at United. There is talk of him being an United fan and if he wants to come to OT, he will, as I am sure SAF will pay the right price in the end.
However, if he wants to join the best team in the world, play considerably less than he is used to (initially at least), but fulfill his ambitions, then fair play to the lad.
In my opinion, he is either United or Barca bound and others clubs haven't a chance. He is holding out for what he wants, my head says Barca but my heart hopes it is United.
Because of a piece of shitey journalism, suddenly Chelsea are in for Sanchez.
I doubt it!
He will go to United, Barca or as an outsider, City.
Personally, this protracted affair smacks of the lad making it clear where he wants to go and the rest are being used to drive up the preferred club's price to somewhere close to Udinese's valuation.
He knows that if he goes to Barca he will spend quite a bit more time bench warming than he would at United. There is talk of him being an United fan and if he wants to come to OT, he will, as I am sure SAF will pay the right price in the end.
However, if he wants to join the best team in the world, play considerably less than he is used to (initially at least), but fulfill his ambitions, then fair play to the lad.
In my opinion, he is either United or Barca bound and others clubs haven't a chance. He is holding out for what he wants, my head says Barca but my heart hopes it is United.
What about Inter? He has also said he wouldn't mind staying in Italy.
I just have a horrible feeling now that it will be Barca. This summer is turning me into a proper caf transfer muppet I have visions of him holding the Barca shirt at camp nou on his presentation and next season us realising what we have missed out on
I have visions of him holding the Barca shirt at camp nou on his presentation and next season us realising what we have missed out on I think every time me miss out on players we really want, it's not ideal. It's not about muppetry, it's about the plans to build your team (and big ones at that, considering the money on offer) falling through. Then we need to start all over again with someone else further down the list, or really hoping that someone from the youth team makes a huge step up.
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