Red Hand Devil
Plan M ish
But it's okay, apparently we're getting Sneijder, Young, Pastore, maybe even Ozil to fill Rooney's boots!
Dont forget Sanchez to fill Red Nev's boots aswell
But it's okay, apparently we're getting Sneijder, Young, Pastore, maybe even Ozil to fill Rooney's boots!
Argh! I wish we heard something!
Seems like its stalling becuase Barca are struggling to get the dough together or haven't decided on Fabregas
Got a feeling this will drag on till after the Copa America which concludes Jluy 24th. Over a month more cock teasing for the Caf.
I fear my cock will explode
No offence, but thats like saying we dont need Messi. U make room for a player of this quality & when he becomes available - you do all you can to get him!
Folk should be fussed. This lad is gonna be some player & we havent replaced Ronnie, regardless of how highly we rate Nani - this lad can fill those boots more than adequately. You only have to look at who's after him - that'll tell ya how highly rated he is & he's probably regarded by those teams, as their missing link (apart from Barca).
It'll be concluded by the end of next week I reckon. If reports are to be believed that 5 clubs have had bids accepted then it is too far along to be protracted another month. I'm sure Sanchez will want it wrapped up before then for the distraction factor.
Preach on brother
People just don't realise how good Sanchez is and can become. I know anyone can look good in a Youtube comp, but they're no exagerration where this lad is concerned.
BARCELONA have moved ahead of Manchester United in the race to sign £30million-rated Udinese star Alexis Sanchez.
The Spanish champions and European Cup holders are in a five-way fight to sign the Chilean winger with the Red Devils, Manchester City, Juventus and Inter Milan.
But Barca vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu reckons his side have the edge on their fellow European heavyweights.
He said: "We are in talks for Sanchez. We know he is a player of value and for that reason there are a lot of clubs chasing him.
"We'll have to continue talking and see what happens in the next few days.
"We are optimistic, even if we are still only at the beginning.
"I can't reveal the details of the negotiations or talk about the other clubs who want him, but we are aware that we must firstly reach an agreement with Udinese and then the player."
Udinese's transfer consultant Stefano Antonelli confirmed Barca, United, City, Inter and Juve have all made bids for the 22-year-old.
But he admitted Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to seal Sanchez's signature. Antonelli said: "The offers have all come from these clubs.
"We don't want to create a bidding war, but he is the big name on the transfer market at the moment and everyone wants him.
"All the clubs we talked about have a chance of signing him, but right now my feeling is that he's more likely to go abroad.
"Barcelona's very powerful push on to the scene has changed the scenario somewhat."
Can you make that picture any bigger RHD I can't see it properly.
Can you make that picture any bigger RHD I can't see it properly.
Just saw this, was from The Sun mind, but it has quotes. Not sure how old the quotes are, could just be recycled bollocks.
Perfect summer?
-----------Carrick/Fletcher--------------
----Giggs/Sneidjer---Modric/Anderson----
Valencia/Sanchez-------Nani/Young/Giggs
---------Sanchez/Rooney/Hernandez-----
Let's be having No 20.
Not looking good for Nani if he can only play left wing
I forgot to put him on the right, it's worse for Valencia, who is strictly right wing.
Barca always act like assholes in transfer wars like this. Constant public messages from both the higher ups and the players themselves.
We on the other hand won't say a thing til it's over.
Valencia plays most of his international football in the centre.
If Fergie would see taht he would be able to be an excellent CM, wouldnt he have tried that out yet?
If Fergie would see taht he would be able to be an excellent CM, wouldnt he have tried that out yet?
I have never see him play in the centre, but when I look at the way he plays, I just cant see it
Manchester City coach Attilio Lombardo has indicated that work is under way to try and bring in Udinese winger Alexis Sanchez.
The Chile international is attracting interest from other European heavyweights such as Barcelona, Juventus, Inter Milan and City's local rivals Manchester United.
Udinese say five offers have been lodged and Lombardo is aware of the amount of competition City would face to secure the services of the 22-year-old.
However, Lombardo, who joined Roberto Mancini's backroom staff a year ago, is hopeful of landing a player that he believes would have a huge impact at Eastlands.
"He is an excellent player for any big club in Europe," Lombardo told Il Friuli. "This season he has often proved to be one of the best in the Italian championship.
"He is a very fast player, a great champion, with a great personality and touch of the ball.
"I repeat, it would be a major boost for any team."
Lombardo accepts that Udinese will have the final say on Sanchez's future but has made it very clear that he ranks highly on City's transfer wish list for the summer.
Fits the profile
He added: "For now he is a very valuable player for Udinese and we respect that.
"What I can say is that Manchester City are always aware of what's happening around great players and Alexis Sanchez fits the profile of football that our club is looking for.
"But in this period of the market it is also true that we talk a lot.
"Players like Sanchez are on the lists of the top teams and this is normal. As is normal in the list of City."
Lombardo could shed no light on reports that City had tabled a bid of €38million (£33.5m) for Sanchez.
He said: "It's not something I can comment on. The company is working hard on purchases, but I'm not authorised to give any details, let alone talk about figures.
"There are people in charge, working with the coaching staff. This is what I can say.
"The market is an important issue and we want a great team for next season, with great players."
Argh! I wish we heard something!
Seems like its stalling becuase Barca are struggling to get the dough together or haven't decided on Fabregas
Barca always act like assholes in transfer wars like this. Constant public messages from both the higher ups and the players themselves.
We on the other hand won't say a thing til it's over.
Valencia plays most of his international football in the centre.
Maybe that's why Ecuador are so shit.
I honestly can't see how anyone could watch Valencia bombing down the wing and think, "Oh, central midfield suits him." He hasn't got anything about him that makes you think he could play centrally in even a halfway decent side.
I'm sure its due in part to the other 10 players on the pitch. I'd be sure that Tony is their best player and maybe putting him in the middle maximises their slender chances!
So it's confirmed that we are showing interest.Just have to hope he sees sense.
Maybe that's why Ecuador are so shit.
I honestly can't see how anyone could watch Valencia bombing down the wing and think, "Oh, central midfield suits him." He hasn't got anything about him that makes you think he could play centrally in even a halfway decent side.
Maybe that's why Ecuador are so shit.
I honestly can't see how anyone could watch Valencia bombing down the wing and think, "Oh, central midfield suits him." He hasn't got anything about him that makes you think he could play centrally in even a halfway decent side.
This is all going to end in disappointment