I think it's more of a principle with them than anything. They don't have the same market as anyone else so they try and hold onto their good players when they can since they are so much harder to replace.
Ander Herrera is a Manchester United Player!
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I think it's more of a principle with them than anything. They don't have the same market as anyone else so they try and hold onto their good players when they can since they are so much harder to replace.
No, euro. That's around £28-29.
Won't there be all that extra tax that was talked about last year though?
No, €36m, which is 28-29m in £.
Oh, okay that certainly makes more sense, thought it was pounds.
The tax depends on how agreeable Bilbao are, Bayern went through this, though, and despite Bilbao not wanting to deal, managed to get away without the tax, so there is precedent, if their route is still open. Apparently the three amigos wanted to fix that junk for us last year, at a healthy profit to themselves.
It's not true, is it?
Quiet you!
He's got a buyout clause and Bilbao are thundercunts to deal with. You either match it or they keep the player end of story.
This time last week plenty of people on the CAF were convinced we had Vermaelen in the bag.
Not convinced by these reports. Just seem random Spanish sources.
Not convinced by these reports. Just seem random Spanish sources.
Wouldn't want to haggle with them, but I admire that sort of approach.
Considering all their players are local as well Bilbao are an admirable team. They support local football and yet they're among the best, remarkable.
If I remember correctly he put in some very good performances against Barcelona, Madrid so he doesn't shy away from the big games.
It's an incredibly impressive approach, I read a kind of pamphlet on them, and it was really good. As much on how they want to develop their youth as people as much as players, and their possession with purpose motto.
He would be a wonderful signing if it happens.......he can tackle and is an excellent passer.....would be a definite upgrade on the current lumps we have plodding around our central midfield area...we'll probably be told it's all BS tomorrow
We signed a midfielder? Woody signed a midfielder? I'm laughing like Tony Pulis after Liverpool! 
I highly doubt the deal if true would be announced tomorrow though, means this will drag on until someone from United or Bilbao either confirm or deny it.
Lot of inflated prices for players we are going after. Was always going to be the case when the club were coming out saying we were going to have a big summer and needed to rebuild the squad. If I were a team that had a player United wanted, I'd hold them to ransom as well since they have stated there is much money to spend and they aren't afraid to spend it.
Never thought that was a good idea, even if it was more to keep the fans excited for the future.
Never thought that was a good idea, even if it was more to keep the fans excited for the future.
Woeful.I'm not a fan of judging players from youtube videos, but some of the passes on that video are great. He seems to have great vision and awareness, as well as a perfected weighted pass. I doubt you would find as many good incisive passes if you made a video of all of our central midfielders from last season.
Also, not only is he a top midfielder, he's also the highest ranked female poker player of all time, which is impressive. Won his third WSOP bracelet this year.
Looked very nice in that "all touches" video vs Barca. Like the cut of his jib. Very composed on the ball. Good defensively as well. Hope this turns out to be true. I trust in LVG.
Agreed, I wanted us to get him last summer, he'd be a great signing imo.
Just woken up to the news 
Please let this happen!
Please let this happen!
love reading the high praise he's getting here from those who watch la liga regularly. I don't so I've never heard of him. hope this is genuine and happens.
Ander HerrerON?
Probably not, but this night we can dream, and believe in a better future....
Probably just another rumour.
A case of Herrera today, gone tomorrow.
A case of Herrera today, gone tomorrow.
Lets hope no mystery men turn up to spoil the party.
Alright, I'm in.
Brings back funny memories with all the impostor talk.
I was gutted we didn't get him last summer, especially signing Fellaini over him
Some people just never learn.
Time is a flat circle. Everything we've ever done or will do, we're gonna do over and over and over again.
Whether the news is wrong or correct, the good thing is it'll be known clearly by tonight. Let's have faith in the big baby. Perhaps he'll deliver.
It was horrible being a tinpot, deadline day side last year even if it was mildly amusing having three Impostors turn up and try to sign this guy. I paid a bit more attention to him this season and he seems a good fit for us, then again, pretty much anybody would seem a good fit in our midfield
Ander's buyout clause is due to increase after June 30. That reminds me of Fellaini.
Get out!
I think this is really happening.
Get my cock out? It's too early for that.
I think tte massive, glaring hole in mid field is what drives up the price, not United explaining the obvious
I'm excited by this, I hope it happens. Haven't seen much of him but from what I have seen he would be a big step up and should do well under van Gaal. Would be a bit weird if all the Spanish press are wrong so fingers crossed we've actually signed a player on the down low and managed to avoid leaking it to the English press.
Watching Netherlands at the WC, whenever a player is mentioned as a target I tend to look at the WC squad and see which role they'd have.
Three in the middle, who is he most like for the Dutch team?
Three in the middle, who is he most like for the Dutch team?
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