This guy is really not that good. A spanish Cleverley.
Ander Herrera is a Manchester United Player!
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What the feck is happening!
I never knew he was as old as he was, 25 years old by the time the season kicks off, I keep thinking he's 21-22.
Based on what evidence? Enlighten one with your knowledge of all things Herrera and Cleverley.
Wonder how long it will take him to settle properly. Having De Gea and Mata will be pretty important in this regard.
I think he is premier league made . And most spaniards seem to hit the ground running in England. Saw it with the Man City pair last season. Mata and Cazorla in the last few seasons.
Yeah thats a good point. I think he'll be a big success for us if he has indeed signed.
Definitely overpriced though. At the same time, if the reported figures for Shaw are true then at least Herrera wouldn't be alone in that regard.
Go on...
Go on...
This all seems very strange. I read his agent's interview a few days ago that he was happy to stay in Bilbao and was fairly sure that this was dead in the water. Now I woke up today and saw some radio station is saying that this is a done deal. Hopefully, we'll get to know more during the day.
This is going to happen I reckon. Add Strootman in January and we'll have a high energy, non porous midfield again!
No smoke without fire...
There seems to be a lot of smoke here. From decent sources too.
There seems to be a lot of smoke here. From decent sources too.
Yup, quality sources all reporting it roughly at the same time. Early beginnings looking good.
According to Marca, the player is in England and the deal will be completed today.
http://t.co/zzE85MVo9u
http://t.co/zzE85MVo9u
What I don't understand now is, why the feck did Moyes not go back for him in January?
Probably was embarrassed to
Bilbao probably weren't prepared to let him go mid season is what I actually think though.
The flurry of reports seems appropriate given tht we have a week to sign him before his release clause rises. If anything is happening here, it would be now.
I watched almost all of his games last season (after our links with him last summer) and I really like him and hope we get him. His poor start to the season was overstated imo. He was used as a sub or subbed off a few times (when he wasn't even playing particularly badly) early in the season and people seemed to assume it was because he was in poor form but I don't think he was personally. Anyway after the early teething problems with the new manager he had a really good season.
He played more advanced than I imagine he would here but he's still involved in most of the midfield play and often made the most (or was in the top two or three) passes for Athletic Club. He is energetic and isn't afraid to get stuck in. He presses energetically and harries the opponents, not giving them time to settle on the ball and won't think twice about flying in to try to win the ball back. His link up play is really good too (if a tad sloppy on occasion). I think he would be perfect for us.
What I particularly liked about him was that he really came alive in some of the big games against Madrid and Barcelona last season iirc and was probably Athletic Clubs best player in those games. He isn't a world beater but I think he'd bring our midfield a bit more dynamism and tempo.
I really hope this happens.
I watched almost all of his games last season (after our links with him last summer) and I really like him and hope we get him. His poor start to the season was overstated imo. He was used as a sub or subbed off a few times (when he wasn't even playing particularly badly) early in the season and people seemed to assume it was because he was in poor form but I don't think he was personally. Anyway after the early teething problems with the new manager he had a really good season.
He played more advanced than I imagine he would here but he's still involved in most of the midfield play and often made the most (or was in the top two or three) passes for Athletic Club. He is energetic and isn't afraid to get stuck in. He presses energetically and harries the opponents, not giving them time to settle on the ball and won't think twice about flying in to try to win the ball back. His link up play is really good too (if a tad sloppy on occasion). I think he would be perfect for us.
What I particularly liked about him was that he really came alive in some of the big games against Madrid and Barcelona last season iirc and was probably Athletic Clubs best player in those games. He isn't a world beater but I think he'd bring our midfield a bit more dynamism and tempo.
I really hope this happens.
I prefer if we go for two midfielders this summer. And go for Strootman in January. I don't think Herrera alone would solve our problems, but would be a good start.
Anderson is gone. Question marks over Fellaini and Cleverley. Carrick and Fletcher need replacing.
I agree with that. Regardless of our Strootman plans, we need 2 midfielders this window and I hope we're half way there by the end of today!
Release clause goes up on July 1st so you'd assume we need to be quick about this. You'd also assume we know what we're doing after last year's screw up...
Well if you believe Marca it's already been done!
Thanks for the quick analysis on him. I'm really hoping this happens as well, he's a quality midfielder.
It says "gaining 3 million euros each year". Am I to assume that means 3 million on top of what he's already making or just 3 million euros total? What do we think?
Has his cousins friend been house hunting in Manchester yet?
Since it's a translation I took the "gaining" as meaning "earning", so I don't think he'll be getting anything extra on top.
I though that but it seems a little low TBH.
Yep, gonna be announced today according to them. If that's true then you'd expect to see the media on this side reporting things pretty sharpish today though.
Do not want, would rather have vidal @Plugsy
Mhm, yeah it does seem a tad low.
Works out at 44k a week.
I speak Spanish. 3€ million net earnings.
De Gea will take him in I suppose!
Does anyone know or have an idea what he currently makes?
Ah ok, yeah that is pretty low. Can't be right?
I want Messi and Ronaldo. Some things aren't achievable though.
Yeap. That, and the fact that we're not in a good position with last season's debacle, and our midfield is widely accepted to be our weakest link. Also, the fact that the bloody money men keep reassuring people we're minted despite our on field problems.
From the caf twitter: http://athletic.elcorreo.com/noticias/201406/24/united-otra-herrera-20140624020635.html
Says deal is being pushed to be completed by the end of the week.
Says deal is being pushed to be completed by the end of the week.
So there could be a Spanish love triangle at united next season: De Gea, Mata and Herrera.
To be fair, even if the club keeps silent about any transfers every other club know Utd are one of the top money makers in football. Add to that Athletic being a very expensive place to shop at.
By the amount of local press/radio commenting on this I think it could be true. No infalible sources but very wide spread.
By the amount of local press/radio commenting on this I think it could be true. No infalible sources but very wide spread.
I would have thought Martinez would be the third member, that photo looked like bro-cheating
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