Ander Herrera is a Manchester United Player!
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Whenever I've seen him play he's looked like a CM who is playing as a number 10. Doesn't have a particularly great shot on him but he can certainly spot a pass. If he had a real goal threat I'd probably say he's better off more advanced up the pitch.
He's a workhorse though, I think that alone will see him do well as a CM along with his other qualities.
With the recent national team failings, if he can do well with United he may well get himself into the set up too.
Ballbag has also reported it. Definitely not happening!
Anyone else a bit worried by this? Strange how our targets haven't changed a year on, especiallyones which aren't particularly overwhelming..
Supposedly a bit of a leader too, future captain material according to Hunter.
Cheers lads, sounds promising. We certainly need to add more in midfield as well as Herrera, plus clearing some out.
People complaining. Do one.Would love it if true. Have been a fan of this lad since they ripped us to shreds in the Europa. 
Would be quite a surprising signing, coming from nowhere almost.
Would be quite a surprising signing, coming from nowhere almost.
I'm pretty sure we scout our targets for several years at least, before we usually make a move. Probably LVG was given the reports we have on players and decided he likes Ander?
Well this all happened very quickly and quietly this time round. I like it.
I think that's likely.
Never watched him, never seen him play... What kind of player is he? Worth the money? Various scouting reports are not that encouraging.
So are the 3 men in suits who thought were representing United last time but in reality weren't, involved this time??
Ok, I'm convinced to the point that I can start watching sexy YouTube videos of him now.
Are you kidding?
There really is no pleasing some fans.
We could sign schweinsteiger, Kroos and Ronaldo, and there'd still be complaints.
Which reports are those?
Daily Mail pulling out a 50k figure for his wages...perhaps a reason why there are few issues with meeting the release clause this time, rather than pissing about.
He's played nearer the striker in a more advanced role quite a bit in the last season, but he's a centre midfielder. And a very hard working one.
A bit scrappier than the current/new breed of Spanish midfielder and less secure and consistent with his passing, but still typically quick-thinking on and off the ball. Extremely athletic and intense when trying to win the ball back.
Not one who can control the game on his own, so hopefully if he comes, so does someone else. Also not the calmest or most natural in front of goal.
But he'd still improve us on his own just because he'd be the only midfielder we have who can run past someone, pass forward with one touch, and he'd be our most energetic and best tackler.
Mata and Kagawa would have someone form deep who thinks as quickly as them, plays one-twos, trusts his team-mates enough to give them the ball in tight spaces, and he can play those long passes like Alex Song used to play to Van Persie.
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That's good enough for me! All is fine now!
Take my summary with a pinch of salt, but he's more of a box to box. Can do a bit of everything - tackle, pass, killer passes, shoot, assist etc but most importantly, he's used to a high pressing game (both attacking and defending) and he's very good at keeping the ball under pressure.
He'll compliment Carrick/Strootman type players really well.
Think of Fabregas when he played deeper at Arsenal. Not at that level but he's got immense potential to get there.
We'll be pretty stocked in this attacking midfielder position with Herrera, Mata, Kagawa and possibly Rooney. A lot of quality there which is promising.
Might well have been aware of him anyway. Plus Herrera did star under Bielsa, someone whose approach is quite comparable to LVG's. I'd imagine it wasn't hard for LVG to see how Herrera would fit into his team.
One signing at a time. Made of glass, isn't Keano, left us for another club.
This place amazes at times.
This is what it should always come down to. van Gaal has done more than enough in his career for us to trust his vision for the squad. Even though Herrera is already a decent player, van Gaal may have an idea on how to get more out of him that the rest of us are missing.
It's happening. We're fecking signing a proper, creative midfielder!
Exactly my feelings in terms of his attacking prowess. Not some one who will score loads but seems like one who provides little passes that makes the difference. Did not know about his workhorse reputation, will suit LVG.
This is the first time I see it mentioned this way from where I'm coming from. Well, it already does sound dirty from first look and I just wanna double confirm it as the deal looks more likely to be done than not. Wonder how is he going to get away with his rubs.
Not sure if serious... but if you are, I hope you enjoy the eternal misery.
Just saw it on skynews
Woody, Avram and Joel?
Awesome. With Spain bound to undergo a big change soon we might be signing a soon to be midfield regular for them - he will definitely get his chance and with him, de Gea and Mata we could have 3/11 of one of the best teams in the world in the coming years. We must have scouted him pretty thoroughly as also showed interest last year so our interest could have well preceeded even Moyes.
Very happy with this transfer. If we follow it with a left back (still think it doesn't have to be £34m Shaw) and a flair player (could well be Alexis Sanchez) we will be in good position to challenge.
Very happy with this transfer. If we follow it with a left back (still think it doesn't have to be £34m Shaw) and a flair player (could well be Alexis Sanchez) we will be in good position to challenge.
A CM
On the BBC website too:
Schweinsteiger is too old. Kroos is very ordinary and a Bayern reject. Ronaldo is overrated. I'd rather have Messi.
Who cares what LVG thinks as long as this Graham Hunter bloke thinks Herrera is alright.
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