I think there was no coincidence that Rose was saying he wants world class players at the club and not ones he needs to Google and low and behold this alleged 'bid' is placed.
The media are briefed on alot of things, often to stabilise internal club affairs. If Martial was available and unhappy, neither of which seem likely given the noise from both manager and player, there would be much more in the press to suggest this than a 25m bid from Spurs from one questionable source.
1. What does Mourinho care about re-sale value? He wants the strongest possible first XI now, to mount a title challenge this season. And Rose at LB for United would address a long-standing weakness and definitely improve your best XI.
2. I agree that swap deals don't often happen, not least because they're complicated to pull-off. And that's partly why I've said it's a long-shot. But the idea of Mourinho being open to the possibility is - in my view - not beyond the bounds of possibility. Whether Levy and Pochettino would be willing to engage in such a deal is another question.
Why he would cost more than Walker considering that:Lol have u been under a rock? Walker was amacably sold for £50m odd. Rose is trying to force a move, you think we will turn belly up and wait to be tickled. He is currently injured and has no return date, certainly not before the window closes, has currently 4 years left on his contract. If there is a transfer it will be a big one.
Why he would cost more than Walker considering that:
a) he is around as good as Walker.
b) he is injury prone, Walker isn't.
c) he is injured right now, making the transfer riskier.
d) Walker has performed longer in the top level.
Cause he is the best LB in the league (at least until Mendy fires). But then Shaw was that a few years ago.Why would any "big" team possibly want him then lol?
