David De Gea (SAF confirmed signing!)

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Hellboy said:
Subject to accepting a our contract offer :rolleyes:
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Nope, it came up initially as "United sign Ramsey" or something of that ilk. Was tres annoying.

That said, the sooner this is announced on the site the better, I can't be bothered to scout otherwise.
 
Ole's_toe_poke said:
The Manutd.com that claimed Ramsey to United was a done deal.
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Ubik said:
Nope, it came up initially as "United sign Ramsey" or something of that ilk. Was tres annoying.

That said, the sooner this is announced on the site the better, I can't be bothered to scout otherwise.
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You're right the headline did claim that. But then there was a whole article underneath which clearly said subject to personal terms being agreed. Either ways that is just an alienated incident anyways.
 
Ubik said:
Nope, it came up initially as "United sign Ramsey" or something of that ilk. Was tres annoying.

That said, the sooner this is announced on the site the better, I can't be bothered to scout otherwise.
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It actually said "United agree fee for Aaron Ramsey" - which was true. We agreed a fee with Cardiff.
 
forevrared said:
It actually said "United agree fee for Aaron Ramsey" - which was true. We agreed a fee with Cardiff.
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Not initially it didn't. This is fairly common knowledge, don't know why it's being argued...

EDIT - And yes, this is the headline I'm talking about.
 
cina said:
Valencia are 3rd in La Liga and barely created a chance against us even though we didn't have our best team available for either game.

I mean for feck sake, there's a 24 point gap between 1st and 3rd.

Anyway, shouldn't have really brought it up, there's loads of threads on it already.
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:lol: that made me chuckle. And you are right about La Liga!
 
Sir Alex Ferguson has distanced himself from speculation Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign David de Gea from Atletico Madrid.

With Edwin van der Sar due to retire in the summer, Ferguson is in the hunt for a new number one keeper and De Gea has been heavily linked with United for a number of months.

And reports have emerged in Spain claiming a transfer has already been agreed with Atletico for De Gea.

However, after watching his side book their place in the last four of the Champions League, Ferguson refused to give credence to the reports.

"On Italian television I am supposed to be signing two players from Italy tonight, so I can place that story along with those," he said.

"There is always speculation about who we are going to sign. So many people throw names at me. I can't answer it."

Atletico chief Miguel Angel Gil Marin also denied the claims, saying: "As of today, Atletico count on him for next season."
 
Now they are saying it is not a done deal.

Atletico Madrid deny Manchester United deal done for David De Gea - ESPN Soccernet
Atletico Madrid chief Miguel Angel Gil Marin has denied media reports in Spain that a deal has already been struck that will see their highly-rated young goalkeeper David De Gea move to Manchester United this summer.

According to the reports, crediting Spanish radio station Onda Cero, agent Jorge Mendes had travelled to England and reached an agreement with United that will see the 20-year-old De Gea join the Red Devils for a fee of 20million euros.

However, speaking to Spanish newspaper AS, Atletico's chief executive Angel Gil said: "Mendes is in England, but it is for nothing related to De Gea. He doesn't have any power from Atletico to negotiate for the player.

"At the end of the season we will see if (De Gea) he goes or if he remains. If he wants to go, we will refer to his buy-out clause. As of today, Atletico count on him for next season.''
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What do you guys think if this is true?

Will he be your number one?

edit: it seems it isn't true.

But is this the guy you lot want?
 
Sam.G said:
What do you guys think if this is true?

Will he be your number one?

edit: it seems it isn't true.

But is this the guy you lot want?
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I'd prefer Neuer as he's already a top keeper with a lot of experience at the highest level. However De Gea has the potential to be very very good but we'll have to be patient with him.
 
Got a text of an Arsenal fan mate that reckons they're sniffing around too. Perhaps unlikely that Arsene will creak open his cobwebbed wallet to such a degree, but still possible. If he is our number one choice, hope we get it sorted soon...
 
Yeah - a few places were saying that At. Madrid have accepted bids from us and from Arsenal.

My gut feeling is that if De Gea decides to leave At. Madrid, he will sign for us. I don't think he will pick Arsenal ahead of us at this stage.
 
Arsenal have Schezeny or whatever so I doubt they'll go spend 20m on a keeper.
 
You wouldn't think so, but you never know. I had forgotten about Szczesny though. I just have a paranoia and phobia of Arsenal nicking our targets these days.
 
"lots of confused ppl tonight. Must be the drink. Or time of day.De Gea: Man Utd willing to pay 20-25m,thats his buy out clause. At M acknowledges offer. NOW UP TO THE PLAYER! that's all. Clear?"

Balague covering his tracks :rolleyes: That's not what his first tweets indicated.
 
So he's now back to what he's been saying for about a month. Seems inventing quotes from CEO's isn't even below him, what a knob.
 
Manchester United have reportedly sealed a deal to sign Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David de Gea in a deal worth £17.5million, according to Spanish radio station Onda Cero.


Reports in Spain suggest that United have been negotiating a deal with the 20-year-old in recent weeks and the two clubs have now agreed upon a fee that will see de Gea move to Old Trafford next season.

Yesterday de Gea's agent, Hector Rincon, revealed that his client had a €20million release clause in his contract and that United were in discussions with Atletico about signing the talented youngster.

"Well, we did have talks with Manchester United but, first of all, they always look for an agreement with the club," confirmed Rincon. "Anyway, most of the biggest European teams have shown interest in David de Gea.

"What I can tell you is that his release clause now is €20million, but I have no idea if the club would sell him for less," he told Sport.co.uk.

"Right now, the player has a contract with Atletico Madrid and if Manchester United or any other team want him they will have to reach an agreement or pay the whole release clause."

With Edwin van der Sar retiring at the end of the season, United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has made it his top priority to sign a new stopper with de Gea, Germany's Manuel Neuer and Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina all linked with a move to Manchester.

Despite reports in Spain claiming a deal has been agreed, Ferguson yesterday distanced himself from the suggestions that a deal was already in place.

"On Italian television I am supposed to be signing two players from Italy tonight, so I can place that story along with those," Ferguson told SkySports. "There is always speculation about who we are going to sign. So many people throw names at me. I can't answer it."

While it is uncertain whether a deal is now in place, it seems likely that United will move for a keeper and De Gea has topped the list since Edwin van der Sar's announcement. With Manchester United keen to spend big when the transfer window reopens in the summer, Ferguson's comments do not obscure the fact that as a long-term target of Manchester United, De Gea's reported move is likely to have some substance.

Manchester United Complete £17.5m Deal for Spanish Stopper
 
Transfer news Manchester United AND Chelsea have bid for David De Gea but no deal has been struck say Atletico Madrid - News - MirrorFootball.co.uk

Atletico Madrid have denied reports that goalkeeper David De Gea has agreed to join Manchester United - and also revealed that Chelsea are in the running for his signature.

“[De Gea's agent Jorge] Mendes is in England, but not to negotiate a deal for De Gea,” said Atletico Madrid boss Gil Marin.

”Mendes does not have the authority to act on behalf of De Gea.

"At the end of the season we will see if he wants to leave. If he wants to go, we’ll refer to his €25m buy-out clause. Until then we count on him to remain with us.”

“We’ve received offers from both United and Chelsea [for De Gea]. He also has an offer from us to renew his deal. We’d like him to stay here, but David’s future is entirely in his own hands.”
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Chelsea? feck off. They've got feckedHead with his denial theories.
 
It's possible both Arsenal, ourselves and others have agreed to pay the buyout clause in his contract - I suppose it stands to reason why the clubs would deny any link until the player has chosen the club of his choice. Ramsey is good case in point where we looked silly. Also if this bid failed we can't be having the next target thinking he was second choice all along, hence SAF denying the story.

What's very obvious is that De Gea is on the market judging from his clubs comments.
 
Ramshock said:
I have to say im puzzled by De Gea. Why Fergie doesnt go after a much more experienced keeper baffles me.
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Maybe SAF thinks he's as good those more experienced keepers available. Or the story could be absolutely rubbish and we're not interested.
 
Sultan said:
It's possible both Arsenal, ourselves and others have agreed to pay the buyout clause in his contract - I suppose it stands to reason why the clubs would deny any link until the player has chosen the club of his choice. Ramsey is good case in point where we looked silly. Also if this bid failed we can't be having the next target thinking he was second choice all along, hence SAF denying the story.

What's very obvious is that De Gea is on the market judging from his clubs comments.
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Very wise words
 
I hope to hell we sign DDG.. There is nobody I would rather see us sign (realistically) to replace VDS..
 
Ramshock said:
I have to say im puzzled by De Gea. Why Fergie doesnt go after a much more experienced keeper baffles me.
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Reina was only 22 when he signed for Liverpool and look how he's turned out, hopefully if we do sign De Gea he goes on to be as good as Reina
 
If I were De Gea I would stay at Ath. Madrid for a few more seasons. Since I am not and footballers can't think beyond money. I think he will move. Apparently he has an offer from Chelsea as well.
 
enghuei said:
I secretly wish that we would sign Reina, rather than De Gea.
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I wouldn't really. I could be way off but I think the element of wanting him BECAUSE he's a Liverpool player and all the subsequent repercussions and aftershocks that would be felt because of that reason alone, makes him in the eyes of United fans a better keeper than he is. Not that he isn't a great keeper, but...well, you know.
 
Sultan said:
It's possible both Arsenal, ourselves and others have agreed to pay the buyout clause in his contract - I suppose it stands to reason why the clubs would deny any link until the player has chosen the club of his choice. Ramsey is good case in point where we looked silly. Also if this bid failed we can't be having the next target thinking he was second choice all along, hence SAF denying the story.

What's very obvious is that De Gea is on the market judging from his clubs comments.
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That is probably why it was said earlier that it is up to De Gea, as several teams have bid for him (release clause)
 
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