I think we're almost certain to get him in the summer. He clearly doesn't want to be in Madrid. I'd rather have him than any of the young prospects bar Shaw and we're not getting Shaw. Plus he'll be way cheaper.
Fabio Coentrao
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Shaw, Coentrao, Baines is my preference.
I've sort of assumed that this was dead in the water after it didn't happen during the summer, or in January. I never got the impression that we were absolutely set on him.
The only reason we haven't got him(twice!) is that Madrid have failed to line up a replacement. They will obviously do so over this summer so I can't imagine why we wouldn't go for him.
He's been starting ahead of Marcelo though recently. I'm not so sure Real are that keen to offload either.
Shaw, Coentrao and someone else is my preference.
There were also a fair few reports that Moyes wasn't convinced he was the right man. The fact that he had a very obvious preference for Baines already proves Coentrao wasn't first choice, plus if Shaw were available he might be preferred too. Who knows who else might emerge as a target? I wouldn't have this set in stone.
From what Ive seen of Ath. Madrid's left back he might be a better player than any of the above.
Filipe Luis is excellent, but he'll also be 29 by the start of the season. Personally I hope we can persuade Evra to stay on another year, allowing us to sell Buttner, and bring in a young fullback (perhaps one of Luke Shaw, Ricardo Rodriguez, Alberto Moreno, or Alex Sandro).
I'm surprised Chelsea aren't linked with him. Who do they have at left back now that Cashley is getting on a bit and barely plays? Mourinho was the one who bought Coentrao for Madrid in the first place, wasn't he? Or do they two not get on?
Ah ok then. thought he was 25 or something. Still he might be an option if we miss out on other targets. A Madrid really missed him when he was injured there.
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They are supposedly linked with Luke Shaw, so I'd imagine they are one of the frontrunners to get him. After that they play Azpilicueta/Dave in that position.
Look sure. He's mad altogether.
Would still like the guy here. Loads of people would prefer Shaw, but I'm not Shaw (couldn't help myself) how available he is, in that he may wish to stay at southampton longer or Chelsea are favourites to sign him. If Madrid get a backup finally, it would be a good move to get him, and hopefully cheaper.
Real Madrid had a replacement lined up - until an hour before the summer deadline - and that was to allow us to do a loan, not even a purchase. When we failed to confirm the deal intime, they let their planned backup player go to Benfica (also on loan).
Madrid did nothing in January, apart from review possible summer signings. The only rumours in Spain were that we'd asked about a loan, weren't willing to buy at the asking price, and Ancelotti didn't see why a loan was worth him the hassle of bringing someone in mid-season.
My assumption is that he was and still is a second choice, or maybe even a third.
I thought that we were interested in Alberto Moreno of Seville, too. Baines signed a new contract, Shaw too expensive and will likely go to Chelsea, Coentrao too old, and if Madrid don't want him, why should we.
Moreno is only 21 and would cost 10 million or so. He is about to break into Spain's full squad.
We already have 2 Spanish internationals. Having more from one of the top International teams can only be a good thing.
Moreno is only 21 and would cost 10 million or so. He is about to break into Spain's full squad.
We already have 2 Spanish internationals. Having more from one of the top International teams can only be a good thing.
Coentrao is 25...one year older than Smalling. The same age as Seamus Coleman, hardly old.
Why? Madrid bought him for 30 million euros plus Garay who is a substantial player. They want to keep him and a top club tries to get him? There will barely be a difference in fee between Shaw and Coentrao. He's an expensive player.
Christ, Coentrao will be 26 in four days. I had no idea that made him "old".
Older than a 21 year-old; but younger than a 29 year-old, apparently.
Some people are obsessed with age.
A. He is older.
B. He has been second choice.
C. He will have high wages.
D. Afaik he won't have too long left on his contract.
E. He has been unsettled and wants out.
He'll go for between 12-18m imo.
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I think Madrid will ask for £18 million at the least. His contract lasts until 2017, as he signed a 6 year deal in 2011. And Madrid will tell you that the reason he's second choice is because they have the best left back in the world and that doesnt mean Coentrao isnt one of the other top left backs in the world.
As you have said, 25 is still young. Closer to his prime it'll only inflate his price.
Madrid will ask, if not top money, decent money for Coentrao. Moreno might be available for 5-8 million less than him; and he's 4 years younger.
Let's have a Spanish enclave at the club; you can't have enough Spanish players...look at their National side, it's full of them.
Let's have a Spanish enclave at the club; you can't have enough Spanish players...look at their National side, it's full of them.
I think the fact he'll clearly be expensive is why we tried to loan him. If he had come and been amazing for us maybe we'd pay it too. If you're Madrid, you're going to wait till you get most of your money back on him.
Or moyes is afraid to buy a player, we saw the shit summer we had with United not buying any player
Madrid often sells very cheaply. Garay was 2m, not to mention the Sneijder and VdV deals. Anyway if Shaw isn't available we should really try our best for him. Very good age and has been very good for Portugal.
Garay was part of the Coentrao deal + they paid another installment of 5.5 million euros on top. With VDV they had too many players at the end of the window and couldnt register him so offered him around and Spurs got him cheap, Sneijder was injury prone and Madrid wanted rid of their dutch players after a failed era.
Coentrao is 25, wanted by Madrid, still has many years on his contract from whats still the highest ever initial transfer fee for a fullback and although he has the option to put in a transfer request and push for it like all players do, he's well paid, has champions league football and can win his league title which means he'll probably stop short of that. He's also a guaranteed starter for Portugal and thats probably why he didnt melt down in Jan worrying about his world cup chances. With that gone thats less of an incentive for him to push for a move.
Wasnt afraid to spend all that money on Fellaini or Mata. He's clearly not worried about spending lots of money, unless maybe its for a really expensive fullback who hardly plays and will therefore be rusty. Mind you Mata is rusty, that didnt stop him either.
Linked to us again in the comics:
Manchester United will be offered the chance to buy Real Madrid left-back Fabio Coentrao for £10m this summer, having come close to signing the 26-year-old Portuguese last year.
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester United will be offered the chance to buy Real Madrid left-back Fabio Coentrao for £10m this summer, having come close to signing the 26-year-old Portuguese last year.
Full story: Daily Star
Is snap him up for anything below £15m.
For 10m he's worth it.
10m would be a bargain. Silly not to get him.
10m is an absolute steal, if it's legit that Real are willing to offer him to us for that amount.
Reminds me of Nani situation, both clearly worth more than those silly prices mentioned, both have/had contract issues, both have inferior players starting ahead of them, and both have problems with injuries quite often.
Plus they both look like they've been transported back from the 80s.
Good deal for 10 m, will be one of the best Lbs in the league if he comes, may turn out to be the best in the long run, he has the talent.
Marcelo inferior to Coentrao? It's a close one. Both are very good. I don't rate either too highly defensively. Both are sound enough, but are certainly better attackers.
Defending is stupid anyway.
10m would be an absolute steal. I think it'll have to be a bit more than that. Somewhere in the 15m to 20m range.