harry redknapp had a chat with RIO!!!!!!!

[gulli_G]

The real United - Harry redknapp

"Terry Venables coming in (as Leeds manager) has made it very difficult for him because Rio has got a lot of respect for Terry. But I think he may lean towards Man United. It is 'the' club and I think if he wants to further his career and play on the biggest stage, I think that's the place to play. I met Rio yesterday and we had a cup of tea and had a chat.

He's such a fantastic young fella, he really is. He hasn't changed one little bit since he first came into my office as a 14-year-old. It is a dilemma, but it's not a bad situation to be in - you're choosing between two of the best teams in the country. I think most players would love to be in that position. I get a feeling that he may just sway towards Man United."

 

[michael owen's mum]

so at what point does this become a tapping-up issue? seeing as leeds (according to grimsdale) haven't received a bid nor have had any contact with regard to a rio ferdinand transfer?

 

[gulli_G]

i did not say it was a tapping up issue, it just might be an indication of what rio's thoughts were.

maybe harry did advise him, but then again also must a lot of other well known people.

 

[Amir]

Originally posted by michael owen's mum:
<strong>so at what point does this become a tapping-up issue? seeing as leeds (according to grimsdale) haven't received a bid nor have had any contact with regard to a rio ferdinand transfer?</strong><hr></blockquote>

It's only tapping-up when it's Houllier and Ziege
Sir Alex has every right to speak to his good friend Pini Zehavi after all. They didn't mean to talk about 70k a week contracts for certain defenders. It slipped!

Ofcource, one simply has to wonder whether Mr. Ridsdale is telling the truth about no bids. He seems awfully calm for someone who's captain is thinking over a move which 'apparently' doesn't exist! I honestly don't know what the situation is, but nothing would surprise me, not even the next piece of news being Rio signs for United.