Yep, but he could be going somewhere else next; smash and grab at Everton, hell they can have Berbs at a cut right price and I actually could see that happening Berb for Rodwell.
Jack Rodwell | Sold to City
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That won't happen. Berb is here to stay.
Rodwell is the destroy for Everton so why not for England ? Even though he lacks the experience, his physique and certainly his good experience in the PL should help him get through, not to mention that he does pass the ball well and does do the dirty work. I mean, I don't need to watch Everton regularly to know that he is a DM and he gives the freedom for the likes of Arteta and Cahill to support the front, and even when he has the chance, Rodwell does like to pop up from time to time, sort of like a box to box player who likes to defend more but can do the job upfront when asked. Gerrard from the looks of it will play as a LW though which is too bad. So If you consider Gerrard as LW, there still is a slot available for the MF, and also he can cover CB which Rio/Terry/Upson/Lescott can also cover but hey, I'm not Capello, but If I was him I'd certainly give Rodwell a call up.
No comment regarding Berbs.
I can't imagine Berbatov would accept a move to Everton when he could pick from quite a few continental clubs.
He's just letting his FM mind run away with him there i think.
some rumours going round that Rodwell was benched for tonights game after Everton got wind of a meeting between Rodwell and United.
Don't have a link to these rumours, may have been posted elsewhere on this site.
Don't have a link to these rumours, may have been posted elsewhere on this site.
I thought he's been on the bench since all the experienced players returned? So he must have met United every matchday since New Year for that rumour to be true.
I just quoted you so the rumour must hold some truth.
I know that this will be in the future taken out of time (when Rodwell would probably be an important English international regular) and ridiculed but while I do rate the guy I don't that we should spend more then 15m on him (I don't mind if the fee go a bit higher but only as add ons).
Stating that, there is all the criteria needed to invest. The boy is English (he fits perfectly in the FA nation trained rule), he can play in defense and midfield (versatility will be precious in the FA new 25 players only rule), he is still young and has all the skill needed to make it.
Stating that, there is all the criteria needed to invest. The boy is English (he fits perfectly in the FA nation trained rule), he can play in defense and midfield (versatility will be precious in the FA new 25 players only rule), he is still young and has all the skill needed to make it.
This is not that bad as this though
Lets hope that history repeats itself.
It was pretty much the same thing I am saying now. And if you take in account the time it was being said I agree with it completely.
I hope so too.
Every man and their dog knew Rooney was going to be a top player! Can't believe you thought differently. I especially like the bit about him being inconsistent - he was 18, man!
As for Rodwell, I think he's going to be a top player too. For someone so young he knows that midfield role so well. He's a big lad with two good feet and he looks like nice lad with his feet grounded.
If it takes a large offer to get a young english player who looks like he's going to go right to the top then I think its well worth the reported fees.
Excellent assist for Everton's second goal last night.
Well the truth is that no one was ready to match the 20m fee wanted by Everton at that time for him (we are talking pre Euro). Not to forget that after the EURO (when I wanted Rooney at all cost) we stepped in with an important fee only because Newcastle where offering 20m for him. Other clubs just stood at the window without even trying to get involved in a bidding war. Looking back it was one great gamble to take. Unfortunately no one can predict the future. Don't you think that if Juventus knew how good a certain Kaka would be, they wouldnt have turned him down because he had a silly surname? Not to forget the ''if Rio is worth 18m then how much would Wes cost'' said by a certain legend a couple of years back.
I think that Rodwell is pretty much at the same level Rooney was at that time with the difference that Rooney was more talented while Rodwell seems to be more mature (less fat, he doesn't get into brawls with players and referees all the time etc). He is still a gamble though. I mean the guy can turn great or a complete waste of money. Stating that, I think that 15m is a fair price for him.
My mate who is a free lance journalist has been saying for a while now that this boy is top on Fergie's summer list, and that United will do their best to sign him this summer and a deal is pretty close to done. He wont name his source. Make whatever you wish of that.
That'd be great, Carrick + Hargreaves ain't getting younger and Rodwell will certainly be pushing for a spot. Also, lets not forget that POGBA has been excellent in the reserves, would love him to pop up and get first team games.
I'll be shocked and disappointed if United dont get him, he is an immense talent, it is obvious to me that he is going to be a top player
He has only played one match for the reserves, so far.
I reckon he should give Italy a try. His style suits to the Italian game. Lack of speed will be no problem
If Berba ever left us I'd bet he'd end up at AC Milan.
That.
My bad, U18's
Take it from me - a deal is close to being done - I'm not prepared to name my sources though
Guys
i hope your source is not the same one that saw Aguero's girlfriend looking for a house near manchester...
i hope your source is not the same one that saw Aguero's girlfriend looking for a house near manchester...
Rodwell is the kind of player that Manchester United just can't miss out on, just like Rooney - we knew that he had to end up here..
I'll say no more than this, but my source saw him going into the Rooney residence......disguised as Colleen but you could tell it was him because of the big feet and footballers legs. Facht. It's also a known facht in the ITK circles that I allow around me that young Wayne has put the word unto him.
he is certainly not worth 3 times the price of aaron ramsey though.
We'll miss out if we dont sign this lad, fantastic talent.
Everton have to stick to their 'feeder club agreement', so I expect him to join us soon
Let's hope that he can rod as well as his name suggests, Jack.
Everton would want 5 times the amount that Arsenal paid for Ramsey. I thought we lacked creativity in midfield? Rodwell isn't going to fix this.
Bearing in mind he plays for a stronger club than Ramsey did and at a higher level & is British. He should be much more expensive than Ramsey was.
I wouldn't be surprised if we paid 18m for him. At our rates we will always be paying over the odds, but I'm sure it will be worth every penny 
He's going to be a top player, as obvious a dead cert since Rooney IMO.
Problem is, would Everton sell him now and where would we play him of he came? We're well covered in midfield and have signed Smalling to play at centre-half, a position a lot of people think Rodwell will eventually occupy.
If he comes here, it will be another year or two down the line IMO. He needs to keep developing at Everton and they need to keep him as long as they can as his value will no doubt increase year on year.
Problem is, would Everton sell him now and where would we play him of he came? We're well covered in midfield and have signed Smalling to play at centre-half, a position a lot of people think Rodwell will eventually occupy.
If he comes here, it will be another year or two down the line IMO. He needs to keep developing at Everton and they need to keep him as long as they can as his value will no doubt increase year on year.
The more he develops at Everton the more we will have to pay for him. I would much rather we buy him now and loan him back to Everton if we have to.
is he that much better than what ramsey is though? Why ddin't we spring up to 7-8 million for ramsey then?
IMO ramsey will go on to be a better player than rodwell.
IMO ramsey will go on to be a better player than rodwell.