Never seen Kruse play but apparently he's a striker/attacking midfielder. Not sure why we'd be interested with our options (especially with Mata now), and he's not particularly young either at 25. But like I say, never seen him play and he has made a few appearances for the national team recently. Late-bloomer a la Dante perhaps?
January Transfer Window
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) are here to discuss Amad saving our blushes in a win against Southampton as well as our now annual loss at home to Brighton. They discuss Amorim's post-match comments, revisit how mid-table we may or may not be, and discuss some transfer news.
Smalling never gave Kruse a kick in that Germany friendly. Never seen him play other than that, in fairness.
It's comforting to know that Moyes makes such an effort when it comes to identifying players. He may be a "ditherer," but better that than mugs like 'Arry.
It's comforting to know that Moyes makes such an effort when it comes to identifying players. He may be a "ditherer," but better that than mugs like 'Arry.
A difficult match so far for Borussia, but this guy made a couple of tackles and had a nice run forward and found a decent pass to set up the Arango shot at the end.
As for Hermann he barely got a kick like most of his teammates and made bad choices or slipped when he had that chance. Kruse had a good effort tipped onto the post
Could still do something.
Even though it will take stupid money, Luke Shaw and Barkley have to be on our radar.
They could be top players for the next decade.
Chelsea and City will no doubt be interested.
They could be top players for the next decade.
Chelsea and City will no doubt be interested.
Doubt we'll go after Barkley now. He can be a central midfielder long term I guess but we're stocked with #10's, we need proper first team central midfielders. We should try hard to go for Shaw though, but I think he's off to Chelsea. Left back we should go for one of Coentrao (probably), Ricardo Rodriguez or Alex Sandro. Midfield we need 2 players still IMO, but with the team we have now, probably a defensive ball winning midfielder like Bender/Khedira next to a deeper lying playmaker.
To be honest I would be more happy signing someone like Koke or Gundogan at the same value Barkley would most likely go for. With the addition of Mata into our team and the explosion of creativity he will bring, our priority should be that of signing a midfielder that covers the back 4.
Wonder what (or who) the German trip was all about? I didn't think Mata would happen this window, now I wouldn't be shocked if another deal occurs this month!
Hopefully we were looking at Kroos and Kramer in the middle of the park, there's also the potential of us going for Max Kruse if one of several of our strikers with uncertain futures (Hernandez, Rooney) are moving on in the summer. Although we have Mata now and he's an excellent alternative to Rooney in the hole, we could also feel we need a new striker to make sure we have good options and numbers that position on top of having Mata.
Owen just saying again on BT that Mata won't be the only signing.
What a tease he is. This is set to be the most exciting final week in the January transfer window ever for United fans 
That Keegan guy from M.E.N tweeted yesterday that people at the club think it's an ideal time to sign players from abroad because it'll give them a few months to settle.
With his Newcastle connections and our need for a CM, Cabaye is looking the most likely. Wouldn't be totally against that to be honest, if the price was right.
I said exactly the same in the Twitter thread. Then again, he might have been told something by folk inside United, even fellow horse-owner SAF.
United bids. United bids everywhere.
Is it bingo night?
22m for Luke Shaw?
I doubt he has any inside info from Newcastle, everyone around when he was there would have left surely? It's completely new management and owners. Plus Cabaye would be a mistake, we already have Cleverley, Carrick, Fletcher and Fellaini, we need a top class central midfielder, we buy Cabaye now and that's it, there won't be much room in the squad for another. We're looking at Pogba and Vidal, clearly Moyes wants someone of that quality.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footb...ited-transfers-luke-shaw-3059098#.UuLsQxDFKM8
22.5m for Shaw!? My god Woodward, been having all nighters playing FM lately? If we spend more money I don't think I can take it, too much excitement for the muppet within.
22.5m for Shaw!? My god Woodward, been having all nighters playing FM lately? If we spend more money I don't think I can take it, too much excitement for the muppet within.
Alan Nixon? Nonsense story then.
Yep. Though again, £22.5m is a very realistic offer which would be hard for them to turn down.
Shaw has a five star rating on FM just like Fellaini and Mata, it's definitely on. It's written by Alan Nixon though, it's definitely off.
£22.5m for Shaw would be about 6.75m over priced
Nab Shaw and The Shed forum will melt down.
Get him now and they're probably hoping it will come out of the CL money.
Weirdly enough, I was on there the other day and a few of them were against signing him. A few of them were mentioning PVA (Patrick van Aanholt) and saying he should be given a chance?
I originally thought when Owen put that he would be on about Rooney's deal but then tonight he goes that he doesn't think Mata will be the only player coming in, which is slightly different.
Not if he's our left back for the next decade
Not if he's our left back for the next decade
True enough.
I see Fat Sam is panicking in the transfer market - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25890088 - would hate to see Ross go.
He's been class this season, but not convinced how he would do in the PL, especially for a struggling team like West Ham.
RM is certainly one of our stars and I share your doubts that he's PL quality. Hopefully Fat Sam is making plans already for next season in the Championship.
Is that Roy Walker?
Its good, but its not right.
We've already been spoiled this window. Muppet demands will be insane next year.
Nice finish.If you see it say it