What source has said we bid? I believe it whatever the source.
Neymar
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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.
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From what I've read, Barca don't have to accept the bid, even if it meets the release clause. If, and it's a monumental if, Neymar actually wanted to come to United then he could 'pay' the transfer fee himself, but this method is fraught with difficulty because there would also be a massive tax bill to be footed.
Let's face it, we're not getting a future BPITW out of Barca before he has reached his peak. We are a big club, but tradition is not enough to bridge the issue of culture, lifestyle and the fact that the player is currently part of one of the most fearsome attacking triumvirates of all time.
I hope this is just silly paper talk, because the chances of us landing Neymar are ridiculously slim, however, I fear that some idiot on the United side is actually pursuing this at the expense of more realistic players who would still improve us.
Now Ballague saying it's a load of nonsense and Neymar just wants bigger contract at Barca....This joke was always a non starter to any sane fan
Even if we were trying for Neymar, I seriously doubt that it would be at the expense of another target (who would improve us) and at the same time be more obtainable.
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Break expectations.
You've got to wonder what's more insane though - believing this rumour or believing Ballague?
It seemingly happened in terms of our centre back search - Ramos or nobody. Luckily, we are not in desperate need for a centre back.
Some Brazilian newspaper supposedly, if others on here are right they can be quite trustworthy.
This however is bollocks
That's probably the key. I guess the thinking has been that if they can't get someone who is genuine world class then that is not a position we need to worry that much about.
Marketing stupidity can be the only reason we asked the question.
From business and realism perspectives you try to get Gabriel Barbosa or similar to United, I.e. the most likely 'next'.
From business and realism perspectives you try to get Gabriel Barbosa or similar to United, I.e. the most likely 'next'.
Ohhhh, been away for a while. The first big jump in number of pages! Signed and everything has he? Happy days
Hyped for this signing. The club has a long history of success with Columbian players.
Is it out of Barca's hands now if we've met the release clause?
Utter nonsense, all of this. But very funny in places.
FFS! Would the window just close already.
I have no words...I'm usually very understanding and supportive towards Woodward even when he fails to close a straight forward signing like Pedro but if we've even wasted a second of this window enquiring about Neymar then Woodward not only needs to have his head checked but he can do one too. Instead of spending time working on gettable targets like Griezman we are going around Europe, dick swinging, making a laughing stock of ourselves trying to make available players who simply aren't.
Anyone seen him play? Can he play behind Rooney?
After Neymar signs a new contract, we'll bid for Messi and Bale and ultimately end up with Mane for 30 mil at the deadline day. Embarrassing...
clearly there are no real stories to report on.the title I'm laughing at my work.
I'm laughing at my work.Let's face it the football journos just don't give a shit anymore at this point.
When is this silly rumour going to go away/ bloody drama queen Neymar at United - no thanks
Not sure if serious...?
He plays as a striker, usually in a front 3 with midfielders and defence behind him. He's small but quick, has some skills and a good finish. Could play at champions league level for a top european side given the chance.
He wants to form another triumvirate with Rooney and Valencia.
I hope you're embarrassed.
Do you honestly believe we have a chance of landing Neymar till the end of the window? Apart from the obvious reasons that he's in a better club, with better players, at a better place in a culture much more closer to his own, there are also things like he has a long contract, Barca unavailable to play new players up until the end of the year, and just sold Pedro. I mean seriously?
I've see him play for Barca as LW. He's probably the best out there but we bought a very good player last year and it didn't matter because he didn't fit in.
Just stay out of social media and turn off your phone, you be all right kid.
I, for one, love the audacity shown by Woody. Even if we don't sign him (which is at 99.9%), the sheer effort at attempting this transfer should be applauded. At least we rattled their cage.
Rattled their cage? Did we feck.
Of course not. We're acting like a nouveau riche club trying to buy the world's best players from the biggest clubs. Muller, Bale, Ramos, Neymar...I think Woody needs to sorted out his transfer strategy. Perhaps he's just a transfer muppet's dream... which I think would also explain the hero worship.
We don't lose anything by trying. We gain a lot of we occasionally get a top player.
It's nothing new really. I think we might genuinely have an interest, which will be the embarrassing part.
Erm, we have holes in the squad that needs to be attended rather than chasing the wind with Neymar. We should as well try throwing crap against the wall to see which will stick. It will have the same outcome - losing time..
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That said we've managed to keep a player who wants to go. Problem is, he'll probably spend the whole season on the bench and move on a free next summer.
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