Samuel Eto'o

Striker10 said:
why would United have a problem with him wanting a four year deal though?

I suppose it could happen, I don't imagine we're not tempted and it would make sence that this one could drag on perhaps forcing Barcalona to lower the asking price

Barcalona are in a real shitty position and surely something is better then nothing. Even if he sat out his contract, would his performances be what you'd expect and would the bad vibes filter through the club

Eto'o is the level we hope our young lads reach. He's in his prime.

I would like us to sign him personally. I think we could work it without loaning either kiko or welbeck out too when you look at the cups and the possibilities of injuries/internationals

Having said all that - we'd have to be interested first :)
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His biggest strength is his pace. The first thing to go on a place is their pace. A four year deal means we'd be saddled with a pacey striker for 4 years that may in his final year or two not be so pacey? I think a player like Zlatan or Berba, who are not so much about pace, but rather movement and ball placement/control are a safer long term bet.

Then again, if we win the CL even once while he is here and he plays an important role, then it is probably worth it.
 
Nucks said:
His biggest strength is his pace. The first thing to go on a place is their pace. A four year deal means we'd be saddled with a pacey striker for 4 years that may in his final year or two not be so pacey? I think a player like Zlatan or Berba, who are not so much about pace, but rather movement and ball placement/control are a safer long term bet.t.
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Still, if you spend 20m on a player, you wouldn't want him to sign a short term contract and leave after a couple of years for nothing.
 
If we are to believe the press and that is a very big if. And Eto only has eyes for United, Barca are in no position to negotiate so a little 15 million pound should be able to get Eto. Esepecially has he is in the last year of his contract.
 
Nucks said:
His biggest strength is his pace. The first thing to go on a place is their pace. A four year deal means we'd be saddled with a pacey striker for 4 years that may in his final year or two not be so pacey? I think a player like Zlatan or Berba, who are not so much about pace, but rather movement and ball placement/control are a safer long term bet.

Then again, if we win the CL even once while he is here and he plays an important role, then it is probably worth it.
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But if we offer him anything under 4 years its not really a good investment because after 2 years he can buy out his contract and go else where, even i'll say £20m+ on a player for 2-3 years isnt really worth it - Thats why i believe spending big on Rio, Berba and Rooney was worth it because i expect all three to stay at United untill the end of their career, hence why Veron was a really bad buy because he was gone after... 2 years was it?

SAred said:
If we are to believe the press and that is a very big if. And Eto only has eyes for United, Barca are in no position to negotiate so a little 15 million pound should be able to get Eto. Esepecially has he is in the last year of his contract.
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Thats the other thing didnt we hear United have a policy of not getting anyone over 26? Because with Owen and, if the papers are to believed, Eto'o they are way over the age limit - i suppose this 'deadline' only works if we are going to spend big on a player so i suppose £15m is not too bad
 
People talk about his age and the loss of pace has you near the 30 year mark. Well Eto has only just turned 28 and if we have a lok at a player like Henry who is a few years older than Eto, he is a player that depends on pace and didnt seen to effect his season last year.
 
SAred said:
If we are to believe the press and that is a very big if. And Eto only has eyes for United, Barca are in no position to negotiate so a little 15 million pound should be able to get Eto. Esepecially has he is in the last year of his contract.
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Yep it would be easily done BUT our negotiating team are hopeless so I'd expect us to pay at least £20 mill.

I'm happy with our striker force and if we're going to sign anyone it should be eto'o:drool:
 
dev1l said:
According to Robson, we re still searching another striker..

"The gaffer likes to go in with four main strikers and he's obviously looking around because young Danny Welbeck and Federico Macheda aren't 100 per cent ready yet. But if Rooney and Berbatov are his first choice strikers they've got to take on the responsibility of making up for the goals Ronaldo scored.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2009/07/12/robbo-time-for-dimi-to-deliver-115875-21513031/
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Then what was all this rubbish SAF said about Welbeck getting into the england world cup squad? I'll be taking anything SAF says on youngsters from now on as a bit of encouragement for the youngsters, rather than what his actual plans are.

Eto'o please!!!
 
SAred said:
People talk about his age and the loss of pace has you near the 30 year mark. Well Eto has only just turned 28 and if we have a lok at a player like Henry who is a few years older than Eto, he is a player that depends on pace and didnt seen to effect his season last year.
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But many will argue that Eto'o does suffer from Hamstring injuries and other fitness problems which would intensify as he gets older. I mean certain players are just lucky to have pace and not have many problems but Eto'o has suffered from pace related injuries while others havent to the same extent.
 
Mad said:
AdZzUtd, take the stage.
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I thank you, I thank you.

Well, certainly interesting indeed, perhaps I was premature on saturday saying he would sign on a Sunday - kindly pointed out by Twisted_Woody. But today well, it's 11am now - and we've been linked with him heavily, and the reports carry substance. Sir Alex will see Eto'o as a goalscorer who has as many goals as CR9 in him, combine him with Rooney and you have the potential to have the best strike-force around. I call the period between 11 and 2 the 'stretch' as this is where managers have lunch, a little golf and watch training. No promises today, like but *taps his nose*
 
OneUnited24 said:
But many will argue that Eto'o does suffer from Hamstring injuries and other fitness problems which would intensify as he gets older. I mean certain players are just lucky to have pace and not have many problems but Eto'o has suffered from pace related injuries while others havent to the same extent.
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When I tried to put forward a similar argument, my comment was branded as "utter garbage". It is true that last season Eto played more than 50 games but if you look at the previous 2 seasons, he played much less...

Also being an African international, he ll take part in the African Nations Cup, come next January/February and Fergie wont be very keen on that...
 
With city out of the way and with AC Milan supposedly getting Fabiano I can really see Eto'o joining United. The thing that makes me feel as if a deal can be done is from what his agent was saying about Eto'o wanting to join a team that can win trophies.

I think if a deal is to be done it is going to be around £20m. He would be a great partner for Rooney and give us really good options in the strikers department.
 
There's some legs on this story I think. From everything we know Eto isn't staying at Barcelona and clearly isn't wanting to go to City. He's got a sniff that we're interested I reckon and he's hoping we come and get him (we might already be trying to)
 
OneUnited24 said:
But many will argue that Eto'o does suffer from Hamstring injuries and other fitness problems which would intensify as he gets older. I mean certain players are just lucky to have pace and not have many problems but Eto'o has suffered from pace related injuries while others havent to the same extent.
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Good point , but if United do sign him and with Owen who has we know have had his fair share of injures surely with these two, Berba and Rooney we could easily rotate our strikers sufficiently to give the players enough rest whilst not weaking our strike force.
 
dev1l said:
According to Robson, we re still searching another striker..

"The gaffer likes to go in with four main strikers and he's obviously looking around because young Danny Welbeck and Federico Macheda aren't 100 per cent ready yet. But if Rooney and Berbatov are his first choice strikers they've got to take on the responsibility of making up for the goals Ronaldo scored.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2009/07/12/robbo-time-for-dimi-to-deliver-115875-21513031/
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If Robbo thinks we need another striker then who are we to argue?
 
OneUnited24 said:
But many will argue that Eto'o does suffer from Hamstring injuries and other fitness problems which would intensify as he gets older. I mean certain players are just lucky to have pace and not have many problems but Eto'o has suffered from pace related injuries while others havent to the same extent.
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Giggs suffered from these things for years (hamstrings) but it's proven if you do certain exercises etc - you can get past them

Just to add about the pace. Shearer relied on pace when he was younger but then it's about service. I think people are over rating it

Sure eto'o with pace is when he's at his best but I don't think it will distroy his game completely when at 32+ he maybe loses it a little

You would still expect him to score plenty, especially at a club like United
 
"Etoo could become 'red devil'
Without a doubt, the star of this Sunday is the big day international Samuel Etoo. . According to "Telegraph," Manchester United is in the head to engage a wide front to confront guaranteed next season. Etoo but the agent has confirmed that Cameroon is also in the plans of the 'red devils'.. In England and there is talk of a bid to be around 30 million euros.

Etoo not want to leave Barcelona at any price and the club is in the head culé sell the player for next season does not leave the computer for free. . Etoo, 28, wants to play the Champions League and this has been one of the reasons given pumpkins to Manchester City. Sir Alex Ferguson would welcome the arrival of Cameroon. However, there are other outstanding teams Etoo, such as Milan, Inter or Chelsea. So far, the United has opened two fronts: that of Agüero and the Etoo. "

From AS Marca "Eto'o has given Pumpkins to Manchester City."
 
AdZzUtd said:
"Etoo could become 'red devil'
Without a doubt, the star of this Sunday is the big day international Samuel Etoo. . According to "Telegraph," Manchester United is in the head to engage a wide front to confront guaranteed next season. Etoo but the agent has confirmed that Cameroon is also in the plans of the 'red devils'.. In England and there is talk of a bid to be around 30 million euros.

Etoo not want to leave Barcelona at any price and the club is in the head culé sell the player for next season does not leave the computer for free. . Etoo, 28, wants to play the Champions League and this has been one of the reasons given pumpkins to Manchester City. Sir Alex Ferguson would welcome the arrival of Cameroon. However, there are other outstanding teams Etoo, such as Milan, Inter or Chelsea. So far, the United has opened two fronts: that of Agüero and the Etoo. "

From AS Marca "Eto'o has given Pumpkins to Manchester City."
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:lol: I guess in spain they throw pumpkins not tomatoes at people they don't want then. ;)
 
This place will have cock-out fatigue by the end of the summer.

Keep it zipped up until there is actually some news.
 
dev1l said:
According to Robson, we re still searching another striker..

"The gaffer likes to go in with four main strikers and he's obviously looking around because young Danny Welbeck and Federico Macheda aren't 100 per cent ready yet. But if Rooney and Berbatov are his first choice strikers they've got to take on the responsibility of making up for the goals Ronaldo scored.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2009/07/12/robbo-time-for-dimi-to-deliver-115875-21513031/
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at last someone from the club has made public what has been bloody obvious. losing tevez and ronaldo and replacing them with owen and valencia and expecting the 2 young fellas to step up does not make us stronger than last year. the kids are good but need more time. watching them play last year proved that. we have a feck load of money in the bank. we have ambitions to be the best team in europe again. go out and buy someone who you would happily play in a champions league final. someone who will walk thru the door in carrington and show the players and the football world that manchester united will be a formidable force next season. instead of our opposition looking in thinking we are weaker.
 
Apparently Guardiola is interested to get Guiza, according to El Mundo Deportivo. No quotes
 
AdZzUtd said:
Why not?
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I think that Rooney, Berbatov, Owen and the combination of Macheda/Welbeck is enough for us, for a start.
There are also the question marks about his attitude.
Finally, I just dont think we just be splashing the cash on 28 year olds either.
 
Walrus said:
I think that Rooney, Berbatov, Owen and the combination of Macheda/Welbeck is enough for us, for a start.
There are also the question marks about his attitude.
Finally, I just dont think we just be splashing the cash on 28 year olds either.
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Fair enough, I reckon Eto'o would be our top goal-scorer quite easily and would suit us immensely. But that's just my opinion.
 
AdZzUtd said:
Fair enough, I reckon Eto'o would be our top goal-scorer quite easily and would suit us immensely. But that's just my opinion.
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If we hadnt already got Owen in, I might be more open to the idea. As for the attitude, if SAF thinks he can deal with that then I will trust SAF on it.

Still, last summer I was very much opposed to Berbatov's signing, and we still got him, so what do I know?
 
Walrus said:
If we hadnt already got Owen in, I might be more open to the idea. As for the attitude, if SAF thinks he can deal with that then I will trust SAF on it.

Still, last summer I was very much opposed to Berbatov's signing, and we still got him, so what do I know?
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SAF's dealt with attitudes before, plus our dressing room has some strong characters, like Rooney, Vidic and Ferdinand - I don't think Eto'o would fancy having an attitude quite as much with them. Owen's a solid back-up, but I doubt very much that SAF will place his hopes of replacing Ronaldo's goals on him, it wouldn't be fair in some respects. At the minute it's hard to say which other striker we will bring in, it's just that today Eto'o is on the rumour-mill (and to be fair has been much more than Ibra and Aguero) tomorrow we could be all out for Crouch, in this crazy transfer market.
 
I think you might be underestimating the expectations of Owen. He is - when fit - an excellent goalscorer. He has a lot of motivation to do well for us (ie the world cup), and realistically is the best finisher we have now.

That said, he is also obviously meant as a backup to Rooney and Berbatov - initially at least. I think a few supersub appearances and if he can get his scoring boots on, Owen could rise above Berbatov in the pecking order.
He is also there as a reliable replacement if one of Rooney/Berbatov gets injured (assuming Owen stays fit himself).

Anyway, we will just have to agree to disagree. I dont think we need another striker in the squad now - I didnt want Welbeck and Macheda as the 3rd choice ones, but I have no qualms with them as 4th choices.
 
Walrus said:
I think that Rooney, Berbatov, Owen and the combination of Macheda/Welbeck is enough for us, for a start.
There are also the question marks about his attitude.
Finally, I just dont think we just be splashing the cash on 28 year olds either.
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Robson thinks that SAF is on the look out for another striker, he would know what SAF's intentions are due to his ties with the club.
 
Walrus said:
I think you might be underestimating the expectations of Owen. He is - when fit - an excellent goalscorer. He has a lot of motivation to do well for us (ie the world cup), and realistically is the best finisher we have now.

That said, he is also obviously meant as a backup to Rooney and Berbatov - initially at least. I think a few supersub appearances and if he can get his scoring boots on, Owen could rise above Berbatov in the pecking order.
He is also there as a reliable replacement if one of Rooney/Berbatov gets injured (assuming Owen stays fit himself).

Anyway, we will just have to agree to disagree. I dont think we need another striker in the squad now - I didnt want Welbeck and Macheda as the 3rd choice ones, but I have no qualms with them as 4th choices.
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Not sure that owen would ever rise above berbatov as their roles would be substantially different. I agree he will be looked at more in the vein of the super sub and to give the main strikers (whomever that is other then rooney) a break against the seemingly weeker teams in the prem or in the league and FA cups.

Berba is vital to us winning the league again and with ronaldo gone you all will see why fergie got him.
 
AdZzUtd said:
From AS Marca "Eto'o has given Pumpkins to Manchester City."
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It's a great phrase - dar calabezas.
It means, not surprisingly, the brush off - in tales of unrequited love.

And yes, I think Eto'o has a couple more years left in him and would have been happy to see us buy him last year. Imagine what that could have done for our season.
 
jojojo said:
It's a great phrase - dar calabezas.
It means, not surprisingly, the brush off - in tales of unrequited love.

And yes, I think Eto'o has a couple more years left in him and would have been happy to see us buy him last year. Imagine what that could have done for our season.
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Calabazas ;)
 
manufanatic said:
Berba is vital to us winning the league again and with ronaldo gone you all will see why fergie got him.
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I hope you are right. Personally I expect Berbatov to flourish in a more advanced role, now that Ronaldo has gone. The guy admitted himself last season that he felt he was played out of position, and so it makes perfect sense for Berbatov to play as the centre forward #9, and let Rooney play in his best position, which is in the hole. Everyone is happy, and it certainly has the potential to be a formidable partnership.
 
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