Three deals before deadline?

[MancFanFromManc]

I understand the board being reluctant to spend big on a 29+ year old as there'd be little or no chance of recouping the money.

But investing in young talent 'cant surely' be a problem because you're adding valuable assets to the club.

Rio was good business cos he could lead the line for the next 10 years. I dont expect that kind of outlay but 10m on (or even 20m on two) new young players must be within budget.

What am I not understanding peeps??

 

[redmad]

we could get Cafu on a free...that would completely sort the rb out....if we were so inclined...could sell Phil in January & get some money back

 

[Neil Thomson]

Originally posted by redmad:
<strong>we could get Cafu on a free...that would completely sort the rb out....if we were so inclined...could sell Phil in January & get some money back</strong><hr></blockquote>
I heard that too, surprised no one's been on for him after his performances in the world cup.

 

[fortyseven]

Originally posted by MancFanFromManc:
<strong>But investing in young talent 'cant surely' be a problem because you're adding valuable assets to the club.

What am I not understanding peeps??</strong><hr></blockquote>

That United are subject to the same economic laws as any other organisation. They can't invest money that they haven't got, just because there is a good investment opportunity or valuable assets available.

 

[Amir]

Originally posted by Neil Thomson:
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I heard that too, surprised no one's been on for him after his performances in the world cup.</strong><hr></blockquote>

I supppose no one tried to get Cafu for free simply because you can't get Cafu for free! He has a contract with Roma.

I don't know about transfers. I don't expect anything to happen now, but I would still find it shocking if we just left Escude to deal with Rennes. We tapped the guy up and then offered a sum we knew wasn't enough. Waited to weeks, offered a sum just higher...

Jesus, if the lad is so good Fergie wants him we should get him for the 3.5 or 4 or 4.5 they want and it should still be a great deal, long term.

 

[redmad]

Roma are apparently touting Cafu ahead of the deadline on a free...headlinein the Sun (@#~!!)
...40,000 pw in his contact is the problem apparently

 

[gulli_G]

i reckon fergie's comments are timed to put pressure on Rennes,as firstly they have a very unhappy player, and secondly they have a decent offer.

 

[Amir]

Originally posted by gulli_G:
<strong>i reckon fergie's comments are timed to put pressure on Rennes,as firstly they have a very unhappy player, and secondly they have a decent offer.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Decent, just about. In all honestly, the lad is probably worth more.

 

[Amir]

Originally posted by redmad:
<strong>Roma are apparently touting Cafu ahead of the deadline on a free...headlinein the Sun (@#~!!)
...40,000 pw in his contact is the problem apparently</strong><hr></blockquote>

Oh well, if the Sun says so it must be true. Wasn't it Batistuta who was 'offered for free' a month ago?

 

[dmode]

Originally posted by Amir:
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Oh well, if the Sun says so it must be true. Wasn't it Batistuta who was 'offered for free' a month ago?</strong><hr></blockquote>

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