Transfer Tweets - 2018/19 | Remember if posting foreign language tweets to post in English too

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Jose Felix Diaz: " Paul Pogba is also on Zidane's list, but the club don't share the enthusiasm for the World Cup winner. They watch him closely, acknowledge his ability but are sceptical of his ability to be really decisive, and the tie against Barcelona hasn't helped his cause.
The starting point of negotiations for the Frenchman is 150 million euros, which those at the Bernabeu think to be excessive, but Pogba and Mino Raiola would be happy to make the move happen.
Tottenham's Christian Eriksen is another player whose name has been on the table, but Zidane is waiting, which in turn has the Dane delaying a decision on a proposed Spurs renewal."
 
United_We_Stand said:

"... Rashford is out of contract at the end of next season but, while the club have an option to extend that by a further 12 months to June 2021, talks over a new deal have cooled. Barcelona are among the clubs being linked with Rashford. United are believed to be relaxed about the situation..."
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He holds no cards. Arguably the most overhyped in our squad. If Barcelona wanted him for 100m it's a good deal in fairness.
 
I really don't see Pogba leaving this window but if we can get 130m+, then he can go providing we sign more than adequate replacements before he goes.

Just like Juve did before they let us have him.
 
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Jose Felix Diaz: " Paul Pogba is also on Zidane's list, but the club don't share the enthusiasm for the World Cup winner. They watch him closely, acknowledge his ability but are sceptical of his ability to be really decisive, and the tie against Barcelona hasn't helped his cause.
The starting point of negotiations for the Frenchman is 150 million euros, which those at the Bernabeu think to be excessive, but Pogba and Mino Raiola would be happy to make the move happen.
Tottenham's Christian Eriksen is another player whose name has been on the table, but Zidane is waiting, which in turn has the Dane delaying a decision on a proposed Spurs renewal."
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How fecking convenient that in the summer Real are looking for a rebuild and they have two (Eriksen & Hazard) of Premier League's top 5 players (& arguably two of the top 15 players in the world) available with only a year left on their contracts. Both in positions that they need to strengthen.
 
Hopefully this new transfer policy isn't just a focus on British talent. Having an English core is great but only if they are going to elevate us. Not a fan of Rice and I dread to think how much he would cost.
 
J_XO said:
Hopefully this new transfer policy isn't just a focus on British talent. Having an English core is great but only if they are going to elevate us. Not a fan of Rice and I dread to think how much he would cost.
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The only one who really makes sense is Sancho. May be Wan B if we are looking for a defensive minded right back. Rest of them are not that exciting.
 
J_XO said:
Hopefully this new transfer policy isn't just a focus on British talent. Having an English core is great but only if they are going to elevate us. Not a fan of Rice and I dread to think how much he would cost.
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Agreed, Rice is over hyped and would be over priced. Just as Maguire was last summer, Dier the summer before that. There are very few British players that would be available and improve our first team sufficiently to make us challenge again.
 
I feel sorry for Ole and Phelan, the job they have on their hands is massive. I hope they start by getting rid of all the players who don’t really want to be here. Pogba,DDG,Rashford all of them can go if the only thing they want is a big pay check.

If the rumours regarding Rashford are true,I’m a bit disappointed tbh. I expected him to be just happy to be playing for the club he’s a boyhood fan of. If he stays at United, he’s the future captain and a possible club legend. But instead he wants sky high wages despite being wildly inconsistent and having very poor games way too often. He should just put his head down and work hard instead Of believing his own hype. He won’t get into that Barca squad, not with the deficiencies in his technique.

I don’t know why our players suddenly think they are way too good for United and that Barca and Real will come begging for them. First it was Lukaku, now it’s Rashford
 
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J_XO said:
Hopefully this new transfer policy isn't just a focus on British talent. Having an English core is great but only if they are going to elevate us. Not a fan of Rice and I dread to think how much he would cost.
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I think it's safe to say both AWB and Sancho would elevate us, obviously not enough English players to go all out homegrown but those two would be good signings. The likes of Maguire and Rice nah bang average and we already have enough of those
 
charlenefan said:
I think it's safe to say both AWB and Sancho would elevate us, obviously not enough English players to go all out homegrown but those two would be good signings. The likes of Maguire and Rice nah bang average and we already have enough of those
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Two fullbacks with noted limitations going forward? We better build some incredible midfield and attack then.
 
Sanche7 said:
I feel sorry for Ole and Phelan, the job they have on their hands is massive. I hope they start by getting rid of all the players who don’t really want to be here. Pogba,DDG,Rashford all of them can go if the only thing they want is a big pay check. If the rumours regarding Rashford are true,I’m a bit disappointed tbh. I expected him to be just happy to be playing for the club he’s a fan of. If he stays he’s the future captain of United and a possible legend. But instead he wants sky high wages despite being wildly inconsistent and having very poor games way too often. He should just put his head down and work hard instead Of believing his own hype. He won’t get into that Barca squad, not with with deficiencies in his technique. I don’t know why our players suddenly think they are way too good for United and that Barca and Real will come begging for them. First it was Lusaka,now it’s Rashford
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Leadership. No. Not talking about manager. It's the person with most executive power at the club, who gave life to this culture. The culture was changed symbolized firstly by that Rooney renewed contract, then made captain after SAF had him one step away fromleaving OT. Rooney stuck around for the next 4 years, for everyone to see his decline, yet managers through politic, had to shoehorn him into the team as captain. This situation gave life to what we see nowadays with our players are above the manager, and despite being well paid, have little pride for the shirt.
 
Devil may care said:
I can't click on the link right now, does it say what the new proposed strategy is? Or is it just a rehash of the stuff about buying a bunch of over-gassed British kids?
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The crux of it:
Solskjaer and Phelan have spoken about recruiting players who embody the 'United way' of playing amid a transfer strategy change focused on younger targets. United have settled on a preference for young British talent after the split transfer strategy that developed under former manager Jose Mourinho.

The MEN understands Phelan's preference is to reboot the recruitment policy and eschew the superstar strategy United have relied on for much of Ed Woodward's tenure as executive vice-chairman. Solskjaer is believed to be in agreement with Phelan's outlook and there is a determination to recruit without blocking academy talents' pathway to the first-team.

United want 'game-changing' targets who would make a difference to the first-team, as opposed to potential or squad players, and have verbally promised at least three signings. United view Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho as an ideal acquisition due to his age and prowess on the right flank, which United have not strengthened since Wilfried Zaha became Sir Alex Ferguson's last signing in January 2013.
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ErranMorad said:
The only one who really makes sense is Sancho. May be Wan B if we are looking for a defensive minded right back. Rest of them are not that exciting.
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Rice, whilst not a flashy player is definitely an intelligent player and one with a big future as an important player in a top team. I rate him and his potential. I think if we want to be a well oiled machine again he could be a very useful cog. I think perhaps not one to pull the trigger on this summer but one to keep a very close eye on his development and if there's more improvement then perhaps we go for him otherwise look elsewhere.
 
Ether said:
The crux of it:
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Thanks, don't like the sound of that at all, it's really muddled as well, they want younger players but they want immediate game changers ready for the first 11 who won't get in Academy players way, then they cite two players who are young and raw and will do exactly that, baffling. :confused: I hate the British focus, most British players are simply not good enough in comparison to their Spanish, French, German and South American counterparts.

Football has changed, the PL has changed, it sounds like all Ole and Phelan want to do is try and copy Fergie's old strategy from a bygone era, not bringing anything new to the table.
 
Ether said:
The crux of it:
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So if SAF had followed this we wouldn't have signed Ole.
Inter Yer Nan said:
Rice, whilst not a flashy player is definitely an intelligent player and one with a big future as an important player in a top team. I rate him and his potential. I think if we want to be a well oiled machine again he could be a very useful cog. I think perhaps not one to pull the trigger on this summer but one to keep a very close eye on his development and if there's more improvement then perhaps we go for him otherwise look elsewhere.
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The thing with Rice is do you get him now and we try to develop him or wait and if he does well for another season with WHU, more teams might get involved and his price might rocket.
 
DomesticTadpole said:
So if SAF had followed this we wouldn't have signed Ole.

The thing with Rice is do you get him now and we try to develop him or wait and if he does well for another season with WHU, more teams might get involved and his price might rocket.
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"Sorry Ronnie, you're not British."
"Evra, you should apologize to Mr Rothen"

Didn't know Phelan voted for Brexit.
 
Devil may care said:
Thanks, don't like the sound of that at all, it's really muddled as well, they want younger players but they want immediate game changers ready for the first 11 who won't get in Academy players way, then they cite two players who are young and raw and will do exactly that, baffling. :confused: I hate the British focus, most British players are simply not good enough in comparison to their Spanish, French, German and South American counterparts.

Football has changed, the PL has changed, it sounds like all Ole and Phelan want to do is try and copy Fergie's old strategy from a bygone era, not bringing anything new to the table.
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There are some good British kids around, but like you I don't want all our signings to be like this. Who would the experienced players in the team? The ones who are letting us down now? Ole should remember that if SAF had followed this policy then maybe he wouldn't have been signed. Some of our best players have been foreign. Ole himself, Vidic, Evra, King Eric, Big Pete etc.
Thanks @ti vu how did I forget Ronaldo?
 
DomesticTadpole said:
So if SAF had followed this we wouldn't have signed Ole.

The thing with Rice is do you get him now and we try to develop him or wait and if he does well for another season with WHU, more teams might get involved and his price might rocket.
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Maybe start the grooming process now so his heart is set much like Liverpool with VVD. The price will rocket though so it is a tricky decision.
 
United_We_Stand said:

Jose Felix Diaz: " Paul Pogba is also on Zidane's list, but the club don't share the enthusiasm for the World Cup winner. They watch him closely, acknowledge his ability but are sceptical of his ability to be really decisive, and the tie against Barcelona hasn't helped his cause.
The starting point of negotiations for the Frenchman is 150 million euros, which those at the Bernabeu think to be excessive, but Pogba and Mino Raiola would be happy to make the move happen.
Tottenham's Christian Eriksen is another player whose name has been on the table, but Zidane is waiting, which in turn has the Dane delaying a decision on a proposed Spurs renewal."
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Always gotta love the Madrid press. He wants to join us but if he doesn't sign it's because we don't want him.
 
Devil may care said:
Thanks, don't like the sound of that at all, it's really muddled as well, they want younger players but they want immediate game changers ready for the first 11 who won't get in Academy players way, then they cite two players who are young and raw and will do exactly that, baffling. :confused: I hate the British focus, most British players are simply not good enough in comparison to their Spanish, French, German and South American counterparts.

Football has changed, the PL has changed, it sounds like all Ole and Phelan want to do is try and copy Fergie's old strategy from a bygone era, not bringing anything new to the table.
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Except Fergie didn't really focus too much on British talent, he bought young potentially great players and developed them regardless of nationality. Hope we're not fixated on any signings being British first and foremost.
 
Devil may care said:
Thanks, don't like the sound of that at all, it's really muddled as well, they want younger players but they want immediate game changers ready for the first 11 who won't get in Academy players way, then they cite two players who are young and raw and will do exactly that, baffling. :confused: I hate the British focus, most British players are simply not good enough in comparison to their Spanish, French, German and South American counterparts.

Football has changed, the PL has changed, it sounds like all Ole and Phelan want to do is try and copy Fergie's old strategy from a bygone era, not bringing anything new to the table.
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Aren't England youth teams winning pretty much every youth tournament right now? Or arent they atleast winning games that the senior time generally doesn't? Where is this perception coming from then? Except maybe France, I don't see any other teams generally loaded with as many quality players as I see England right now.
 
Devil may care said:
I can't click on the link right now, does it say what the new proposed strategy is? Or is it just a rehash of the stuff about buying a bunch of over-gassed British kids?
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Apparently, we have decided to target signings who will have an instant impact and are automatic starters as opposed to squad players, all the while playing the yoof too.

Basically, what every club in the world has been doing or aim to do. Revolutionary.
 
Kapardin said:
Apparently, we have decided to target signings who will have an instant impact and are automatic starters as opposed to squad players, all the while playing the yoof too.

Basically, what every club in the world has been doing or aim to do. Revolutionary.
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You forgot it has be British

The thing is if it's just that then there is huge problem that wouldn't be resolved. Leadership. We're stuck with Young Smalling DDG Pogba to captain the team.
 
Inter Yer Nan said:
Maybe start the grooming process now so his heart is set much like Liverpool with VVD. The price will rocket though so it is a tricky decision.
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I don't think VVD was set on Liverpool, it's just that they were the only top club to want him for that kind of money.
 
Kapardin said:
Don't laugh, Martial will focus on the Balon D'Or once he is done arguing with his exes and flings on social media.:)
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:nono: Not everyone can cheat on their missus and be World class like Giggs. He can never live up to the no.11 on the back of his shirt poor soul.
 
Dolf said:
I don't think VVD was set on Liverpool, it's just that they were the only top club to want him for that kind of money.
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Not sure that's true, thought City were after him, but he was totally set on Pool.
Hence all that business with Southampton reporting them for an illegal approach yet him still ending up going there, as other knew not to try and get involved by that stage.
 
The Nani said:
Is this legit? Luckhurst is very hit and miss isn’t he.
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Everyone is a bit hit and miss when it comes to this kind of stuff, but he has been pretty good in the last couple of years, including being first on Fred to United last summer. He clearly has an 'in' somewhere at the club.
 
Infra-red said:
Everyone is a bit hit and miss when it comes to this kind of stuff, but he has been pretty good in the last couple of years, including being first on Fred to United last summer. He clearly has an 'in' somewhere at the club.
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Cheers. I really like the sound of a lot of the article. Of course we should focus on younger targets and Bale should be nowhere near our plans.

But to say we want ready-made players who will impact the starting XI immediately is all well and good when you’re mentioning Sancho. Not so much when when you go on to mention Declan Rice.
 
United_We_Stand said:

"... Rashford is out of contract at the end of next season but, while the club have an option to extend that by a further 12 months to June 2021, talks over a new deal have cooled. Barcelona are among the clubs being linked with Rashford. United are believed to be relaxed about the situation..."
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He's in no rush
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Well no, every player is in a rush. They play a game where they can get injured any moment and their value drops like a lead balloon.
 
If the transfer strategy is this, i think we should target David Brooks
 
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