Transfer Tweets - Summer 2017 | Keep it on topic

[el3mel]

 

[prtk0811]

Well No calculation, it was just a joke on how we should be paying clubs to take Rooney off us. But we do save massively on his wages so its not too far off to be honest!

For two seasons must be 60 m net

 

[togg]

So Lukaku deal not set in stone then?

Doesn't appear so, no.....

 

[prtk0811]

We should bid for mbappe next season too.

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

Yeah, sources are reporting we've dropped our interest. MoratOFF

Because they've put two and two together. However, they know nothing.

But ye, I would much prefer us to buy a direct winger than a forward who can play wide.

 

[Paxi]

So Lukaku deal not set in stone then?

We've agreed a deal. I trust the beeb on this over fecking sky sports and the like.

The problem is - we've also agreed a deal with Cardiff for Ramsey.

 

[ChaddyP]

probably the most satisfying aspect of signing Lukaku is giving the middle finger to Perez who now has no one by the balls to extort. Good luck selling James for 80 million as well yah cnut.

 

[Adam-Utd]

So Lukaku deal not set in stone then?

We've agreed a deal, Everton are just waiting to see if Chelsea will match/beat it.

I would imagine they're worried to spend that much on a player they once sold.

 

[togg]

We've agreed a deal, Everton are just waiting to see if Chelsea will match/beat it.

I would imagine they're worried to spend that much on a player they once sold.

we did it......

 

[Sultan]

This is a done deal.

Simply because Raiola is the agent. He's got too much invested with United.

 

[PieCrust]

Interesting, so looks like Everton will accept both United and Chelsea bids for Lukaku. I wonder if the player has committed one way or another? If he picks Chelsea, I wonder if we've burned the bridge with Madrid for Morata. Can't imagine the heads exploding if we some how manage to miss out on both.

 

[Judas]

This is a done deal.

Simply because Raiola is the agent. He's got too much invested with United.

Yep this is how I feel. As much as he looks out for him and his client first and foremost, he's not an idiot, messing us around like this would be daft on his part, and he's simply not a daft man.

 

[SwansonsTache]

Reports early on in the summer had him down as prefering Chelsea.

His mate Pogba being here might be in our advantage though.

 

[Hojoon]

Interesting, so looks like Everton will accept both United and Chelsea bids for Lukaku. I wonder if the player has committed one way or another? If he picks Chelsea, I wonder if we've burned the bridge with Madrid for Morata. Can't imagine the heads exploding if we some how manage to miss out on both.

If we can't get either then there's still Belotti if we want a classic 9. He'll probably be in the 70-80m range as well.

 

[Adzzz]

This is a done deal.

Simply because Raiola is the agent. He's got too much invested with United.

I agree with this thinking, it works both ways: Lukaku lives up here and is settled, his very good friend, if not best mate, plays at United. Then for Raiola he has plenty of vested interest as you rightly mention at United. Makes perfect sense.

 

[Hammerfell]

Everton probably a little grumpy that we decided to announce that a deal was done before they could spin it.

 

[Mr Bridger]

Interesting, so looks like Everton will accept both United and Chelsea bids for Lukaku. I wonder if the player has committed one way or another? If he picks Chelsea, I wonder if we've burned the bridge with Madrid for Morata. Can't imagine the heads exploding if we some how manage to miss out on both.

I'd be surprised now it's gone this far, especially with Pogba in his ear on their holidays.

 

[togg]

Everton probably a little grumpy that we decided to announce that a deal was done before they could spin it.

To be fair, if we did jump the gun I can see why they are miffed.

 

[Inter Yer Nan]

Reports early on in the summer had him down as prefering Chelsea.

His mate Pogba being here might be in our advantage though.

I think this summer perhaps as much if not more than any other summer show that reports are about 99.99% bollocks.

 

[Bepi]

I can imagine Morata simply willing to leave Madrid in order to play regular football, United or Chelsea not being so different as a project, maybe Alice preferring London to Manchester or even Paris / Milan if sh*t hits the fan near the transfer deadline.

 

[Peanut Butter]

Re: Lukaku

Watching Sky Sports; James Cooper live outside Old Trafford about 5 minutes ago saying he has just spoke with Utd officials and that Everton are happy with £75m plus add ons. Just waiting on things to be "ironed out".

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

I may be wrong, but we may still be in for him. If not, I'll be glad. Not because I don't like Morata, but because I wouldn't want us doing business with Real.

 

[Android1974]

What I mean is that, neither one is really known for running in behind or using their blistering pace to get away from strikers. The two wouldn't compliment each other, like say a Griezmann, Mbappe, etc would, in my opinion.

I guess Rashford and Martial will come handy and complement them.

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

I guess Rashford and Martial will come handy and complement them.

Yes, that would make much more sense than Lukaku and Morata playing together.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Yes, that would make much more sense than Lukaku and Morata playing together.

Martial will have to get his head out of his arse to do that. Hopefully.

 

[Infra-red]

Chelsea will surely pick him up.

 

[Dazzmondo]

Well No calculation, it was just a joke on how we should be paying clubs to take Rooney off us. But we do save massively on his wages so its not too far off to be honest!

We'll be paying a large % of Rooney's wages so not exactly saving much in terms of wages either. Very useful as a bargaining chip to get Lukaku though. I do think we'll be after another striker though. If not Morata someone else, less well-known

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

Martial will have to get his head out of his arse to do that. Hopefully.

Definitely. He's got so much potential, but as you said, he'll have to get his head out of his arse if he want to be a success here.

 

[prtk0811]

Chelsea will surely pick him up.

If they could not agree a fee for lukaku remains to be seen will they will spend even more on morata or turn to belotti or make peace with costa.

 

[Dazzmondo]

What I mean is that, neither one is really known for running in behind or using their blistering pace to get away from strikers. The two wouldn't compliment each other, like say a Griezmann, Mbappe, etc would, in my opinion.

I actually think that's rubbish. Lukaku's movement is fantastic. I also wouldn't consider him to be a target man. He's big and strong but he doesn't excel in hold up play. Instead he's excellent at turning a defender and using his pace and strength to get him into the penalty area where his finishing is excellent. Morata is more of a target man than Lukaku, though a very talented one with his feet and excellent at bringing others into play. However his finishing is a bit of a question mark atm and certainly not a match for Lukaku. His movement certainly isn't at the same level. Based on last season we're more in need of a Lukaku since Ibra was doing that all season and our other players kept missing chances.

 

[ayushreddevil9]

If they could not agree a fee for lukaku remains to be seen will they will spend even more on morata or turn to belotti or make peace with costa.

I think with Chelsea being the only buyer left, they hold the cards.

 

[RedMachine03]

 

[Offside]

Great signing. He is quality.

 

[SwansonsTache]

Kelechi will be great for the scouse, will probably get him for a decent price as well since doped up City doesn't need to conduct themselves as a business.

 

[Dobba]

Can't be true. Pep's arrival was going to be the making of the lad.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Kelechi will be great for the scouse, will probably get him for a decent price as well since doped up City doesn't need to conduct themselves as a business.

It's Leicester isn't it?

 

[SwansonsTache]

It's Leicester isn't it?

Isn't it Kelechi Ihenacho from City?

 

[sewey89]

Kelechi will be great for the scouse, will probably get him for a decent price as well since doped up City doesn't need to conduct themselves as a business.

He's going to Leicester. But he would be a great signing for Liverpool IMO.

 

[manunited1919]

I'd give them 10m to take him. Seriously though the wages saved alone is good news.

I agree with you. It was probably part of the discussion with the Lukaku transfer:
We will give you 65m for Lukaku plus 10m for taking Rooney off our hands.

 

[AndyJ1985]

Isn't it Kelechi Ihenacho from City?

Yeah he's moving from Manchester City to Leicester City...