We could use a winger, though, especially seeing as two good players could be available in Sanchez and Depay. That's six players. Though I personally don't think we'll buy a right-back, even though I think we should. Can't stand the sight of Smalling out there. Also have a feeling Herrera will be our only CM signing.
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Surely he means players sold also? We won't go silly this summer imo, I think van Gaal will wait for players like Reus & Hummels next summer.
He seems to be the player, along with RvP, that van Gaal values the most of his international charges, so he seems a likely player for him to try and bring here.
It's not something that is often done but it has happened and if our medical team give him the once over to make sure the recovery is on target I wouldn't have an issue with it.
I thought he played central, I guess it was just because like you said he cuts in a lot
I would say 4/5 major signings then a couple of young players coming in.
We might get away with not buying a right back if we add a CB but last season we were playing Carrick in CB position because one of Jones or Smalling had to play RB when Vidic and Rafael were injured. That or Valencia was extended to play as a right back.
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Absolutely, there's no doubt we need more depth at RB. Still think it's low on the list of priorities because we're pretty set in terms of the starting XI with Rafael and have three players 'capable' (I don't think Smalling is capable) of doing a shift out there.
He hasn't a notion. His job into create a stir around transfers.
if 7 is the number i can see depay coming in as a promising youngster.
Things starting to look positive transfer-wise. The closer we get to the end of the World Cup we'll definitely hear more whispers here and there. Very pleased that this deal for Herrera has been conducted quick and quietly, which must be the effect of van Gaal coming in. Excited for what lies ahead the rest of the summer.
Imo we don't need any more wide players, with the lack of European football next season and hoping everyone stays fit I'd like us to line up like this -
Van Persie
Januzaj--Rooney--Mata
Using our full back Shaw(hopefully) and Rafa as overlaps.Januzaj--Rooney--Mata
I'd like to stick to that in the league at least. If them 4 can gel we'd have a formidable front line.We need to get Shaw signed up ASAP, another deep lying Centre mid and a Centre half and I think were be good for the season.
Varela needs promoting to give cover for Rafa, does my nut in seeig Jones and Smalling there
Personally I'd prefer it if we kept to our winger philosophy rather than play with three attacking midfielders. I'd hate to see Mata shoved out wide, too. I guess we could play a City-esque 4-2-2-2, with Mata in a David Silva type role, it seems to have worked okay for them, but I'd still be craving some awesome, speedy, counter-attacking wing play. Just my opinion. But I agree, if we did play that front four and they managed to gel we could witness some awesome football.
I'll bet sod all else....well maybe Shaw on deadline day
Ander herrera ya está en Manchester. Ha viajado esta tarde en un avión privado.
Ander Herrera is already in Manchester. He has traveled this afternoon on a private plane.
Me cuentan que ander herrera pasó reconocimiento médico con el Manchester United el pasado domingo en Madrid.
They tell me ander herrera passed a medical with Manchester United on Sunday in Madrid.
Source: https://twitter.com/imarkinez
Ander Herrera is already in Manchester. He has traveled this afternoon on a private plane.
Me cuentan que ander herrera pasó reconocimiento médico con el Manchester United el pasado domingo en Madrid.
They tell me ander herrera passed a medical with Manchester United on Sunday in Madrid.
Source: https://twitter.com/imarkinez
I agree with this, 4-2-2-2 would work well for us IMO with the players we have. We have a lot of talent in the team and i'm sure LvG can get the most out of them.
Hmm that's a good one. Yeah if the chance arose then you couldn't turn down Sanchez could you, be hard to drop one of them 4 though wouldn't it.
Is he legit then?
Mata on the right is hardly ideal. It's been a problem for us the past two seasons that we have two strikers who are just too good to bench but a difficult decision has to be made, and there's no doubt that Rooney is better suited for the bench (or CM). I also think it's too early to rely on Januzaj as a starter.
Cadana Ser (if I'm not confused with another Cadena) were the people who broke the news yesterday, he works for them I believe.
Going by the fact he is in either London at the office, or in Manchester, I'd guess we're getting official confirmation tomorrow.
As it stands Januzaj is our best winger and unless we sign someone like Griezmann or Sanchez he will remain as our best winger. On the other issue, I'd rather play Mata in a midfield 3 and one of RVP or Rooney as a lone striker rather than having both Rooney and RVP on the field with Mata shifted out wide.
Why do you say that? He's had a full season in the first team squad, for the EPL, CL and is in the Belgium WC squad, he's more than ready cement his place in the First team XI.
I can see us getting rid of Nani and Young. I dont really see Mata playing out wide so i think Sanchez would be a great addition to the team. To me he could be our superstar signing and if we was thinking about Cavani we should forget him.
I agree with this
Another bull story from M.E.N or?
Whether or not it's based on anything substantial, I'd be surprised if it wasn't true - if we're forced to pay that fee for Shaw then we're the worst negotiators in the world.
Well its hard to negotiate when your starting bid is £27m.
Time for the boy to through a hissie fit.
I'm hugely excited about Januzaj and think he will be a fantastic player but I have perhaps a few more reservations about his current level of ability than most other Reds. Yes, he was our best winger last season but that really doesn't say much with the lack of competition. He was high on confidence in the beginning and did great but as the season went on, I though he struggled a bit more to express himself and tended to disappear a bit in games. He's a wonderful talent but is he good enough, right now, to be a starter for United? I think a United starter should be able to at least get a look-in for Belgium.
Well yeah. I think it's more 'take it or leave it', the club will have a realistic view of where we go beyond that - 34M is very unrealistic.
Anyway, I think the Shaw deal is all but done. Most of the reputable journalists were saying that prior to the world cup and the only reports to the contrary have been from the M.E.N, the mirror and Jamie Jackson who wrote a somewhat speculative article. Since then Chelsea seem to be looking elsewhere and likely to sign Felipe Luis.
Lovren and Lallana both want out and Pochettino has went to Spurs so the club has become a less attractive place to stay.
Ducker, ESPN and Ogden I think have said we have not upped our offer from 27m and that new reports of 30m+ are wide of the mark
They've all said they are certain Shaw will be a Utd player and that personnel terms have been agreed yet the clubs can't agree a fee?
No doubt he's all but signed, but why would we have him do a medical in Madrid? We practically have our own hospital at Carrington now.
Along with his father and his representative, among others, Ander Herrera has flown to England to arrange the finishing touches with leaders Manchester United and you can close the transfer that takes brewing since last season.
Cadena SER could also know the 24 year old passed a medical on Sundaylast at a clinic in Madrid without problems.The English club has given its approval and therefore there has been movement to agree on the amounts of salary and other objects.
In light of recent events, player and club are about to enter into operation before the official announcement imminent.Athletic and PresidentUrrutia, who since last summer sent the clause Herrera, have been unable to prevent the exit of self interest involved and the urgency of the English club to pay.On July 1, the amount would rise to 40 million by contractual issues, made the 'Red Devils' want to avoid.
Cadena SER could also know the 24 year old passed a medical on Sundaylast at a clinic in Madrid without problems.The English club has given its approval and therefore there has been movement to agree on the amounts of salary and other objects.
In light of recent events, player and club are about to enter into operation before the official announcement imminent.Athletic and PresidentUrrutia, who since last summer sent the clause Herrera, have been unable to prevent the exit of self interest involved and the urgency of the English club to pay.On July 1, the amount would rise to 40 million by contractual issues, made the 'Red Devils' want to avoid.
Yes but they also said what MEN are saying. We have not lodged a new bid of 30m plus and ESPN even said we're confident a deal of around 27m will be agreed
Indeed it was! Used to watch those phone ins and I actually miss Mutv. Mata was late friday night though.I think it was around 7pm - I remember watching a MUTV phone-in programme when it was announced that we'd agreed a fee with Arsenal for him. As I remember it, this was my expression:
Good. £27m is already over the odds tbh. Southampton holding us to ransom would just encourage other clubs to do the same. If we have given them a take it or leave it offer and they are still pissing about we may as well just move on. I don't see many other clubs queuing up to outbid us.
Balotelli reacts to Italy exit:
David May has responded to someone implying that his earlier tweet wasn't about Herrera
Herrera completed his medical?
And said?......
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