Wesley Sneijder

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RDCR07 said:
Man I feel so alive now. This is the first time I have been reading the cafe when live reports came in. I wasn't reading the cafe last summer for the Ozil transfer. Hence this is the first BIG name signing I am available for.
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If it actually goes through it is our 1st big name signing since Veron
 
Do Manchester United need Wesley Sneijder? | Reuters Soccer Blog

Paul Scholes may have left a huge pair of boots to fill in Manchester United’s midfield, but Alex Ferguson may not have to add a big-money signing to his squad if their performance in a captivating 3-2 Community Shield win over Manchester City is anything to go by.

While Ferguson has apparently made several attempts to lure Inter Milan and Netherlands playmaker Wesley Sneijder to his outfit during the break, United’s second-half comeback at Wembley suggests he may have found one or two replacements closer to home.

Trailing 2-0 at the interval, Ferguson threw Tom Cleverley into the fray and the youngster made an immediate impact with his crisp passing and movement which kept City on the back foot until the final whistle.

Cleverley’s mature performance capped an excellent pre-season buildup for the 21-year old midfielder, who has now been called up to the England squad.

Brazilian midfielder Anderson, inconsistent since joining the English champions in 2007, also provided plenty of eyecatching moments and had a good spell of form in last season’s run-in. He could be a valuable asset this term in United’s bid to win their 20th league title and reach their fourth Champions League final in five years.

Having signed Ashley Young from Aston Villa to boost the already strong-looking flanks where Nani, Antonio Valencia and the seemingly evergreen Ryan Giggs offer a plethora of options, does Ferguson need to splash 40 million pounds or so on playmaker Sneijder?

The 27-year old attacking midfielder is undoubtedly an exceptional player but whether he would hit the ground running at United, in line with his price tag, is another matter.

Early ordeals suffered by the likes of Thierry Henry, Diego Forlan and more recently Edin Dzeko suggest that even the most talented players sometimes need time to adapt to the Premier League’s torrid pace, which Sneijder would have to cope with instantly.

His arrival at Old Trafford would add depth and leave Ferguson somewhat spoilt for choice , but it may also require a tactical rethink and force the Scot to modify his preferred 4-4-2 formation that has worked so well for United over the years.

If Sneijder was to become an automatic starter straight away, it is hard to imagine Javier Hernandez, Nani, Anderson, Young, Antonio Valencia and Giggs all getting as much playing time as they would like to, and it would almost inevitably peg Cleverley back to the fringes.

The Dutchman’s arrival would no doubt make the ever so fierce competition for a spot in United’s starting eleven even stronger, but it could also disrupt the team’s finely balanced structure and chemistry. Inter built their team around him and Ferguson may not be willing to do so to the same degree.

So, should Ferguson gamble with Sneijder or stick with what he has got in his quest to add more silverware to his already bulging trophy cabinet?
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What's McGarry's transfer percentage like? How many stories has he broken that went on to be accurate?
 
RDCR07 said:
Man I feel so alive now. This is the first time I have been reading the cafe when live reports came in. I wasn't reading the cafe last summer for the Ozil transfer. Hence this is the first BIG name signing I am available for.
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hang in there lad, don't ejaculate prematurely, it’ll all be over soon
 
Are people not jumping the gun with Cleverley a bit? Yes he was amazing in that game, he had a truly great game, but it was a game. It's not like he can just walk in and play 50+ games next season and replace Scholes and is going to play like that week in week out and take it to the Champions League... the guy is a kid, he will be raised properly by SAF. An amazing talent, but a young player who needs time to mature and grow and unleash his full potential.
 
KM said:
Not sure why the hell are people believing Howard Nurse, he said that we aren't even interested in him but I think now it's clear that we've interest in him(Sneijder confirmed that)
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Tbf its still better than believing that Sun writing idiot Mcgarry
 
Randall Flagg said:
If it actually goes through it is our 1st big name signing since Veron
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Rio, Rooney, and Berbatov were all big name signings.

Tevez's loan deal was also a big coup as well, plenty of clubs after him that summer.

First time since Veron, with the exception of Berbatov, we have spent big on someone at their peak though, for sure.
 
I'm sure his wife is tempted by the proposition of moving to Manchester as images of youths ripping the place to shreds are broadcast around the world
 
Zarlak said:
Are people not jumping the gun with Cleverley a bit? Yes he was amazing in that game, he had a truly great game, but it was a game. It's not like he can just walk in and play 50+ games next season and replace Scholes and is going to play like that week in week out and take it to the Champions League... the guy is a kid, he will be raised properly by SAF. An amazing talent, but a young player who needs time to mature and grow and unleash his full potential.
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But even paul scholes was 21 once and I doubt anyone would change a thing. He might do everything you say he won't or he might not, but then again we might buy Sneijder and he might break his leg after five minutes. So what do you do? I think his short passing gives us something new and playing with top players, you always have a chance
 
We will have our own wags group here in Manchester. With Sneidjer's, De Gea's and Cleverley's. Now that would be a good sight at Old Trafford on game days.
 
Emily O'Hara, glamour model.
 
RDCR07 said:
Man I feel so alive now. This is the first time I have been reading the cafe when live reports came in. I wasn't reading the cafe last summer for the Ozil transfer. Hence this is the first BIG name signing I am available for.
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This is what life is about my friend. You are becoming a part of history.

Breathe deeply and take it all in.
 
Number7 said:
I'm sure his wife is tempted by the proposition of moving to Manchester as images of youths ripping the place to shreds are broadcast around the world
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My thoughts exactly.

"Oi, darlin'. Signing for Manchester United tomorra, let's 'ave a look see what's gwanin there and what the areas like...."

*looks at CCTV cam things on internet*

"feck that, I'm going Man City"
 
If nothing else we need to sign Sneijder to put that Howard Nurse spastic in his place.
 
I think I need to come down. I am really hyped up on Sneidjer excitement now. I will take a break from the cafe for like half an hour now. See you guys in 30 minutes.
 
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If nothing else we need to sign Sneijder to put that Howard Nurse spastic in his place.
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To be fair to him he's probably been about right all through the saga and once he has official word that the deal is close to being done, I'm sure he will tweet it as he will if Wes Oranje is having a medical. Then he will boast about how accurate he was during the who saga.

Shame really cause he's definately a tosser.
 
RDCR07 said:
I think I need to come down. I am really hyped up on Sneidjer excitement now. I will take a break from the cafe for like half an hour now. See you guys in 30 minutes.
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:lol:

Are you for real?
 
RDCR07 said:
I think I need to come down. I am really hyped up on Sneidjer excitement now. I will take a break from the cafe for like half an hour now. See you guys in 30 minutes.
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:lol:

Calm down
 
Ole's_toe_poke said:
Still don't think we need this type of player. Even less so after seeing Cleverley and Anderson link up on Sunday.
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Bit of a knee jerk reaction for me.

Everyone has their opinion but I can't see any reason why we wouldn't want to see such a top class player at United.
 
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Our for an hour and just one new page?!
 
This has to be the most painful and unbearable transfer saga ever... Every time i come and see dozens of new pages, all for tweets and rumors and dull articles that lead to the same point : nothing new :(
 
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