05 Aug 2014 19:32:27
Barcelona have apparently bid for Vermaelen and there are reports coming out or Italy that we've bid for Cuadrado. It looks this transfer window is about to start hottin' up!

1.) 05 Aug 2014
I can't see us getting Cuadrado, get the feeling he is using us to get to Barcelona. Vermaelen is our back up to Hummels, I hope he just doesn't go elsewhere and then we don't get Hummels.

2.) 05 Aug 2014
I am under the impression that we made it clear to his club weeks ago we would meet his asking price. Our stumbling block is he wants Barcelona, our leg up is Barcelona aren't too fussed about him (at the price quoted). The way I see it if we don't drop our offer, and Barcelona refuse to up theirs, then his options may well be limited.

3.) 05 Aug 2014
Just had a thought, maybe one of the eds could explain if this ever happens. Could United have made an agreement with Barca that would see them stepping back from the Vermaelen deal, leaving Barca free to sign him. Meanwhile, as part of the same agreement, Barca steer clear of Cuadrado? Just a thought.

{Ed002's Note - Plenty of clubs make such agreements but this has not happened.}

4.) 05 Aug 2014
Thanks Ed

5.) 05 Aug 2014
Maybe they've stepped back from Hummels mate? Lol wishful thinking!

6.) 05 Aug 2014
That would be amazing mate. Haha

7.) 05 Aug 2014
05 Aug 2014 22:15:39
Not seen much of cuadradro apart from World Cup and the odd game for fiorentina, looks a great players but don't see where he's going to fit in with the new formation? He doesn't seem to be the sort of player to have the work rate and defending ability to play RWB, I'd much rather put the money to Vidal and 2 decent defender with one of them able to cover Shaw like blind. Anyone got any thoughts/info on this?

8.) 05 Aug 2014
05 Aug 2014 23:05:38
Don't want to be negative but I think we'll lose out on both players :(

9.) 06 Aug 2014
Mufc_Lee think Cuadrado would fit in nicely as a RWB, whether he'd hit the ground running is another question, I don't believe Rafael is good enough and Valencia is on borrowed time so who would your ideal replacement be as Vidal is more central?

10.) 06 Aug 2014
Barcelona have no intrest at all in signing him for the price being quoted. they are not sure that they will be able to match the wages that we would gove him also. there intrest in him has pretty much gone and yes he would prefer barcelona but he would not turn his nose up at a move to utd. its a very possible transfer.

11.) 06 Aug 2014
06 Aug 2014 10:27:29
Langers I agree rafael injury prone, Valencia getting on just don't know how good cuad would be in the defensive part of rwb, maybe I've just not seen enough of him. Ashley young has played well there pre season to be honest. There's isn't too many that spring to mind, janmaat, Santos Cicinho from Valencia is quality there, porto's alex sandro. All a lot cheaper too.

12.) 06 Aug 2014
I don't see the point in cuadrado. We have rafael who under the guidance of lvg could reach his potential and be much more consistent. Then valencia has been recently handed a new contract.
Add to this young has operated at both lwb and rwb during pre season and done enough to be given a shot under lvg.
Pluss young saidy janko in the reserves looks like he could do a job for the first team when called upon.
Just doesn't seem at all likely to me we would want him.

13.) 06 Aug 2014
Utd need a CB and DM asap not a wide man. we have enough of those already.

Even if Van Gaal wanted to use him as a RWB there are better and cheaper players out there who can do the job (could have got Janmaat for £6m).

Rafael can do a good job in the correct system with the right coaching instructions & Janko in the Under 21's looks a talent and deserves a chance (Carling & FA Cup games).

Get Daley Blind (DM & LB) plus Mats Hummels (CB) and away we go for the new season!

14.) 06 Aug 2014
06 Aug 2014 09:54:35
Ed002 could you confirm this rumour or is it just a Sly sports betting scam (so to speak)

{Ed002's Note - Vermaelan is of interest to Barcelona but is not their first choice.}