12 Aug 2014 16:59:45
Rojo has handed in a transfer request and has told SP that he wants to join MU. I guess that's that then. I have to be honest, I prefer him to Vermaelen who is injured more often than not. Will need a top central CB though, someone like Hummels or Benatia.

1.) 12 Aug 2014
What do you think Syd, is he instead of Blind or might LVG want both?

2.) 12 Aug 2014
12 Aug 2014 17:31:48
Blind and rojo?
I wouldn't be surprised

3.) 12 Aug 2014
Think Blind can cover a myriad of positions so I would imagine he would be the signing to come in along Vidal(hopefully) to cover DCM, CB etc.

I found the Badstuber post interesting earlier on dependent on his fitness I think he is a great player(or I might just be excited its a different name;) and there is good history between the manager and the player.

Medhi Benatia is a fantastic player but very expensive and as disappointing as it may be I still think the club is working to a reasonably tight budget.

A Vidal/Khedira/Gustavo type and a Badstuber/Hummels/Benatia would complete a very successful window along with the players we already signed and Rojo and Blind we would be right up there not far from favourites IMO.

4.) 12 Aug 2014
Great move and I am delighted that it looks like it is going through. I have liked him ever since the WC and thought he was very impressive throughout. At 6'4 he is a big lad who is excellent on the ball and has the versatility to play left back. If we are playing three at the back I think it is crucial that the right center back and left center back are comfortable when going towards the line. Rojo is comfortable at doing that as the left center back and Smalling / Jones can do that on the right. A central sweeper center back would be nice but now the priority must be a central midfielder.

I'd also say that this will likely end our interest in Blind unless he is earmarked as left wing back back up or defensive midfielder.

5.) 12 Aug 2014
I reckon that's it for CB to be honest. We may buy Blind though who can fill in there.

6.) 12 Aug 2014
Id guess itll be both blind and rojo, get them both for what hummels would cost and less competition for them.

7.) 12 Aug 2014
The £15.8m being suggested is much better value than TV would have been.

Would love to see hummels come in but I don't see that happening at all, same with benatia.

8.) 12 Aug 2014
Hate to say it Syd!, but I think this is our top centre back!, I really can't see Hummels leaving and apparently Chelsea are upping their interest in Benatia, hope this isn't another desperation buy!

9.) 12 Aug 2014
Rojo plays as a CB or LB, Blind plays as a CB, LB or CDM.
Not sure that LVG will sign Blind in addition to Rojo as they cover the a lot of the same positions.
if Rojo signs presume he will play as the left side CB in the 3-5-2 formation.
If we get Rojo and a CM I would be content for now.

10.) 12 Aug 2014
Ive heard of him and watched him in some of the world cup games but how good is he? would he be a starter of back up? any input would be much appreciated.

11.) 12 Aug 2014
He may still go for Blind as another midfield option. He is a defensive midfielder so could play the De Jong role instead of us signing De Jong. He is 24 and very versatile so I wouldn't rule him out completely.

12.) 12 Aug 2014
I don't think Hummels will come in. Klopp does not make decisions based on financial benefits. Saw that with lewandowski. Unless there is a release clause can't see them selling Hummels.

13.) 12 Aug 2014
Great business by United in the sense that until Rojo started following all and sundry on instagram no one even picked him as a target. Probably to stop other clubs going in for him. Expensive understudy though if he's just competition for Luke Shaw!

14.) 12 Aug 2014
He will be brought to play as one of the defensive 3, just a bonus he can cover LB. LVG loves he players that can play more than one position.

15.) 12 Aug 2014
Cant rojo also play are a right back? sure iv seen him play there a few times?

16.) 12 Aug 2014
Rojo can play anywhere along the back line. But he will be used as a centre back for sure.

17.) 12 Aug 2014
Charla, MU will not go into the season with just Rojo, Smalling, Jones & Evans as the CB's. Rojo is an alternative to Vermaelen, not Hummels/Benatia. We will still need that leader at the center of the defensive three. Rojo will play on the left-side of the three.

18.) 12 Aug 2014
Time will tell m8, hope you're right, need that bit of experience in there, also have to factor in that our current CB's are not exactly ever-presents, all 3 seem unlucky with injuries, so while I don't share your optimism I'll be more than happy if things develop on that front, fingers crossed!

19.) 12 Aug 2014
Couldn't agree more Charla. I am sure the club will want experience in there, but it could go pear shaped.

20.) 13 Aug 2014
No one has mentioned in all of the above comments yet, what about luke shaw? he is our future left back, rojo is a left back granted he can play cb

21.) 13 Aug 2014
Rojo if signed, will play part of the defensive three. 6 foot 4 and will cover LB if needed.