16 Aug 2014 22:33:23
Roma defender Mehdi Benatia is flying to England for talks over a move to Manchester United, Sky sources understand. Talks are reportedly continuing between the two clubs to agree terms on a deal for the Morocco international, with United keen to add to their thin defensive options.

1.) 17 Aug 2014
Think you may find that's wrong but I would love him at United

2.) 17 Aug 2014
Why is it wrong? Sky won't normally report it unless they a certain it's true

{Ed002's Note - Sky will report things that they believe to be correct, but it doesn't mean that they are.

After 16 hours in the air, I understand that a Caproni CA3 carrying Benatia is soon to land in a field at Durnham Forest Golf and Country Club where he will be whisked away by the club for a secret medical. You have to say it sounds plausible? But don't tell Sky.

I can here faint voices - "Sommes nous encore là?", "Sommes nous encore là?"}

3.) 17 Aug 2014
Interesting yes

4.) 17 Aug 2014
Lol Ed classy.

5.) 17 Aug 2014
I just ment sky is one of the more reliable sources. Thanks for the update though 002, much appreciated. God dam google translate is useless haha.

6.) 17 Aug 2014
Talks with MU have been confirmed, but that's it as it stands according to his agent.

LvG has also spoken to Di Maria personally after being granted permission by RM.

All these talks are cheap though, Moyes said he was close to signing three (top signings).

Being close and signing them is not the same thing. We need quality.

{Ed002's Note - Surely Sky did not get it wrong about his travel plans Syd? "Sommes nous encore là?", "Sommes nous encore là?"}

7.) 17 Aug 2014
Seems Bayern Munich are closest to signing Benatia.

8.) 17 Aug 2014
Looks like he's off to bayern, another poor transfer window by the looks of it

9.) 17 Aug 2014
17 Aug 2014 11:46:43
Ed002, I wouldn't trust Jim White as far as I could throw him :)

Sky Italia were bemused by his Tweet as it wasn't confirmed by them.

I think Jim likes to think he's top man.