21 Jul 2015 15:09:31
Haha this page has all of a sudden developed another 100 names since Van Gaal's words.
I saw a rumour that ours and City's representatives were speaking to Otamendi and Valencia over the weekend and that he favours a move to City over us. Not saying a believe the rumour but I would be upset if it does turn out to be true.
The Hunterlaar link is a non starter. He is the same age as RVP so why would we get rid of one and bring in another. A good player but so was Robin.
Robben could happen. If he could stay fit that is. The only reason Bayern would want to sell him is if they know he is not going to be fit enough to play more than 20 games a season as he still has a bit to offer. Maybe Van Gaal would take a chance.
Lewandowski seems the clear fan Favourite just ahead of Muller but I can't see us ending up with any of them and I wouldn't be surprised to see one of them end up at Madrid if they are going to go anywhere.
Pedro, he is a good player but not one that should be a priority. That said I don't exactly count him as a reject because he is behind Neymar and Messi in the pecking order. Would rather look elsewhere first.
De Gea will stay for this last year, I am convinced of that now.
Di Maria won't be going anywhere until next summer. We will see how he does this season then we will see where he stands but you don't spend 60m on a player and get rid instantly. If we do I won't be happy.
As for players like Berahino it would not be a good move for anyone like that. He is a young developing player and to come to us and play second fiddle won't help him at all, same for most strikers under Rooney. If we are to sign a striker it would have to be someone who is good enough to think about dropping Rooney for.
We don't need any more midfielders and I am over the moon with the players we have brought in so far but until we get that CB in I won't be resting easy. Our team at the moment is maybe an 8/10. Bringing in Otamendi and a fit Robben could make it a 10.
We may not even need another forward if Januzaj can play to his potential but we defiantly need a CB.
21 Jul 2015 17:02:58
I still see it being a wide forward that can play through the middle.
This rules out Cavani, Lewandowski and Benzema.
However, still in the running would be Lacazette, Griezmann and Reus.
21 Jul 2015 17:59:40
I seem to recall that Berahino was at OT with his agent for one game last season and a picture appeared in the paper. Would not spread fear in the opposition though.
21 Jul 2015 18:10:15
How old is Tevez?
21 Jul 2015 18:16:44
Cymrucloghed, what does Tevez have to do with anything haha?
21 Jul 2015 18:23:07
I think by 'not the striker in the media' LVG means not a striker at all - biggest surprise and best signing possible - de Gea.
21 Jul 2015 18:26:01
I find it strange that philip lahm is coming out and saying he can't guarantee muller won't be at bayern next year all is definitely not well with muller and guardiola I reckon were definitely after him but we have got the back up plan if we don't get him I would be very happy with pedro he would be perfect for that wide forward position
21 Jul 2015 18:42:34
Eh nothing at all apparently. Just seen he's gone back to the Boca's. Haha.
Where is the delete post button? Hmmm. does'nt seem to be one.
I'll go for Bayerns Gotze instead then.
21 Jul 2015 18:43:37
said it for a while now but for various reasons i think berahino would be a good signing
21 Jul 2015 19:01:12
Jred, he could be a good player but the move doesn't make sense for him. He won't play enough.
21 Jul 2015 19:23:53
1red
and when has that stopped a young player moving to a big club.
i also think he would get a good few games
21 Jul 2015 20:11:51
I agree jred he would be a good signing for us but I don't think we are right for him at the moment. We struggle to give Wilson game time and we can't drop Rooney for Berahino so he would be limited. At Spurs or Southampton he would be good.
22 Jul 2015 08:38:59
Comments from LVG this morning 'a striker is not the surprise' What did I tell you!! My money is on a new contract for de Gea.
22 Jul 2015 12:12:49
Utd don't need strikers they need quality defenders, if they want to do well in the champions league. If it wasn't for De Gea last season they would have finished about 10 th.