January Transfer Speculation (or lack of) Thread

[ozzjim]

IF Samba and Hoilet are going at 15 million for the pair, I really don't care what the wages situation is in the immediate term, we should be in for both as they make sound business sense. One is 21 and obviously on a path to become a top premier league player and will easily profit in 3-4 years time, and the other is a brilliant centre half and a beast from set plays where we struggle. Sell Collins to off-set one of the wages, the others will be covered in the summer when Beye, Heskey and Cuellar are out of contract anyway. I accept the need to get the wages in line, but there is also something about taking the opportunities when they present themselves, and it is damned frustrating that we are not looking to do so.

[PaulWinch again]

IF Samba and Hoilet are going at 15 million for the pair, I really don't care what the wages situation is in the immediate term, we should be in for both as they make sound business sense. One is 21 and obviously on a path to become a top premier league player and will easily profit in 3-4 years time, and the other is a brilliant centre half and a beast from set plays where we struggle. Sell Collins to off-set one of the wages, the others will be covered in the summer when Beye, Heskey and Cuellar are out of contract anyway. I accept the need to get the wages in line, but there is also something about taking the opportunities when they present themselves, and it is damned frustrating that we are not looking to do so.

Yep forward thinking would dictate that is great business. These big wage players will be gone in the summer and if we can get quality for good value we should be in there.

[Colhint]

Cue statement of denial from all parties.

Statement on Wayne Rooney

Issued by Manchester United, Paul Stretford of Triple S Sports and Entertainment Group and Ian Monk Associates
 
Manchester United and Wayne Rooney have been made aware of the theme of an article in tomorrow's Independent newspaper.
 
We have not seen the detail but can assure all United fans that the Manager and the Club are committed to Wayne Rooney and Wayne is committed to the Manager and the Club.
 
The player and the Manager have always had and retain, the utmost respect for each other and look forward to working together in the coming seasons.
 
Any suggestion that Manchester United and Wayne Rooney are to part company is complete nonsense.

Right this is my take on it. I think he will leave ManU either this window or the next. I think a deal was done when he briefly asked for a transfer last year when Man City were nosing around. I think the deal was this. You sign a contract now Wayne, we will give you a massive pay rise, which I believe they did. They also agreed he could then be sold. That way Rooney gets another shed load of cash and united can sell him with 3 years left on his contract, probably adding about£25m to his sale fee

[ozzjim]

That Rhodes kid got 5 tonight. 27 this season. Must be worth a scout.

[lovejoy]

I agree Colhint. They did the same with Ronaldo.

[PaulWinch again]

That Rhodes kid got 5 tonight. 27 this season. Must be worth a scout.

Remarkable isn't it? Spurs are meant to be in for him.

[ozzjim]

Spurs are that London club with a clear strategy in the market and a large scouting system right?

[bertlambshank]

That Rhodes kid got 5 tonight. 27 this season. Must be worth a scout.

Remarkable isn't it? Spurs are meant to be in for him.

Jaws and cock Ball were there watching.

[PaulWinch again]

Apparently so, seems like it would be a good plan to adopt.

[Louzie0]

OK, did I miss the post when DW revealed what we could do for the first time?

[Somniloquism]

That Rhodes kid got 5 tonight. 27 this season. Must be worth a scout.

I see your Rhodes and I raise a Guy Whittingham and a Jermaine Beckford

Although i concede he could also be an Ian Wright or a Dean Ashton.

[Somniloquism]

OK, did I miss the post when DW revealed what we could do for the first time?

Apparently it was field a team and subs of full internationals or something like that.

[ozzjim]

Or indeed a Darren Bent, or in fairness even a Bobby Zamora. But for 3-4 million it is worth the gamble.

[Louzie0]

OK, did I miss the post when DW revealed what we could do for the first time?

Apparently it was field a team and subs of full internationals or something like that.

Thanks Somniloquism. 

really?

[PaulWinch again]

Yeah it's an indictment of International football really.