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Sam

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12 Apr 2013 11:13:14

On Falcao and Manchester United (don't look for certainties, only one)

For those of you who are looking for certitudes, for black or whites, for ‘never mind negotiations, is he definitively going?’, stop reading here because nothing is definitive in this saga yet.

The story comes from Madrid. Manchester United, I have been told, have paid an advance figure (which varies depending who you ask) for Falcao. That would mean that they are willing to pay 60 million euros for him. All that money for one player? That is the part that I cannot comprehend.

If it is true that they have made an advance payment like they did with De Gea, it means that they will almost certainly get the player. Do Manchester United need another striker? It is becoming obvious by the day that they are selling Wayne Rooney, but will anybody buy? Madrid and Barcelona are not interested. Not many other options left, and they are all in England: Chelsea, City? So they will need to sell Rooney to follow up that payment with the rest of the huge fee.

To complicate matters, Real Madrid have set eyes on two players and the media will start the saga as soon as they get KOd from the Champions League (or win it): Gareth Bale and Kun Agüero. If Kun goes, then there is a space open for Rooney, but there are lots of bridges to cross before we get there.

So, the only certitude is that from the Spanish club the leak is that Manchester Unite have made a payment for Falcao. Are they trying to push for a deal, are they trying to warn other potential suitors (Chelsea and PSG, mainly. City are not looking to replace Agüero… if they convince him to stay)

We are at that stage of the season where, yes, annoying I know, but anything can happen still

Guillem Balague.

We don't need a striker, simple. Despite his obvious qualities, Falcao shouldn't be our main target. A midfielder should be our priority.

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12 Apr 2013 11:45:54

By Sam | Permalink | On 12 April 2013 - 12:13 PM

Guillem Balague.

We don't need a striker, simple. Despite his obvious qualities, Falcao shouldn't be our main target. A midfielder should be our priority.

Rooney to drop back?

Jamieandhisego

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841

12 Apr 2013 14:01:33

With Scholes retiring and Anderson probably being sold, it could be conceivable that Fergie has talked to Rooney about being that creative hub in midfield.

Poe

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12 Apr 2013 14:23:36

Should buy Sexy Cabaye.

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/SPORT/Pix/pictures/2012/2/1/1328106159973/Yohan-Cabaye-007.jpg

K3V0

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12 Apr 2013 14:38:06

Cabaye would be a very good signing but he'd probably cost a fair bit.

Sam

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12 Apr 2013 14:38:32

I'd rather we went for Strootman.

Slashman X

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12 Apr 2013 14:45:18

Lallana

Poe

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12 Apr 2013 14:47:55

Aye he'd be about 20-25m.

Ashley is a tough negotiator.

Sam

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21 Apr 2013 10:29:04

Ferguson said: "Big signings? You are normally talking about forwards but it's complicated enough as it is with the forwards I've got."

On his interest in Lewandowski, he added: "Yeah, but Bayern Munich are strong with that too.

"We just have to wait and see where we are in terms of if we win the league. Then it may be different."

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson faces fight for Robert Lewandowski

Ninja

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21 Apr 2013 10:30:56

Going to be playing the groundbreaking 1-0-9 formation next year.

I like it.

Jamieandhisego

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841

21 Apr 2013 10:42:53

Still hope both Rooney and Hernandez are at OT next year, regardless of the outcome of the Lewandowski transfer.

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21 Apr 2013 12:03:20

By Jaygull | Permalink | On 21 April 2013 - 11:42 AM

Still hope both Rooney and Hernandez are at OT next year, regardless of the outcome of the Lewandowski transfer.

I actually would prefer we kept Hernandez to Rooney if we had to choose, I like Hernandez a lot more, even if he is an inferior player.

I'm a little worried about us selling Hernandez and him continuing his stupid goal to minute ratio whilst starting for another club, he'd score so many.

K3V0

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21 Apr 2013 12:08:53

Can't see SAF selling Hernandez unless behind closed doors he's expressed his desire to leave.

As for Rooney I could see us selling him if the money is right considering we've got Welbeck, Hernandez, RVP and then we could go for Lewandowski. Personally I think we'll sell Anderson and Rooney will play in midfield or on the wing sometimes as I can't see us keeping Nani either.

Jamieandhisego

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21 Apr 2013 14:40:34

I can see both Nani and Anderson leaving, Scholes retiring and Rooney moving into a deeper role.

Sam

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23 Apr 2013 07:18:49

K3V0

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23 Apr 2013 07:55:30

Dutton

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23 Apr 2013 11:41:27

Jones was brilliant last night, again. Fergie's had a few massive words to say about him today, maybe a bit OTT.

bluemoon.

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23 Apr 2013 12:15:54

Maybe?

K3V0

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23 Apr 2013 12:17:12

To be fair Jones has been quite impressive given how many injuries he's actually had.

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By KEV0 | Permalink | On 23 April 2013 - 13:17 PM

To be fair Jones has been quite impressive given how many injuries he's actually had.

So? Doesn't make Ferguson's statement any less ridiculous.

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23 Apr 2013 13:14:55

By Telegram Sam | Permalink | On 23 April 2013 - 22:59 PM

So? Doesn't make Ferguson's statement any less ridiculous.

I haven't seen the comments on account of the shit sports news in Australia.

I was simply saying he has been very impressive.

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By KEV0 | Permalink | On 23 April 2013 - 14:14 PM

I haven't seen the comments on account of the shit sports news in Australia.

I was simply saying he has been very impressive.

He said that based on his recent performances Jones could end up being United's best ever player.

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23 Apr 2013 14:12:08

By bluemoon. | Permalink | On 23 April 2013 - 13:15 PM

Maybe?

Someone got carried away during the celebrations.

K3V0

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23 Apr 2013 15:08:42

By bluemoon. | Permalink | On 23 April 2013 - 23:54 PM

He said that based on his recent performances Jones could end up being United's best ever player.

He's a good player, but he's not that good.

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23 Apr 2013 16:52:32

By bluemoon. | Permalink | On 23 April 2013 - 14:54 PM

He said that based on his recent performances Jones could end up being United's best ever player.

Jesus Christ

Obtuse

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23 Apr 2013 20:27:37

He hasn't been sold so he could be. Not likely but he could.

Jamieandhisego

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24 Apr 2013 11:15:19

He also said Cristiano Ronaldo was going to be the world's best player, so it's not all guff. Fergie sees him in training every day.

K3V0

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24 Apr 2013 11:18:00

There is absolutely no way Phil Jones is going to become the clubs greatest player.

Jamieandhisego

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24 Apr 2013 11:51:56

True, but it's a motivational tool nonetheless.

Obtuse

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24 Apr 2013 18:47:37

By KEV0 | Permalink | On 24 April 2013 - 12:18 PM

There is absolutely no way Phil Jones is going to become the clubs greatest player.

So... You are a scout for who?

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