Sam
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The deposit has finally made it! I guess if he does sign I have to forgive Balague.

Guardian and Telegraph reporting we are in for him now.
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And Ogden now too.

He'd definitely improve us, but why the fuck would we not just spend the €65m or whatever it will be on Vidal or any other midfielder.

Probably confirms RVPs gonna be out though.

The deposit has finally made it! I guess if he does sign I have to forgive Balague.

Guardian and Telegraph reporting we are in for him now.


Hey, Balague broke the Di Maria and Mata stories to be fair to him. I'm even not going to call him Ballbag for a bit in celebration of that fact.
bluemoon.
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Worryingly, Duncan Castles has said it's done too and he's all over Jorge Mendes like a rash.
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Oliver Kay: Now had confirmation from #MUFC that they are in talks for Falcao. "Complicated" apparently, but other sources saying it's pretty much done.
Sam
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Now everybody is saying a loan deal has been agreed.

What the hell?
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Worryingly, Duncan Castles has said it's done too and he's all over Jorge Mendes like a rash.


He's also a massive ABU, I really wouldn't be surprised just to see him peddle United as a destination only because he'd want to write an article about how we fucked up the deal.

Anyway, Ogden's saying its a loan. Would be happier with that than €65m deal.
Ninja
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Yeah, everyones reporting it.
Crane
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Sounds like he'll be the highest paid player in the league as well. New contract for Rooney?
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BBC reporting a loan deal.

lol
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He's also a massive ABU, I really wouldn't be surprised just to see him peddle United as a destination only because he'd want to write an article about how we fucked up the deal.

He's not ABU, he just doesn't like anybody that isn't Mourinho or Mendes-related. He spouts shit about everybody that doesn't meet that agenda, he's like Raymond Verheijen for transfers.

Not delighted that Falcao could be at United but this is still funny.
Sam
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Everybody is reporting it now, crazy.
Ninja
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I've got to admit.

Loaning Hernandez to Real Madrid and nicking their target in Falcao is pretty humorous.
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Much as its amazing they're continuing to ignore the fact their defence is total shit, that would be a good signing.
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I'm not getting why Monaco are loaning him out, someone explain.
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I'm not getting why Monaco are loaning him out, someone explain.

The owner had a divorce last year/this year and lost £4bn to his now ex-wife and has basically decided to pull out of football.
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I'm not getting why Monaco are loaning him out, someone explain.


Not sure anyone would be willing to pay what they want with him just coming back from a serious knee injury. This way, they get £12m loan fee, his ~£300k wages off the books, and then United might buy him next summer, or at least if he has a good season, somebody will.

Oh yeah and his divorce
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Much as its amazing they're continuing to ignore the fact their defence is total shit, that would be a good signing.


Tbh, I think its as much a case of no one really being available to improve what we've got as much as anything.

We signed Rojo, reportedly interested in Benatia but he wanted CL football. Hummels won't leave, City got Mangala wrapped up early on. Not sure what else there really is.
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Micah Richards to Fiorentina?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bwb-Ss5IIAAasbC.jpg:large
Number 1
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Tbh, I think its as much a case of no one really being available to improve what we've got as much as anything.

We signed Rojo, reportedly interested in Benatia but he wanted CL football. Hummels won't leave, City got Mangala wrapped up early on. Not sure what else there really is.

There are many non-elite players out there who would still offer improvements on Evans, Smalling and Jones (which is your strongest back 3). Plus Rojo's not a CB really, and neither is Daley Blind (is that still on?)
.verse
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There are many non-elite players out there who would still offer improvements on Evans, Smalling and Jones (which is your strongest back 3). Plus Rojo's not a CB really, and neither is Daley Blind (is that still on?)

Pretty sure Rojo was a central defender who has been moved to fullback only recently.
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There are many non-elite players out there who would still offer improvements on Evans, Smalling and Jones (which is your strongest back 3). Plus Rojo's not a CB really, and neither is Daley Blind (is that still on?)


Well Rojo's spent his entire career playing centre back apart from the World Cup, not sure what else you'd call him. And Blind's the holding midfield player we desperately need (who can also cover left back).

I don't think Evans-Smalling-Jones are as bad as all that. I'd take someone like Vlaar as a back up, maybe, but I don't think he'd force his way into the team. Nastastic would do a job, but City obviously wouldn't sell.

Actually, Miranda we were linked to earlier in the summer would have been good, but I'm not sure if Atletico would let anyone else leave. Or Garay, actually, seeing as we were linked to him for the last 10,000 years, not sure if he's as good as all that though given where he's moved to.
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yeah he is supposed to be able to play both. I'm assuming Blind will be more of a DM too. I think we just need an experienced head in there that is of higher quality than Evans

As for Falcao its hard not to feel happy about it, but at the same time it does seem a bit needless, unless the reports about RVP are true. Also we have no idea if he is gonna be the same after his injury
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Bit a coup for United then, but going to struggle fitting all these attacking players in.. Also, a lot has been said of City and Chelsea buying the league, but aren't United trying to do the same? 40 million for Mata, 60 for Di Maria, plus the likes of Van Persie etc, now Falcao.
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Seems van Ginkel has joined AC Milan on loan for the season. Reportedly he rejected the chance to move a few days ago and wanted to fight for a place but Torres seems to have convinced him on moving.

Good move for him though, will allow him to get some regular football into him. Does leave us a little light centrally though, so I imagine this will give Ake and possibly Baker and Boga some potential first team action too at some stage.
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€10m euro + €55m option to buy. Outrageous bit of business. Especially if we manage to loan welbeck out for around £5m.

Bit a coup for United then, but going to struggle fitting all these attacking players in.. Also, a lot has been said of City and Chelsea buying the league, but aren't United trying to do the same? 40 million for Mata, 60 for Di Maria, plus the likes of Van Persie etc, now Falcao.


Effectively the post Ronaldo frugal Ferguson years coming home to roost. Until this calendar year we'd only spend over £20m on players twice since 08/09 (Berbatov) and three times since 04/05.
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Pretty sure Rojo was a central defender who has been moved to fullback only recently.

Really? I thought everyone was saying he was better as a full back. Oh well live and learn... well assuming his Visa application is approved. Be awkward if its rejected after they had his unveiling.
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Sam
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Vidal next please.
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Saw that earlier but didn't post it because I didn't believe it
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Fair play to Utd in getting Falcao, though it probably means there's a very good chance of Welbeck to us now...

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