It's Quiet thread 14 - 'do one' edition

[simon23]

TalkShite setting up the “PEP SNUBBED” headlines, doubt very much we’d be in for such a sicknote

thought exactly the same when i read it

 

[simon23]

This has been avey quiet week (besides one of our resident and trusted ITK's saying we could be in for Messi) - lets hope next week we seem some movement - maybe after both Europa and CL final are out of the way?

 

[Fordyboy46]

Maybe the quietness is to do with us targeting Bayern players, Torres and Ake were probably pretty straightforward deals to get over the line, our other ones less so.

 

[Fordyboy46]

He’s always been a quality player. United just have a propensity to make players look worse than they are. Just ask Alexis and Depay.

And add Di Maria to that list.

 

[zepenedo]

Maybe the quietness is to do with us targeting Bayern players, Torres and Ake were probably pretty straightforward deals to get over the line, our other ones less so.

Just what I thought.
I can see Coman wanting to leave. Gnabry and Perisic have been in the starting XI for the past few games and with Sané's arrival he might see his place at risk.
Thiago is also possible I think, given the connection he has with Pep.
Alaba, which would be my favorite signing, seems to be the hardest one to get, but I'd never call it impossible.

 

[RayCTID]

I wouldn't mind Coman but his injuries are a concern

 

[Steve Coppell’s 33 Days]

Utd can pay for all that then someone snap him up when he comes out.

Makes sense. In any event there’ll be no probs them getting him a loan to Lags 11 subject to the Greek FA approving. It’ll get his wages off their books until he’s released.

 

[decmancity]

Is that sarcastic haha, I don't know if I'm missing something lol

Yeah, no offence just it gets mentioned a lot. I don't think Haaland is going anywhere this summer. I think Raiola is hoping for a cracking Euros and another sustained season of goals then he will move for a huge fee.

 

[simon23]

our transfer window could end up looking like:

Torres
Ake
Koulibaly
Aouar

That would be a very good summer

If a left back was added then even better

The big one is a forward - TH has said Messi is a possibility IF he gives us the word....I do wonder what happens if he doesnt- will we use that finance elsewhere or keep it under the pillow to use at a later date?

 

[philjoneswho?]

Maybe the quietness is to do with us targeting Bayern players, Torres and Ake were probably pretty straightforward deals to get over the line, our other ones less so.

It seems like the 2017 window where we got a couple in early I want to say Bernie and Walker (maybe Ederson) then Mendy and Danilo were later additions from there. I’m always excited by the players we bring in 9 times out of 10 they improve our team. I can’t say too many times we’ve recruited since Peps come in and I’ve been left scratching my head at the player.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

our transfer window could end up looking like:

Torres
Ake
Koulibaly
Aouar

That would be a very good summer

If a left back was added then even better

The big one is a forward - TH has said Messi is a possibility IF he gives us the word....I do wonder what happens if he doesnt- will we use that finance elsewhere or keep it under the pillow to use at a later date?

That would be an excellent window but I’m greedy and want Felix, too. :)

 

[abu13]

Yeah, no offence just it gets mentioned a lot. I don't think Haaland is going anywhere this summer. I think Raiola is hoping for a cracking Euros and another sustained season of goals then he will move for a huge fee.

I believe he has a reasonable buy out clause but i imagine the agents fee's will be unbelievable.

 

[Neville Kneville]

Makes sense. In any event there’ll be no probs them getting him a loan to Lags 11 subject to the Greek FA approving. It’ll get his wages off their books until he’s released.

Vinny Jones, captain

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

I think our window will look like this

Torres
Ake
Koulibaly
Grealish
+ Messi IF he decides to leave Barca.

 

[HaalandEffect]

For me:
Aké
Ferran
Koulibaly
Aouar
(Lautaro Martinez)

 

[itisrising]

Yeah, no offence just it gets mentioned a lot. I don't think Haaland is going anywhere this summer. I think Raiola is hoping for a cracking Euros and another sustained season of goals then he will move for a huge fee.

Is it common practice for sides to bid above release clauses?

 

[Tb1981]

Just what I thought.
I can see Coman wanting to leave. Gnabry and Perisic have been in the starting XI for the past few games and with Sané's arrival he might see his place at risk.
Thiago is also possible I think, given the connection he has with Pep.
Alaba, which would be my favorite signing, seems to be the hardest one to get, but I'd never call it impossible.

Bayern winning the treble probably make them want to try something new
Poor Leroy doing a pep at bayern if they do a treble
Will struggle to repeat previous years success

 

[argyle]

our transfer window could end up looking like:

Torres
Ake
Koulibaly
Aouar

That would be a very good summer

If a left back was added then even better

The big one is a forward - TH has said Messi is a possibility IF he gives us the word....I do wonder what happens if he doesnt- will we use that finance elsewhere or keep it under the pillow to use at a later date?

Think we need a centre/defensive midfielder to really improve the squad. Fernandinho has sadly faded and Rodri and Gundo aren't good enough for the role.

Without that I think we'll still struggle to be top.

 

[simon23]

Think we need a centre/defensive midfielder to really improve the squad. Fernandinho has sadly faded and Rodri and Gundo aren't good enough for the role.

Without that I think we'll still struggle to be top.

we arent getting another CDM not with both Rodri and Gundogan both still here

 

[decmancity]

Is it common practice for sides to bid above release clauses?

I think @tolmie's hairdoo has mentioned that all is not what it seems with the release clause. The fee is a lot higher than reported and Raiola wants something like 40mil also.