Eden Hazard | "I am signing for Chelsea"
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Poles are completely unreliable. How many British Elections have you guys failed to predict?
agreed, unless it's a future CL opponent, it's unlikely he'd make such a trip unless there is serious interest in a player, and that player/club is also open to the deal.
Yes. But is it Hazard we're interested in?
Didn't he say he wanted to go to the Spurs a few weeks ago? What happened to that?
He's mentioned every top team in England and Spain by now. I wouldn't take it seriously.
He probably watched them against Arsenal and us and thought "feck this for a game of soldiers".
I'm not sure who else was on show, but a creative midfield playmaker is one position we are definitely looking to fill, and Hazard does fit that profile, a little young of course, but a lot of quality there.
Doesn't mean it's a done deal, but definitely serious interest.
Poll, whoopsies don't know how I didn't pick up on that.
great one
Most definitely. They look so technically advanced & calm in possession (like Silva). We need some of that at United.
Harry Redknapp being a transfer muppet again.
Maybe he was watching someone else
Wouldn't it be exciting to see Fergie get his hands on another truly special talent like this kid?
1000/1 it happens though.
1000/1 it happens though.
Apparently that's the third time SAF has watched Lille in person according to The Times.
I dismissed the thought that we'd be in for Hazard but I just remembered that Hazard was at the Emirates watching us play Arsenal. Three scouting vists from Fergie too, perhaps there is something in it.
Hazard or Gaitan then? Who do we prefer?
feck knows.
There's probably only about 2 people on this entire forum who've seen enough of both to make a good judgment.
You need only see a couple of games of each to see that Gaitan's a class below, I reckon.
This. Haven't seen enough of either to claim an expert view or anything, but Hazard looks a cut above Gaitan.
Going to depend on what motivates the lad really...
Is this guy a player in the David Silva mould?
Or another true winger?
Or another true winger?
He's not a true winger. The best matches I've seen from him, he was playing in a free role and he was both playing on the wings and through the middle. Maybe that would make him more of a Silva type..
Reminds me more of Nani IMO.
Can run players down the line with good tricks / pace, or cut inside through midfield and run at the defence or look for a clever pass.
So is he better than Nani, one of the areas that concerns me about him is his decision making, but have no idea what Hazard is like with his passing etc
I dont know tbh, i havent watched hazard numberous times in and out to say that, but i doubt right now when nani is on full firing that he is better, but certainly has a similar ceiling as such.
Watch 1 of his numberous videos on the tube, you will get the idea of how he plays.
Not a fan of youtube, it can make anyone look good, even Carroll/Henderson look world class
Quite excited about this rumor. I have decided it makes perfect sense despite us not really having room for him per say.
I've not seen enough of him to know definitively but isn't he more of a winger than an attacking midfielder?
i've decided we are selling nani this summer and buying this fella,and you can quote me on that!!
We need a player like him and a Yaya Toure type to complete our squad. I hope we are able to get him
I'd say so, but there's always some players that are in between the two. Take Arshavin as an example, winger or attacking midfielder? Or Ronaldinho. Neither would be what I'd call attacking midfielders but at the same time they're clearly not wingers. It'd be a waste to keep Hazard stuck out on the touchline because of his passing but at the same time the easiest place to utilise his dribbling and pace is clearly out wide. No matter where he plays he's always going to drift right across the pitch.
The Telegraph and Times are both running this story, apparently has Fergie has seen him in person thrice(
) and contact already has been made with his agents.
Really if Fergie has gone and seen him thrice himself, I can see us being very interested in him.
) and contact already has been made with his agents.Really if Fergie has gone and seen him thrice himself, I can see us being very interested in him.
This is running on Goal.com atm:
I hope these rumours are true, I didn't think we'd be interested in signing Hazard, but all this talk could bring out the transfer Muppet in oneself
I hope these rumours are true, I didn't think we'd be interested in signing Hazard, but all this talk could bring out the transfer Muppet in oneself
And he's interested in joining us, too, if some of the sources are to be believed.
ffs ive been trying to steer clear of the hazard hype, as i felt we would never be interested in him because of the bidding war..
But perhaps, just perhaps its time to unleash my inner muppet
But perhaps, just perhaps its time to unleash my inner muppet
Sir Alex Ferguson eyes Eden Hazard as potential heir to Paul Scholes' midfield throne
Sir Alex Ferguson has stepped up his interest in Lille midfielder Eden Hazard by going on a scouting mission to watch the £25 million-rated Belgium international.
Sir Alex Ferguson eyes Eden Hazard as potential heir to Paul Scholes' midfield throne
By Mark Ogden
11:00PM GMT 12 Mar 2012
Ferguson, the Manchester United manager, who is expected to be without the injury-plagued Brazilian, Anderson, for the rest of the season because of a suspected torn hamstring, spent Saturday evening at Stade de Gerland as French champions Lille suffered a 2-1 defeat against Lyon.
Ferguson has held a long-standing interest in Hazard, but Tottenham had been favourites to sign the 21 year-old, who has also been monitored by Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City.
However, with Ferguson determined to avoid a repeat of last summer’s failure to add an attacking midfielder to his squad, when moves for Samir Nasri and Wesley Sneijder both ended in disappointment, the Scot is keen to identify targets for an early raid in the transfer market this summer.
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp, speaking to French media at the weekend, conceded that United had emerged as serious rivals in the race for Hazard.
“Our owner is ready to pay for an exceptional talent like Eden Hazard,” Redknapp said. “But I know Manchester United are also following him very closely. Manchester City too, so it will be difficult to sign him.”
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Having been handed his Lille debut as a 16 year-old in November 2007, Hazard was dubbed ‘Little Messi’ by then-coach Claude Puel because of apparent similarities in the player’s attacking play from the right flank.
But Hazard was also urged to show “more charisma” by former Belgium coach Dick Advocaat to realise his potential.
Ferguson’s decision to reinstate Paul Scholes to his squad following the 37 year-old’s retirement about-turn in January has highlighted the need for a long-term replacement for the veteran, however.
And while Athletic Bilbao’s Iker Muniain was hugely impressive during his team’s 3-2 Europa League victory at Old Trafford last Thursday, the Spain international says he has no desire to pursue a move away from his present club.
A move for Hazard could be eased with a victory for the Socialist party in the forthcoming French elections because of calls by their presidential candidate, Francois Hollande, for a 75 per cent tax rate on millionaires.
Should such a proposal be implemented, it is expected to spark an exodus of leading talent from the French league, with Hazard unlikely to halt his desire to move this summer.
United’s pursuit of Hazard, if successful, could prove a blow to Anderson’s attempts to claim a regular place at Old Trafford, five years after arriving from Porto.
The 23 year-old has made just 16 first-team appearances this season because of injury problems and, having returned to the fold for the first time since Jan 8 with a substitute outing against Bilbao last week, is now awaiting the result of scans on a hamstring injury sustained in training at the week.
There are fears that the injury could lead to Anderson being sidelined until the end of the season.
Meanwhile, United winger Ashley Young claims that the pressure in the title race remains with City, despite Ferguson’s team reclaiming top spot on Sunday.
The two clubs meet at the Etihad Stadium on April 30, but having emerged unscathed from a recent run of games including clashes with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham, Young believes United have overcome their most testing period of the campaign.
He said: “I think we said if we came through the tough away fixtures then we would set ourselves up for the rest of the season. We’ve managed to do that away from home and our home form is key now.
“A lot of people might not have said that we’d be in front of City, but we’ve got the belief that, as long as we’re winning our games, the pressure’s on them.”
Sir Alex Ferguson eyes Eden Hazard as potential heir to Paul Scholes' midfield throne - Telegraph
Sir Alex Ferguson has stepped up his interest in Lille midfielder Eden Hazard by going on a scouting mission to watch the £25 million-rated Belgium international.
Sir Alex Ferguson eyes Eden Hazard as potential heir to Paul Scholes' midfield throne
By Mark Ogden
11:00PM GMT 12 Mar 2012
Ferguson, the Manchester United manager, who is expected to be without the injury-plagued Brazilian, Anderson, for the rest of the season because of a suspected torn hamstring, spent Saturday evening at Stade de Gerland as French champions Lille suffered a 2-1 defeat against Lyon.
Ferguson has held a long-standing interest in Hazard, but Tottenham had been favourites to sign the 21 year-old, who has also been monitored by Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City.
However, with Ferguson determined to avoid a repeat of last summer’s failure to add an attacking midfielder to his squad, when moves for Samir Nasri and Wesley Sneijder both ended in disappointment, the Scot is keen to identify targets for an early raid in the transfer market this summer.
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp, speaking to French media at the weekend, conceded that United had emerged as serious rivals in the race for Hazard.
“Our owner is ready to pay for an exceptional talent like Eden Hazard,” Redknapp said. “But I know Manchester United are also following him very closely. Manchester City too, so it will be difficult to sign him.”
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Having been handed his Lille debut as a 16 year-old in November 2007, Hazard was dubbed ‘Little Messi’ by then-coach Claude Puel because of apparent similarities in the player’s attacking play from the right flank.
But Hazard was also urged to show “more charisma” by former Belgium coach Dick Advocaat to realise his potential.
Ferguson’s decision to reinstate Paul Scholes to his squad following the 37 year-old’s retirement about-turn in January has highlighted the need for a long-term replacement for the veteran, however.
And while Athletic Bilbao’s Iker Muniain was hugely impressive during his team’s 3-2 Europa League victory at Old Trafford last Thursday, the Spain international says he has no desire to pursue a move away from his present club.
A move for Hazard could be eased with a victory for the Socialist party in the forthcoming French elections because of calls by their presidential candidate, Francois Hollande, for a 75 per cent tax rate on millionaires.
Should such a proposal be implemented, it is expected to spark an exodus of leading talent from the French league, with Hazard unlikely to halt his desire to move this summer.
United’s pursuit of Hazard, if successful, could prove a blow to Anderson’s attempts to claim a regular place at Old Trafford, five years after arriving from Porto.
The 23 year-old has made just 16 first-team appearances this season because of injury problems and, having returned to the fold for the first time since Jan 8 with a substitute outing against Bilbao last week, is now awaiting the result of scans on a hamstring injury sustained in training at the week.
There are fears that the injury could lead to Anderson being sidelined until the end of the season.
Meanwhile, United winger Ashley Young claims that the pressure in the title race remains with City, despite Ferguson’s team reclaiming top spot on Sunday.
The two clubs meet at the Etihad Stadium on April 30, but having emerged unscathed from a recent run of games including clashes with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham, Young believes United have overcome their most testing period of the campaign.
He said: “I think we said if we came through the tough away fixtures then we would set ourselves up for the rest of the season. We’ve managed to do that away from home and our home form is key now.
“A lot of people might not have said that we’d be in front of City, but we’ve got the belief that, as long as we’re winning our games, the pressure’s on them.”
Sir Alex Ferguson eyes Eden Hazard as potential heir to Paul Scholes' midfield throne - Telegraph
I hope not, we'd be weaker if that were to happen. It looks like we are in for a winger though as we have been scouting Gaitan and apparently now Hazard too. We need to get ourselves over to Sao Paulo and check Lucas out. I've seen Hazard only 4 times but he's never blown me away if I'm honest.
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