Nah, I meant to say that (I have a feeling) this saga won't materialize with Pogba in an actual United jersey, then he'll hold out for a move next year to Real or Barca. Again, just a hunch since things are going way too smoothly. Would obviously like to see him here!
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) is joined by CEO Duncan Drasdo and Financial Director Andy Green from the Manchester United Supporters Trust for a special episode on all things behind the scenes at Old Trafford including a brief history of MUST and their aims today, views on INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe so far, and the Old Trafford regeneration.
Nah, I meant to say that (I have a feeling) this saga won't materialize with Pogba in an actual United jersey, then he'll hold out for a move next year to Real or Barca. Again, just a hunch since things are going way too smoothly. Would obviously like to see him here!
Could be the case, look at the very first post in this thread for example, Castles who has been very well informed all summer said that it was Juventus who had asked for Raiola to find other clubs for Pogba.
Juventus are open to the sale of Paul Pogba in the coming transfer window and have encouraged the France international's agent in his efforts to find the midfielder a new club. The Italian champions have been budgeting on taking a transfer fee of least €80million for Pogba since agreeing that price with Barcelona last summer.
Ahh, I'm sorry. Missed the "will come back to Juve" part. Then it makes sense. But yeah, I'm not certain until it's official either.
Hope when Juve agree - we at least announce the standard agreement reached with club and player and now pending medical. With Pogba on holiday, there is going to be some serious nervous nellies and lots of "if this was going to happen, then it would have been announced by now" if the club wait to announce after his medical.
The poor juve fans acually thought they could some how match his wage demands while also acting like they were in a 90's shopping spree competition buying up all the players they could get their hands on, When previous years they have been the Ebeneser Scrooge of europe.
You don't pay world record fees for 'young players with potential', you pay them for already established world class players. Ronaldo had already won the WPOTY before Madrid signed him from us.
I don't think he is a safe bet. As we found out in the Euros, he is not a difference maker or a player who can elevate a team single handedly. He was out-shined by a 18-year old with very limited experience.
What is this, amateur hour on the caf? Of course I am 'privy' to United's account details, like the rest of the world is. All that information is easily available.
Yes, the CEO's and the bankers know it all that is why no big company/business in the history of the world has ever failed, ever. They are all so smart that the world has been in an economic downturn for the last 10 years.
I hope so too. But AFAIK he's coming back from the US sometime this week, and as long as he's in Europe I'm sure he's going to fly to Manchester to get his medical - even though he's officially on holiday. Or even get it done wherever he's staying. That seems more and more common.
ESPN has some of the best insiders for the NFL, NBA, and baseball. That being said, they wouldn't be my first source for soccer rumors.
Would be in the club's best interest to not announce it (if it was done). More time spent in the news cycle the better in terms of PR.
Seems like United support on twitter split over this because we let him go for peanuts/he walked out. Surely if Pogba wasnt a former player we would still be interested in a talent like him especially with our financial strength.
These are two different things. We can be angry about not being able to convince him to stay four years ago. There is nothing to be angry about signing one of the hottest young properties in football currently.
People worrying he'd move. Don't because we'd be asking over £100m for him if he does decide to leave. So you know it is going to take a special offer from Madrid or Barca for us to sell him.
I doubt Raiola will want to piss us off. I bet he'd want to do more deals with us after this summer.
I doubt Raiola will want to piss us off. I bet he'd want to do more deals with us after this summer.
The irony. The CEO's aren't qualified, but you are. Have you phoned United offering your two cents? I imagine the only reason this hasn't gone through is that they haven't gotten the go ahead from insanity from the caf. While you're at it, could you please solve the economic crisis? Jesus feckin wept, you're a parody of yourself.
What exactly are the fans split on? Because if it's merely because he's a former player that we lost on a free, that is such an illogical thing to be hung up on IMO. Surely it's better to rectify a past mistake as soon as possible, no matter the price, and have a fantastic player on our hands again instead of seeing him play for other clubs? I'd rather United shell out the money to bring in the player rather than dither just because he was a former player, and I'm glad that's what the club seems to be doing.
What do you guys want next to be signed??
I was also the first to get on the Mkhitaryan to United bandwagon.
I don't know enough about the guy. I've never seen him play.
Is he as good as Keane or Vieira?
Is he as good as Keane or Vieira?
F5, F5, F5, F5....!!!!!!!
Are you a Chelsea fan?
Not yet.
I'm in the 25% that voted no, I'm afraid. It's too much and is going to make all future transfers expensive, even for mediocre players... unless he's really good and then I will lie about my vote.
Get the Weigl thread made in readiness for next summer.
It seems my powers are only exclusive to Raiola clients!
Absolutely spot on. It's all posturing. Nothing but a face saving PR exercise from Marotta and co.
Liverpool beat us to that when they paid ridiculous fees for Carrol & Downing!
Not really like either of them mate. Although, I'd say his ceiling is higher than both Keane and Viera. He really does have the talent to be one of all time greats.
So we've signed the best player in the French League and one of the best players in Italian(almost done) and German League this season. All this without the Champions League.
More or less confirms that it was Ferguson and Gill decision to look for value in market rather than being instructed by Glazers. Such a shame really
More or less confirms that it was Ferguson and Gill decision to look for value in market rather than being instructed by Glazers. Such a shame really
Christ! Did I say I know more than them? Did you follow the discussion? 'Irony', 'Parody of yourself' - you don't know how to use them, and I am not here to do the job your High School English failed at. Buzz off.
So we've signed the best player in the French League and one of the best players in Italian(almost done) and German League this season. All this without the Champions League.
More or less confirms that it was Ferguson and Gill decision to look for value in market rather than being instructed by Glazers. Such a shame really
Maybe something to do with Malcom shuffling off his mortal coil?
Seem to remember it was noted by a poster yesterday that once uncle Malc past away we started to spend.
Although that might certainly be the case, no doubt our present circumstances could have precipitated the shift in strategy as well.So we've signed the best player in the French League and one of the best players in Italian(almost done) and German League this season. All this without the Champions League.
More or less confirms that it was Ferguson and Gill decision to look for value in market rather than being instructed by Glazers. Such a shame really
Jeez, I really wonder what kind of lives all you pessimists lead?! I get some people have reservations about the signing, for various different reasons, and I respect that...but to keep banging on about your pessimism just brings the excitement down!
You guys must have really enjoyed the Moyes and LVG era's, as that's the kind of thing you guys do to this thread. Yes, we've been "burnt" plenty of times but so has it come off plenty as well.
Irrespective of your feelings, it will or won't happen. Just enjoy the ride. Let your hair down a little!
You guys must have really enjoyed the Moyes and LVG era's, as that's the kind of thing you guys do to this thread. Yes, we've been "burnt" plenty of times but so has it come off plenty as well.
Irrespective of your feelings, it will or won't happen. Just enjoy the ride. Let your hair down a little!
Anyway, people who aren't happy with us spending obscene amount of money, perhaps you'd like to go back to the summer where we signed - Obertan, Owen on a free and Valencia. I think there was another player, but by feck - I don't even want to remember who that was.
There weren't many options remaining without Fergie's genius. It is to spend or become the next Liverpool.
Though, it remains to be seen if we can spend our way to stability. The 'value strategy' was far more productive than this 'Spend frivolously' approach since then. 320m spent in the last three years and all we have show for is 7th, 4th & 5th positions in the league, plus a FA cup.
Now for the best player in the Spanish League ... or Messi would be fine, too.So we've signed the best player in the French League and one of the best players in Italian(almost done) and German League this season. All this without the Champions League.
More or less confirms that it was Ferguson and Gill decision to look for value in market rather than being instructed by Glazers. Such a shame really
While I do understand where you're coming from, I also do believe it's better to splash out on one class player, who'll only get better, than on several lesser players just because they're cheaper.
Besides, United overpaying for players isn't a recent phenomenon, we've always paid more than the average Joe; standard United Tax
And the reason for it has retired from football, so the strategy is no longer productive.
Had my doubt on the transfer, and voted no as the price of 100m pound. But the importance of getting world class midfielder is immense, and if we can really get him for 100m euro it would be great.
Well i dont mind spending any amount on a player. For me A player is worth as much as the buying club is willing to pay. I prefer having one player with world class qualities rather than 3 with great ones.
Seems very plausible since his sons actually visit Old Trafford, and have an interest in sports. Could also be that Ferguson couldn't change with the times, and Moyes couldn't change from being Moyes. When Malcolm passed away, we almost instantly had a manager who at least could attract big names.