The Manchester United Thread

So it seems by English journo reports, Mourinho is starting to lose patience and wants the signings to be wrapped up soon. I hope that we get this transfer business done because last thing we need is a frustrated Mourinho going into next season, that's when things start turning pear shape usually at the clubs he's been at before.
 
zzeezzy said:
So it seems by English journo reports, Mourinho is starting to lose patience and wants the signings to be wrapped up soon. I hope that we get this transfer business done because last thing we need is a frustrated Mourinho going into next season, that's when things start turning pear shape usually at the clubs he's been at before.
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Considering Jose hasn't spoken to anyone, I wouldn't worry about it.
 
It makes me laugh that people actually think Mourinho went round calling journos. Saying I'm ****** frustrated with Ed Woodward and I am really really unhappy :))))))
 
Mike. said:
Considering Jose hasn't spoken to anyone, I wouldn't worry about it.
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Tbf he does have voldemort as a friend (Duncan Castles).

I'd say if we have no more signing by the time we go on tour which is like soon, next week? Then we should be worried about it. Because Mourinho usually wants his major business done by then.
 
zzeezzy said:
Tbf he does have voldemort as a friend (Duncan Castles).

I'd say if we have no more signing by the time we go on tour which is like soon, next week? Then we should be worried about it. Because Mourinho usually wants his major business done by then.
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I would have thought the same. He said at the Europa Final that Ed had his list since March. Lindelof was close to signing in January so hardly quick off the blocks there. Ed has had his list long enough, and you would think Jose would have wanted the majority of his players in by now, or at least very very close to signing. The only player we are actually hearing about something being done for is Morata. What about the others? Is Perisic definitely a target because that doesn't seem to be going away? To only have Lindelof that was basically signed 6 months ago is pretty poor, whether Mourinho is frustrated or not.
 
steveorobbo said:
I would have thought the same. He said at the Europa Final that Ed had his list since March. Lindelof was close to signing in January so hardly quick off the blocks there. Ed has had his list long enough, and you would think Jose would have wanted the majority of his players in by now, or at least very very close to signing. The only player we are actually hearing about something being done for is Morata. What about the others? Is Perisic definitely a target because that doesn't seem to be going away? To only have Lindelof that was basically signed 6 months ago is pretty poor, whether Mourinho is frustrated or not.
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Don't forget Matic, supposedly, that depends on Chelsea signing Bakoyoko.
 
It's not ideal, but lets see what happens this week.
Perisic, we are going back in with another offer, that isnt their ridiculous 50m euro fee

Matic is balanced on Bakayoko, who still hasnt moved

Everton are talking to us about Lukaku

Morata is still being pushed hard

No idea about any others tbh
 
Chill

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Di Marzio just reported that Perisic rejected anew contract offer today a year one. And that Inter have rejected this evening Utds new offer of 45m Euros + add ons. Stating they want 55m euros flat.

Somethings gonna have to happen especially if he's rejecting contract offers from them. Or I suppose they can keep an unhappy player till he's out of contract. Annoying as heck we want him and have made a very good offer and he's trying his best to force a move. Can't in anyway shape of form blame Woody here!
 
Theatre of dreams said:
Di Marzio just reported that Perisic rejected anew contract offer today a year one. And that Inter have rejected this evening Utds new offer of 45m Euros + add ons. Stating they want 55m euros flat.

Somethings gonna have to happen especially if he's rejecting contract offers from them. Or I suppose they can keep an unhappy player till he's out of contract. Annoying as heck we want him and have made a very good offer and he's trying his best to force a move. Can't in anyway shape of form blame Woody here!
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bet zz finds a way
 
If we end up matching their price, that's just a waste of 3 weeks.
 
RedUnited said:
Would you guys be happy going in to the season with something like this?

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IN: Morata, Perisic and Lindelöf

OUT: Rooney, Zlatan
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No without a DM we would see pretty much the same restrictive attacking play as the latter of last season. With Darmian our left side would be very weak attacking wise imo. We really need to get the best out of Pogba this season. Not saying he was bad but he is capable of having much more of an impact. The only way I would play 4231 is if Pogba is played with a pure DM.
 
Oh yeah all the new youth signings reported for training today. Puigmal should be officially announced after his clearance has come through.
 
Theatre of dreams said:
No without a DM we would see pretty much the same restrictive attacking play as the latter of last season. With Darmian our left side would be very weak attacking wise imo. We really need to get the best out of Pogba this season. Not saying he was bad but he is capable of having much more of an impact. The only way I would play 4231 is if Pogba is played with a pure DM.
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I think you underestimate Pogba and Herreras defensive work :( But I kind of agree with getting another DM since Carrick is getting old and Fellaini works better higher up or as AM. Getting a DM in would be good tbh.

but IMO we could really use someone like Griezmann/James for more goal/assist threat in that AM spot and play Mkhi on the right.
 
RedUnited said:
I think you underestimate Pogba and Herreras defensive work :( But I kind of agree with getting another DM since Carrick is getting old and Fellaini works better higher up or as AM. Getting a DM in would be good tbh.

but IMO we could really use someone like Griezmann/James for more goal/assist threat in that AM spot and play Mkhi on the right.
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We created enough chances last season just didn't convert them. I'm not underestimating Herrera or Pogbas defencive work. But did we reall spend all that money to have Pogba doing so much defensive work and being so restricted? We would have Morata, Rashford, Martial, Perisic, Mky, Mata, Lingard, Periera for the front 3 spots which should be more than enough, as we witnessed with the amount of chances we created last season. Wouldn't be against another attacking signing. Just think we will get Griezmann next season anyway.

Need to get more out of what we've got! With a few more additions and a DM really think it will take us on this coming season.
 
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Any word on the reliability of reports saying Rooney has been withdrawn from the Touring side prior to the transfer to Everton? As it's from places like The *** and Metro I see them more as click bait articles, but the rumors seem to be growing. And half the "sources" I've not even heard of
 
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ajt09 said:
Any word on the reliability of reports saying Rooney has been withdrawn from the Touring side prior to the transfer to Everton? As it's from places like The *** and Metro I see them more as click bait articles, but the rumors seem to be growing. And have the "sources" I've not even heard of
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The only report I would trust is Paul Joyce.

Custis is an arsehole, though that said, I'm not sure even he would stick his neck out that far to make it up. Then again, he writes for the ***
 
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