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Could actually be harder to get them to sell now that they've once again embarrassed themselves in their pursuit of Fabregas. They just wasted like 3 weeks bidding for a player who they never had a chance at. Can see them forcing him to stay.

Yeah, I'd think if it were true that he was banished to train with the reserves Sky, BBC ect would be all over it. Edit- hmmm...maybe not

Waiting to hear from more believable outlets. If true, think its only a matter of time.

Smacked back down to earth, really. Not the end of the world to lose to possibly the best first XI in the world, but I thought we'd at least compete better. Clearly we aren't quite there yet. Not worried at all about us. Just need a player or two.

He seems like the kind of striker who would do well with a partner up there against the top sides.*cough ROONEY *cough*

We look a bit star-struck at times. Ramires faded, Oscar and Hazard can't influence the match as we can't keep the ball. Lukaku so isolated that he can't do anything at all.

We gotta have entertainment before each of these matches. Annoying but this is how it is at most sporting events here.

So they know we're fucking desperate for news about Mata and still nothing. Wtf!?

Mata injured now too? Fuck me.

Yeah...can't see us getting the result with this lineup. Madrid's strongest 11 and not ours.

Yeah, you're probably right. They should be a strong side next season even if they lose Bale. Better than Arse if they buy a couple more.

Capoue, Sandro, Parker, Dembele, Paulinho, Huddelston... Wtf are they gonna do with all of them?

Imagine the confidence boost a win here would give the lads, friendly or not. The morale is already at a fever pitch, but beating Madrid would send it sky high. Then we can push through the Rooney deal and be ready to conquer the Premier League.

Don't think so with this one.Unlike the others Fellaini would be desperate to move there. Just have to hope Everton can milk them for as much cash as possible. Think he'll be a United player by the start of the season. I'd rather him go there than to Arsenal.

United fans actually rate PHIL FUCKING JONES higher than Luiz. That's truly unbelievable. They overrate their players like no other side in the league. Hmm, wonder why the best two sides in the world in Barca and Bayern are aftermLuiz rather than Phil Jones...

LOLSure, we'll give you a David Luiz autograph for 25m.

Who would we even get to replace a player with as much talent and upside as Luiz? Makes no sense for us to sell. Unless he asks to leave it ain't happening.

Yep, Sky just tweeted that. They've made an official bid. Fuck off.

I'd imagine there are plenty of salty/jealous City fans out there rethinking the "glad we got our business done so early" line. If they would've waited an extra week or two they could've had a much better player in Suarez.

Mouthwatering, really. If his behavior could be kept under control he'd probably be a better fit than Rooney. Ultra hardworking, extremely mobile, links well with the midfield, and doesn't need everything done for him as far as service goes. He can take players on brilliantly and create for himself. We'd have one of, if not the best attack in world football with either of them playing in front of our attacking midfielders.

Suarez playing together with Walcott, Cazorla, and even alongside Giroud who should improve this season is nothing to scoff at. They'd be a genuine threat. Don't want to see this.

Only saving grace here is that he doesn't specifically mention Arsenal. Only that he wants CL. Hopefully this drags until the end so that if we miss Rooney we'll have a fallback option.

Suarez now publicly stating to both The Telegraph and The Guardian that he wants to join Arsenal. Fuck. Really hope this clause is rubbished so Liverpool can jack the price beyond what Arsenal will pay. I'd fucking hate to see that scum with a player as good as Suarez. Guarantee 100% that if we showed interest he'd come here over Arse. Desperately wants CL footy and Liverpool would much rather sell him here than Arse. If Rooney doesn't happen, DO IT!

I think so too. I just have a feeling that they'll struggle this season unless they make a top class signing or two. Like on the Fabregas or Ronaldo level.I can honestly see them finishing 4th. Don't think the United fans would accept that for more than 1 season. They massively over performed last season and were bailed out so many times.

It's almost certainly twitter bullshit as usual. Moyes' latest comment tells me that he and Rooney have just completely fallen out and don't even speak. Good!