xPetrCechx 13,323 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Why so surprised with our lack of activity? There were Olympic games on and besides it's obvious the club wanted to see how would our current squad fare in the pre-season and against Man City. From what we've seen it's plain obvious that we need more players otherwise we are not in for a glorious season.Have some patience I hope that something will happen in the next 2 weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J.F. 1,484 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 We're smart now, with Emenalo Chelsea is on new level for transfer, few years ago i believe we would pay 50m for Hulk, 35m for Cavani and his wage demand, now we're trying to get right players for right price, we're growing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wise 45 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Di Matteo has said we are looking for the right opportunities in the market. I'm sure we are trying to sign new players but we will not be held to ransom. The days of being the new kid on the block and ripped off are over, we are the European Champions! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 The RVP signing could be either really good or a Berbatov type signing. Where he becomes non-existent. Let's hope it's the latter. He may never have another season like last, is 29 and injury prone. One thing is for sure, we need a striker now. Cavani would be the perfect answer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sleazyB 58 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 We are currently in a rebuilding phase, so I think it's too early to make a marquee striker signing. Having either him or Torres sitting on the bench wouldn't be an efficient way to spend our money. I still hope we get hulk, he will fill the void at RW for years, and can add depth up top. Just wish Porto would chill on the price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
capriccioso 2,545 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Di Matteo has said we are looking for the right opportunities in the market. I'm sure we are trying to sign new players but we will not be held to ransom. The days of being the new kid on the block and ripped off are over, we are the European Champions!I would say that only accentuates the getting ripped off.Being European champions just means we have more cash to spend, so they'll charge us more. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coolhead23 1,102 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Signing of RVP means real bad news for all United opponentsIt is going to take United to a new level (just imagine the fire power United now has up front, I mean if the opposite would score 2 goals United now has the capabilities of scoring 4)This signing means they would match City players on playersBut the thing which worries me most is that, with RVP coming in the pressure on Rooney would ease off a lot which he has been carry for quite a few season now and was looking at the verge of breaking down. And i'm sure everyone would agree that a fresh Rooney is more dangerous.So lets the season begin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superblue_1986 4,798 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Whilst RVP is a great player, as is Rooney, having two great strikers on the books doesn't necessarily equate to a world class partnership that's going to 'click'. We know this ourselves over the years (hughes/vialli, drogba/sheva, drogba/torres).If they don't click together it may end up being an 'either/or' situation which could cause both to struggle like we experienced with drogba and torres.Obviously they could work and score bag fulls but there is no guarantee and RVP isn't at the age where time can be given to make it work. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shak 22 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Whilst RVP is a great player, as is Rooney, having two great strikers on the books doesn't necessarily equate to a world class partnership that's going to 'click'.We know this ourselves over the years (hughes/vialli, drogba/sheva, drogba/torres).If they don't click together it may end up being an 'either/or' situation which could cause both to struggle like we experienced with drogba and torres.Obviously they could work and score bag fulls but there is no guarantee and RVP isn't at the age where time can be given to make it work.I reckon it'll work for United cause Rooney likes playing deep, he's apparently been training in a CAM role for the past 2 seasons.And let's not forget, Kagawa looks like he'll be able to take United to another level by providing that link between midfield and the forward-line.Anyway, what United needed was a CM/LB (according to United forum users)..but I guess it can't hurt to sign a class forward like RvP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magic weeds 446 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 As I said before, something has to be done. City = Aguero, Balotelli, Dzeko and Tevez.United = Rooney, RvP, Chicharito, Bebatov and Welbeck.Arsenal = Giroud and Podolski,Liverpool = Suarez, Carrol and BoriniChelsea = Torres and Sturridge.1 thing I am sure, a misfiring Torres and Sturridge will not bring us the title. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Justin_3d 1,140 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 The top 2 teams in the land got more then 2 strikers.Enough said! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kojo 4,676 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 InsEden Hazard - £32mOscar - £25mMarko Marin - £6.5mOutsDidier Drogba - FreeSalomon Kalou - FreeJose Bosingwa - FreeOur transfers so far... so this is the replacement, anyone else thinks we still need more?, because i think we do desperately. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xPetrCechx 13,323 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 InsEden Hazard - £32mOscar - £25mMarko Marin - £6.5mOutsDidier Drogba - FreeSalomon Kalou - FreeJose Bosingwa - FreeOur transfers so far... so this is the replacement, anyone else thinks we still need more?, because i think we do desperately.More 2-3. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slam Dunk 1,442 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I think it's a near certainty that we'll bring in another striker (as well as Moses). The club have clearly been trying to bring someone to fill that place in the squad left by Drogba and i'm confident we'll see a striker arriving in this window*.*If not, I expect a move for Cavani in January. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zolayes 14,489 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 atm we have FOUR strikers Torres ..Sturridge ,, Bamford ...Feruz.... surely this enough?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slam Dunk 1,442 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 atm we have FOUR strikers Torres ..Sturridge ,, Bamford ...Feruz.... surely this enough??But only 2 senior strikers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zolayes 14,489 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 But only 2 senior strikers we have Borini ,,he is good... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy. 2,730 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Sky Sports @SkySportsSky Sports understands Joey Barton is to join Marseille on season-long loan with Stephane Mbia moving in opposite direction. More shortly. :blink: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YuriZhirkov 106 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Joey Barton to Marseille? Who could have guessed that?Mbia to QPR is not good, he is a great player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jase 43,279 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Joey Barton to Marseille? Who could have guessed that?Mbia to QPR is not good, he is a great player.Marseille have been robbed! Can't believe a club like Marseille would want to take Barton. Do they not realize that he is basically a walking time bomb?! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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