The 2013-2014 Manchester United Thread
11 July 2013, 05:20 PM
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Oh well, I did wonder why we were alone at looking to take Thiago, here come the others, it was a nice dream for a couple of weeks 
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15 July 2013, 04:09 PM
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15 July 2013, 08:20 PM
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Anyone else think Moyes is trying a Wenger, make stupid bids for players we won't get then apologise in the new season and say look I tried. 
17 July 2013, 09:33 AM
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I'm not Fabregas' biggest fan but i think he would be perfectly suited to what we need, someone with a good engine, an eye for a pass and a goal threat, whilst also not being scared to put a foot in. Alright not a Keano type, but i'm not sure in the current game you can get away with being a Keano type!
Frustrated at not getting Thiago but he is a bit more lightweight than Fabregas.
I think we'll maybe end up with Baines and Felliani and be left without a 'big name' signing. I'd like to think we could get Bale but Spurs will hold out for silly money, is he really worth silly money (would guess >£40m)?
Frustrated at not getting Thiago but he is a bit more lightweight than Fabregas.
I think we'll maybe end up with Baines and Felliani and be left without a 'big name' signing. I'd like to think we could get Bale but Spurs will hold out for silly money, is he really worth silly money (would guess >£40m)?
17 July 2013, 12:03 PM
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Low? Most utd fans would snap their hands off for that deal to be done - Rooney isn't the player he once was. Too fat, thinks he's better than he actually is, and he's lost his edge. Don't get me wrong, I'd have him at Citeh, but only as cover.
17 July 2013, 12:25 PM
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17 July 2013, 01:25 PM
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If they said Rooney + £10m for Mata i'd say it was a decent deal 
Seems Utd are being sensible so far and refusing to sell him to a top 4 rival.
Rooney to Eveton is 50/1 (was 100/1) yesterday.
I doubt he'd do it, but i'd take Fellaini + Baines for Rooney.
Seems Utd are being sensible so far and refusing to sell him to a top 4 rival.
Rooney to Eveton is 50/1 (was 100/1) yesterday.
I doubt he'd do it, but i'd take Fellaini + Baines for Rooney.
17 July 2013, 01:47 PM
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17 July 2013, 03:47 PM
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Chelsea are saying they didnt offer the players, however even if they did they would now say it is untrue following the rejection so as not to disrupt the players. Personally, i cant see that being true, if it were then we are mugs for not getting Mata in - i would have him in as a straight swap let alone the extra £10m.
23 July 2013, 03:33 PM
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According to some Spanish web site he has, but I would expect Levy to drag it out until the 11th hour at the very least, a United Real bidding war could break out (Levy hopes) and then he's off to Real
23 July 2013, 03:34 PM
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23 July 2013, 04:14 PM
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The thing is I reckon United have much less pulling power with Moyes in charge. Everyone thinks of the dour 'muscular' football of Everton, unfashionable northern club, etc.
01 August 2013, 03:55 PM
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I'm looking forward to seeing young Lingard getting a run in the first team this year, he's looked very impressive along with Januzaj and Zaha during pre season.
