2014 Summer Transfer Window Thread

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

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Brighton are gonna sign Chris O'Grady to replace Ulloa

Oh the lolz

[Hero]

For 8m euros it's a steal for a player that is proven. Hardly breaking the bank, still allows Utd to bring in others and gives them a set of balls in midfield.

[Hero]

And with him being that price it won't impact on a move for Vidal as well.

[Liam]

Yeh like I said, if we can't get vidal then definitely go for De Jong. Would provide a nice balance in midfield with herrera, then go for strootman as the long term replacement in january hopefully.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

De Jong is a very decent player, not world class but very good and will do something United need. Actually would be a yes from me in the situation. Even buying Strootman in Jan you'd probably not expect the lad to play more than 70% of the games as he works back. Carrick out for a long time too.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

And I cant see Carrick having many more seasons at United

[Mat]

West Brom have agreed a club record fee for Dynamo Kiev's Nigerian striker Ideye Brown. Didn't make the WC squad. WBA   

Tbf we can't win. Don't spend money and people saying we're it doing on the cheap, now we actually make a signing that is a statement of intent which is now a bad move! Every transfer is a risk.

And as for the World Cup thing, Nasri didn't get in the France squad

[Guest]

The Nasri decision wasn't because of lack of ability, that was more for team togetherness & team spirit. Brown missing chances, as his manager eluded too, shows it was a decision regarding ability, not his attitude, like Nasri. Can't compare.

Morata appears to be joining Juventus & is having a medical. Also, hearing Shaqiri has agreed to join Roma but hasn't been confirmed.

[Mat]

I've been reading on twitter that Brown was left out because he had a falling out with Keshi

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Podolski tweeted "Road to Sevilla FC" then deleted it. Could this be the end of Pod?

[Dolphin Ziggler]

We're now linked with Young and Zaha on loans. Want Young, don't want Zaha. I couldn't handle the ire it would cause Mysti to see Zaha on our bench

[Ent]

De jong sums up everything I hate in football, praying we don't sign him.

[Guest]

De jong sums up everything I hate in football, praying we don't sign him.

agree ent. for me, this is about a new era at united & bringing back the excitement to OT. They've endured the debable of moyes & his shambolic signing of Fellaini, which failed to address the mdifield issue, why resort to the calibre of de jong? agree, he can do a job, but what kind of message does that send out? United made a big mistake 12 months ago & now need to start showing some balls, make big decisions & rebuilding some reputation & gaining the respect & fear that United side's of old have had. this is the next phase & the most important rebuild under LVG. So far, united have not bought any star players, it's about time to exert some authority in the market & send out the right message & bring in a player of vidal's ability & standing in the game. you bring him in & the footballing world takes notice, you bring de jong in & the world goes  . Simple as. Why are United looking at short term options, when financially they have no restraints to purchase top players immediately, does not make sense.

I'm not sure why people are now backtracking & saying De Jong would be a good signing, irrespective of being only a short term option, after slating him pre-wc & saying how limited he is. He's a brutal player & someone not worthy of the United shirt. That's what United fans were saying all last season, these players like Cleverley or Young are not worthy, so why bring in more? Herrera & Shaw have been a step but the leap back into the big time & where United belong is with players of the mould of Vidal & Hummels. Make it happen.

[Nakatomi Plaza]

With four weeks to go until the start of the season, who does everyone think has done the best and worst business so far.

Best I'd say is Chelsea. Mainly for getting £50 million for David Luiz, and they've also bought well. Fabregas is an upgrade on Lampard, Costa will be more effective than Ba.

Worst is Villa. Senderos, Richardson and Joe Cole would have been mouthwatering signings eight years ago. Not so much now.

[kingraf]

Look, de Jong is a poor man's Davids, but he's still a good signing, especially at that price. Not enough piano movers in football, probably because of the way the refs handle the games, but the guy's gonna add steel, and if nothing else causes players to second guess their decisions to go on runs through midfield.

[Hero]

De jong sums up everything I hate in football, praying we don't sign him.

agree ent. for me, this is about a new era at united & bringing back the excitement to OT. They've endured the debable of moyes & his shambolic signing of Fellaini, which failed to address the mdifield issue, why resort to the calibre of de jong? agree, he can do a job, but what kind of message does that send out? United made a big mistake 12 months ago & now need to start showing some balls, make big decisions & rebuilding some reputation & gaining the respect & fear that United side's of old have had. this is the next phase & the most important rebuild under LVG. So far, united have not bought any star players, it's about time to exert some authority in the market & send out the right message & bring in a player of vidal's ability & standing in the game. you bring him in & the footballing world takes notice, you bring de jong in & the world goes  . Simple as. Why are United looking at short term options, when financially they have no restraints to purchase top players immediately, does not make sense.

I'm not sure why people are now backtracking & saying De Jong would be a good signing, irrespective of being only a short term option, after slating him pre-wc & saying how limited he is. He's a brutal player & someone not worthy of the United shirt. That's what United fans were saying all last season, these players like Cleverley or Young are not worthy, so why bring in more? Herrera & Shaw have been a step but the leap back into the big time & where United belong is with players of the mould of Vidal & Hummels. Make it happen.

I'd like De Jong in, but not at the expense of a World Class midfielder but as well as one. All very well and good to get in a quality first eleven but we all know strength in depth is what's required over the season and De Jong for the price muted would be an excellent option to have when required. Too long have Utd not had a bite in midfield, now we possibly look to a season with Herrera (who's certainly not afraid of getting stuck in based on his tackle and cards ratio last season), De Jong and hopefully Vidal. That's a trio that could slog it out with anyone.

[Gerry SA]

Arturo Vidal's house in Turin has been out up for sale.

Looks like he's a Manchester United player in all but name.

[Champagne_Socialist]

vidal will join Real Madrid.

[Hammersmith harrier]

Not very likely seeing as they've already bought Kroos and looking to sign James, if he leaves it will be to United.

[kingraf]

Alvaro Morata in Turin for a medical, apparently.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

I agree with Hero. You don't buy De Jong as your world class midfielder, but he is a very good player to supplement one and if what he wants is a player he trusts, a player with bite and a holding midfielder then De Jong at £8m is a good deal.

[Guest]

Arturo Vidal's house in Turin has been out up for sale.

He might just not like the neighbours.

[The Special Juan]

There's bite and then there's De Jong's own brand of Shaolin Soccer. No thanks.

[Guest]

No wonder Ben Arfa is eating pies & trying to force a move, he doesn't fancy his other leg being destroyed by Nigel this season.

[Fernando]

Arturo Vidal's house in Turin has been out up for sale.

Looks like he's a Manchester United player in all but name.

Maybe he's buying the house Garay has been looking at for the past 3 years  

[Dolphin Ziggler]

De Jong was the worst offender of a bad team in that final, but he wasnt particularly worse than anyone else for it when he was in the Prem.

[Gerry SA]

Arturo Vidal's house in Turin has been out up for sale.  

He might just not like the neighbours.

As far as I'm aware he lives near his team mates...

[LastDamnation]

Arturo Vidal's house in Turin has been out up for sale.  

He might just not like the neighbours.

As far as I'm aware he lives near his team mates...

Didn't realise he had a house in cheshire...

[Hero]

My fave I've seen on Twitter in regards to this 'it can take years to sell a house'.
That would be awesome, LVG ringing up Vidal;

'So Arturo, Juve have agreed the sale, we've got the number 7 shirt all ready to be printed, what's the hang up?'
'Yeah sorry on this, unable to relocate at present as the house is in negative equity, and the survey has come back mentioning it needs pinning, maybe next year hey?'

[Crimey]

Happy with Remy for £8 million, especially considering Borini was sold for £14 million. Remy is similar in ways to Sturridge which will allow the style of the play to stay consistent if Sturridge struggles with injuries again this year.

Weirdly I think a lot of clubs this summer in the PL are doing good business, think Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool have all done some good early business. A lot of decent business by some of the other clubs as well.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Problem in the chain. Evra was buying his house but started a fight with the gardener so now won't buy.

[The Special Juan]

Is the gardener actually a suspended footballer currently passing the time?

[Dolphin Ziggler]

I think he used to work for Chelsea

[Hero]

Breaking News!!!

Vidal has cancelled his papers and milk.

[Guest]

He's onboard

[Mat]

After the excitement of a 10 million pound signing, Albion are resuming normal service, Andre Wisdom joining on a season long loan from Liverpool

[Guest]

Apparently, Borini has turned down Sunderland   

[Ent]

Thats probably best for Sunderland.

They can do a lot better for £14 million imo.

[westisbest]

With four weeks to go until the start of the season, who does everyone think has done the best and worst business so far.

Best I'd say is Chelsea. Mainly for getting £50 million for David Luiz, and they've also bought well. Fabregas is an upgrade on Lampard, Costa will be more effective than Ba.

Worst is Villa. Senderos, Richardson and Joe Cole would have been mouthwatering signings eight years ago. Not so much now.

Think Cole will do well if he stay fit long enough.

The other 2 I would agree with.

[Duty281]

Apparently, Borini has turned down Sunderland   

He possibly feels that he has a chance at Liverpool this season with only Sturridge and Lambert, and probably Remy, his only competition.

[GSC]

Complication in the Vidal deal as he's been turned down for a mortgage

[Ent]

Complication in the Vidal deal as he's been turned down for a mortgage

Damn economy!

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Chelsea have done the best business, but they're the ones I expect might not do much more. Man City look like fixing a couple problems and adding a bit of quality in the middle, but they had the least to do. A centre back, likely Mangala or Benatia, must be close. Liverpool ok but hard to know what you need to do when you lose someone irreplaceable. Arsenal's is pretty good too, and United.

Newcastle and ourselves will be pretty happy so far. Hull will be too.

I find Burnley's business a bit uninspiring, even for them. Tottenham have signed no one, the only club that's true of in the Prem

[CFCNick]

Jose said we are done. Which suggests Lukaku is staying.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Ronald Koeman - “Yes, Ron (Vlaar) is a serious option – but he’s an expensive one.”

[Gerry SA]

Reports out of Paris state PSG have had to withdraw offer for Angel Di Maria, as they can't afford to breach FFP and the subsequent ban from champions league.

The only way they can sign Di Maria would be if they sold Cavani and Lucas/Pastore. The latter two they don't want to sell.

Selling Cavani would only balance up the transfer of David Luiz.

[JDizzle]

Jose said we are done. Which suggests Lukaku is staying.

Surely we can't be keeping both Cech and Courtois? Neither of them will be happy sat on the bench.

[AberdeenSteve]

I still cannot believe Borini was being quoted at £14million. Liverpool were going to make a profit on a player that has had zero good games in a Liverpool shirt.

Sunderland have got of jail there.....

[CFCNick]

Jose said we are done. Which suggests Lukaku is staying.

Surely we can't be keeping both Cech and Courtois? Neither of them will be happy sat on the bench.

Done in the sense of bringing in new players. If we let Lukaku go we only have Costa, Torres and Bamford. So Lukaku must be staying if we're done.

[Champagne_Socialist]

you don't believe Mourinho when he says he is done. with 6/7 weeks of the transfer market left I am sure he will buy someone else.

[Hammersmith harrier]

Looks like we're on the verge of signing somebody judging by the ghosts comments but who he didn't allude to, also made it very clear we have no fixed budget, money will be made available for whoever.

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