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[LabouredSubterfuge]

You have to bare in mind the fall in revenue for not being in the CL next season. Surely that will take a big chunk out of that £50m?

It's estimated to be £50 million.

 

[wedward]

also if Cavani really is available for 60m, then we should go after him.

I think we would.

 

[Arnie]

Aye, if Cavani goes on the market then clubs like Real and Arsenal will get him well ahead of United. It's fucking hilarious.

And I've just seen the "Keane to assist LVG" story.

Man alive next season is going to be gr8

 

[Lightning]

£60m + £1

I would hope we've learned from that embarrassment.

 

[LegoArmo]

United are pulling in money from all angles, don't see it as an issue.

 

[Milchmonster]

Wonder how far away are we from having Lahm saying that we were the better team because we had more possession. I'm sure we're almost there

Welcome to two years ago?

Already said that Bayern was the better team after the 5-2 loss in the DFB cup final, also said it after today's match. He didn't actually say because of more possession but that's what he was thinking. Or to say it differently, that's the only thing he could have thought about if you give him some credit and not consider him a full idiot.

 

[jtb]

If it means we have to sacrifice other positions, not sure I would.

if Wenger/hypothetical new manager is smart about it, it wouldn't necessarily cripple us. resign Sagna = don't need to buy a replacement. don't let Vermaelen go, he's still under contract. then it becomes a question of a new CM vs. a striker and as much as I think this team needs a physical midfielder desperately, proven, world class strikers are incredibly rare and we should pounce.

since all this requires pragmatism, competence, and common sense, it'll never happen. but, it's nice to dream.

basically, one world class addition (say, 40-50m) each summer is a good way to strengthen the club, I think. (assuming that's our spending limit.) I'd rather settle for one world class player than two players who aren't actually improvements over what we already have.

 

[Mr Cola]

Shits too serious to spend our monies on positions filled, this money needs to work for us, can't pull another 200mill next summer like City can

Nervy times ahead

 

[Kyoufu]

Arsenal spending 60 million on a single player?

Is this real life?

 

[wedward]

United linking themselves to more players they have no hope of getting.

I fucking love Woodward.

It's going to be a repeat of last summer. I am giddy.

All we need now are some fake Spanish lawyers in suits.

 

[Vivalaraza]

United linking themselves to more players they have no hope of getting.

I fucking love Woodward.

He's a genuine amatuer. It's remarkable.

 

[LabouredSubterfuge]

The Glazers are having a big meeting with Woodward tomorrow. Would be fucking hilarious if they sacked him too.

 

[Salvadora]

Cavani even leaving PSG doesn't make sense though, without considering the whole United angle.

He's only just got there and Ibrahimovic is aging. Looks to be a bit of a talisman for the club too.

 

[pulga]

HALAL MADRID

 

[Barzul]

Arsenal spending 60 million on a single player?

Is this real life?

When we spent 42m on Ozil. We all started dreaming.

 

[il Diavolo]

Wonder how far away are we from having Lahm saying that we were the better team because we had more possession. I'm sure we're almost there

His transformation into Xavi is almost complete. Dat Pep.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

after getting the defence sorted first priority should be filling that number 7 shirt.

a world class winger/all out attacker is a must.

 

[bud]

Don't think it was.

Ramsey's return stole the headlines (for obvious reasons), but I was incredibly impressed with Ozil. Looked about 2 steps ahead of everyone else on the pitch.Think we'll see a real blossoming of him next season when teammates figure out his ways.

Imagine him feeding passes to Walcott on the break. Imagine him teeing up Ramsey to score incredible goals. Imagine a front line without Giroud.

imagine an arsenal side where all of these players can play alongside each other for an extended period of time.

yeah... neither can i.

 

[Broder Salsa]

Cavani even leaving PSG doesn't make sense though

There's lots of reports about him being unhappy and wanting to move away. I certainly don't believe he will end up at United or Arsenal, but I wouldn't be surprised one bit to see him going.

 

[Arnie]

It's going to be a repeat of last summer. I am giddy.

All we need now are some fake Spanish lawyers in suits.

It's going to be worse than last summer because their club is now in open disarray and a minimum of 12 months away from the Champions League, with that figure representing the most optimistic of outcomes.

Last season players weren't aware of United's trajectory.

 

[faridmon]

Yo guys, NME got an EXCLUSIVE VIDEO of my brothers gay band.

http://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/g-y-blue-blue-heart-video-exclusive

It should be indie hipster enough for you farid-chan

Your brother is a sell-out. NME ugh

 

[Kyoufu]

When we spent 42m on Ozil. We all started dreaming.

42m on Ozil.

why

27m on Fellaini

WHY

 

[jtb]

also if Cesc goes to Utd, I might cry. I don't see it happening for a variety of reasons, but if Utd are serious about spending huge (100k/week for Shaw is pretty huge to me) and they offered Cesc a 300k/week type contract, I could see him taking that. he took a pay cut to join Barcelona, didn't he? and while he was our highest paid player at Arsenal, he was never in that upper elite pay-range.

 

[Elchele]

Welcome to two years ago?

Already said that Bayern was the better team after the 5-2 loss in the DFB cup final, also said it after today's match. He didn't actually say because of more possession but that's what he was thinking. Or to say it differently, that's the only thing he could have thought about if you give him some credit and not consider him a full idiot.

I know he did. But I want him to say it openly like Xavi.
That's going to be very funny/depressing

 

[Vivalaraza]

also if Cesc goes to Utd, I might cry. I don't see it happening for a variety of reasons, but if Utd are serious about spending huge (100k/week for Shaw is pretty huge to me) and they offered Cesc a 300k/week type contract, I could see him taking that. he took a pay cut to join Barcelona, didn't he? and while he was our highest paid player at Arsenal, he was never in that upper elite pay-range.

If he leaves, and I think he will, Wenger is definitely going to try to get him back.

 

[Jarnet87]

It's not United linking themselves to more players, it's the papers linking us to every player possible lol, happens every year.

 

[K1LLER7]

You have to bare in mind the fall in revenue for not being in the CL next season. Surely that will take a big chunk out of that £50m?

Club said they can handle a season out of the CL. Not sure how much of an impact it will have financially though.

 

[KidA Seven]

after getting the defence sorted first priority should be filling that number 7 shirt.

a world class winger/all out attacker is a must.

That should be Adnan's shirt. Fuck the number 11. He's not a left winger.

 

[Mr Cola]

We just gonna bench mata at 35mill to buy fabregas? I do not understand the logic in this

 

[Stubo]

If we spend £60m on another striker and STILL fail to get a CM in who is actually capable of filling the gaping hole in the middle of the park I will be furious.

Luckily we have 0 chance of getting Cavani.

Spoiler

Considerably higher than 0 chance of failing to get a CM anyway

 

[Arnie]

I'm not an expert on him or anything but is Cesc even worth it nowadays? Whenever I've seen him he's looked dead inside.

He used to be so fucking good running Arsenal's midfield. I can't fathom him playing at that same intensity.

 

[Salvadora]

Cesc going to United would break my heart.

Would feel like the ultimate betrayal.

There's lots of reports about him being unhappy and wanting to move away. I certainly don't believe he will end up at United or Arsenal, but I wouldn't be surprised one bit to see him going.

I considered that, but ultimately thought that he's playing at a club with limitless financial power and no motivation to sell.

He can cry about playing on the wing, but don't think it will mean much in the long run.

 

[Clegg]

It's not United linking themselves to more players, it's the papers linking us to every player possible lol, happens every year.

They're getting the names from someone though.

And if rumours are to be believed, they're coming directly from our executive vice chairman. Dude's an idiot

 

[LabouredSubterfuge]

We just gonna bench mata at 35mill to buy fabregas? I do not understand the logic in this

They don't play in the same position. Unless you buy into Barca's shit attempts to turn him into a false nine.

He's a CM at his best.

 

[Diablo Rosso]

We just gonna bench mata at 35mill to buy fabregas? I do not understand the logic in this

They don't play the same position?

 

[wedward]

If Cesc leaves, really don't think he will, Wenger will get him.

How he fits into the team I have no clue.

------Cavani
Ozil CESC Theo
-Ramsey Bender
Gibb Kos Per Sagna
-------SZHZ

That'll do.

 

[Broder Salsa]

Your brother is a sell-out. NME ugh

That's just your opinion, baka. :3

 

[Arnie]

It's not United linking themselves to more players, it's the papers linking us to every player possible lol, happens every year.

It's on the Guardian.

Either you've given them the story or Cavani's agent has (the less likely of the two). You're extremely naive if you think they've just typed the story up for fucking shits and giggles.

 

[Vivalaraza]

It's not United linking themselves to more players, it's the papers linking us to every player possible lol, happens every year.

This is how Woodward operates mate.

It's just...mental.

I'm not an expert on him or anything but is Cesc even worth it nowadays? Whenever I've seen him he's looked dead inside.

He used to be so fucking good running Arsenal's midfield. I can't fathom him playing at that same intensity.

I think he would still be very good in the PL, or any team where he had more freedom and didn't have to play to Barca's system. He's just not on their level when it comes to that intricate passing.

It's on the Guardian.

Either you've given them the story or Cavani's agent has (the less likely of the two). You're extremely naive if you think they've just typed the story up for fucking shits and giggles.

Daniel Taylor too, one of Manited's favourite brief-ee's.

 

[Elchele]

can't wait for that Markus Weinzierl future.

 

[Stubo]

It really wouldn't surprise me if 90% of the names came from those players' agents aiming to get the best deal for their man.

The other 10% come from imposter lawyers who are in no way affiliated with MUFC, honest.

 

[Yen]

If Arsenal can pay £42m for a solid 6 or 7/10, then they could spend £60m on someone like Cavani.

 

[Clegg]

Buried in that Guardian article about Cavani was a line still insisting that United have two provisional deals already settled for the summer. By Christ, if they don't come off Woodward should seppaku.

 

[Lightning]

if Wenger/hypothetical new manager is smart about it, it wouldn't necessarily cripple us. resign Sagna = don't need to buy a replacement. don't let Vermaelen go, he's still under contract. then it becomes a question of a new CM vs. a striker and as much as I think this team needs a physical midfielder desperately, proven, world class strikers are incredibly rare and we should pounce.

since all this requires pragmatism, competence, and common sense, it'll never happen. but, it's nice to dream.

basically, one world class addition (say, 40-50m) each summer is a good way to strengthen the club, I think. (assuming that's our spending limit.) I'd rather settle for one world class player than two players who aren't actually improvements over what we already have.

Ideal targets for me:

Cavani - 60m
Schneiderlin - 20+m
Chambers - 10+m
Back up goalie - 1-10m


We have cash reserves to afford this and only Cavani's wages would need to be worked in. Arteta and Schneiderlin, Sagna and Chambers would come close to cancelling one anothers wages out.

Not to mention we would save 50+k per week on Bendtner's wages for doing nothing all year pretty much.

 

[Scum]

Transfer Muppetry in full swing. Thank you, based Moyesey!

 

[Salvadora]

If Arsenal can pay £42m for a solid 6 or 7/10, then they could spend £60m on someone like Cavani.

I would give him a 6 + (£)1 personally.

 

[Stubo]

Buried in that Guardian article about Cavani was a line still insisting that United have two provisional deals already settled for the summer. By Christ, if they don't come off Woodward should seppaku.

2 deals being Zaha's return and Fabio buyback?

 

[L1NETT]

Sticker book summertime transfer fantasies already seeping out. The daydream lineups are my favourite.

What other fun off season games are there?

Moaning about new kits. That's a good one
Fantasy teams, that'll kill a few hours.

Thank fudge for the WC.

 

[Jarnet87]

If we spend £60m on another striker and STILL fail to get a CM in who is actually capable of filling the gaping hole in the middle of the park I will be furious.

Luckily we have 0 chance of getting Cavani.

Spoiler

Considerably higher than 0 chance of failing to get a CM anyway

it could happen, it's always in the realm of possibility at United as long as Fergie DNA is still around.

 

[Vivalaraza]

We're not gonna go for Cavani, the story is very non committal. But somebody at the club (I wonder who) seems to think it's a good idea for us to be linked to all these players because it somehow means we're still a big deal.

Just clueless.

I can believe we'd go back for Fabregas though. They think he really fancied it last year. He'll have better offers this time around though and I think Barca will happily sell.