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[Confrontation]

"Nicolas Otamendi was left out of Valencia's kit launch, intensifying speculation that he's on his way to Old Trafford.
The Argentine defender is one of Louis van Gaal's top summer targets as he looks to bolster his defence ahead of the new season.
Spanish publication Marca claim Otamendi wants to finalise a move to United before Valencia's players return for pre-season training on 26 July."

 

[El Topo]

United have so much money to throw around. Absolutely ridiculous.

 

[GHG]

United have so much money to throw around. Absolutely ridiculous.

Can't wait for the plan to all fall flat on its face once again.

As we saw when they were throwing money around at Mata and Di Maria, spending all this money guarantees nothing.

Even if they have bought the right players (suited to the league and whatever system LVG wants to play) it will take at least a season for them to all gel.

 

[Oersted]

Götze looking good

Them endorsement headphones

 

[Steverulez]

What on earth would Chelsea even do with him? Long term Terry replacement?

JT is 34, so yes.

We're linked with: Witsel, Pedro, Rahman and Stones. If we sign Rahman, I will demand we will call him Alan, so we can have Dave on one side of defence and Alan on the other.

Azpilicueta, Zouma, Stones, Rahman. Sounds good!

 

[Nyx]

United have so much money to throw around. Absolutely ridiculous.

The whole league has way too much money to spend.
If this goes on, clubs like Watford will be bigger than clubs like Porto or Ajax.

Which sucks...

 

[DBT85]

Can't wait for the plan to all fall flat on its face once again.

As we saw when they were throwing money around at Mata and Di Maria, spending all this money guarantees nothing.

Even if they have bought the right players (suited to the league and whatever system LVG wants to play) it will take at least a season for them to all gel.

Possibly so, but I'd still expect a much stronger overall season than last year.

 

[brokenbeans]

Two more players then, gotta be a striker and CB.

Looking forward to seeing what happens.

At the end of the day we will spend what ever it takes to get back to where we were.

 

[Jack cw]

KDB will cost €70m.

Wolfsburg does it right. Something Dortmund missed to do with their players.

 

[Blablurn]

United have so much money to throw around. Absolutely ridiculous.

I think we are not doing that bad either

30m for Costa

35m for Vidal

8 for Kimmich

And 2 more players are coming

Dat new stadium money

 

[El Topo]

Vidal deal isn't signed yet. There is hope left.

 

[GHG]

http://metro.co.uk/2015/07/16/arsen...tta-from-psg-in-shock-transfer-deal-5299070/?

Arsenal linked to Motta.

I know it's a weak link with it being the Metro and all, but he'd be ideal for us IMO. Great player and would suit our system in the DM/DLP role perfectly alongside Coquelin or instead of him in the starting lineup dependant on the opposition.

 

[Jack cw]

Vidal deal isn't signed yet. There is hope left.

He is. His agent was at Säbener Str. before Bayern took off. Medical is scheduled for Tuesday. Rummenigge presser will be on wed or thursday.

There is another player where negotiations are close to an agreement. Might be in the same presser next week.

 

[EmiPrime]

http://metro.co.uk/2015/07/16/arsen...tta-from-psg-in-shock-transfer-deal-5299070/?

Arsenal linked to Motta.

I know it's a weak link with it being the Metro and all, but he'd be ideal for us IMO. Great player and would suit our system in the DM/DLP role perfectly alongside Coquelin or instead of him in the starting lineup dependant on the opposition.

I don't see this happening.

Arteta is going to be Coquelin's backup.

 

[El Topo]

He is. His agent was at Säbener Str. before Bayern took off. Medical is scheduled for Tuesday. Rummenigge presser will be on wed or thursday.

Not official yet. No medical yet. Not all hope is lost. I'm preparing myself for Fuck Bayern, but I'm still holding a last tiny slip of hope.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

http://metro.co.uk/2015/07/16/arsen...tta-from-psg-in-shock-transfer-deal-5299070/?

Arsenal linked to Motta.

I know it's a weak link with it being the Metro and all, but he'd be ideal for us IMO. Great player and would suit our system in the DM/DLP role perfectly alongside Coquelin or instead of him in the starting lineup dependant on the opposition.

Metro post a lot of bullshit, I wouldn't take it too seriously.

 

[Jack cw]

Not official yet. No medical yet. Not all hope is lost. I'm preparing myself for Fuck Bayern, but I'm still holding a last tiny slip of hope.

Are you an Arsenal supporter now?

 

[El Topo]

Are you an Arsenal supporter now?

If Vidal signs, I'll be a Fuck Bayern supporter.

 

[DBT85]

Are you an Arsenal supporter now?

That's a horrible thing to say to someone.

 

[brokenbeans]

Are you an Arsenal supporter now?

This is ban worthy

 

[Jo Shishido's Cheeks]

Otamendi has played a relatively small amount of games for a 27 year old.

Injury prone...?

 

[Cappa]

Otamendi has played a relatively small amount of games for a 27 year old.

Injury prone...?

Nope, just wasn't as good as he's become. He's blossomed in València



Kiko casilla to Madrid for 6 million. So all but done that de gea will join real Madrid for free next year

 

[Blablurn]

42.685 was the average stadium attendance in the bundesliga last season. number 1 in europe.

 

[Jack cw]

42.685 was the average stadium attendance in the bundesliga last season. number 1 in europe.

EPL is amazing. Lightyears ahead in tv money and Bundeslolga makes nothing out of their popularity.

 

[Don Draper's Hat]

So, wait, Fabian Delph is joining Man City after all? What the hell is going on?

Are there actually any players left at Villa now? Got to be favourites for relegation I would have thought.

 

[Blablurn]

EPL is amazing. Lightyears ahead in tv money and Bundeslolga makes nothing out of their popularity.

we have to save greece first

 

[El Topo]

EPL is amazing. Lightyears ahead in tv money and Bundeslolga makes nothing out of their popularity.

Marketing. No language barrier. Too late to compete now.

 

[Meier]

So, wait, Fabian Delph is joining Man City after all? What the hell is going on?

Can't wait to see/hear the fan reaction at Villa Park next season. Should be a good one.

 

[Jack cw]

we have to save greece first

I really like your attitude, bla.

 

[Jo Shishido's Cheeks]

Nope, just wasn't as good as he's become. He's blossomed in València

Gotcha, cheers

 

[raven777]

LMAO at Delph U-turn.

 

[brokenbeans]

Villa fans are gonna love him for this.

 

[Firemind]

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/33568110

Yaya who? Those are some abysmal stats. Why did we get him?

 

[Jarnet87]

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/33568110

Yaya who? Those are some abysmal stats. Why did we get him?

Smaller clubs like to take chances on prospects from big clubs. Shit Rio Miyachi got like 4 different loan spells.

New players always take time to gel but I like that most of the new signings for United have played for van Gaal, or played in a similar system. Those who were on the team last season have a year under their belt and van Gaal isn't as likely to chop and change formations.

Really interested to see the starting 11 tonight. I feel like since it's the first game we won't see the new boys except possibly Depay til the 2nd half. I think it will be De Gea; Valencia, Smalling, Jones, Shaw; Carrick, Herrera, Mata, Fellaini, Young; Rooney.

One of Smalling or Jones to go off limping before the 45 minute mark. Otamendi then done by Monday.

 

[Ape Gone Insane]

Oh Man U are playing tonight? What time/channel?

 

[Pennywise]

The whole league has way too much money to spend.
If this goes on, clubs like Watford will be bigger than clubs like Porto or Ajax.

Which sucks...

Luckily, most of their clubs spend money on shit players, have no clear philosophy and strategy that everything falls apart anyway...

 

[spidye]

Götze looking good

holy crap

I knew from his facebook posts that he trained during his holiday to get in form but he looks really great now

come on Götze. show the world you're the next messi

 

[Blablurn]

come on Götze. show the world you're the next messi

 

[Jack cw]

holy crap

I knew from his facebook posts that he trained during his holiday to get in form but he looks really great now

come on Götze. show the world you're the next messi

He will surprise many people this year. #Halfface #wholeofgoetze #pummelzwergwareinmal

 

[toweringinferno]

Delph to city confirmed

 

[Confrontation]

Lol apparently Juve wants to loan Gotze with an option to buy...

 

[bonesmccoy]

Delph.

Glorious Fabian Delph.

 

[El Topo]

Lol apparently Juve wants to loan Gotze with an option to buy...

I thought buying Vidal was the lowest low for Bayern, it seems my reaction might have been premature. Bayern can't possibly be that foolish.

 

[D4Danger]

Delph going out like a massive cunt

he's going to get on perfectly with Sterling

 

[Steverulez]

Lol apparently Juve wants to loan Gotze with an option to buy...

They wanted Oscar on loan and rumours to have made a bid with a £12m redemption. Perhaps they're trying for a double deal?!

 

[Carl2291]

Delph just ruined his reputation, for the rest of his career.

 

[Steverulez]

I wonder if Delph and Begovic will go pillow shopping in the same place, get themselves something nice and comfy for that place on the bench

 

[War Peaceman]

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/33568110

Yaya who? Those are some abysmal stats. Why did we get him?

He has the Chaos Factor. That's why.

 

[Jack cw]

Lol apparently Juve wants to loan Gotze with an option to buy...

I can assure you that Götze will stay at Bayern. I wouldnt mind replacing him with de Bruyne though.

 

[RagingPhoenix]

Delph making Sterling look like a saint. Villa fans are not a happy bunch right now.