The Football thread - the version that actually uses a ball and feet

[uk_dolfan]

The Italian Adam schefter has spoken!

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Ok, I still dont think this is odds on, but we at least have a shot at fixing Fergie's all time biggest transfer **** up

 

[trojanma]

The Italian Adam schefter has spoken!

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Ok, I still dont think this is odds on, but we at least have a shot at fixing Fergie's all time biggest transfer **** up

Wow.
Just Wow
Zlatan, Pogba, Michtarian.
That would have to be one of the greatest offseason hauls of all time.

 

[uk_dolfan]

The "photoshops" of Pogba in United kits look so real. Its almost as if Fergie refused to play him then let him move on a free because he fell out with his agent :idk:

In a stunning "coincidence", Zlatan, Pogba and Mkhitaryan all have the same agent - it is speculated that Raiola will be paid 25million just for the Pogba deal if it gets done

 

[uk_dolfan]

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Every year United have a giant transfer saga, it hardly ever works out maybe this is the one that finally works (and the biggest of all) but im not counting on it

 

[uk_dolfan]

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this story has so much momentum in the UK and European press... but I still think it may not be straight forward as is being suggested

 

[ChambersWI]

Everton looks to be locking up Axel Witsel (very nice signing) are are heavily linked with Juan Mata (who is interested but may be holding off due to bigger clubs showing interest), Graziano Pelle (may hold off as Italian teams are interested and he may want to go home), and Sebastien Haller. Koeman also wants to reuinte with Morgan Schneiderlin and it sounds like the player is open to the move but nothing concrete there.

Man U, Arsenal, and Chelsea have all inquired about Julian Draxler. Sounds like Aresnal is the most serious though reportedly offering Wolfsburg 43 mil. Draxler was originally seen as the next great German star. Still only 22, but his attitude got him out of Schalke

Robin Li is reportedly the head of the investment group trying to buy AC Milan. Reportedly Mr Li has also made an offer to buy Wolves. If both sales go through you'll likely see a lot of Milan players loaned to Wolverhampton similar to what Udinese does with Watford and (formerly) Granada.

Speaking of AC Milan, looks like we are selling Carlos Bacca to West Ham. Love what Bacca did with us, but he doesn't fit Montella's system. Milan is looking to seal a few signings in Villareal CB Matteo Musacchio but also Croatian playmaker from Dinamo Zagreb Marko Pjaca. Also likely Milan will make a bid for Genoa striker Leonardo Pavoletti and Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic. Milan has made a small bid for Beskitas midfielder Jose Sosa but the Turkish Club wants more which milan is hesitant to do.

Hopefully some of the moves work for Milan, too long have they suffered from cheap options but the Chinese are willing to invest heavily. Just gotta start a little small (though a mercado of Musacchio, Pjaca, Pavoletti, and Kovacic is very nice). Also as a Tim Howard fan I've always had a soft spot for Everton so nice to see them have money behind them now.

 

[uk_dolfan]

I dont buy that either Mata or Schneiderlin will go to Everton.

Mata can do better and Schneiderlin should play beside Pogba (or in his place if he doesnt sign). Schneiderlin had a rough first year but LVG killed the entire squad, I hope that he can really kick on under Jose. The Euros have shown that Pogba does best with someone behind him and those 2 would be a great pair if we can pull it off.

I would also be very surprised if United sign Draxler


Looks like Graziano Pelle is going to China


If I was Jose this is how I would line up: (assuming that we reel in the big fish)

Speaking of Pogs...

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[uk_dolfan]

The good News! Madrid are out:
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The bad news? the price seems to have gone from 100m to 130m!


But honestly? I don't a damn. United have noodle sponsors in China and official resort partners (whatever the **** that is) in South Korea, we make so much money that we pay those leeches in Tampa 100m+ just in dividends every single year. I would much rather spend the money on a superstar like Pogba than send it to those wankers. Im sick of funding the fecking Bucs with United's tv deals.


I am still not convinced that this will happen, United have been linked with a big deal to bring him back every year since Fergie retired. This time we seem to be actually making a move, but it may well not work, the LVG ****up cost us champions league next year which makes it harder.

 

[ChambersWI]

UK, whatever happened with Phil Jones? I remember when Man U signed him people were saying he was a future Captain of England. Injuries? Still in Man U's long term plans?

 

[uk_dolfan]

UK, whatever happened with Phil Jones? I remember when Man U signed him people were saying he was a future Captain of England. Injuries? Still in Man U's long term plans?

Can't play 2 games in a row without getting injured

Ankle/Foot Injury Manchester United Injuries 2016 February 8th
Ankle/Foot Injury Manchester United Injuries 2016 January 2nd
Ankle/Foot Injury Manchester United Injuries 2015 November 21st
Illness Manchester United Injuries 2015 August 6th
Ankle/Foot Injury Manchester United Injuries 2015 June 14th
Ankle/Foot Injury Manchester United Injuries 2015 April 12th
Illness Manchester United Injuries 2015 February 27th
Ankle/Foot Injury Manchester United Injuries 2015 February 11th
Calf/Shin Injury Manchester United Injuries 2014 October 22nd
Hamstring Injury Manchester United Injuries 2014 September 8th
Shoulder Injury Manchester United Injuries 2014 May 6th
Hip/Thigh Injury Manchester United Injuries 2014 February 12th
Concussion Manchester United Injuries 2014 February 1st
Knee Injury Manchester United Injuries 2013 December 21st
Groin/Pelvis Injury Manchester United Injuries 2013 November 15th
Ankle/Foot Injury Manchester United Injuries 2013 September 1st
Ankle/Foot Injury Manchester United Injuries 2013 February 18th
Calf/Shin Injury Manchester United Injuries 2013 February 10th
Illness Manchester United Injuries 2013 February 1st
Knock Manchester United Injuries 2012 December 23rd
Cartilage Knee Injury Manchester United Injuries 2012 September 6th
Back Injury Manchester United Injuries 2012 August 4th
Illness Manchester United Injuries 2012 March 13th
Ankle/Foot Injury Manchester United Injuries 2012 January 22nd
Knock Manchester United Injuries 2012 January 8th
Illness Manchester United Injuries 2011 December 25th
Facial Injury Manchester United Injuries 2011 December 21st
Back Injury Blackburn Rovers Injuries 2011 May 7th
MCL Knee Ligament Injury Blackburn Rovers Injuries 2010 December 19th


He has had his development completly derailed by injury. Chris Smalling is now miles ahead of him

 

[uk_dolfan]

United play our first preseason game today - thank god the football offseason is nowhere near as long as the never ending NFL offseason.

Mourinho as United manager still feels weird

Not the first 11 (the Euro's players are still on holiday) but some good players in this line up. Fosu-Mensah is a young player who I think will be in the first team for the next decade.

 

[uk_dolfan]

45 mins of Mhitaryan... I am in love

 

[uk_dolfan]

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:) LVG would have hated that - far too exciting

 

[uk_dolfan]

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The opening of the Man United onslaught for #Pogba. There is talk of 100m to #Juve and 15m annually to the player.
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We might actually pull this off afterall

 

[uk_dolfan]

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Mkhitaryan, Zlatan and Pogba in one summer? with no champions league? Good god! If this actually happens... wow