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Other Clubs Summer Transfer Speculation
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Zatara
Player Valuation: £100m
The media really are going into overdrive to try and link them with a marque signing, as they've failed pretty much in that department up to now.
rascal
Player Valuation: £60m
And the thing is I don't think LVG actually wants a marquee signing. I've no doubt that Di Maria and Falcao were signed against his wishes.
I expect you are right to an extent. The likes of Bale and Ramos would obviously add to their squad, but they may not have been his targets.
However, I expect that the 'corporate' side of the business (which is what Manchester United is) want marque signings to boost the club's profile.
Shirt sales, media profile and all that jazz brings in revenue and increases the club's value. Does Schneiderlin and et al? I don't think so.
rascal
Player Valuation: £60m
Agree 100%. It'll be their downfall.
Their overall transfer policy for the last few years has been suspect to say the least. There seems to be no real direction apart from spending lots.
I already think it has set them back many a year, certainly against some of the other competition and their relevant strengths.
They're not a poor side by any stretch of the imagination, however some (well most) of their signings are 'questionable' compared to others.
We regularly talk about City being average compared to other teams apart from a few key individuals, but Manure's situation is much worse.
Rojo: what's happened to him? Shaw? Reasonable player but not in the league of others yet and nowhere near worth the price.
Blind? Good, but nothing exceptional in midfield compared to those in other squads such as City, Chelsea and other European rivals.
Schweinsteiger? Amazing in and on his day and still full of potential, but concerns about his injuries. They already have a packed midfield as well.
You've got Mata and Fellaini who are both proven in the league; not world-beaters but effective and they seem to have been semi-sidelined.
Then they've pretty much let their forward line dwindle. The club want a marque signing to sell shirts, but they are lacking in many places.
Good domestic squad which will compete to some degree, although in wider terms (Europe etc) they're nowhere near the best.
Maybe they're stuck in the mould of Fergie who could work wonders with a pretty limited squad. I'm not sure LVG and others can do that.
jal123
Player Valuation: £40m
Add him to the list of players they think they are definitely signing. Ramos, Clyne, Otamendi, Pedro, Ronaldo, Bale, Muller, and now Neymar (I'm sure I've missed some)
They're mental.
Fuleco
Player Valuation: £35m
I think United have made some excellent signings and will challenge.
rascal
Player Valuation: £60m
I can't see it unless they sign another forward and sort out the goalkeeper. As things stand they've a challenge on to finish fourth.
Fuleco
Player Valuation: £35m
They haven't looked like an attacking threat since van Gaal took over.
RFUS
Anustart
Bingo.
People keep talking about signings but in his short tenure he's had Rooney, Van Persie, Falcao, Javier Hernandez, Depay and Di Maria on the books, and he still is struggling to make a team that can routinely make and finish chances.
Yes the Dutch-Master debate will continue for a while longer I'm sure....
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