Transfer Window Thread

[BoredSaint]

LETS. PLAY. FIFA CAREER MODE.

lets play FM. Buy Tielemans and play him every game until hes world class CM

 

[EddyKent]

God damn it.

Some of you badly need sorting out. Ignoring the incessant toddler behaviour in here just for a second, the horrible attempts at humour in this thread have given me a headache.

Just saying the word Stoke isn't funny. Saying it every post for 20 pages is even less funny. If you want to chat dribble, at least give me a laugh from it because at the moment I'm forced to look at some of you like the new kid at school who is desperately quoting Simpsons lines in the hope that somebody will laugh so he can stave off suicidal thoughts for 15 minutes.

And Jonny Evans is a perfectly fine signing. It will be for less than 8 million pounds. He will also sign a playmaker. It will be okay, and even if it's not, there's sod all you can do about it other than keep crying into your corn flakes, which hasn't worked so far.

In tears. Can you confirm the club will sign a playmaker for sure?

 

[Peter5875]

Interesting comments on the ManUre site concerning Evans, they believe its a goer too

"a little low fee considering what he can do at his best, which in case has been a while. however, he gets a very unfair deal here which is not surprising considering the memories seem to be limited. he is still better than any of our other defenders on the ball"

Think there's the reason why Boberto is keen

 

[Zatara]

£30mil+

Does anyone else think the money being quoted for McCarthy seems low by modern standards? Most media outlets are saying Man City will offer £20m and Spurs will offer £12m plus Lennon.

We paid £13m I think and there were add ons up to £15m, so to sell him for £5m more 2 years later doesn't seem like good business to me.

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/foot...McCarthy-Manchester-City-Transfer-News-Gossip

I would have thought £25m cash or £20m plus Lennon.

Also (from the article) it says Lennon is valued at £9m. I'm not sure about that, given his age and the fact that he is in the final year of his contract.

Then again if Evans is £8m, maybe I am behind the times

 

[Michaelcoyb]

Interesting comments on the ManUre site concerning Evans, they believe its a goer too

"a little low fee considering what he can do at his best, which in case has been a while. however, he gets a very unfair deal here which is not surprising considering the memories seem to be limited. he is still better than any of our other defenders on the ball"

Think there's the reason why Boberto is keen

Im not reading into any of the filth their fans regurgitate.

95% of Man u fans are glory hunters from all corners of the globe and unless it's an exotic signing, they aren't happy.

I haven't heard many if any good things about Otamendi but they are really pumped up about that one. Have a guess why.

 

[Zatara]

Hows he broken the midfield transfer record?

Martinez breaking our transfer record for a midfielder, striker, and defender in three consecutive summer windows. Add on the host of loan players he's been able to have and the fact we've kept our best players (Fellaini aside), he is swimming in a completely different pool to Moyes thanks to the tv money. Shame its negated in that everyone else has that benefit as well in the prem at least.

 

[OneTrueLegend]

Hows he broken the midfield transfer record?

I think a lot of people forget we paid £15m for Fellini......

 

[Hangleton]

Interesting comments on the ManUre site concerning Evans, they believe its a goer too

"a little low fee considering what he can do at his best, which in case has been a while. however, he gets a very unfair deal here which is not surprising considering the memories seem to be limited. he is still better than any of our other defenders on the ball"

Think there's the reason why Boberto is keen

Can he tackle?
It looks like he can pass.
Could he replace Barry?
Does he score from corners?

 

[Zatara]

Didnt know much about Alcaraz but i was horrified at the signings of McGeady and Kone...Evans is in that bracket.

Absolutely fuming here, either spend money on a decent centre back or get in a loan...dont just waste money on rubbish!!!

If this transfer happens it will destroy my positivity with Cleverley/Henen/Garbutt/Deulofeu and i will expect an Andrei Kanchelskis level signing for the window to end on a positive.

Should be all over Arda Turan on loan.

 

[Kiwi]

Didnt know much about Alcaraz but i was horrified at the signings of McGeady and Kone...Evans is in that bracket.

Absolutely fuming here, either spend money on a decent centre back or get in a loan...dont just waste money on rubbish!!!

If this transfer happens it will destroy my positivity with Cleverley/Henen/Garbutt/Deulofeu and i will expect an Andrei Kanchelskis level signing for the window to end on a positive.

Should be all over Arda Turan on loan.

You've watched him enough to say he isn't a decent center back mate?
From what I've seen he is rather decent.

 

[Zatara]

Not when hes injured.
Not when he doesnt have a run of games
Plays different position to Barry

Im fuming at this one and i rarely get this wound up.

Can he tackle?
It looks like he can pass.
Could he replace Barry?
Does he score from corners?

 

[Michaelcoyb]

Im fuming at this one and i rarely get this wound up.

 

[Robert Chambers]

Didnt know much about Alcaraz but i was horrified at the signings of McGeady and Kone...Evans is in that bracket.

Absolutely fuming here, either spend money on a decent centre back or get in a loan...dont just waste money on rubbish!!!

If this transfer happens it will destroy my positivity with Cleverley/Henen/Garbutt/Deulofeu and i will expect an Andrei Kanchelskis level signing for the window to end on a positive.

Should be all over Arda Turan on loan.

McGeady was, essentially, free. Kone was a proven premier league goal scorer for 6 million, which wasn't an amazing deal, but it wasn't the complete mistake that many pretend it was. Had he not gotten injured, it would have been fine. Evans is a good defender for a reasonable fee. He is experienced and fits our system. He'll provide squad rotation and cover while giving Stones, Galloway and Browning the opportunity to develop.

 

[Zatara]

I actually had a sleepless night last night when i read all this. I mean thats really ridiculous but i'm totally gobsmacked at the pure stupidity of this signing.

Its a mix of disbelief, anger and pure horror. Whats winding me up even more is seeing posts asking why he would move from UTDs bench to ours..he's 6th choice there! Also why he would take a pay cut when he would get a 4 or 5 year contract instead of being binned next season and taking what he can from Sunderland or someone.

Evans looked like he could be a Stones type when he first came on the scene at UTD. Looked like they had unearthed a star there and SAF raved about him...

However, if he was playing for another side like say, Sunderland and we signed him for this price i think people would be furious. Seems like alot of people like him as hes from UTD and those that are angry/worried have actually taken notice that hes a below average, injury probe liability.

Also for those saying 3 at the back now, its just incredible as Evans has been even worse in that formation and even publically said he couldnt adjust a year ago to Van Gaals system.

Im keen to get rid of kone and mcgeady types not sign more!!

Only way i would be less annoyed is if the fee and wages were tiny so we could sell him in Jan.

You've watched him enough to say he isn't a decent center back mate?
From what I've seen he is rather decent.

 

[Michaelcoyb]

I actually had a sleepless night last night when i read all this. I mean thats really ridiculous but i'm totally gobsmacked at the pure stupidity of this signing.