[Republic of Mancunia]

Well summer is long gone, might as well have a new thread!

Quoted a few posts from the last summer transfer thread in case anyone wanted to keep up those lines of discussion.....

Originally Posted by pgr17

United to swoop for £12million Argentine ace

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news...cle211441.html

Originally Posted by Raj222

Disastrous. Ouch

Originally Posted by billyireland

It would be 'ouch' if they said it for Nani. Tosic has played so little that it is beyod farcical to describe him as 'disasterous'. The hack of a journo probably hasn't seen him play before, and so added in 'disasterous' for the lesser-known player in a weak attempt to look more knowledgeable, making it up all the while. The real irony in all of this lies in the fact the he made that 'disasterous' part up... in a story that he himself most likely made up on a slow news day!

Had it been a fringe Arsenal youngster, he would have thrown in a plaudit instead (DEFINITELY not something negative). A Liverpool fringe player and it would be most likely 'frustrated' or 'enigmatic' (small chance of 'disasterous') and a Chelsea youngster would have probably drawn 'frustrated' again, or else something to point towards him being 'lost in the wilderness'.

Journalists are lazier than Bulgarian strikers these days...

Originally Posted by johno

I agree it is too early to call it disasterous but consider how many first team appearances he's made since his arrival. To be still primarily a reserve player has got to be at the very least disapointing. He's not 18 or 19, he's 22 and has been here almost a year now.

Originally Posted by pgr17

United tracking Marouane Chamakh

Ferguson to challenge Benitez for Kjaer

Originally Posted by iDiveStevieG

Lol, no thanks. De Rossi or bust.

Originally Posted by pgr17

United to give Michael Langer a trial

Fergie has blind date with Kjaer

Originally Posted by Bronaldo

Haven't seen Kjaer play this season. Where is jPick when you need him?

[Harry Boulton]

The money we spent on Tosic is embarassing given that he's not even come close to being a regular. It only confirms my suspeicions that he was bought to swing the Ljajic deal.

[Raj222]

Originally Posted by Harry Boulton

The money we spent on Tosic is embarassing given that he's not even come close to being a regular. It only confirms my suspeicions that he was bought to swing the Ljajic deal.

Possibly, but I am unsure, we already have a Serbian link in Vidic. I don't get how a club would say "we will sell you this player only if you buy this player too".

[RedRidingHood]

More than a DeRossi type player this team needs a world class AM to play infront of Carrick and Fletcher. A Kaka type player. Ljajic seems to be that kind of player but is still very young. If we dont go for an AM in jan transfer window Ljajic has a very good chance of making a mark for himself because his style of play is exactly what we are missing. Whether he has the quality only time will tell.

[Bronaldo]

Originally Posted by Harry Boulton

The money we spent on Tosic is embarassing given that he's not even come close to being a regular. It only confirms my suspeicions that he was bought to swing the Ljajic deal.

He put in a very good performance in his last go with the first team. I realize it was against subpar opposition, but even still, he showed glimpses of talent.

I think he can be a pretty good squad player.

[SyedZada]

May be he will be a late developer not everybody develops when 22-25, some people develop quite late after 25, Fletcher isnt even a far away example, some world class players have been late developers, I think we should start judging people on that one criteria, maybe he was a mistake or perhaps he is a late bloomer, time will tell.

Kjaer has done well, he is the type of physically dominating defenders, excellent in the air, I would ideally want someone with pace.

[cr7torossi]

Cannot see much likelihood us buying anyone in January.

Ljajic will arrive; and Ole confirmed, we are going to apply for a permit for Diouf as well.

The only potential january activity could be -

a. Us buying a goalkeeper if a Neuer or an Akinfeev becomes available. Akinfeev most likely will as well. Do not think I have seen enough to make a judgment but from what little of I have seen, Neuer is prone to making the odd howler and Akinfeev does tend to flap on crosses. We do however know that Fergie does rate Akinfeev highly and we have been consistently linked with both the young German keepers.

b. Us buying a wide player. That should most likely mean the end of Nani at his club; either immediately (being involved as a makeweight) or in the summer. I am actually certain there is a potential class player inside Nani but I wouldn't shed a tear either if this situation unfolds. Potential candidates here might be Ribery (if Bayern actually lower this price since we did inquire for him in the summer) or De Maria (who we have been linked for quite a few years now).

Any other activity (CM, #9) would most likely be in the summer imo.

[Bronaldo]

I don't think SAF will sign a wide player unless it is Ribery (at least in the jan window).

Nani will probably be given the rest of the season.

[pgr17]

the other problem is signing someone that has played in the CL. if we're going to splash the cash on someone big and then can't play them i the CL i don't see the point. unless that person is someone tearing up the Europa League or domestic league without CL football.

with Ljajic, Diouf, and Hargreaves i'm not sure we'll see other new faces.

[prymetyme]

Michael Rensing has just stated that he would like to leave Bayern Munich, he has great natural abilities, and good judgement. His problem has always been never getting constant starts (he was Oli Kahns backup for ages). For those of you who remember the audi cup he can also stop penalties.
I'd like to see him at United but its unlikely.